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I went the other way. https://www.thomann.co.uk/hoefner_shorty_violin_bass_bk.htm?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1581403900&gbraid=0AAAAADuDMCU5GOBhwVAGfp_YSSi159bAh&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkILEBhDeARIsAL--pjyExP3JGWHr1XKAM7xK294S-A993_Og9Trzzusp5rCVPRMatXrb1XYaAjB1EALw_wcB I always liked the idea of the Shorty Bass but that thing was just SO hideously ugly. Then a couple of years ago they brought out the Shorty Violin Bass and I thought, I have got to try that. Build quality is exactly the same as the usual Shorty, so it's just another well-made, mass-produced, Chinese instrument. And there's nothing wrong with that. They've kept the teacup knobs and the (truly awful) tuners from the original bass, but fitted a modern-style BBOT bridge with full-on 19mm spacing. It's ludicrously lightweight, balances fine, and is a complete hoot to play.

I'll see your 'strap locks' and raise you a 'pick pocket'.

It might be the picture, as the saddles are in different places to give some sort of intonation adjustment.

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He made a hell of a life and career out of unpromising beginnings. I take my hat off to him.

I am the seller 🙂

Half of that extra loud is sucked up with modern drivers being half as sensitive as the vintage ones old BMP was using with his 50w amp.

Congrats George! Looks lovely Does your preamp have a weak bass boost? I find I have to boost the bass on mine nearly all the way, while treble is merely a smidge over the centre detent.

According to the general rule*, 500W is twice as loud as 50W. (*all other things being equal)

Got mine today, The setup was a bit of a mess out the box, went to tune up, the A string just gave up, I thought the tuner mech had given up at first, but restrung the bass no problem, the saddles were all over the place, you have to physically have to press them down with your finger the first time you adjust them, fitted the thrust washers today, they do a fantastic job, well worth doing, Just had to adjust the neck the action was a bit high from the factory set up !! I went over all the screws nuts etc make sure everything was tight, construction seems very good, excellent wood choices, 7 ply neck should be pretty solid I am sure, hope the string clamp at the top holds up over time it is basically a big grub screw directly over the string, after all that, I must say it is a lovely bass to play it balances so well , I fitted strap locks, playability is excellent, I basically have the action where I want it , I tried it through a few different pre amps, it actually sounded fantastic through Head Rush MX5 , I downloaded some custom bass presets for that unit and wow, really nice sound just enough grunt behind the preamp models to do the job, very pleased with that , I also tried it through a Dark glass alpha /omega going into a dug Pinnick tech 21 preamp, that again was fantastic, a bit more growl from the bass with that setup, I love playing this bass it sounds very decent, I am normally a Ric/Spector player, for the money it is awesome, solid once set up.

I had a bit of a revelation at my uncle's funeral last year that sometimes when someone dies, along with the grief there can also be a genuine celebration of a life well lived, someone who played the game and won. I think Ozzy definitely falls into that category.

I was never a Sabbath fan as I'm not a fan of that genre of music particularly, but I totally respect their unique talent and sound, and their massive contribution to rock and roll. That said, I liked Ozzy a lot as a frontman ; he just had something about him that connected and reached out to you. Charisma and authenticity, I guess... RIP, Mr Sabbath.

Sticking with the theme of fretless Rays… I met @bernard_beard last night to buy one - perfect deal from start to finish - and it’s clear Mark is one of the good guys Thanks Mark - the bass is excellent.

More peace, love and harmony. Maaaaan. It does look great, though!

You do know that they label the controls the other way these days, yes?

I have an ampeg V4B incoming which I will use on gigs when I don't have to supply PA I's beena long time since I gigged on bass, with valves (Marshall superbass 50, many many moons ago)

I’ve got one of these. I take it as a spare to double bass gigs. It’s great!