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Possibly, as a child, likely in a production, he didn’t get to pick and choose ?

It’s been a long time since I posted a board! Shure GLDX16+ into a Quad Cortex Mini, powered by a battery. Testing this evening went from 100% down to 70 odd in about 3hrs 11 mins before I switched it all off. That would be more than enough for a practice or gig. Whether I’m brave enough for that remains to be seen! 😂

Blue Aran do 1U power amps from cheap to expensive .. no idea if they’re any good but worth a look https://www.bluearan.co.uk/index.php?id=JMSX16&msh=JMF61 I use a Koch ATR-4502, made for guitar but I think it works fine on bass for me

Richard, I still think yours is an absolutely beast and sounds phenomenal!! If you fancy changing your bridge, the Hipshot has adjustable spacing so you can line up the strings to the poles. Have you used the walnut/graphite in anger yet?

Wow. Your best work yet..? 😎👍🏻

OK.. we're into the Arena now. Tonight was a soundcheck, and a cursory run-through the set. Tomorrow we'll be going into more depth, checking cues etc. Here's some pics:

Yes, kind-of. One of them is now hosting the show, so we have a replacement for her...

In addition to first rate customer support is the value for money of used Ashdown kit.

Arguably, the Crown Jewel of Rickenbacker Basses! 4002 basses were made from 1977-1984 in only two different finishes. It's likely that less than 100 were ever built. Historically, the kicker is that very little has been written about these basses. And yes, a handful of Factory Special 4002-type basses have been sporadically made by Rickenbacker since 2013. This video was created as a resource for anyone who's ever wanted to learn more about this rare bass. There was SO MUCH MORE to this story than I ever imagined! Enjoy!

I musread that and wondered why, if you insisted on singing songs from Oliver, you didn't choose Food Glorious Food?

Crime number....?

A slippery slope is the PG version hahahahahahahahaha. Jack sent me this and its be a god send. i have enough space to add the mxr phaser and the rather wide genzler reQ if i decide to go that direction. I think a HPF is always helpful Oh Yes patch cables, thanks for reminding me.

Hi Misdee - Thank you SO much for your kind comments! I appreciate you making the trip to our original location in Calabasas (we were there from October '86-July '88 when we moved to Studio City.) Yeah, I really lucked out with the BRG - I agree it looks great - it's such a freakin' classy color, and you're right, it looks better on some models rather than others. It was great to meet people from all over the world, and was a privilege. I imagine your accent was easy for me at the time working with Brits every day! Are you still gigging? If yes, what are you using? Chris

Recently bought a MM Sabre from David. Had a lovely chat about all things bass over a cuppa. The bass had a few problems that I elected to get repaired by my local guitar tech. I let David have a copy of the invoice and the tech report and he refunded the cost to me. I was not expecting that! I couldn't rate him higher as a basschat seller. Ronnie.

Pedals are indeed a slippery slope! I'd recommend having a play around here to make sure your pedals fit your proposed board and don't forget to leave space for patch cables between pedals, plus room for expansion 😝 https://pedalplayground.com/

I thought I replied to you. my bad. As my pedals are now Tc poly tune 3 mini >Empress bass compressor > Genzler 4 on the floor > Mirco POG > Zoom Ms70 CDR+ > EHX Freeze >Ditto x2 (mate i can't believe how the total amount of pedals doesn't hit you until it's close to completion) i was thinking of this https://www.thomann.co.uk/harley_benton_spaceship_power_40.htm What makes me want to slyly vomit is I want to add a phaser pedal ( I learnt i love the phaser effect) and also a EQ with HPF and LPF.

Hi, and many thanks for your reply. I checked out Ishibashi first because they've come recommended by several BC members. Unfortunately they don't have the bass I'm looking for, despite it being widely available in Japan (I'm after certain Ibanez 5 string BTB's). I've also reached out to another popular choice, Zen, by completing and submitting their on line contact form but not heard back from them yet.

Dorset eh? Nice 👍.

Even high quality brands have to deal with physics.

My uncle was an assistant chief constable. I geddit. He was a thirty something degree freemason and CBE from QE2 herself. Crime number.

Ziricote & Sapele Stingray – Currently Behaving Itself The ziricote drop top on the sapele Musicman build is now fully routed, drilled and shaped. Yes, I did point a router at expensive, dramatic ziricote. Yes, my blood pressure went up. No, nothing exploded. Pickup cavity, control cavity, neck pocket, ferrules – all in. It behaved far better than I deserved. It’s been hand-sanded and treated to Liberon finishing oil and the grain has absolutely gone full “look at me”. The ziricote is dark and moody, all swirls and drama. The sapele back is sitting there like the sensible mate in the group chat, warm and classy. It’s now hanging up to cure properly before the next stage. Once the oil’s hardened off it’ll get shellac, then gloss nitro. Because if you’re going to do dramatic, you may as well go full theatre lighting. Neck-wise, this one’s getting a gloss yellow maple Jazz neck. Proper vintage tint. Against the dark ziricote it’s going to look like it drinks espresso and judges lesser basses. This one’s shaping up to be classy with just enough menace. No rushing it. Let it cure, build the finish properly, and avoid any “character building” mistakes. More soon once the shellac goes on and I inevitably start overthinking something.

Walnut & Elm – Now Assembled (Nearly There…) The walnut and elm build is finally bolted together and strung up. Body’s come up lovely under the clear – the elm grain on the back is doing that topographical-map thing I can’t stop staring at. Front’s got that warm, deep walnut glow that just screams “play me loudly”. Spec as it stands: Roasted maple neck Rosewood board Fender Pure Vintage 66 pickups Hipshot bridge Bloodstone loom MGCS plate on the back (because branding obviously adds sustain…) Only thing cosmetically left is swapping the brushed control plate for chrome. The brushed one was a “let’s see” moment. Chrome is the right answer. We all know it. Even the bass knows it. Setup-wise… it’s not leaving the workshop yet. Action isn’t where I want it. Saddles are sitting higher than I’m happy with just to keep it buzz-free, even after dropping the neck heel depth slightly. That tells me there’s still something to dial in properly – whether that’s pocket geometry, relief, or a tiny shim rethink. It’ll get sorted. I’m not sending anything out that feels 95% done. Second best isn’t an option. If it leaves here with the MGCS badge on it, it’s right. Back to the bench. 🔧