dave_bass5

Ah yes, I hadn’t thought about that. Cheers for that, ill look in to it tonight and will probably get one. I was offered one recently but thought it was just a booster, didn’t realise it could be used as a mild OD as well.

Must admit ive used the bridge pup solo’ed on a few songs now. Very powerful with a bit of drive on it.

I was using my Boss WL-20L last night at rehearsals, every time my guitarist came closer (although not close) I noticed the signal was cutting out. He uses an Xvive2 but we weren’t on the same channel. A bit worrying but might be a one off.

As above. Ive just started using my TCE Mojomo to supply my dirt tone. Not out and out OD, but dirty enough to sound noticeably dirty if that makes sense. Think songs like Should I stay, Shut up and dance (shoot the moon), and bit less for the 70’s rock covers etc. I’m happy with this pedal, but find it slightly dark sounding. I was just wondering if the Xotic would be a bit more open. As the price seems to have dropped a bit I’m tempted to give it a try. For reference ive had a VMT and didnt like the tone, too dark, i love my BDDI but trying to get away from the Sansamp effect (inc VTBass). I have a Pork Loin but never use it for some reason, but i want a smaller pedal anyway. I’m really only asking about these two, but if any other suggestions come to mind, it must run off battery.

I work in hatton garden, there is a LOT of that going on in the jewellery trade.

As a P34 owner I’d happily gig my 425 if i needed the extra string.

Why cant the small business use the same loopholes as the large corporations? Just asking as i know nothing about all this.

Ive sent loads of things back and never had an issue, even items costing £200+, but always items sold by Amazon themselves. Rarely do i use marketplace or fulfilled by Amazon. I can imagine more resistance to returning items from those, although still not had any issues. I do feel Amazon are clamping down a bit though. In the past If my Prime orders weren’t delivered on time Id normally get on to them and after putting it on a bit id get an extra month of Prime and maybe £5 credit, but in the last year or so ive not had these offered to me.

Sorry, i thought i was in the Covers Band thread 🤣

I find i do fiddle if there is something fiddle with. I had this with my old Lakland, TRBX, and my Sire V7. Run them in passive mode i thought, less to worry about, but then id start thinking 'what if i use active'.... The temptation was always there.

Most of my music purchases are on a whim, and all go to my work address. if anything is mentioned at home (vary rarely), one of you guys lent it to me lol. I brought a Jack Casady bass last Nov. Never looked at one or had the slightest interest in one. After watching the Stone Roses documentary and liking the tone, 45mins later i had brought one. I sold it a couple of months ago.

And im sure not everyone declares their gig earnings, even if they should.

A quick gig update from yesterday. I played at the Hampstead summer festival in north London. Outdoors on a wooden stage. i was helping out my guitarist other band, and this was the first time out with my P34. It performed like a dream. I got a few comments about the bass from a couple of other bass platers. Backline was an Ashdown ABM EVOII combo, might have been a 410, im not sure now. Never been a fan of Ashdown, even though i have had 3 amps from them, but this sounded really full and punchy no matter who was playing through it. There was PA support, but it sounded great in the crowd. The bass felt so easy to play. Tone wise i love how tight every note sounds, none of the muddy stuff interfering with them like my Fender has. Ok, it lacks a bit of girth (gigaddy), but more than makes up for in punch, which is what ive been looking for over the years. Im really starting to appreciate how rigid the bass and neck feel. i don't know how to describe it, and im sure most of you know what i mean, but it just feels like there are no limitations to it, in the right hands of course. Every note will sound just as it should, and with almost the same authority. I also love the body size. it feels like it was made for me. it make me feel its like a compact powerhouse. Ive even stopped using my BDDI now, as i feel the bass has most of what i need without an always on Pre amp. I plan on using just my Mojomojo for dirt, at least for now, but ive given up on using an always on effect. I really enjoyed the gig, but oh my, the singers.......... I m happy to share this as its not my band. Really nice guys/girls, but need a lot more practice. EDIT: Actually i should point out the female singer went on after this band and fronted a jazz band, and she sounded fine. Video.MOV

Ok, during the guitar solos then 🙂

That bass woudl be great during the boring songs, something to colour in lol.

I really love the matt finish on the 734/5. One of the nicest black finishes ive seen. One of the things that attracted me to my old TRBX505 was the matt finish.

Ah, i wasn't aware of the black all over on the 734/735. im glad the P34/35 aren't though. i think that would bug me. Agree the black matches the sunburst perfectly though.

I went off to try and find a natural HS P35, wasn't sure if it was a special run lol. Now we are both on the same page. Totally agree, although i do like the look of the Stingray headstock.

It doesn't bother me that its black, i think it looks close enough, and as its a RW fretboard i dont mind a coloured headstock, but i can see that the same neck is used on different finishes, and the 734/735.

Talking of MHS (or MH?), its a shame Yamaha didn't match the headstock on the P34/35 to the body, at least on the dark blue version. A bit of cost cutting i imagine. Shame as its not a cheap bass.

Helps keep the prices low though.

I like the balanced tension sets they do. I used to buy a 4 string set and a .125 separately. Not the cheapest way of doing it though. The reason Ive switched to the Pro steels is because I seem to kill strings quite quickly.

Yep, and playing along to some music I cant even hear the buzz. I feel the bass has so much punch that it doesn’t need me digging unless I want a more cranky tone, but even then its not too noticeable. There are so many brands of string ive never tried, but I’m happy enough with the cheaper brands

Well Yamaha do mention that the strings are as above, so I’d be surprised if they do have a custom set on them. Since i posted this motoring I think ive got the ultimate set up for me and this bass now. I just cant stop playing it. 2.25mm on the E and .013 neck relief. No buzz unless i really dig in, and only on the E string, ive found I’m playing a bit lighter with this bass anyway, so its all good.....more than good in fact.

Its just the E ive dropped in size, and so far i love it. On my 425 and Sire V7 i have a .130 B, but still a .100 E.