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There’s a few different options but we use essentially a Roland electric drum kit trigger with a Roland drum module. We’re running two separate sounds/units through it. One is a kick drum (me) and the other is a snare/tambourine type sound (guitarist). They do a standalone kick drum with a built in module I think which is a simpler route if it’s just a single kick you’re after. But I can’t seem to find a link for it, so it may of been discontinued.

Had a very similar looking HW C64 years ago. That was such a great bass and sounded spot of with Rotosound flats. My current 4003 is on string set number 6 after a few years of searching for that "tone". I found it again with that same set of Rotosound flats. Enjoy, I'm sure you'll have lots of fun with your rather handsome new purchase !

I know I know lol interesting read that article

These might all be gone from BC stock. I've got a pile of them that I used to hand out at Bass Bashes, PM me if you want a set.

This is mine

Indeed, that's where I'd seen it, but the first post in here mentions ebony, rosewood and pau ferro. No worries, I'll stick to the one thread :D. Thanks again.

It's true, this rig is simply magnificent and not that heavy. The sound it produces is amazing!

The SVT212AV is heavy for sure but it’s a great match for the V4B. It may be the perfect match, sure looks sexy as hell as a rig though ! I lugged mine around and I’m 65 !!

The drive sounds very similar from what I've heard on YouTube...

Well, we're all different of course but I don't get any reaction or finger burn from the DRs. As I said originally there was a slight friction for the first hour or two but then nothing. Speaking purely about smoothness/string noise, IMO Elixirs are the smoother/less noisy of the two, althoigh the DRs are smoother than their uncoated strings. However, also IMO I don't like the Elixir higher tension and lack of zing/chime compared to the dragon skin plus. All personal preference and I'd say both are good options depending on which details you prefer.

I recall suggesting one. Quite useful for covers bands.

Yep I’ve used a few of these and it’s one of those rigs I wish I’d had.

@Jack

I have, there is mention of PEEK fingerboards in the specification. 😊 I've tagged you so you can find it easily.

Interesting read, thanks for that

This is an old composition of mine, so couldn't enter the competition, even if it fits very well into this month's "topic", but just recorded this take of it : A single track solo bass surf math rock (or progressive surf rock, if you will) piece, played on my just 28.6" scale length 5 string Ibanez GSRM25 Mikro Bass, "Mr. Growly - The Noodlemancer", tuned in G# standard tuning (that is as one half step bellow the upper 4 strings of a 6 string bass in regular B standard tuning, plus a high E).

You May Be Right - Billy Joel

the cab is too heavy at 30kg I'll probably stick with my MB cabs

Two in one day! Funky Puppy from @Higgie. Basically an accurate clone of the Chunk Systems Brown Dog and Agent 00Funk in one box.

The reissue V4b and 212av cab is one of the best rigs you can get. Find one, buy it and don't look back.

Sledgehammer is about the only one I regularly play in my band that has a prominent fretless bass line. But it sounds fine on fretted - no complaints so far! PS, I used to love playing "Wherever I lay my hat..." and "Tears in Heaven" at home when the mood took me. Beautiful lines.