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  1. franzbassist
    I had a Cort SCMS which I dropped US-made Bart pickups and preamp into: the improvement was like night and day, so I agree 100% with this.
  2. franzbassist
    Went with a set of Ernie Ball Slinkys and they are just right.
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    In Memoriam

    franzbassist replied to Kiwi's topic in Site News

    This thread depresses the hell out of me. I'm glad we have it, but I hate to see people who I consider to be friends (even though I have never met a lot of them) pass away
  4. franzbassist
    Hopefully you are right, Hans was always very prompt in replying when I was buying my cabs.
  5. franzbassist
    I bought mine after we left the EU. I don't recall shipping being extortionate (the cabs are crazy light), and I assume normal import costs apply.
  6. franzbassist
    Thanks Nick. Hope you are keeping well. Thanks MP.
  7. franzbassist
    No worries, I appreciate the input
  8. franzbassist
    Thanks Matt. I already know the answer as I asked them a while back - it's 38" so as long as their tolerances are good, and I suspect they are, I should be okay.
  9. franzbassist
    Not sure that's correct. Standard set is £38 whereas custom set comes in at £46, unless I am doing something wrong!
  10. franzbassist
    Ah yes, Newtone is a good shout. Good to buy British too!
  11. franzbassist
    Thanks, all, for the replies. BC is such a fab font of knowledge. I think my challenge will be finding strings that are consistently the right length. I love LaBellas and have used white nylon flats on this bass for years, but their QC is awful as I've had lots of strings shorter than the 38" they specify as extra long. Fender don't appear to do extra long 7150s, but if DR's QC is reliable then their standard long scale could work at 38", same for Elixir's extra long scale (also 38").
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    After many years of using flats I'm thinking of going back to rounds on my fretless, but I don't want to lose that wonderful glide you get with flats so I am wondering what is out there that has a) minimal finger squeak b) a smooth, slinky feel. Oh I've tried groundwounds and don't like them - too grippy. As my bass is strung through body they will need to be at least 38" from ball end to taper, oh and I need a 5 string set. My first thought is Ernie Ball Slinky? I fancied DR Sunbeams and GHS Pressurewounds too, but they aren't long enough. Suggestions most welcome!
  13. franzbassist
    Boss MS3 here. I love it. Once you get your head around the interface it's easy to use. I have a bank of song-specific settings (e.g. "hooky", "bohemian", "boulevard") and then a couple of banks of single effect settings (i.e. chorus, overdrive, octaver etc.).
  14. franzbassist
    Sure, £50 posted.
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    Pictures added
  16. franzbassist
    Rather excellent semi-rigid gig bag from Gator in the sturdier original material rather than the fabric they use now. Hardly been out of the house so in excellent condition. I have added better quality foam to the neck pillow and lower cushion, other than that it's in as new condition. Only one shoulder strap is shown, but two will be supplied. £65 collected or posted for £75
  17. franzbassist
    Hello OutSpoon, I'm in Alton.
  18. franzbassist
    I recently bought a 2011 Overwater Aspiration Elite from Bass Direct and I am really impressed with how good it is. I was in the market for a nice but inexpensive fretted 5 as a second bass, and this fitted the bill really well. However, I have decided I really don't need it as it's relegated my fretless to storage, and that's much too nice a bass to not be gigged! So, first of all it's in great condition. I don't think there's a mark on it anywhere. The fingerboard needed an oil, but other than that all is good. It's a five piece neck through, maple and something walnut-like would be my guess, with what appears to be an ash body capped with a burl maple top. It's 35" scale, so a nice tight B string, and the 19mm spacing at the bridge is perfect for me (same as my Franz basses) and the main reason I got it. EQ is a three band Overwater system designed by John East. The control cavity is thoroughly shielded using paint and copper tape. The bridge and pickups are Overwater branded too, but I assume made in Korea along with the bass itself. The standard tuners were mini Gotoh-like ones, but as the bass was a bit neck heavy I have swapped them for Gotoh ResOLites which take the weight to bang on 9 lbs and have sorted the balance. Other than that the bass is stock. I've also added threaded screws to hold the control cavity cover in place. Live, the bass is really articulate: every note comes through crisp and clear. I honestly wasn't expecting it to sound as good as it does. I've played basses way more expensive than this that weren't half as good! £400 is a bargain considering the tuners were over £100. I will include a cheap gig bag. Would prefer not to ship as I have no box, but such things are always negotiable!
  19. franzbassist
    I really want to dabble into sixes again, and when I do this is the bass I'll go for. Well not visog's actual bass of course, but this model!
  20. franzbassist
    Total bargain for a fantastic piece of kit!
  21. franzbassist
    I wonder who has my fretless 6 now. That was an awesome bass. My daughter liked it too!
  22. franzbassist
    Some amazing basses in this thread, but as an aside look at AC's wrist position in this!!! 😱
  23. franzbassist
    Probably just part of a different batch. I've had the same with LaBella nylons.
  24. franzbassist
    Well that is rather nice.
  25. franzbassist
    Mainly fingers. Pick when it suits the song, and when it is, after much trying of different sizes and thicknesses, I use these:
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