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What software did you use for the collaboration?

Colour me interested. Thanks for that.

That'll be down to the Sire having active circuitry and the Squire being passive.

Very much this. I seem to find that P necks seem flatter in profile on the back (no doubt due to the wider nut dimensions) and fit my medium to large hand better than a J. Realistically I'm happiest with a 40/41mm width (best of both worlds), thus my custom builds feature this. Conversely, the J has a slightly bigger, offset body compared to the P. The only way to find which you prefer ergonomically is to try both side by side, but then we're back to the current restrictions making this nigh on impossible. The pickup thing is a conundrum, but you can always fit more (in the case of the P) or different pickups at a later date, should you wish to. However, as this is your first bass, you'll have nothing to compare it to and will adapt your style accordingly (it's unlikely that the differing ergonomics will make either model unplayable). At this early stage, it's important not to ignore how much you like the look of it, as that will often determine your desire to pick it up and play and the '70s CV with those block inlays is a looker. Sires get a lot of love around these parts (I've never played one, so I don't have an opinion as to their sound or playability) but, rightly or wrongly, something from the Fender stable will always have a higher resale value and be more desirable should you decide to move it on down the line.

One of us, one of us!

I did a play along with a demo my band did yesterday, just recorded it on my iPhone and even put on some of my gig attire. It was pretty lo-fi, but it was fun, kept our followers amused and might result in something involving the entire band (if someone in the band has the expertise to synch the performances up).

And here’s the problem. Perhaps @pepsi-abi is new enough to our community to be able to show some restraint and wait the lockdown out. For those of us ‘old hands’ on the forum, I know full well I would get impatient and just order one (yeah, you who are GAS afflicted know you would too 😂) and send it back it if required.

Ain’t that the truth? 😂 Whilst the video is clearly an homage to Pino, it is a great line, well executed and kudos to Madge for keeping it on the track.

Sounds like you’ve already made a solid choice on the type of instrument you want and, for what it’s worth, I agree with the other folks in choosing the CV. I’ve played both CV P and J basses in the past and they seem really well built and punch well above their price point, plus they make great platforms for upgrading later.

Beat me to it. What WoT said.

I love playing it, the problem I have is that PG’s vocals come in on slightly different beats and I really have to concentrate in order to follow the pattern and not the voice.

The Elwood Absolution has block inlays and a bound body.

I recommend TL’s Beyond The Bass Clef for many more anecdotes, including this one.

WoT certainly has an eye for the fine details. I’m rather liking the look of lollipop tuners since trying a JMJ Mustang recently and they really work on sshorepunk’s potential build.

Just a couple I remembered seeing previously. I’ve owned a GWB35 myself, fab basses that punch above their price point.

Deke was a great writer, Rhino Winos & Lunatics is one of my top ten reads: proper laugh out loud memories from his time in The Man Band.

Given the custom nature of Maruszczyks it would be hard to point out the differences (pickups, preamp, scale length, hardware, etc) without more info. All we can say is that the Elwood L would very probably be much lighter because it is chambered and the balance probably better because of the usual 3 over 2 headstock with lightweight tuners.

Try adjusting the truss rod to put some more relief in the neck and then, if required, raise the action.

Double Trouble are one of my favourite rhythm sections. Tommy and Chris’ work with Storyville is often overlooked, which is a travesty.

Roscoe Beck

😍 I thought we were meant to be staying calm, my pulse rate and blood pressure just went up! I played this a while back https://thebassgallery.com/collections/bass/products/sadowsky-metroline-ms5 and had hoped it would be, "Meh!" suffice to say it was not. Extended lockdown may lead to uncontrollable GAS, which will lead to domestic discomfort I would imagine and I can't get out to escape. 😬😂

I don't know which one the Sadowsky was, but I like the grey one best (I think).

That headstock logo really does spoil it. I know it’s been talked about before, but it bears repeating. 😖