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You probably also don't have a lot of leeway with regards to your setup compared to a higher-tension situation. By that I mean that a shortscale is low tension by nature due to the scale length, combined with low tension strings. Compounded by a potential issue with the bridge/saddle maybe not being at its optimum. Ultimately it seems like it could be a few things that you'll need to experiment with, as opposed to it being the strings alone. Si

I think the piece is incredibly musical, there is harmonic complexity there, the chord progression is great, everything flows wonderfully from a musical point of view etc etc. If anything it’s a shame it isn’t longer, but then that’s the nature of carving out a career in music nowadays (as mentioned earlier). Reminds me of Polyphia. Regardless, without taking anything away from Charles (he’s way more technically able than I’ll ever be), I’d like to know how it was recorded. Whether it’s a single take or a multi-take piece. I suspect the latter, which somewhat dulls the ‘most technically able bassist on the planet’ hyperbole, but doesn’t take anything away from the fact is a wonderfully musical piece. Si

I really loved my UK built ABM EVO2 500, it did a lot of gigs and touring with me. But when I started doing gigs where carrying a spare was somewhat necessary, it just became too big and heavy for what it was. I WISH Ashdown would invest in developing the ABM preamp into a 'mini' form factor. A UK built ABM Mini 500 would be something I'd hop straight on (if it sounded as good as the old ABM's of course). As it stands though, my next upgrade from my trusty Little Mark's 2's will likely be a Trickfish Bullhead Mini. Si

Yeah I wouldn't be able to put up with that haha. Probably down to the colour of the wood underneath, but to the point that it looks like it's had one or two coats less than the other 2/3rds of the bass, not cool. I'd be sending that back if it were me. Cheap is cheap (comparatively speaking), but that's just bad QC in my opinion. Si

Always up for depping should you find yourself short on various gigs I'm used to not getting a rehearsal too haha. Si

There are loads of Stingrays on Bass Bros at the moment. Just buy one from there! Quite a few on here too. Si

Updated family settee photo: L-R: Lakland US 44-PJ, 1971 Fender Precision, Serek Midwestern, Lakland 55-01, Elrick NJS5 Si

That's a nice bass, but I just cannot, and never have been able to, get past the headstocks. They are genuinely my most hated headstock in all of bassdom (and there are some strange ones). Which is a shame, because I'm sure they're great basses. Si

Very kind. I'm still super happy with the spec. Think I pretty much nailed it, and Lakland built the hell out of it Si

Small update, but added the nicer plastic knobs from the xx-02/xx-94 models to my 55-01 a while ago. A bit lighter compared to the metal barrel knobs, and makes the bass look a 'little more Lakland' in my opinion haha. Flanked by my custom US 44-PJ (as I'm now calling it). Si

Very nice indeed! I really really want another 44-64, but not enamoured with a lot of the Skyline specs/colours/weights that (rarely) come up for sale. So will likely be a custom US order at some point when times are a bit easier. Si

I don’t know if it’s been discussed in these 4 pages…but I wonder if the ‘project’ Rob mentions is an overseas franchising of the brand?! Would need to be quality, but why not keep some money coming in by licensing out what you’ve spent so long building up. Si

Not heard of that dealer before! Shall keep an eye on the site! Si

I’m exactly the same! What’s a given sig bass based on? I want that haha Si

So weird

100% this! Si

This is so funny. So many responses here which are essentially “I don’t like a band which proves NO-ONE else has heard of them”. I’m not even young anymore (40 next year because you care), but I at least understand that my tastes do not dictate what is popular 😂. Come on, y’all are better than this surely? I’ll state it again just for those at the back. Vulfpeck have 1.3million different people listening to their songs on a monthly basis, JUST on Spotify, ignoring all other platforms. No that’s not as much as Peter Gabriel, who’s probably been around for, what? 40 years longer probably?! But it is half a million more people than King Crimson. So it’s official that KC are no longer ‘legendary’. Si

They also have a massive listener-base, regardless of what people think of streaming in general (separate conversation), even just on Spotify they have 1.3 million monthly listeners. 1.3 million (more actually) individuals around the world listen to him play bass every month. Again, like them or not, THAT is what will get you a signature bass. He's also pretty bloody good at big guitar. And Jack is a very clever business mind, again, like him or not (you don't know him remember). Quite frankly, I think they're doing what they need to have a career in music VERY well. Si

Oh totally, fully understand that, especially with Markbass stuff , as I mentioned, it all sounds great to my ears so I'm happy for now. With regards to power-amp only setup, it wasn't that I didn't like the tone I was getting (Noble pre straight to power amp), it was that the GR amp has a particularly loud fan which I wasn't enjoying live. So a functional issue rather than tonal one. Si

Bit of both, it's on my board last in the chain so it goes into my amp, if PA support is required, it runs into the PA as well. I basically run my LM2 head flat at all times, the 'vintage' guff completely off etc. I wanted to go down the route of just a power-amp, tried the GR Pureamp 800 for that, but that wasn't up to standard (IMO), would love to try out the Trickfish Bullhead Mini, which isn't just a power amp of course, but super clean/transparent by all accounts. Perhaps when life costs settle down a bit, luckily everything sounds great at the mo. Si

I gigged my Midwestern at the weekend (mine is with the B90 though) and it's just a wonderful feeling and sounding bass. It always get's compliments for the sound! You can hear it on this track should you be interested: Oh and here's mine: Si

You won’t be disappointed!! Si

Get on the FL’s for that price! Best flats in all the land! Si

Just for the benefit of the OP who might not necessarily be getting the jokes, the correct answer is indeed Backing Vocals Si