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  2. I may have asked this question at some point before so forgive if I'm found guilty of duplication. So tell us what you use for the above. I'll take this opportunity to wish people a Happy New year whilst I'm at it .
  3. Yes i contacted G4M support too and had the same experience, they don't know why its a problem and weren't very helpful to be honest... they must be made from lead with the weights quoted, shame as the prices are great
  4. Those are silly-daft weights, especially for nowadays.
  5. Thanks for the replies. At my age I'm looking for a quieter life and Wymondham ticks all the boxes for me, some nice pubs and places to eat, just a few miles from Norwich, and not that far from the coast. Obviously it would be great if I could find a band, but if it doesn't happen, then it wouldn't be the end of the world because I've been thinking about calling it a day for some time.
  6. Yeah I never really thought about short-scale basses, even though I leaned to play on one, til my back dictated the need. I was expecting a situation of "well that`s what I need to put up with" but was pleasantly surprised at how well they work for me.
  7. Not really - but might depend on what you're offering? One thing that springs to mind, is an EHX Mel9 pedal.
  8. That looks awesome, although your AI generated description puts me off - is the bass something that you've played and have some experience with?
  9. The Yamaha CK-61 is what I went for in that sort of price range second hand (I sold mine recently for £470). I had it for about 18 months and was impressed: The main downsides to consider: They keys are slightly thinner than the standard piano ones (I think it is 15.9cm per octave vs 16.4cm), doesn't sound much but I did find that noticable. Keybed is semi-weighted. I thought that was fine, but if you are into weighted piano keys then it could be an issue. 61 keys might be an issue if you are into playing 88 key piano stuff. But those downsides could also be seen as positives for it being relatively small and lightweight.
  10. I've used the VBT circuit pictured at the start on 3 basses now, and it's my go-to! Seems to work well. I haven't bothered cutting the traces, and find it to be just fine. Just reflecting on the fact that I pretty much only ever use it centered, so next build may not have a pickup selector of any sort 😅
  11. Hi all, I've got a roughly ten year old Harley Benton B550 (specs here) that's been sat in the corner for over a year. It's in need of new strings, new battery, a bit of TLC and there's a few blemishes and minor dings around the neck and body. That said, all the electronics work fine so it's still a working bass. I'm having a bit of a clear-out/tidy up, so offering it for free if collected from Liverpool but will happily hand-deliver around the North West if needed. Hoping this will appeal to someone as a start of a project bass or something along those lines
  12. Yes, the open pore hand stained oil finish may have an impact, similar to how the Nitro Cellulose finish basses always sound more open and alive, as it were.
  13. If the specs on the websites (german and english, UK and USA) are correct, the NovaTone enclosures are ridicolous heavy (I calculated the lbs here, on their page only the kg are written): 112: 23.4 kg (51.6 lb.) 210: 33.9 kg (74.4 lb.) 115: 35.1 kg (77.4 lb.) 212: 38.1 kg (84.0 lb.) 410: 54.6 kg (120.4 lb.) I contacted the german G4M-support and they don't seem to understand the problem. On Talkbass is also a great diskussion about these numbers. The 410 would be 11kg heavier as the original D410XLT, which was a heavy beast.
  14. I didn’t really give them the time of day until I randomly bought my Mustang. A/B-ing with my two main basses at the time (Celinder J update and L2000) I found it consistently cut through the mix better, sounded fatter, more expressive, more comfortable and lighter weight! I’m really enjoying them now, and like you say, they’re easier to have around the house, noodling in front of the TV or in the office. With different strings and pickup options they can sound every bit as growly and alive as a normal scale bass, ime. I had written them off as dead and plonky but I must admit that the Musicmaster will be pointed towards that sound which I have come to appreciate more and more for certain music. I’ve gone from roundwounds and graphite sizzle to tone rolled back warmth with occasional toan bombs poking through when pushed.
  15. D'oh. First shortscale I ever played was a Musicmaster in a recording studio somewhere in mid-Wales where I had a bit of a jam some 40 years ago. For decades the name 'Musicaster' was in my head. I left my solid gold bodied Sekonda there that was my great-uncle's In 2018 I discovered my Squier Jaguar SS that brought back the memory of it. Would still fancy one, pretty sure it was off-white.
  16. Compliments, I have this bass also and like it a lot, you could mention that it is a hollow body and therefor very light, it has a Delano pickup and preamp with mid-sweep.
  17. Mack the knife - Bobby Darin
  18. Virtually new Fender Bassman 100 cover from Roqsolid, i got it to use while my flightcase was being manufactured so was only used briefly. Its a little dusty but will wipe. They're about £65 new + shipping Cover is in Hope Valley, happy to post within UK, probably gonna cost a tenner just for how small it doesn't fold up.
  19. Interesting. I wonder if the oil finish rather than paint plays a role. Started on a p bass and have just stuck with them. Now when I improvise what comes out is more chordal melodic phases. Maybe now a slimmer neck and a warm sounding bridge pick-up is needed.
  20. I had a mate who used to live in Wymondham, so I spent some time there occasionally. There was a rehearsal place called the Woodshack he used to use, I went there a couple of times. They used to have various flyers and ads for local events on display. Maybe start there (if its still there of course, this was about 10 years ago) I'm sure the staff can advise on the local scene. EDIT- There was also a place called Plug Studios in Norwich. Maybe try there too.
  21. Cheers for the heads up bud. I did see the sadowsky strings. They have silver, blue and black label. I’ll check the Warwick also.
  22. And also Dunlop Super Bright Nickel 5 string sets under £13 https://www.bax-shop.co.uk/electric-bass-guitar-strings/dunlop-dbsbn40120-super-bright-nw-light-40-120-5-string-bass-guitar-strings
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