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Yeaaaah these aren't for me. I know I'm not the only one but thats too many knobs for me, plus the jazz bass knockoff shape looks off, feels like they've made concessions to the shape to accomodate them extra frets. Also the balance looks like it'll be crap

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Might be worth noting that "standard" IEM systems are designed to plug into aux outs from desks in the same way as you would a powered wedge, hence having a xlr input, but I've noticed some of the cheaper IEMS are essentially just wireless headphones, given away by having a stereo jack input. I suspect these latter units might need a headphone amp to work.

Cheers Phil, that's super helpful 👍

It's a Zilla 212. Lovely sounding thing. They'll make just about anything on request, but they've got a fun configurator on their website for tolex, piping and grill cloth options. The cabs are all made down in Cornwall these days. https://www.zillacabs.com/

I had a Session 4x10 combo which I put on top of a 15" JBL scoop bin. I ruled.

Wish they would do a maple version on the 6.. I am totally sold by the white 6 jazz spec

I think these vintage reissues are better than genuine vintage ones as playing instruments for gigging musicians. I spent 20 years playing my 66 jazz bass, but for the last 5 years have been playing one of the FSR USA models. Just beautifully made instruments.

If anyone fancies something similar, BD have a nice one in stock as of today https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/product/fender-american-vintage-ii-1966-jazz-bass-3-color-sunburst-2023-pre-owned/

I purchased one of these too, for a first try at double bass. (No shipping hassle as I'm in the Netherlands like Bax shop, so the huge f*cker arrived the next day already.). As already had been mentioned in reviews, the action from the factory is very high and needs to be worked on. I took about a cm of the top of the bridge piece and reconstructed the curving and slots. I also lowered the nut slots a good bit. It plays a lot easier now, though I might lower the nut slots another bit in the future. The stock strings are high tension steel strings, of which the G broke when tuning. Bummer. But Bax is sending me (backorder) a complete new set to replace that string. I'll keep the set as a backup though, as I invested in some Presto nylon strings with a looser feel. They're easier on the fingers too. Once set up with the light gauge Nylon strings and playable low action, I really enjoy fiddling around with it. I can't compare the sound to other double basses as I have no reference or anything, but it sounds decent to my ears. I'm still finding my way on the fingerboard, but it's fun to find out positionings by ear. Once I have more spare time I'll search for some YouTube lessons to get the basics right. Funny thing, how an electric bass neck feels in you hand after playing a db for a good hour. It's a full blown tooth pick experience. Fat baseball bat profile precision bass necks don't exist anymore to me.

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Picked up this 2025 NG-3 5 string in Ferrari Green. Bit of overlap with my John Taylor 5 but the different characters come through when you start turning the controls. A nice touch is the neck binding 🙂

@rwillett - Don't want to mess with your numbers, but I just noticed #97 Paint It Black is shown as being released in 1996 😬