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[quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1464616148' post='3060799'] We have been here before. I can't remember the name of the bass player, but it was an American guy, played for someone like Third Eye Blind, had Fender custom shop instruments with left-handed/reverse headstocks, citing the longer string length (albeit on the E-string) resulted in better/more agreeable tension across the set. I think the consensus was the guy was speaking out of his bottom. [/quote] I wonder how this would affect a Hipshot extender, as there would be more of the string before the nut, to detune?

M25 jnc12 could work for me, A303 may work for Oldslapper.

[quote name='casapete' timestamp='1464436997' post='3059446'] Been looking at getting another of these as a spare for my spare! Cracking pedal for the money, even if you just use it as a DI. Good deal here including p&p too. [url="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Behringer-Modeler-Guitar-Effects-Pedal/dp/B000KIPUQG/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1464436800&sr=1-1&keywords=behringer+bdi+21"]https://www.amazon.c...ehringer+bdi+21[/url] [/quote] Just be careful to tick the free delivery option. I clicked 'buy with one click' and got charged for postage. Have cancelled and reordered.

Bump?

And we haven't had any more trouble with the FBI since. [size=4] [/size]

[quote name='el-gnomo' timestamp='1463648027' post='3053014'] Myself and Pineweasel (the lefties from last year) will try to be there, if we can. [/quote] that's Bluejay happy then!

I know one of Wilco Johnson's offspring. Back in the day they made a comment along the lines of 'my Dads' bass player Norman'. It was years later I realized it was the legend that is Norman Watt-Roy, being referred to.

No examples, it's a bit of a leap of faith, but I trust Jon. The decals for the finish are coming from a custom car parts firm. I want a matt finish (with a black volume knob on a black strip) . The ramp will be a bit simpler, probably smaller, with the thumb rest part a tad nearer to the strings.

[quote name='Si600' timestamp='1463086738' post='3048545'] That's an interesting approach to a drop D tuning. I've never seen it before. Does it cause any issues with not being able to play an open E or I guess you just learn to work around it. [/quote] I got the idea from the Kubicki's I used to have, but it's been a feature on some double basses from back in history (although they generally were extended to C). No probs for me having to fret the low E. I find it easier this way as the E is still in tune for the rest of the neck, unlike the Hipshot types, where you have to play 2 frets up.

Yup, but different

ok, I'll do a rational and a bit of history later, but for now here's the spec: 32” scale 24 fret drop d on E string. 38mm nut width 19mm string spacing 19mm neck depth at 1st fret? 21mm at 12th D profile maple / black veneer laminated bolt on neck (5 piece laminate) two way truss rod carbon fibre reinforcement flamed maple fretboard fluorescent side dots face LED's, between E and A, - yellow. zero fret composite nuts 6x recessed neck bolts Shuker ‘series 2” body shape, slightly flared out to dimensions supplied very light swamp ash, body contours, reduced heel for access simpler ramp (than Shuker no. 1) monkey grip polyester basecoat zebra stripe colour coats (B&W), decals lacquered over satin topcoat Passive pickup, custom wound P type. LED switch on push/pull volume single volume control side jack, placed for stand use and able to balance on strap buttons stood up black hardware black headless bridge, individual ABM units

Harley Benton seem to have managed to avoid the vitriol that is aimed at Behringer.

Watching this with interest. Mike builds lovely basses and is a top bloke to have a natter with.

[quote name='KK Jale' timestamp='1462558344' post='3044081'] It was Kylie. [/quote] I've heard of Kylie [size=4] [/size]

http://basschat.co.uk/topic/278577-peavey-vypyr-vip3-sanpera-ii/page__fromsearch__1 Peavey and Trace amps available in SW London :-)

Heft? Is it any good for metal?

"As you may know, Prince has died. So tonight we're gonna party like it's 1999!" maybe not, eh?

[quote name='MoJo' timestamp='1461844804' post='3038101'] Sold it [/quote] me too. Twice!