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    Just seen your last message. No worries, at least we've got the detailed measurements out there 😊
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    As viewed sitting flat like you use it, the overall dim's are: H=12.5cms; W=44cms; D= 34cms. Removing front cover reduces D by 5cms Removing rubber feet reduces H and/or W by 1.5cms If you remove the feet from the bottom, the spring-loaded carry handle will sit just less than 1.5cms below the bottom surface of the case.
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    Well done guys, you beat me to it!
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    As Clarky says, plenty loud enough into 4 Ohms for any venue you're likely to play without a house PA. Bought this when I was playing through 2 x 8Ohm cab's as a back-up for my Mesa TT-800 and it was fine. The only reason I'm selling is that nowadays I'm using a single LFSys Monaco 8Ohm cab which effectively halves the power output of the amp. Fyi, there's a dedicated HandBox topic on here started by Wateroftyne. Not trying to persuade you btw 🙂
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    One of the main issues I have after 55 years of gigging is the discomfort caused by the stretch and contact with the bottom edge of the board whenever I reach across to stop the E and A strings on the lower frets. This Torzal makes a lot of sense for me but is so eye-wateringly expensive that I'm kinda wishing its twisted neck had remained below my horizon - especially as I see that custom scale lengths are available at extra cost. Stop leading me astray Bernard! 😉
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    Dohhh, well spotted Dave.
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    Everything works as it should and overall in vgc, although I have repaired some light cosmetic damage (now hardly visible but reflected in the asking price). Comes with a cover tailor-made by Mrs Scrumpy and I've added rubber feet to the end opposite the carrying handle to protect it from scuffs when put down on the floor. Price excludes delivery but will travel a sensible distance for handover or pack well for collection if buyer arranges/pays for courier.
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    Just bought an Ampeg SVT-7 PRO and BF SC3 from Paul, who replied to my Wanted ad. A1 kit from top Basschat bloke. Pleasure to deal with 👍
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    Just donated a tenner via the group fund set up by RikiB.
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    Read the warning message re scammers a few hours back, so immediately changed my password. Then got a lockout message because someone from London had been trying to sign in on my account, presumably just before I changed it! Thanks for your vigilance Woodinblack 👍 Beware, the barbarians are at the gates!
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    Mmmm, can't believe that the ergonomic mistakes made on the original MIM, custom-shop Fender Rascal have been repeated on this Squier variant!! As with the original Rascal, the phrase 'form over function' springs to mind. I quote from the Squier model description: "Other player-friendly details of this model include a short and easy-to-play 30" scale length..." For me, this short-scale 'player-friendly detail' is completely cancelled out by the quirky body shape that adds needless weight, makes lower-fret access too much of a stretch, and places the plucking/picking hand on top of the bridge. Which is why I got our Andyjr1515 to transform my Fender Rascal into this. That was a few years ago, and it's still the best s-s bass I've ever played 🙂
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    Ha-ha, love your choice of words! Although I just don't get his whole relic-ing thing, I'm strangely tempted by a 'lightly-aged' offering at Bass Direct that I suspect would work for me too 😊
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    I had one of these, same colour. Lovely basses!
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    Thanks for the update Rich, which reminded me that I've not listed anything yet! Looks like it will be: Andy Rogers custom 'Rascal Mervyn Lite'; Vox Starstream A2S; HB MV-4MSB Gotoh; Gillett Contour; Mesa Subway TT-800; Ampeg SVT-7 PRO; LFSys Monaco; BF SC3.
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    Just sold my EBMM short-scale Stingray to Richard. Although it was the first Basschat transaction of this relatively new member, it could not have gone better, with the bass paid for and collected less than 48 hours after posting my FS ad. Please look after our new Basschat buddy, I know he'll do the same for you 🙂
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    ... and replied to.
