Terry M.

Does anybody know Pino's height? I saw him live in 2012 as part of the D'Angelo tour at the time and he simply dwarfed everybody on stage.

I've been a part of threads that may have gone in a direction I don't agree with also and in those instances I simply unfollowed. Every opinion is valid though,you can't stop that.

Perfectly describes many basses I've tried in stores from many different brands 👌

Only made it as far as Wunjos today. Played a nice Ibanez BTB865 singlecut with the cheaper far eastern licenced Bart pickups,the BH2 model. Bass played and felt amazing but I'm scratching my head with regards to these cheaper Barts. I struggle with the real ones from America much less!!!

Just to also add that despite the worldwide brand recognition (Fender) you will lose nothing by considering other brands out there.

Would be great if you shared what they say as I'm curious 👍

It's more than 8 but tell no-one 🤫 I have a Fender Player Plus V that I bought used that had been modified with a Sadowsky preamp. It's a large reason why I got it.

Exactly what I remember seeing at the time. @drTStingray is remembering seeing white as part of the Union Jack colours however.

Right so for knocks and dings I literally didn't see a mark on it,I want to say 10/10 but let's go with 9.9/10 just to cover myself 😊 Barts (to me) lack openness and lean to the dark side,which is exactly what some users require so it's definitely a taste thing. What would I change them for? I have a thing for Nordstrand Big Singles if I'm being honest. Ha ha do you know that could possibly be my dream job the amount of time I spend noodling on basses in shops.The chaps in Bass Direct,BassBros,The Bass Gallery,Wunjos,Epsom, Camden and Birmingham Guitar Guitar and Andertons know me a bit too well. Dunno if I need counselling or not 🤣 I'm actually planning an Andertons visit later today!

You've completely lost me mate with this 🤷‍♂️

Surprised they would get that wrong on their website. Very misleading if the feature isn't available.

Looks pretty clear to me?

If you're just starting out on bass it will make precious little difference at this stage which of the two you choose. I would concentrate on learning the rudiments of the instrument first and foremost and less about pickups swaps etc. Asking for opinions on which bass to choose is largely a futile exercise as nobody will experience either choice the exact same way you will. Good luck in your bass endeavours ☺️

Thanks. I love these nuggets of information 😊

Complete with his son's name Rocco on the body. Can't work out the other word though.

What do you feel you will gain with a pickup swap out of interest?

So I've been to The Gallery and tried the Elrick 5 string in the link. It's a very well made instrument and looks incredible but unfortunately it wasn't the bass for me. For one I struggle with the sound of Bart pickups. It was also too light for me like REALLY light and I felt the sound suffered as a result. Sorry I couldn't be more upbeat but I only present my opinions,these are by no means facts. I put it back and picked up a Stingray 5 and it put a huge smile on my face immediately in contrast.

I tried a "full fat" Elrick NJS5 in Bass Direct a while ago and while there was nothing wrong with it I would stick with your one,they even share the same preamp circuit. Anyway to answer your actual question if I can bear the heat today I plan to head to The Bass Gallery here in London to try this out https://thebassgallery.com/collections/bass/products/untitled-jun30_17-55 I'll report back if I do.

I thought the LTD 133 Rays were only available in red blue or black. I don't remember seeing any white ones.

I have a strange relationship with Rays. I don't have one,I want one. I have one,I don't want it.

Oh no. Because of this revelation or?...

Probably a genuine mistake. Poplar is often preferred under solid colours by certain companies as it's said the grain isn't overly attractive. Squier even did it with the CV 70s Jazz Bass,the solid black option is poplar-bodied whereas the natural finish is maple-bodied.