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These have been discussed in the DIY Effects thread quite a bit. I have an Antique (Vintage clone) on my 'bench' at the moment. Intermediate/advanced kits due to some surface mount components & angled board mounted jacks (due to enclosure angled sides). Reckon it will sound good though Si

I feel like I'd want to buy a U-Bass instead of this. Different animals I understand, but still... Si

Cheers Pete, appreciate it Si

[color=#000000][font=Calibri, sans-serif]Just had this through and sounds pretty decent all things considered (see below), so thought I’d share.[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Calibri, sans-serif]When I’m not playing silly math-rock instrumental music with Corybantic (new single soon), I play for a soul type singer called JoCee. We did a Sofar Sounds session in London a little while ago. I hadn’t heard of these guys before, but it seems they put on ‘secret' pop-up gigs all over the world. People don’t know where the venue is until the day, or who’s playing…….and the place was packed. People were sat on the floor, and were silent the whole way through the set. Amazing.[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Calibri, sans-serif]Anyway, the gig was vocally acoustic, in that there was no PA, the singers were simply singing acoustically to the room, the mics were just present to record. As such the band, drums & backline had to play incredibly sensitively (read quietly) to that, a good exercise in volume if ever there was one:[/font][/color] [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_XyTkynOrI"]https://www.youtube....h?v=q_XyTkynOrI[/url] Cheers Si

[quote name='eude' timestamp='1482144735' post='3197917'] Very classy looking bass Si! I reckon a MM Sterling 5er would be a nicer bass, but this will be a lot more versatile for sure. Looking forward to hearing how you get on with it! I had totally forgotten, but I had a shot on a Skyline 44-02 many many moons ago and was very impressed with it. Eude [/quote] Yeah I would have loved a Sterling 5er, but you just don't see them 2nd hand, and the couple I've seen previously were snapped up, but had maple fingerboards (ugh). But with this coming in cheaper than a used MM ever would, i'm very happy with the amount of bass I have for the money. Yeah I had a 44-02 Deluxe in a past life, nice bass, but just wasn't very 'me' (cherryburst quilted maple top, super plain maple fingerboard (can you tell I don't like maple f/bs?)). [quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1482146397' post='3197942'] Looks a nice bass - I like simple design and controls too Having a now grown up son, I also agree with the finance and family / work / music / gigging life balance thing It's tricky, packing all those things in to life, but you've gone about things the best way, I feel, and got yourself a good quality, good value bass there ...... your offspring can always buy you a brand new MM 5er when they are rich [/quote] Absolutely, don't get me wrong, I like owning nice basses.....I wouldn't buy a POS that didn't do or feel the way I wanted it to, but at the same time, they're tools, it's me who hopefully makes them sound ok! Si

2016 has been fun! Started with a love affair with my Fodera Matt Garrison, amazing bass, would quite happily own another Imperial one day. But our little boy came along in April and so moved it on simply to be proactive/prepared. Still wanted a 5er, so bought a very cool Xotic XJ-1T. Again, amazing bass, would own another, but currently buying a house and with my '71 Precision doing 70% of my gigs, having £2k wrapped up in a 5er seemed excessive for now. So that week a few weeks ago. Giving myself a £1K max limit for a new 5er, I was intent on a MM Sterling or Stingray 5, albeit used due to my budget. However due to little man, buying said house, gigging, work etc....I quickly tired of the trawling of used sites looking for an MM with the right spec, right price and right condition. In the back of my mind, as I know a couple of great players who use them, was the Lakland 55-01. Simple, understated, very well priced (even new). I'm waffling, basically, because I simply needed a good solid 5er to get on with, I plumped for a 55-01 from The Gallery yesterday. I was real lucky that it was the spec I wanted, and had come into stock the day before. Finish is their 'vintage cream' (or aged Olympic White) & Rosewood: It weighs 9.12lbs (4.14kg) on a set of digital parcel scales, perfectly fine for a 5string I think. First gig will be Thursday, very much looking forward to it Everyone at The Gallery were brilliant, lovely chat with Martin. Si

I owned a 44-02 Deluxe years ago, nice bass but a bit fancy for me (cherryburst quilted maple top), really boring grain maple fingerboard. Sounded nice, but there was a real volume/output difference between the humbuckers and the Jazz pickup, which you're expect, so I'm not really fussed about that config. Si

[quote name='gillento' timestamp='1482049140' post='3197127'] This is the perfect base (pun intended) for a couple or Nordstrand PUs ..... since you mentioned them:) Big Singles in my book. [/quote] If I went down this route (haven't gigged the stock Barts yet), then I would go Big Stacks or their full humbuckers.....I have a cool Jazz bass already . I'd also probably explore the Pope Flexcore preamp too, loved the Pre in my Fodera! Si

When I asked the builder at Fender Custom who made them for Flea if there were plans for a production model, he said he wasn't aware of any. They're a way more interesting prospect than the Jazz they released.....but might take a LOT of noise from fans to get a production model Si

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1482012616' post='3197022'] why on earth would you let an Xotic go you crazy fool. Imo one of the best 5 string Jazz basses ever made [/quote] Simply because at the moment (whilst buying a house), I couldn't justify having £2k wrapped up in a bass that didn't get used as much as my Precision . As you mention though, probably best 'Super Jazzes' around, up there with Sadowsky. Would certainly own another!! Si

