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Really lovely. The subtle binding and lollipop tuners make it pop in an under the radar kind of way.

Like you bubinga5 I’m keen to try out the Metro Express stuff. I’ve played virtually every other type of Sadowsky under the sun but I’m not inclined to spend the money on the big brothers so much anymore. I’d really quite like a M5-24. Lakland Skyline to my mind make some of the best Fender style basses pound for pound at that price point of anyone. The JO5s are tremendous instruments. I would say that they do have a slight feel of being not so special or custom made in build quality, something in the travel of the pots on the ones I’ve owned and played, but tone and playability is right up there which is where it matters for me.

I don't bother since Test Match Special ended.

Sandberg’s online shop won’t ship to the UK since the “thing” so if you want a different ‘guard it will have to be a special order via a UK dealer. Or get someone else to make one.

That's my 300th transcription this year. That was my target.

I love the SF Jazz Collective version Jobim's 'Chega De Saudade' from their 2018 album of Jobim tunes. The vibes player on this, Warren Wolf, is a new name for me (I had assumed it was Steve Nelson and had not checked until today) and the opening choruses of Wolf and pianist Ed Simon are thrilling. The part is a very challenging read and has that awesome Latin groove that upsets most bass players who aren't familiar with Latin music. https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/chega-de-saudade-sf-jazz-collective/

I'm so glad that I'm in a band without any of this kind of BS. — Unless they're plotting to oust me behind my back of course.

Now that’s a novel reason for GAS

I think most of the DNA on this bass belongs to Fred Thomas, as he played it most and last. Pretty funky player though. When JB fired Bootsy he was escorted from the building. Looks like he left the bass behind and Fred used it from then on.

I suspect there’s a reason they stopped making them 👍

Update - they are off. I played in a hot venue and had to tune every song, then I read more about breakages. I have put a set of Evahs on for now until I get the courage to put the Animas back on. Got me thinking I need another bass to try strings..

Given my avatar I will obviously be putting the car and children up for sale immediately so I can buy this and then learn how to extract DNA from skin cells left on the strings and create a serum to inject into myself so I can not only play like Bootsy but also have his voice. The name´s Jacksy baby! 😆 In the real world, I am now off to YouTube to watch this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Sh9cezHNec

Put this together on a Pedaltrain Nano+ as I wanted something simple that was easy to move about etc, and it’s made me remember how much keeping things simple is also much better! The MXR Synth is on there for now, but I don’t really need it for the gigs I use this board for. I am likely going to buy the Tonex One Bass Edition (I have the big Tonex but it’s size is obviously no good for this) and run it in the FX loop of the stomp & I’m also going to take the Synth out and put a standalone compressor on there (Source Audio Atlas for an all digital board maybe!). I can then also drop the ‘Magnum DI’ and I’ll get an adapter and run the XLR out the Stomp, but this does 90-95% of what I need for almost any gig, and so I’ll be using this most the time. I want to make an all analogue board too next as I quite fancy pointlessly wasting nearly £500 on the B15 Bassrig - I know there’s no need at all, but I’m gonna get one anyway it looks/sounds bloody awesome haha 😁

It is a very unsettling situation and I've never been happy with bandmates going plotting behind other people's backs, having been the victim of that kind of thing, after playing with a couple of very slippery people in the past. Gettng your bandmates to be open and honest about this could blow the whole band apart. Could your existing member improve? Why the wait until the new year to replace him? I would at least say you're not entirely comfortable with the way it is being done and that the wait to try the new person makes you nervous. Good luck.

The way that certain strings work on certain basses and some don't is somewhat of a mystery to me. On my Fender Mustang I have tried Fender short scale 95-40(only gauge Fender do then in) Daddario and Ernie Ball short scale strings both in a more standard gauge (105-45 or 105-50, I can't remember) all of which have not quite sounded right. Of the short scale sets the Fender set sounded the least meh so I ordered a 105-45 set of long scale Fender strings with the intention of cutting them down to fit, I put them on and all of a sudden that bass came to life, Strange how that works

Eagles tribute gigs for the last couple of nights. First, Queen's Hall, Edinburgh. It's a gorgeous hall with a lot of history. House PA, extremely good engineer, great lights Best of all, though: 800 people in... on a Thursday night! Hats off to the promoter. Last night was a lovely theatre outside of Whitehaven. A little more cramped, but another very enjoyable night. I used my new (but not new) 1996 MIA Jazz RI, and it's a Bobby Dazzler. Love it. The only downside was the van breaking down as we left Whitehaven. I finally got home just before 5am 😅 💤

The Sadowsky can also be a used purchase if you end up down that route. https://bassbros.co.uk/product/2024-sadowsky-metroexpress-21-vintage-jj-5-2/

Hey gang For a while now I've been on the hunt for a J to use on my Eagles tribute gig. I picked this up a few days ago, and - ever-wary that you don't quite know what a bass really sounds like until you've gigged it - after a couple of shows I've happily torn the plastic film off the pickguard. It's absolutely lovely. Light, resonant, even across the neck, and sits perfectly in the mix. A nice smooth top, with a lovely growl when you slide and dig in. Happy days.

I got excited about a new Gallien-Krueger in-ear amp for a moment 😀

Stutter Rap - Morris Minor and the Majors

When I saw them I was struck by the minimal communication with the audience. That sounds very different.

Stuttering Blues — John Lee Hooker