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  2. Possibly, but best wishes for a happy resolution whatever you decide.
  3. Thanks. I just tried clipping one of those woodworking clamps to the headstock, it's small and light but that was enough to give the note a fair bit more sustain so I recon a headstock tuner would probably be enough to mitigate a lot of the issue, but I'll reach out to Dingwall anyway - they may have something a bit more elegant to offer.
  4. Hang on a minute, it's just occured to me I've got a singlecut bass. One of these:
  5. Sorry to say that new strings will make no difference. The Fatfinger does work and sometimes, so well, it removes the dreaded dead spot altogether. If you go the FF route, try different positions across the headstock as this can make a difference as well. I have three basses with dead spots and all were fixed by the addition of the FF. obviously, the extra metal will make the neck more prone to dive, but at least your bass will sound as it should. Goodest of luck.
  6. Yeah, I had a USA Jazz Pro that had a terrible dead spot on the C of the second fret of the 3rd string... that's a well used note! My Stingray had a slight drop off in sustain on the B at the 7th fret of the 4th string, only noticed it after about 20 years of use so it wasn't exactly bothering me! It's annoying on my Dingwall though as this is a custom job and it's not like I could just swap the neck out, but it's not a huge issue. May even become less pronounced if I change the strings or get a setup. Will ask Mark at Bass Direct. I'll get over it anyway.
  7. As i say im a massive fan of SC's but as note some luthiers do love to go a bit OTT with their SC designs, I love a lot of KL's designs (hate the squid headstock thing though) and i can apricate the skill that does into the design and build but.... One thing were SC does look super cool in the mini basses realm. I got one on my own self design/builds cued up (yep i ripped off the lower horn ;) )once the weather improvers i hate using the workshop at this time of year even with heating!
  8. I thought this. I'll ask Mark if Dingwall have any suggestions- they may have come across it before and have some ideas e.g. new strings. I wonder if putting one of those headstock tuners on would help? Can't do any harm...
  9. Feels like I've been Zappa'd - 56 years later 🥲
  10. Virginia Plain - Roxy Music
  11. Saw a short video of these doing the rounds the other day, I like it!
  12. We've got a surprisingly exciting playlist in our shop!
  13. I think some dead spots are just more pronounced than others. I can't find any on the basses that I own (I'm there they're there, just minimal/unnoticeable). I tried a Fender Custom Shop P the other week, and there was a dead spot so bad that I think I would have avoided even playing near that note - it was about half the volume and sustain of everything around it
  14. Today I have been marked SAFE from having to buy a Rick Savage bass from Reverb. 😂 Mark
  15. I love an ACG (a well documented fact!) but I do not like the Moth! If I were playing blindfolded, then they're fine, but aesthetically I am not a fan! Luckily Alan builds many a different shape, all of which I do like, and I'm sure someone out there looks at these Moths thinking the opposite of me. Tis the beauty of all being different!
  16. The dead spot is inevitable on instruments as it's linked to their resonant frequency and every material has one. You could add some weight on the headstock to move it further away so it won't annoy you, something like the (Fender) FatFinger can do wonders and it's easy to place and remove.
  17. Nice... Kind of mircotonal math rock. Especially love that last track.
  18. Recently did a trade with Ash: my Markbass combo and his Sandberg P. Totally efficient transaction, and our trade was done via couriers super quick. Ash is a top basschatter, fully trustworthy and a credit to the B/C community
  19. I got this last year from Bass Direct. Its about 7 months old and only really used on my desk at home plus about 3 rehearsals. Ive been using my GP-5 and now GP-50 so much this is just gathering dust. im also eyeing up the new Bass Driver Elite so this will not really get used anymore. Works perfectly and has never missed a beat. I've never used the original PSU so thats still in the box as it came, along with all the paperwork/sticker etc. Looking for £190 posted Track24 to mainland UK, or £185 for collection in central london. You are welcome to come and try it, but as i live in a flat it will have to be at a very low volume, or with headphones.
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  20. Recently sold Andrew my trusty Bitsa P bass. Glad it's gone to a good home, and I got a sense Andrew is enjoying it as much as I did. Top basschatter, fully trustworthy - a credit to the community
  21. Used but in good condition. Used a handful of times as a back up amp to my Peavey 210TX rig. Collection only from Wallasey, Wirral UK Product blurb: Designed and voiced to give the best performance for bass guitar. It has a wide range of features to ensure ultimate versatility and performance. It will perform well with active and passive bass guitars, and all styles of playing, and is suited to home practice and recording, rehearsals and live performances. MAIN FEATURES Ultra high impedance universal input Variable input gain Peak Programme Indicator (PPI) Powerful active three band EQ Deep switch Mid shift switch Nine band graphic equalizer (foot switchable) Graphic EQ level control with PPI LED Master volume Power amp clip LED Stand-by mute (foot switchable) Balanced XLR DI output (pre or post EQ) Tuner output Aux Out & In sockets Switch on delay (muted start) Thermally controlled variable speed fan cooling 325W RMS output at 4 ohm 15” Professional Bass speaker with HF horn Kickproof steel grille Metal corners Tough carpet covering Bar handles bass-beasty_OwnersManual.pdf
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  23. In a bid to withdraw my Sandberg 5-string superlight that I currently have up for sale, I've decided to clear out a few shorties to replenish my wife's idea of a 'music only credit card' that deserves to be played more than I'm managing to. All fully working, all gig‑ready, and all great examples of their type, more pics available on request. 1️⃣ Ibanez Mezzoo 32" (Upgraded EMGs + BTC System) — £250 (Left on pic below) A cracking medium‑scale Ibanez Mezzoo, upgraded with EMG's and BTC. Specs & highlights: 32" scale EMG pickups + EMG BTC active EQ system Custom removable black plastic wrap on the pickguard cover for that overall JJ Burnel vibe — white marble underneath if you prefer the original look Black/maple aesthetic looks superb Low action, plays fast, sounds huge Only 7.7 lbs A lightweight, punchy, modern shorty with proper upgrades, plays really nicely. --- 2️⃣ Fender Mustang Vintera II '70s Reissue — £700 (Middle on pic below) (or £750 with Gotoh Ultralite tuners fitted) The star of the show. Traded locally after Xmas from someone who had just bought it new. lovely bass! Specs & highlights: Vintera II 70s reissue 30" scale Colour is officially "Burgundy", but in person it's a gorgeous blue with a subtle red tinge in the light. Gotoh Ultralite graphite tuners fitted (shaved ~7oz off the weight) Add £50 if you want them left on, otherwise originals will be refitted Currently strung with DR Bootsys — will include a set of chrome flats Around 8 lbs Sounds exactly like you want a Mustang to sound: warm, punchy, characterful A genuinely lovely example, immaculate, — the one I'll miss most. --- 3️⃣ Gretsch Electromatic Short‑Scale — £175 (Right on pic below) A great‑sounding, warm, thumpy Gretsch short‑scale. Used, historically gigged, and with a few honest knocks to show for it, but fully functional and still a vibe. Specs & highlights: Classic Electromatic short‑scale tone 30" scale A few cosmetic marks from age and gigs Around 8.6 lbs Perfect as a first shorty, a mod platform, or a reliable backup. Location & Shipping Collection: Plymouth Courier: Around £20 within the UK Happy to answer questions or take more pics.
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