[quote name='peteb' timestamp='1481989240' post='3196813'] I have been thinking about getting a 5 string next year. My choice would be an Xotic or a full fat Lakland (if I could afford it) but as it probably won’t be my main instrument I am a little wary of spending that much money, so I may well get a s/h SR5 instead. [/quote] This is exactly me. Had an Xotic, lovely bass, would have kept it. But a 5er is second to my Precision for most gigs, plus buying a house, so wanted a cheaper 5 and free up some cash from the Xotic. I was all set to have fun searching for a used SR5, but with struggling to find the spec I want, at the price I want, with a new baby and new house stuff....I got bored quickly with shopping around used sites etc. So today I purchased a 55-01 from The Gallery . NBD thread up a little later! Si

Yeah never heard of that model (not that I'm a Lakland connoisseur), but looks great! Si

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1481969186' post='3196602'] Tom Barney and Gail Dorsey, both great players, moved on from MM to MTD basses. Just sayin'. [/quote] I think Gail goes between her MTDs & MMs fairly frequently. But yes, I'll only Guy a 55-01 if it sounds good, but realistically, because I'm restricted to used SR5s because of my budget, there's elements of compromising the spec I want. Trying a couple of 55-01s today so we'll see how that goes Si

[quote name='funkle' timestamp='1481900501' post='3196136'] I love Stingrays and EBMM basses....in other people's hands. I just can't get on with the sound myself. The ergonomics and string spacing...fantastic Lakland 5ers have huuuuge necks and wide string spacing. Great sound. But not for me ergonomically. [/quote] I've never really had any issues getting used to various different string spacings. I've had Fender 5s with 19mm spacings (like the Lakland), and my Fodera was a 17.5mm spacing (albeit quite light guage strings). I liked the Fodera for speed and economy of movement, but for feel similarities to a 4 string (which are 19mm 99% of the time), I do quite like 18-19mm 5ers. Si

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1481848969' post='3195766'] You have answered your own question, the 55-01 hasn't got any humbuckers, they are soapbars. I really like the 55-02, sounds like you need to go and try a few out in a shop? [/quote] Lol, well they're split coils, which are a type of humbucker. Could always drop some Nordys in there too Si

A continuation from my status. So I am currently down to two 4 string basses, my 1971 Precision and 1983 Squier JV Jazz. I'm looking for a new 5 string with a maximum budget of £1K, although would like to try and spend a little less. Previously I've had it in my head I should get a Musicman (Sterling preferably, but Stingray probably), however my budget, seeing as I'm not interested in Subs/Ray35s etc, mean I'm restricted to used ones. However, recently the Lakland 55-01 has come onto my radar. Understated, fairly trad looking, solid. Specially like the vintage creme colour they have now. So, anyone own both? Thoughts? Opinions? I don't really have a Stingray sound in my head, just want a 5 that sits well in a mix, and can do thick/round to growly tones. My spec preferences are: Rosewood fingerboard (or rather, no maple) 1 or 2 humbuckers Not toooo heavy I've tried some Stingray 5s with varying degrees of success, ranging from "wow that's crap" to "really enjoy this". Think I tried a sunburst 55-01 in the gallery a little while ago and it was great. Things I'm not interested in: G&L Sandberg Clover Warwick Maruszczyk Fender Anyway, over to you Si

[quote name='GreeneKing' timestamp='1481048555' post='3189332'] Trawling through and saw this. I used to wave at Brightlingsea folk. Mersea boy. I'm thinking that suitably set up the Knightfall with do subtle warmth/a hint of grit but that the Tarkin won't?? Peter [/quote] Haha, small world In my experience, OD/Distortion can be wound back for that slight grind/hair vibe. But Fuzz only really sounds good full tilt IMO. Si

[quote name='0175westwood29' timestamp='1481654652' post='3194093'] Ace that is!! [/quote] I had a quick blast of it last night, it's really cool! I think I'm going to use it as a soloing tone, with the the second footswitch as some momentary weirdness! It can obviously go into fully strange, self-oscillation too which is also great fun. Si

I thought I heard that the Stingray 5H humbucker position was slightly different to the 4 string?! That was a long time ago though, could be wrong. Si

So my new Anomalies turned up. Stock over Kid-Paint: [IMG]http://i65.tinypic.com/j6tmjr.png[/IMG] Si

[quote name='Delberthot' timestamp='1481580872' post='3193519'] GAK have a [url="https://www.gak.co.uk/en/music-man-sterling-natural-rosewood/25845"]natural one in stock now[/url] at a really low price compared to normal[/size] [/quote] Oh man, if that were a 5, it would be on its way to me. Si

I've been looking into this at the moment too, albeit with 5string Musicman basses. I emailed Strings & Things (who were very helpful), but they mentioned that they had no stock of Sterling 5s in the U.K. I was invited to order one, but thenorder would take 5-6months potentially. They weren't able to let me know if there were any dealers with stock (Google suggests there isn't). I've got a couple of friends with Sterling 5s, but with them and I being busy players, we're like ships in the night. This means I'll likely go for a Stingray 5, which propagates this 'very few Sterlings' in the U.K. thing. Cheers Si

[quote name='funkydario' timestamp='1481402275' post='3192118'] Hé doesn't answer .... [/quote] This is highly unlikely, sure your email got to him? Tried other means like Facebook etc? In other news, have a little something something on the way from Tom (again) Si