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  1. scrumpymike
    Well, mine finally arrived yesterday. Amazing piece of kit! Still getting my head round it - more later.
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    Re neck dive, I'd say from experience that most s-s basses with their top strap button at F12 are pretty unlikely to dive. The exception would be something with a relatively compact/light-weight body and large headstock with chunky tuners. The latter case can normally be sorted with light-weight replacement tuners. Pretty obvious really.
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    Same here, my most recent acquisition being the free-standing version of yours. These are a great amp from a Great British manufacturer offering UNBELIEVABLE after-sales support. What's not to like? GLWTS!
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    The SBMM white option is Olympic White. The way I'd describe it is definitely a white white but, unlike some thin, wishy-washy whites, it does have a solid depth to it - which maybe suggests a touch of cream in there. On close inspection, the white pick-guard has a barely discernible hint of green. All very subtle and hard to describe (or photograph) but looks great with the chrome hardware IMHO.
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    The quirky hardware doesn't really work as well with a dark body finish and the shading on this particular digital image makes it even worse. I am delighted with the look of my white bass - and every other aspect of it.
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    Just to clarify, it's the Sterling By Music Man version I have. Less than a third of the price of the above and, according to several Talkbass owners who have both, so close to being as good as the premium brand version as makes no difference in the real world. The pick-up and controls of the SBMM Ray are just incredible.
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    Having owned 4 of them (pre-Chowny), I have a high regard for the Scott Whitley basses. Only thing I would say is that the position and balance on the strap were compromised (for me anyway) by the fact that the compact body shape doesn't allow for the top strap button to be located at the F12 sweet spot. Since Stephen C moved SWB-1 production from China to India, the denser woods used have reduced the neck dive but that has also made the bass significantly heavier. Re the SBMM short-scale Ray, I recently got one and am blown away by it! I can't fault it in any way and it is massive value for money - provided you are happy with that the Ray signature sound, which they've managed to retain. One of the most impressive s-s basses I've ever owned regardless of price.
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    Depending on the make and model, the neck-width of 30"-scale basses ranges from 38mm to 41mm as measured at the nut. Neck profile and fretboard radius also greatly affect the playability. Theoretically, the one for you to avoid would be a s-s bass with a wide, chunky-profile neck and flat fretboard. Having said that though, my s-s basses have different width/profile/radius permutations and I find them equally easy/comfortable/enjoyable to play. Ideally you should draw up a short list based on manufacturers' data and owner feedback, try them out and then make your final decision based on how they feel to you. Obviously, trying stuff out under current circumstances isn't really practical and you won't go far wrong making your decision based on feedback from this forum. Let us know how much do you want to spend so we can make some sensible recommendations.
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    If standard = 34", then presumably the 3/4-scale advertised will be 25.5" - which would be 4.5" shorter than I would want to play.
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    Just done a quick search for SX basses online but they don't seem to quote scale lengths except that some are stated as 3/4-scale. Are they all s-s with 3/4-scale even shorter?
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    Based on my previous Mesa amps and what I've read on Talkbass I'm sure I'll be blown away. There's certainly lots of love for them on the US forum.
  12. scrumpymike
    Just waiting for mine to be delivered by Andertons next week - allegedly! The amp has been out in the US since June and the dedicated Talkbass thread (which started even earlier) is a mine of information. I kid you not when I say that it's one of the few things that helped me survive lockdown. Designer Andy has been a major contributor from the start, posting on a daily basis with guidance and in-depth answers to all queries. Deeply impressive!
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    Recently got an ABM600 EVO lV in part-ex from Nigel. Great amp, super-smooth transaction, top guy.
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    Apparently mine is stuck in a warehouse in the Netherlands till first week in Jan. Based on a quick online search, there would be the normal 20% VAT plus an extra import duty of 3.7% to pay if we default to WTO trading terms. Good news is that Andertons will honour the original order price regardless of what Brexit brings.
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    Seeing that 'Made in Germany' sticker does give you a nice reassuring feeling.
  16. scrumpymike
    Not played one myself but from what I've seen and heard these are excellent. If timing had been different, I would probably have bought this instead of the equally excellent SBMM s-s 'Ray I got recently. GLWTS.
  17. scrumpymike
    Cazpars are an absolute joy to own and play. GLWTS
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    Just been emailed this from a friend in France featuring allegedly famous bass lines. Embarrassed to admit that I can only guess 5. Mind you, the average French muso's idea of what qualifies as popular music is somewhat different from my own and probably at least one of these was a Johnny 'alliday hit 🙂 Over to you. bass devinettes.mp3 Untitled attachment 00042.html
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    The Cazpars are amazing! I've had 3 and if money was no object would have kept them all. Unfortunately, the basses I have at any given time are decided by the gigs I'm doing - or hoping to do at the moment!
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    Despite being a short-scale-only player, I've only just found this topic. Thanks to all those who've posted some very interesting pic's so far. I'll add a few of my own when I get a minute. THIS TRULY IS THE GOLDEN AGE OF SHORT-SCALE BASSES!
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    Yep, 'Impulse Buys R Us'! If this were a short-scale, I'd probably be doing it right now 🙂
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    PM sent
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    Dan just bought my BF Two10 and it's been a pleasure dealing with him. No hesitation in recommending this top Basschat-er to others.
  25. scrumpymike
    A real beauty that one! What a Christmas present will that be for some lucky new owner. GLWTS
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