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I must have listened to this clip a thousand times, and it never gets boring. Firstly because I love funky gospel and secondly there is always a nuance in his playing that I didn't hear before. His bass playing has so many dynamics, you can get and learn so much from it. What I really love just like Pino, there is not one bit of slap bass. Not against it but it shows how amazing bass playing can be without it. it's just off the wall groove playing. And that famous fill at 2.05 minutes. Just a wow peice of bass playing. It's this and Willie Weeks on Donny Hathaways Little Ghetto Boy. What's your favourite.? http://youtu.be/pATcvr3zAhg

Damn you all foul temptresses.!! You got me gassing for an SR5 HS now. !!Did I hear somewhere that Ernie brought out a Stingray 5 with 18/19 mm spacing.? For me that would be a deal breaker and would so go for one.

[quote name='drTStingray' timestamp='1481931133' post='3196449'] I think most people compare the MM SR5H with the Lakland 55 (94, 01 or 02). However the MM can be had in the same HS arrangement as the Lakland or also in HH format so you can get that cute sound but with the added versatility of multiple pick ups. Although a different bass I find I often use the HS setting on my Sabre as it just fattens the H sound slightly giving it slightly more bass. Back in the early 2000s I was in the market for a 5 string and ended up with a shortlist of Lakland, Warwick Streamer, Yamaha BB2005 and MM SR5 - I did try others including Fenders - after a long time deliberating ended up taking the SR5 simply because I dug the core sound so much and the bass had enough versatility to do what I wanted - I even used it in a rockabilly band for a while!! I switch between MM 4 strings with 19 MM spacing and the SR5 with 17.5 without problem - however I don't have large hands so find the spacing for a 5 to be just right - slightly more difficult to slap accurately but still easily possible - and the build quality and playability is just excellent - it's a heavy bass but no problem on a wide strap - and I think it gives it more growl and resonance. [/quote]

I will leave it to them. http://youtu.be/cO6KbdYA0cg

[quote name='Damonjames' timestamp='1481919072' post='3196351'] I have two SR5's now, and I find that with adjustment of the pre, finger position and level of attack, I can get a wide range of tones from mine. Especially as one has a single in the neck position, it is even more so versatile. It may not be able to cop a p bass tone completely but if it was a tone I wanted, I would buy a P bass. Go for something distinct, if you are considering it in the first place, it's obviously a tone you like. Also is the laky a 35" scale? While it's wasn't impossible to play a 35", I find a 34" much more comfortable, and prefer The 17.5mm string spacing to a 19mm on a 5er [/quote]I never noticed the 35" scale on the Lakland. I did notice the tight spacing on the SR5 though.

I feel the need to say although I totally dig the Lakland, the SR5 that I owned just had that edge when it comes to build quality. Little touches like the truss rod wheel. Also a detail I loved is Music Man gloss the body and the headstock, but leave the back of the neck satin. And you can see where the gloss stops. Great little detail for me as I love satin necks. Stuff like that I really appreciate the thought put into it. A very seasoned pro instrument out of the box. I had an SR5 in blue pearl with matching g headstock that was awsome, but my only bug was the weight. I still would go for the Laky as it is more versatile. But it doesn't really do a Jazz bass properly.

Although I do love SR5s The Lakland is a more versatile instrument. Lakland 5502 would be my choice. Especially with the Lakland/Hanson pickups and preamp as found on the USA models. Amazing sounding bass.

Who else uses this technique of palm slapping to add to the percussion of the bass.?

I always look at this versatility thing with pickups on the basses I've played, and by far the most versatile was the Lakland 5502. So its MM/J imo. And go for Nordstrand imo.

Not sure if this is too good to be true. Unless this is a very very good copy It looks legit to me. I'm not buying but someone might want to snap it up. More pics would be good. https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/fender-jazz-bass-2013/1203914422

Pics of the whole bass?. Not sure it would bother me. Adds character and makes that instrument unique.

Ahh good ole Bass world. Thems were the days

[quote name='PaulGibsonBass' timestamp='1481209396' post='3190580'] Glad it's not just me. [/quote]I guess a spring washer or a rough sided washer might help

[quote name='dyerseve' timestamp='1481194562' post='3190356'] can I ask why you ask? the reason being you mention Schallers but I cant imagine needing anything other than them as they seem to work perfectly and Im so impressed i have them on all my basses and straps. be interested to hear if anyone is less than impressed with Schallers. [/quote] I find the outer nut that sits on the washer can come loose. Maybe I'm not tightening them enough. I also like the look of the Ernie Ball locks

Anyone use these locks. What are they like.? There twice the price of Shaller/Dunlop etc.

[quote name='scrumpymike' timestamp='1480967196' post='3188536'] If you go onto the 'contact' section of the public-peace.de website, there's a link to 'info@' which goes direct to Adrian. [/quote]Thankyou.

Can anyone let me know Adrian,s Email address.? I'm after a pickguard for my Elwood 5.

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1480945819' post='3188255'] They'll certainly know how best to [i]get [/i]it repaired, I reckon. [/quote]Ok ta.

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1480932861' post='3188065'] There's a Richer Sounds in Cheltenham; I'd suggest taking it to them. [/quote]I'm not sure Richer Sounds do repairs. ?