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This is exactly how I use mine, with Precision’s and flatwound strings :). I also went with it over the Monique (which is amazing) purely because of its form factor and that it can power 6 other pedals on my board! Si

Very impressed with the Gruv Gear Edge guitar case. It’s a perfect fit for the Mustang once you move the bottom cushions (which are thankfully velcroed), around a little. This allows the bass to sit a little lower in the bag, and also stops any side-to-side movement (as little as it was). Excellent quality bag, good price. So far, the best (only) gigging option for Mustang players at the moment IMO. Si

Not European, but another vote for Nobel. Also check out the Jule Monique! Si

Happy to assume that people will at some point want to experiment with different strings for different gigs. Fairly safe to assume no-one is spending thousands on collecting different strings sets haha. If you are, congrats, you found a loop-hole 😂 Si

Gifts are allowed if they’re unsolicited (however you are allowed to state a preference if asked). However, strings are allowed regardless, as they’re a consumable. Si

2019 lineup, L-R: - ACG Krell E-Type 6 headless - Lakland Skyline 55-01 w/US Bartolini Dual Coils & NTMB Pre - Bass Collection Jive fretless - Lakland US 44-64 - 1971 Fender Precision - Lakland US 44-94 passive P/J - Fender Mustang

Just to clarify a few things, Scarletts currently come with the following software/plugins: - Ableton Live Lite 10 - Pro Tools First - Focusrite Creative Pack (more details here: https://focusrite.com/Pro-Tools-First) - XLN Audio Addictive Keys - Red Plug-in Suite - Scarlett Plug-in Suite - Softube Time and Tone Bundle - Access to Plug-in Collective - 2GB of Loopmasters samples You can read more about each of those around halfway down the product page for each Scarlett in the range, for example: https://focusrite.com/usb-audio-interface/scarlett/scarlett-2i2 Happy to answer any other questions of course Simon // Focusrite

To my knowledge, they’re not shortscale strings though?! The few people I know who had a JMJ from new said that the wound part of the the string was round the post, suggesting the stock strings are full-scale. Really poor show from Fender if so. Si

I would say they’re medium, very comfortable IMO. I would consider low tension to be (unsurprisingly) La Bella Low Tension Flats and Thomastiks, with medium tension being La Bella 760Fx flats as mentioned & D’addario Chromes. High tension are things like Rotosound flats, which are just horrible (for me). But the La Bella Mustangs are the only ones I know specifically designed for that bass Si

If you’re keen for flats, then La Bella actually do a Mustang set which have more silk at the ball-end for through-body. I have them on mine and they’re brilliant. Bass Direct sell them. Si

In my mind, the thread started with assessing the actual recording of the band, not how good they/the song is, purely a discussion about live recording setups. How you've managed to turn it into something overly negative is almost impressive*. Si *It's not

Revisiting this, I've just ordered a Gruv Gear Gigblade Edge guitar bag. The internal dimensions state a length of 43.5", which would fit the Mustang perfectly. It's not a full-on top-of-the-line bag like their Gigblade 2 or the Mono M80 cases, but it's a big step-up from the disappointment of the Fender FS610 that came out a couple of months ago: https://gruvgear.com/products/gigblade-edge Should arrive on Thurs, so I'll report back then. Si

Not sure marriage will get you a free bass, but you never know! Si

Well I've just ordered what I think will be the last of my personal 'allowances' to myself set out last year, a decent gig-bag for my Mustang bass. If it fulfils the need, then that is properly it for the year, scary stuff! lol Si

Exactly, it's all in the marketing.....which is another thing a 'professional musician' usually has to be an expert in, even if just their social media presence. Si

I asked about teaching for a reason, I know very few ‘professional musicians’ who are JUST musicians. Most teach, write, make gear, produce for other people etc etc. I think you can continue, but simply expand upon the things you do already. But also, as above, it’s not unusual for amazing musicians to have a job. Mike Bendy works for Apple, Bryan Beller was a VP whilst still playing, Juan Alderete worked in data before he got the Mars Volta gig (I think). There’s a romanticism about being a ‘professional musician’ that sometimes forgets that music is about life, not really the other way around. Si

Did you ever teach bass/music? Si

Same as a lot here I do a lot of wedding/corporate stuff. But originals I play for Jocee: And, although on hiatus, Corybantic too: Si

Absolutely, I’d consider the Gibson at maybe £500, but any more and I’d save for a Serek. If you zoom in, the Gibbo looks pretty rough, bad lighting maybe. Si

Nope, that’s just how a passive Sterling sounds with Mr Dart, I agree with @kyuuga Si

You would have failed the Tier 2 challenge (don’t buy any music gear), but still on for Tier 1 (don’t buy any bass gear). That said, you’re on thin ice if you can use said pedal with bass Si

I’m adding a Trickfish amp to my 2020 wants Si

The shortscale Gibson Jr looks fun, £1k though, and no TV Yellow. Si

3 months, so not too bad! It really does! Will be on Jocee’s next EP Si