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BabyBlueSound

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  1. Yep, in case anyone else would be wondering, I am NOT liking the bass so far, because it's not made well. It's a lovely instrument but the QC is just plain awful. More on this in order not to derail this thread:
  2. Unfortunately I don't like that, really need the blue beauty Anyway I have contacted Project Music to see what can they do. Shim it for me, or replace with the other one in stock, or cover the costs of a luthier, I'm down with anything... don't tell me I'm not flexible Let's see how they handle it. I will only return as a last resort. Thanks for all your help and checking the saddles, action etc, really helpful!
  3. I am considering that, but it's not in stock anywhere, so might go down the luthier way. We'll see, it's still very new, got to know it first
  4. Thank for checking, I could work with THAT. But I don't have any adjustment space left and it's still between 2.25mm and 2.5mm... very very high for me, even when fretted (so lowering the slot won't be enough).
  5. Yeah nut is a bit high but not terrible. Truss rod is almost alright, and I could tighten it a bit, but I was once told truss rod adjustments should never be used for adjusting action So I looked into this more and if I will decide to keep it, I'll get it to a luthier to shim the neck I guess.
  6. Got it this morning, what a beauty! Still getting to know it. Small issues: the nut s a bit slant, has a gap behind it and does not look very clean overall. And two of the knobs are not straight at all. Minor stuff but a bit annoying. One serious question to fellow owners: don't you find the action very high? I just LOVE a very low action, but out of the box my E string is already on the lowest possible setting (see pic, it's already touching the bridge plate) so there's no more wiggle room at all, and it's still crazy high for me.
  7. I DO love ALL sorts of neck markers! Except LED ones But I do see how it's beneficial to some people under some circumstances.
  8. We're getting a bit off-topic here but my pet peeve is putting bright blue LEDs into EVERYTHING. You can't buy a phone charger or a USB hub these days without it lighting up a dark room, or burning small dots into your retina if they're constantly in your field of vision. And then I have seen people/manufacturers actually installing LEDs as markers / decoration in the bass neck... 🤮
  9. Good to know! They promised a Tue or Wed delivery, can't wait I think they're down to the last piece, I almost needed 2 (for a friend) and had them confirm they actually had only 2 left. Ultimately I only needed one, so the other is still up for grabs
  10. @ezbass is the pickup standard size? In case I'd want a white stingray pickup cover
  11. Ordered one finally as I found stock in one single shop, Project Music in Exeter, every other place it's a rolling "will be in stock in 1 months" status for quite a few months now . Doublechecked with them if they REALLY have it in stock and apparently they do, so hoping for a fast delivery now
  12. I'd love to hear how your shorty sounds with 90 flats, can you record it?
  13. There's an Ibanez shortie on the market now for £135, can recommend to anyone who wants to peek into the world of SS for a reasonable price.
  14. ...but why would I watch someone play an already great bassline as is? Yeah, "overplaying" is his thing, but at least he keeps it groovy. I can't stand the Devine style. All that talk, then some non-groovy technique-y riff with bends, hammers, weird timings and melodies, my head never ever bobs to his playing.
  15. Everything you say is keeping this bass on the very top of my "next to buy" list.
  16. I check this beauty every day basically, and trying to convince myself I need this, but then I practice a bit and I realise I'm not even close to being decent enough for a fretless 😁
  17. I'd love to have a solid black pickguard, my 3 ply is slightly used, moderate home wear since October. I can take some photos later.
  18. To each their own. I really like Charles, he does something unique, his stuff is really unlike any other bassists' out there currently. I am not just talking about the pristine technique, but for me, he keeps it very musical. I'd like to highlight, I am usually also one of those people who dislikes cramming in too much and overcomplicating simple stuff, I can't listen to the likes of the bass gods like Victor Wooten for too long before their complex interpretations overwhelm me. But somehow with Charles, it does not cross a boundary for me, he keeps it fun. He basically made me restart playing after skipping 10+ years.
  19. If you believe in heavyweight basses, you can now buy Davie's new diamond play button bass, which is only 9.1kg / 20.1 lbs https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/374006218473
  20. Good to know everyone in the world has to like exactly the same stuff
  21. Hey @Eudridge do you still have this beauty?
  22. Actually now that you mention, the post holes are once again not standard, they're 1-2mm larger in diameter than the rings for the Schaller. The Schaller rings were a little bit loose and even if I tried to pad it with some masking tape, it resulted in head buzz. So I spray painted the original post hole rings black and used those Not perfect as it chips off quite easily, I could scrape it off with my nails, but that's a part you hardly touch anyway so it works. That little string holder thingy in the middle is also spraypainted
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