Stub Mandrel

Wowsy... that was traumatic. I cut the G-string a tad short, and the bevelled edges of the '62-style tuners wouldn't grip enough so the string kept slipping. Discretion being the better part of valour I decided it was time to replace the strings on my Jag SS instead 🙂 No problem until the E except when I bent it, it snapped clean off. Second time I didn't bend as tight... and it snapped where it bent around the tuner. Luckily I cut it long and despite losing a fair length on a third attempt it wound on OK. Playing with the cut off section, it doesn't seem as brittle so I wonder if there was a short section of poorly tempered string? The (stock) strings I took off were a no thicker and maybe a tiny touch thinner, so maybe 95s, an odd choice for short scale bass! One positive. I initially tuned the A and E without reference to anything and they were both no more than half a tone sharp. I haven't got perfect pitch but it seems to be improving :-)

As I understand it tapewound have teh outer layer from nylon and are usually used on acoustic basses.

Hmm... I've ordered a set of each. In still need to make up my mind. I've had an audition postponed ... if the 105's come in time I might fit them. I must admit, although I love stainless Rotos and Elites, the Fender nickels seem to keep a great tone for a very long time.

With a 100 E string I can do a full tone bend from E up to A, but not with a 105. If I drop to the lighter strings, will I lose bottom end grunt?

On my phone I could barely distinguish them but I chose the right way round as the Harley seemed a bit 'rumblier'. Is this odd given the Squier had more output - or what you'd expect given many of us like the sound of vintage pickups with lower output.

**Warning - Josh content** Interesting to watch.

An inch or two lower than when seated. Any other height and the buckle rash isn't in the middle of the body.

Maggot Brain should be like that. But don't blame the bass...

Question... my soundcloud is a warts and all trip through my musical 'career'. Is it wise to edit it if I want to get gigs?

Sorry, Tony Levin just doesn't have the boobies.

There are many imitators who can do Jimi note perfect. Which completely misses the point, he rarely played a phrase the same twice. And the sheer variety of voicings, vibratos he's getting there is astounding.

Thanks for reminding me of this epic bassline (and sound).

I bought my Hohner Jack V for £130 and I'd happily do a tone face-off against all comers 🙂

Bugger me. I always wondered who and when invented the idea of a consistently repetitive underlying rhythm. Now I know.

Sounds like he might as well get himself a Dingwall, then you can try it out and see if it fits or not.

Of course, if you're worried about someone else's lips being all over the mic, it means you expect to get yours on it too... No one is innocent.

And the entire nation of Canada. Well, perhaps not.

What gear do the rest of the band have?

I suggest you marry your band. Most people would be delighted to have a partner who insists they buy a £2.5K bass.

Classic: Epic: Unbeatable!

https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_hot_rod_5_bass.htm?sid=a20760ee68faa618fe4b6c1459db7b3c And if they don't like you can afford to poke it up their bottoms.

First a question... can you clarify which Status Quo bass player is meant? Or are they all better than everyone else? Second, it's well know that Rhino Edwards' choice of tone woods is above reproach.