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I've recently been toying with downsizing and getting a Tech21 Bass Fly Rig. However, I did read somewhere that Tech21 say that the Fly Rig isn't there to replace your normal pedalboard; this gave me pause. However, my old Diago board (see earlier in this thread) is heavy and takes up a fair bit of floorspace and once the GAS bug bites, it has to be sated. So I bought a Pedal Train Nano+ which comes in a natty little gigbag. I also bought the Pedal Train Volto power supply (all my pedals are analogue) so now I can also do away with running a power cable to the board too, happy days. During today's rain I got out the soldering iron and made a 9 volt supply lead to go to the battery connector in my old Airline (the normal wall wart is a 12 volt supply, go figure) and wired it all up. A happy bunny resides at Ez Towers. Even with all the pedals attached it still weighs less than the now empty Diago board.

Saw a couple of the new ‘Rays in GG. I didn’t play them, but I was impressed by how much lighter they were to those I’ve owned in the past.

I missed the Ronson one; shame, as I reckon that’d be really interesting.

EB cobalt flatwounds. I originally fitted them on my Maruszczyk fretless and was taken with them that I put them on my Maruszczyk fretted too. Great tone, nice feel.

Another cracking build and a very nice finish.

I use a Phil Jones rig which is also very clear and unvoiced, which I liked (and still do) when I bought it. However, recently I've wanted some 'character' and so now have my Tech21 VTDI voiced a bit growly, in front of the the rig and on all the time. So, in agreement with the above comments, try sticking a tube emulation pedal of some sort in the signal path.

Wow! That really is pis... er, wonky.

Here's the thing, none of those amps sounded bad. Some of the 'baked-in' tones might not be as preferable as others, but nothing sounded bad, due in no small part to a classy cabinet. Likewise with the blind bass test, nothing was bad, just small variations on a theme. A real eye opener on both fronts.

The whole bridge pickup assembly on mine is off centre and the pickup is squint inside that. I’m afraid the Ric QC isn’t so much poor as non existent. I hope you get a better one next time.

I think his, “I want the big one,” comment is key here. Perhaps a Squier Bronco is the answer. Still a ‘big one’, but a more manageable short scale and smaller body.

Played the version of this bass available at the SE Bash today, an absolutely stunning instrument that if I didn’t already own a Rob Allen, would’ve had my wallet screaming. Stunning work.

My first bash, really enjoyed it, top organisation by those involved - kudos. ’Spot the bass’ blindfold test was an eye opener, or should I say ear opener. Fortunately, I recognised my own basses (sort of, I confused a vintage 4001s with my 4003s, but I nailed my Maruszczyk Elwood) but was at sea with the others. The ‘heft’ test was another interesting demo too. I took away the personal conclusion that one should play what you like the look, feel and up close sound of, because from a FOH perspective, there’s not much in it. A cure for GAS? Unlikely Played some really nice owned basses, with some absolute stunners, everyone was so generous with their often very expensive instruments. A big shout out for our own @Jabba_the_gut‘s semi acoustic build, easily at home with the Alembics, Wals, Rob Allens and other exotica; top work, sir. I’d definitely come to another bash if possible, preferably without the tiredness and banging headache I brought with me this time.

I got mine from this site http://www.rickysounds.co.uk/Bezels.html

There's no such thing as metal, it's merely a name and there's no real reason to think it's an thing on its own that requires specific tool. Metalheads are just fooling themselves.

Good shout. The Epi version gives you coil tapping, which the Gib does not. I’ve just bought an Epi Casino Coupe (339 sized Casino) and couldn’t be happier.

Pitched up for the gig, but the ceiling over the stage had spilt and drooped and there was a bucket pretty much in the middle catching the water. No gig for us then 😕

That certainly is a looker, congrats. When you have some time and have stopped the obligatory continuous playing, perhaps you can furnish us with some specs and maybe a small reviewette.

A great result, congrats on finally being united with that fine looking instrument. What a debacle though! However, it may be that all that angst will actually add to your enjoyment of it. Thanks for sharing the experience, I think we all felt somewhat invested in the outcome.

More raffle goodies 1. EHX Mini QTron - Walman 2. Set of strings - Silverfoxnik 3. Couple of Bass tuition books - Silverfoxnik 4. Line 6 DL4 Delay Modeler with power supply but no box - Frank Blank 5. Behringer BD121 Amp Modeller (boxed) - TheGreek 6. A big bundle of roots, blues, Americana ex-review CDs - TrevorR 7. Alesis SR18 drum machine, no box or power supply - Frank Blank 8. Boss BF3 Flanger, boxed, no power supply - Frank Blank 9. Korg Pandora PX4D, boxed, with instructions - OutSpoon 10. 3D guitar puzzle. - TheGreek 11. A couple of sets of 5 String Dean Markley Helix strings, never opened - NickD 12. Hard Rock Cafe suede clutch bag - TheGreek. 13. A combo/cab steel backline stand - bassace 14. Standing in the Shadows of Mowtown book and CDs - ezbass

Gear For Sale List: 01. Mesa Boogie Big Block 750 Amp, Footswitch & Rack Case, £550 o.n.o. - Silverfoxnik 02. Schecter Diamond P5, 5 String Bass & Gig Bag, £350 o.n.o. - Silverfoxnik 03. Behringer 5 Band parametric 19" Rack Unit, £25 - Silverfoxnik 04. Fender Nate Mendel Precision, £575 - obbm 05. USA built 4 string in a 'glo' finish, £1300 - ezbass 06. EBS Compressor, Chorus & Octave, Dr Green Bass reverb & Joyo D-Seed echo and a small Pedaltrain board & bag (Mini I think), £TBA - WalMan 07. Fretless Fender Modern Player ?, £TBA - Frank Black 08. Mesa MPulse 600 (flight-cased) and a Mesa Powerhouse 1x15 cab (+ authentic Mesa cover) - £750 the pair - TheGreek 09. 3 Pin (female) DI plugs - The Greek 10. Hipshot Bridge, £30 - obbm 11. New Chinese Rosewood/Maple Jazz neck, £35 - obbm 

Sybil says, “That’s a nice looking bass you have there, manbeast,” and I’d be inclined to agree. Enjoy your non-Vigier adventure.

He was young and foolish, plus he tends to play over the neck pickup of his various basses. Those bezels are good, with a selection of thumbrest options, but they’re not cheap. If you’re coming to the Bass Bash you can check out the one on my 4003s (I’ll be the bloke in the Rush T shirt, or maybe my TMIAC one!).

I’ve just come over from FB to read this very thing, I feel cheated

I’m surprised it took you this long to get a Ric, given your Rush addiction. Yes they can be a pain to play, but adding a bezel to the bridge pickup and removing the mute screws make it whole lot more comfy. As to the lack of contouring for ribs and forearm, you just have to get used to it I’m afraid. Congrats on the new beast, enjoy.