Machines

I've had several that were 'OK', but I would bet my mortgage on a Dingwall's 37" being objectively better.

34" can have a decent B, but I find that 35+ means that becomes a hell of a lot more reliable. I can't think of any 34" 5's i've had where they were as good as 35" (and a 37" just wipes the floor). The flipside is that the G string can sound a bit 'pingy' unless you get multiscale.

Just got back ! Superb weekend, I was on the Darkglass stand 90% of the time and it was fun catching up with lots of people. I ambushed @Rich mid pastry and we had a chat. I finally got my D-Roc signed by Sheldon which was awesome too. Ended up going out for a meal with the BassDirect crew, along with Sheldon Dingwall and Dave Swift - all super people. Time for a beer and a shower, followed by an early night ! (ps it's SO quiet at home).

I loaded a few IRs onto my Zoom B6, and my limited understanding is they are generally used for recording - to create a representation of using a specific type of cab, mic placement etc. I haven't found them useful yet, as I feel like they're effectively just 'EQ patches', that don't seem to sound good on their own (and I haven't recorded for a while).

That's cool - he'll be at the Guitar Show near Birmingham a couple of days later too if that works better for anyone.

That's where I bought my first guitar in 2001 😁

I know a place that can facilitate about 6 cars that will be empty (my old office, now derelict) and will sell details in exchange for a caramel Freddo.

FWIW, I used to live there and didn't bother going to this shop.

Street parking is generally eaten up very quickly after the car park fills up, but there should be somewhere within 1/4 of a mile. Taking basses in/out isn't something I see people doing much, and adds complexity in terms of security (receipts are checked for instruments on exit).

Good plan. There's a chip shop about 5 mins walk away from the venue as an alternative however, as well as a really good beer shop a few doors down (https://maps.app.goo.gl/fseFK4jF6iNqShyD7)

I'd met Nick a few times over the years at various bass bashes/shows, always seemed a great chap and an awesome musician. Despite only being acquaintances, it is a huge shock.

Please note I said, "myself".

USA Bartolinis ? Yes. Mk1s ? Never been able to get them to sound good myself.

I should be on the BassDirect stand helping out both days.

I'll do a demo at some point with all the options. The neck solo and 'jazz' settings are very useful and essentially a free upgrade.

Yes, I paid on the door last time, but I think it is more expensive than in advance.

Was the video you watched from V-Town guitars ? If so, he got that idea from me. The pickups are not series/parallel pickups, they are just wired to the switch as such. It is possible to change them from series to parallel very easily - I have done this and also returned it back (sounds better that way). Making them parallel improves treble response, but there is a big drop in bottom end. I have also added a on/off switch for the neck pickup, allowing it to be solo'd in the former 'all on' position. Wiring diagram (series): Pickup options produced:

No, they're very much a listen/learn exercise. Taking instruments in/out of the show is also quite secure - if you are trying to leave with an instrument, security will ask you to provide a receipt. Not sure what happens if you try to enter/leave with same one however.

I'm not posting my list, I don't want to overload the Basschat SQL server.

Newly acquired 2002 MIJ 62 Reissue, came with a white pickguard which didn't last long.

Recently acquired 2007 Corvette Taranis. Great price, excellent condition and also sub 9lb. I was going to add a 3-way switch like the Jazzman but after experimenting with the single coil options by just unsoldering coils, I prefer it stock.