Bassman68

I’m surprised nobody has mentioned a Stingray 5 yet? I have owned various 5 string basses, Status,Warwick,Alembic but I consider my ‘go-to’ 5 string my Stingray….It’s just so versatile It just sits in any mix, I have travelled,toured, played function work, pubs & it’s always worked for me.. It’s not that “boutique” that I have to worry about where I take it or put it down…Half the time it doesn’t even get a second glance? It can hide in a mix or stand out, depending on eq & also sounds great with versatile eq without backline if on an IEM gig. All things I consider in a ‘Work horse’ if I get a call & have to grab a gigbag…

Following…

Still trying to come to terms with this.. I’ve been out for the last 4 days gigging so had limited time/ internet to follow the story, I was aware that Nick had gone missing but the following news come as a shock… RIP Nick It was a pleasure knowing you, & you’ll be deeply missed..

My trio of Squier P basses The sunburst PJ is a VM The white PJ started life as a Affinity but I acquired a CV 70’s neck from Spacecowboy from this very parish, Hi-mass bridge, custom loom & a set of Toneriders. The orange is a real bitsa, with the original affinity neck from the white one, a ratty body from Orangepeelneil & the rest mostly raided from my spares bin..The Neo Entwistle pickup gives it a great punky JJ rasp

I’ve just got one for a bitsa P-bass I’ve been knocking up. It’s an immense sounding pickup but I’ve experienced the same as yourself, having to mod the scratchplate etc. I also found it easier to mount the pickup with screws rather than foam underneath due to the extra depth of the poles. The slight noise doesn’t bother me as I use a wireless, so no grounding issues when played live.. Still considering an EMG GZR at some point but will see how it goes over the next few months..

I’ve got two CV70’s, A P & J both truss rod cavities look like that…. The truss rod is further inside, it’s not like the old bullet truss rod ends?

Just ordered myself an AMG case for myself Looking forward to its arrival One question… How does everyone get on with the standard wheels or is it worth ‘pimping’ with a pair of wider skateboard wheels?

After a lot of justifying to myself, I’ve bit the bullet & ordered an Enki case… Might only need it half a dozen times next year, when I’m not transplanting my own gear but it’ll cut down on the number of items being loaded onto the truck & I won’t need to pack stands as well.

Was always a Shure SM58 user since the 80’s, however have recently moved onto an SE V7 & am very impressed.. The lead vocalist in my tribute band got one, early summer & has converted the rest of the vocalist’s in the band. The lack of bleed-over from the main mic being positioned downstage in front of the drum riser, has improved our monitor/IEM sound no end. Get’s a thumbs up from me 👍

Trying to talk myself out of a Sandberg California TM (that darn configurator!!) …… I don’t need another bass? I’ve got 4 instances next year where my basses will be shipped in vans, whilst the band fly to destinations, Do I want an Enki case or Gator minivault to lessen the freight items? Will it make life easier? 🤔

Just bought a Squier P-bass neck from Ben What a great guy to deal with… Item was exactly as described & very well packaged Thanks again Ben