Stub Mandrel

Looks fair and well-organised, but 83dB? I can fart louder than that...

This one I think: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006777301353.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.11.651aKccqKccqGi&algo_pvid=92c38ea1-40dc-4422-84c6-3193dfffa6c9&algo_exp_id=92c38ea1-40dc-4422-84c6-3193dfffa6c9-5&pdp_npi=4%40dis!GBP!29.37!14.69!!!263.61!131.80!%4021038df617289377617943724eb902!12000038265709368!sea!UK!3066085447!X&curPageLogUid=zWcoCTf2TJab&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch|query_from%3A "Bass control plate"

They have. Low end and original Epiphones now have the 1970s Epiphone headstock, high-end versions of Gibsons have a Gibson headstock. Very popular change from the 'clipped corner' years.

It got missed that I highlighted the new Squier paranormal Troublemaker Telecaster deluxe. Actually a reissue of a Fender line. Twin humbuckers, tunomatic bridge, stop tailpiece, rear mounted dual tone and volume with top-hat knobs. Colours black or gold. Basically a Les Paul with a Tele body, neck and headstock. The 'Troublemaker' name proving they at least have a sense of humour.

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Even if I only get the main riff I will be happy. My slap needs to get past the obvious RHCP suspects...

Thanks to @Phil Starr for today's demo. It must have sparked a lot of interest as it seems to have triggered Blue Aran's dynamic pricing...

Currently murdering forget me nots. I need to be more familiar with the song...

Micro tilt basses are made so a degree of tilt is needed if the bridge pieces aren't to be unnaturally low (which is how I have alwaysvhad my performer). That said, you are essentially right, but lots of people would rather shim than drop the bridge pieces on other basses... Similar aim but very different execution. And a curved top surface that 'eliminates' the need for a chamfer. Alledgedly. Lots of people have copied elements of it. But some of them have people drooling over the 'new' designs. Innovation doesn't have to be epic, effective or even succesful, it just has to be new. It takes courage to launch a line of turdburst coloured instruments. They have made amps people admire to more affordable. That's new whatever your view on the execution Relicing became mainstream after Keef Richards sent back a batch of instruments because they felt too new and Fender "roughed them up". First mainstream manufacturer to do this afaik. Hooray! We agree after all! You're my pal you are! But seriously my point is Fender do introduce/mainstream new ideas, whether they are feeble or unsuccessful isn't really relevant. The reputation for no change ever is tad undeserved.

I don't want groupies. Af my age I need roadies...

Won't be skinny after that lunch... anyway those are just the legs!

Just to say, the TE 1200 through the various LFsys cabs sounded monster 👾. Thanks Stevie (whoops!)

Me too. Mrs Scrumpy insisted!

Took my 50W Joyo badass to the bass bashwith my pjb C2. Forgot how many people use gig volume at a bash! Dug out my Elf and got by. Tried a TE1200 through some of the LFSYS cabs. Very nice.

This version is more or less a three chord vamp? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lNOT3Qr-CXI&feature=youtu.be

The S'punkles (formerly Adam's Punk Uncles).

Oh dear, so many great basses I forgot to take pictures... Thanks to all but especially @scrumpymike and the Scrumpettes. <BURP> Like @stewblack I wish I could have arrived earlier and it could have gone on longer. Delay the raffle to 9pm I say...

Frustrated! No gigs this month, then seven in the following six weeks!

The approach of improving Squier was taken well ahead of competition. TBX is at least 85, as it's on my performer bass of that year. Lace were the first noiseless IIRC.

I was thinking about it yesterday and there are some post-Leo Fender innovations, even if you don't like them or they fell a bit flat. Examples: Micro-tilt neck. Aerodyne body shape. TBX tone control. Partnership with Lace sensors. Antigua finish... 'Paranormal' series mixing and matching features. The little string hook thst fits on the A tuner. Fender Fatfinger. Grasping that the 'budget series' should offer a quality playing experience to help build loyalty and aspiration to the more expensive instruments. They are the masters of market segmentation. Modelling amps that focus on one classic amp and do it well. Custom shop. Relicing.

Dopey Me brought all my gear over to Ms. S.'s yesterday so I can go straight to the bash... of course I forgot my modest raffle contribution and had to fetch it today 🙄

No but apparently someone traced out the circuit and it's identical. Someone else pointed out that all the investment goes into the design, the parts are cheap.

The Sire preamp or an accurate clone is available on aliexpress for ~$20.

This. I'm tolerant of easily sorted issues, but once corroded battery contacts will always be unreliable, and unreliable ang gigging don't mix.

No wonder your DB is sticky.