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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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    A real beauty that one! What a Christmas present will that be for some lucky new owner. GLWTS
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    Thanks for looking but now sold pending the usual stuff.
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    Cab and BF cover both in A1 condition with no dings/scrapes or Tolex peel. This 'S' version is switchable between 4 and 12 ohms and spec'd at 600W, though Alex at BF says they're good for 800 clean watts. I've gigged it in a rock covers band at 4ohms with an Eden WT550 Traveler and 12ohms with a Mesa Subway D800+ - both plenty loud enough for me! Collection only or happy to meet anywhere within a half-hour drive from J25 M5 when covid rules allow.
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    PM sent
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    Yes, you'd need a 28-metre-long racing 8 for that - provided, of course, the rowers and cox are wearing the PPE needed for 1m distancing. If they want to maintain the recommended 2m distancing, they need a 36m-long boat. Sorry... I'll get my coat. Wait a minute - I can't leave the house!
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    ...or predicting one.
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    Thanks for your insightful words Phil.
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    Latest forecast/prediction/target/guesstimate/lie (delete as appropriate) from top gov't adviser (!?) over the weekend was that everyone over 50 will have been vaccinated by Easter - hopefully that's 2021!
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