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How does the BR15 compare to the SV - tonally? I know they’re modelling different amps but how does that translate into a sound (more lows, tighter lows, does one break up more easily than the other etc.) Anyone who can compare a real B15 to a real SVT+fridge feel free to chime in too! 😆 I’m mainly interested in the DI sound with the cab sim on. The SV BassRig is generally always for me but not with huge amounts of overdrive - a little bit of push or break up at most. Tonally I’m normally going for old school supportive punch and clarity. I’m not normally looking for clangy Geddy Lee overdrive. (It drives me crackers that every demo of the SV spends 93.7% of the time driving the nuts off it.)

I think Jared Followill from Kings of Leon is an incredibly underrated bass player. Especially on the first few albums and personally think ‘Only By The Night’ shows his best playing, even if this isn’t my favourite album. It’s not overly complex stuff but I think what his lines add to the songs melodically is superb. Helps that the band were the reason I started wanting to play music but hey! I’m a fan 🪭

Are they both you Neil ? Quite a difference in 10 yrs. Dave

I bought a bass from him last year. Transaction was fine - not a great deal of communication but the bass was packed well and arrived promptly. The setup he had done was very good too. He's a tad pricier than Bass Bros or Bass Direct but those reductions more or less bring him in line with them.

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As a youngish teenager (and being fed a steady supply of singles), the names that immediately come to mind from that period are Martin Gordon (Sparks/Radio Stars), Steve Priest (for the glorious Sweet F*nny Adams/Desolation Boulevard albums) and Jim Lea. Other guys I adore, Pete Vuckovic (3CR), Dan Adriano (Alkaline Trio), Stuart Hill (Shudder To Think), Clemente Sardi (Full Treble/Hawaii Zombies).. there's probably dozens.

Only Women Bleed - Alice Cooper

Hi mods, I’ve had to sign up with this account as it’s been over a week since I was locked out. I didn’t try multiple sign in with incorrect info as all the details were saved to iPad? The only thing I did do was clean up history in my browser. is there a way to reinstate my previous and I had good feedback etc? It is/ was DJ’65 I assume if that’s possible I could cancel this user name etc. please advise and many thanks in advance. Don.

Fwiw I've owned both 55-02 and 55-01, both had very good playability, particularly the 55-02 which was a more recent one that gets plekked (action pretty much anywhere you wanted it) and no issues like the OP is experiencing. Very good basses imo

Looks like it was a guy called Paul Reinhold (left handed)?

Did Aria give you the bass for free if you did some advertising for them? Your post feels like a paid advert!

I still don't know what an influencer is

That was my conclusion after someone using one at a bass bash. It reproduced the notes but had no authority whatsoever.

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What were the shipping costs for this from France?

He came on here a couple of times to reply to threads about his basses @Maniscream. I remember at the time thinking he came across as one of us, a really nice bloke who loves his bass gear (as well as an advocate of flatwounds which always moves a man up in my estimation). I read most of the Obits yesterday, it really is unusual for a bass player who most of the general public will never have heard of to receive such praise from music journalists and such love from fellow musicians ❤️

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Interesting comments all round, especially the bit about not liking them if I like Elixirs. That's given me something to consider. However.... Some very insightful comments that outline the feel and sound... So ta!!!

I'm interested to read this topic. I'm saving up for a 55-02 myself. As any other 55-01 (or even a 55-02) owner had or got issues with their B strings - or any other issue for that matter. I'd be interested to know 🤔 Thanks

I know they are in the process of moving workshops so this may be part of the issue. I only have brilliant things to say about the guys at Barefaced and never had any issues, they can sometimes take a little time to reply via email but they always do. Try an instagram DM too as they are super active on there always and if not another email wouldn't hurt.

That's a beauty!