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But will it displace the Noble?

Hi there everyone! Its been a while since I posted on here but here we go. I am about to kick off a custom bass build with Alpher (Mako 5 Elite) and I wanted to get a grasp of people's experiences with their own custom builds. If you have gone through the process I'd love to know how you felt the process went? If you started the build again are there any changes that you would make to your bass? How happy are you with the final product? I am fairly set on the specs for my build (33" scale, English walnut top, ash body, roasted maple neck, wenge or pau ferro fretboard, Maybe thinline (still undecided) and Aguilar Super Double and P pickups), but I would also love to get some feedback on whether you think there are any changes that would get me closer to my goal! This build is mainly for my own work as an artist (as well as a couple of Jazz artists I work with), so will be stung E-C and very inspired by Janek Gwizdala (soloing + Chordal Comping) as well as Rocco Palladino (actual Bass playing) in terms of tone. Really want a bass that feels super responsive and powerful whilst still being a passive instrument, Have I got the Spec right? any changes that you might want to suggest? All the best, Harry

You can add your own IR files and NAM captures to it so just a case of finding one you like, loads here: https://www.tone3000.com/search?q=bass I did a thread about it here: It's pretty intuitive to control and you can also connect it to your phone or laptop and use that to configure it. I just bought it for silent practice really, I had two sets to learn for dep gigs while looking after my mum post hip operation so it released at just the right time!

Leap Up & Down (Wave Your Knickers In The Air) - St Cecilia

It breaks my heart that I never got to see him live.

In Bloom(ers) - Nirvana

I'm loving this: P bass?

I have a TGI Extreme. It's a very nice bag, although as @lemmywinks says the single front pocket is not very deep. My main issue with it is the handle, which is kind of zipped together but without a zipper tag on it. It came undone, there's no way to do up again, so it's now bound together with duck tape.

Thanks. That Sonicake looks a prospect, especially if it's £50. Very similar to my old Pandora PX4 in many ways, but with Bluetooth aux in. Are the bass amp models any good, and is it easy to navigate for a luddite like me? I'll investigate the Valeton as well.

Annoying! I have a maschine mini purchased ages ago . Also launchpad app with packs that I paid for . Wondering if the apps will be eventually deleted . Will Inmusic buy them ??

It’s black grain filler then Liberon finishing oil hand sanded in, shellac and finally Blackfriars gloss poly. I wanted to use the Liberon on the wenge and the elm to help blend it together with the ambering.

Agreed - VHS is a great option for non-Beyerdynamic owners. Currently available for €2.50 with code WINSAL80: https://www.hornetplugins.com/plugins/hornet-vhs/

Christmas 2025?

That's very kind, of you. I've got plenty of 12mm ply left which I can use. If I get it wrong I can always make another baffle. Thanks again for the very kind offer. David

I've looked at the NUX but I think I'd have the same problem as I had with the Boss Katana Go, i.e it's in the way and not easy to adjust when I plug it into a bass that's a bottom-loader.

Thanks for the comments. I probably didn't put the question in the right words. The design calls for a tubular port and as you say I'm looking to have a rectangular port, or box shape for the want of better words. the reason for the change is simply that I'd like to get the cabinet in a useable shape for a jam session this Sunday. To use a tube shape I'd need to have to wait for one to be delivered, whilst I can add the box shape using some wood that I have to hand. If its a simple matter of making the box shape with the same cross section opening and depth then that's something that is easy to do. If I get it wrong I guess I could always cut a new baffle. Thanks again for the help and advice, David

Hi guys, finally pulled trigger on a new pickup for my stingray project bass. Im going to replace everything while im at it. Went with the Aguilar AG4M. Got the diagram from the website. My noob question is that do I link all the earth's off the pot's back to the jack like in the picture? Thanks in advance.

Sounds like I've had a lucky escape, because we're it not for people sharing experiences on Basschat I would have probably placed an order myself. If the quality is still what you expect from a Jaydee, their prices are incredibly reasonable. Of all the basses I've owned, the quality of the woodworking on my custom MK was easily the most impressive. Their proprietary hardware is the business, too. Such a shame it looks like I can't have another.

The first time I really, really noticed a bass line was Pino Palladino on Julia Fordham’s “Prince of Peace”. I sound nothing like that when I play, and I’ve no desire to even play fretless, but it got me thinking.