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    NOW SOLD!! These basses are superb and this example is an absolute beaut! It comes with its original-equipment MM case, OE passive electronics package and a new set of OE Ernie Ball strings. The John East upgrade has received lots of praise on Basschat and elsewhere. In my opinion, it takes the excellent s-s Ray to an even higher level. Condition-wise, there is a flaw in the chrome plating next to the top R-H control-panel fixing screw (see last close-up pic), but that's all. It's exaggerated in the pic but barely noticeable to the eye. Price excludes delivery but I'll be happy to pack for collection (if buyer arranges and pays for courier) or hand over at a mutually convenient spot along the M5 Bristol-Exeter stretch (I'm 10 min's from J25). Alternatively, could deliver on Friday June 9th en-route from Taunton to Harwich. https://www.music-man.com/instruments/basses/short-scale-stingray
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    Just a brief update on my Vox Starstream A2S. My last posts showed the mods I did to change the strap-button mounts to accept Schaller locks. I also mentioned that I was considering moving the top button to the F12 'sweet spot' to optimise the strap balance. I've now got round to doing that and realise that the 'sweet spot' for this bass is actually F11. So the clumsy first-off alu extension bracket pictured below will be replaced by a slightly longer final version (probably in the form of a plate extending the top blade) that will also incorporate the 'star-stream' theme in its design to make a feature of it. If it ends up making the bass look naff, everything is quickly reversible as the two original mounting points are used. In that case, I'll happily live with the very slight neck-dive. If you haven't already fallen asleep, watch this space! 😊 Btw, now I've lived with this bass for a while, I can absolutely confirm my first impressions that it is of exceptionally high quality in every respect. My mods are by no means essential, I just can't resist the temptation to tweak stuff.
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    Can't disagree with much of the above re specific recommendations but would like to add a few general comments: If strap balance is important to you (as it is to me and many others), choose a bass that has the top strap button at the F12 'sweet spot' to avoid neck dive. If you want easy reach to the far end of the fret-board, choose a bass where the string saddles are close to the bottom edge of the body. Be aware that the neck width at the nut can vary on s-s basses between 36mm and 40mm-plus and see if you can try different widths and profiles. Measure up the old gypsy rose as a bench-mark first. Re the Vox Starstream, there's been negative feedback on here about the lower-priced version (original RRP around £500). I tried one and returned it in favour of the more expensive Artist version (original RRP around £1400). Quality-wise, this bass is in a completely different league than the cheaper version and mine (the twin-pickup A2S) is one of the best s-s basses I've ever played with a good tonal range from the active Aguilar vintage pickups. These ended up being discounted to £799 to clear remaining stock, so you could get a used one (if you can find one) for around half your budget. Last but by no means least, think very carefully before you go for anything that looks a bit quirky. The bass guitar market is very conservative and 'P/J-centric', so that's what your band-mates (and even audiences) may be more comfortable with. All things considered, I'd go for a good, used Sandberg Lionel or a Maruszczyk Jake or Elwood - according to taste. I've owned and gigged all three and you won't go wrong with any of them.
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    Hi John, only just seen your message. I'll see if I can find the paper receipt tomorrow. Our local (Taunton) guitar shop got it in for me but sadly went out of business during the covid pandemic. IIRC it was £98.
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    Just transferred my EBMM s-s Ray into the Gator case - perfect fit.
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    I had one and IIRC it was a good fit in my Gator Fender Jag case, which seemed to fit every s-s bass I've ever had. I'll post a pic with dim's when I get a minute.
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    I already thought this through and realise that the extended reach to F1 and possible neck dive are potential issues for me. If they do turn out to be problems but I like everything else about the bass, my plan is to rout a pocket into the the back of the body to accept a flush-mounted strap-lock socket set into the left wall of the cavity. The repositioned strap mount would then be located between the OE bottom strap button and the thru-body string anchors, as close to the anchors as possible.
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    The Saffire will definitely be chunkier (43mm nut width) and heavier. I've messaged about the weight but not had a reply yet.
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    Thanks for the heads-up, very interesting! My first bass was a blue Watkins Rapier bought new circa 1966 for around 30 quid. I'm tempted by this one...
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