Steve Browning

Excellent choice. I went from Diesel cabs to Subway and am enjoying the same sound without the weight (a Road Ready 2x18 is 107kg). When things open up again fully, I strongly recommend looking at a TT-800. I went from Bass 400 to 400+, then M-Pulse to TT-800 with the same sound and a fraction of the weight. The TT-800 rack ears weight more than the amp!

Looks as though it might be sold.

I would check with @agedhorse but I note the manual (under the DI Level Switch heading) talks about using the 800 as a pre-amp. I have my TT-800s running even though only one has a speaker connected at a time.

Given that my non-Precision itch is well and truly scratched now. I would only apply these criteria to a Precision-type instrument. I assume it is in good order (no bent neck etc). Similarly, I wouldn't consider a slab bodied instrument now (that's a lie because I'd love to have my '66 slab back) so this list applies to bog standard basses. weight 50's style nut width (I am so used to the late 60's early 70's B profile) colour (for some reason I find white basses look enormous when I play one) Precisions tend not to do neck dive so that's not a consideration. All the other stuff is easily replaced if the basic instrument is good.

That's the Railway Hotel on 3rd May.

Closest gigs are Nantwich and Preston I'm afraid.

I understand. I'm playing at the Back Room at the Green Hotel. I'm in the band for a UK tour with Greg Douglass, who was the lead guitarist with Steve Miller.

That is very kind. Kinross is a bit of a trek for you, but I'm playing there in about 4 weeks and you would have been (and are) welcome to pop along and see if it's worth the wait (or if you want to take the chap up on his offer).,

Blimey, I am sorry you have had that news. You have been so patient. I guess my additional speaker cab will have to wait.

In fact, I'll use a description I once read, of the voice of Sade. "Like having warm chocolate poured over you".

Like Raquel Welch nibbling your ear as she massages your nadgers.

Very well done. That looks like a brilliant result.

It's seemingly taken me 7.5 years to deal with him again (back in those halcyon Bassman Steve days) but here I am again and the same excellent experience. The gig bag arrived very well wrapped up and in very good time. Deal with confidence.

I have to agree with Chris here. If you can afford it, then go for it. So what if you aren't doing the gigs? It'll make the ones you do more enjoyable and aren't you worth it?

But does it sound too good to be true any more clearly afterwards? 🙂

My 66 sunburst is my #1. One of those instances where you pick it up in the shop and everything falls immediately into place. I've had this bass for nigh on 40 years now and it has never failed to delight whenever I play it.

Given that he's had a good amount of interaction on here. Might be amusing to show yourself as going. 🙂

Despite not being a pedals sort of guy, I keep an eye on the thread. One thing has become clear for me. I don't understand a bl00dy word they're saying. Am I alone?

I was probably about 14 (that's close to 50 years ago now) when, at the house of a school friend, we went into his brother's bedroom and opened a case to reveal his brother's sunburst Precision. It was, and remains to this day, the most beautiful man-made thing on the planet. I never tire of looking at one. Ok, that all reads rather unfortunately, so I'll quit while I'm behind.

Never mind all that old cobblers. Let's see it!! 🙂

I would probably buy a Nate Mendel Precision but only because it's the right dimensions for me (B profile neck etc). I'm sure he's a lovely chap and fine player but he's using what would be a Steve Browning signature bass had I got there first.

My experience is that flats are worse and figure that it's because there's more surface area to flats than rounds.

Wunjo's in London is another one that comes up regularly.