Mrbigstuff

Check the neck pocket. If its completely sprayed it usually indicates a refin

Learning theory just gives you a basic roadmap if 1) you are improvising over harmony or 2) you have writers block. Learning music and theory should be a side by side process not one of the other. Back on topic, I’m not at all a pop punk player but was once asked to audition for a very large pop punk gig. The other players I was playing with were all experienced pros of the pop punk scene and I couldn’t believe the level they were at. Technically excellent, fantastic tone (guitars) and on stage energy that was out of this world. I thought it would be beneath me but I was actually way out of my depth.

With a rosewood board it has to be mint p/g

Wow I can’t believe that’s the price! I’ve never had a quote for a Shuker build but always thought they were a lot less than that. Knowing that I like Overwater the new hollow body shape they have would be my choice, all be it a thousand or so more expensive than the Shuker.

Personally prefer the look of the Shuker @Bridgehouse has which is similar and probably cheaper

Always had them slanted because that’s how it came both out the box and when I had the pickups replaced. My guess is that’s what helps boost the mids

All your knowledge of preferences may go out the window with a 5 string. That B string offers a lot of considerations and there are plenty of specifications out there claiming to have the best B string. Neck, scale length, neck thru, active electronics, fanned frets ect.

The sire is just an excellent bass for the money; easy ergonomically where other five strings can be challenging and easy to sell without a big loss if you don’t like it.

I forgot they were banned. Just assumed they were so ugly no one wanted them.

I had a 5 string version from the same era. Very good bass for the money but sold it on too quick when I got something else.

There are loads of sadowskys around but not many Fender VB so you’d struggle to get another if the Sadowsky wasn’t what you thought. I’d wait until you can afford both or at least get to try the Sadwosky before deciding. Those VB were very different to your average Jazz bass and I’ve always been keen to try one.

I would love that bass now as bass number 12, let alone first bass. No wonder you’ve carried on playing

Started using the MB strings after the discount trial on here. Currently have their steels on the jazz which are good value for money on bass direct

I’ve found that the more expensive basses I’ve owned have been very clear whereas the squire and Fender not so much. It’ll be interesting if that’s purely down to setup though, I must admit I’ve never particularly been bothered about intonation being spot on in the dusty end.

Never trust a blue

Yes a Ken Smith in Bass Direct. I think this was back in 2018 so we’re nearing a 4 year chase with many years ahead. Might end up breaking a BC chase record unless I get a helping hand from the national lottery.

Loverly bass. Hadn’t heard of bass bros but this got my curiosity and now I have a new source of GAS 👍

It’s probably a good job I don’t get that response. I only get “can’t afford it” before I even mention the price.

Wunjo also have one apparently

These were in the Fender catalogue around 2006/7.

Guessing you’re using the tips of you picking fingers? You just need to persevere. I used to use nickel strings which tend to be softer touch but now much prefer the harder feel of the steels

The matching cab is a loverly touch