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Wasps in jam jars. More specificly wasps in marmalade jars. And wasps in lager. Actually... ...just wasps.

I got my Mustang JMJ precidely for this reason - lugging bass and occasional other misc gear around London's various public transport options. Doing ok so far! Although to paraphrase Ian Faith, sometimes topsy-turvy world of public transport, having the good solid piece of a long-scale bass in your hand is often useful.

My JMJ as featured on Mustang gig bag thread (https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/329743-mustang-bass-dimensions-for-gig-bags/) )

Okay. Bit of context. At the moment I have: '89 2EQ Stingray, the one I've been talking about. A Harley Benton 5 string unlined fretless that I pick up and play occassionally and have plans for - I've done a few practise sessions with a guitarist mate and it'd be lovely for a two-piece as we harmonise quite well. Dingwall AB 5-string that's got an issue with the preamp and is with Bass Direct for a couple of weeks while they get replacement bits in For the last few days I've been doing my daily practise on the 'Ray and it is soooooo nice to play. Honestly, strung with Elites it's so easy to fly around the fretboard though it requires incredibly accurate fretting, but it's so responsive. Good god, it's got a hot output. When I gigged with it I just whacked the bass and treble up to full but now I find the tone insane. I am starting to recognise why so many players move from a Stingray to a Jazz as they get older though backing off the bass and treble can tame it, it's kind of like having a sports bike and putting stability wheels on it. What's the point in having all that power if you don't use it? Anyway. I'm still erring on the side of selling it but I'm not in a hurry. I am in the process of acquiring something that could help me make my mind up so will keep you posted how that turns out...

Just placed my order with GuitarGuitar, and it should arrive tomorrow. Eeek! I doubt I'll be able to dial in the tones I need in time for this weekend's gig, but I understand it's easier and quicker to achieve a good tone with it than with the Helix, so I'll wait and see.

^^^^^this, especially if you know it’s poly.

I like the bass. Nice clean look. The text is hilarious!

As a noted pointy headstock appreciator I'm here for it.

Hungry Like The Wolf - Duran²

If you have them side by side, you'll notice the difference, goes beyond just tone, but in isolation? I'd be surprised if anyone could identify one over the other. OC-5 is a better choice all round.

I've seen some very funny writeups from Japanese sellers before, but this one takes the cake. Not a Jackson fan, only one or two worse headstocks made, not much of a Fender fan, either but the binding is pickup is nice.

Given a choice of those two, I'd go for an OC-5. In fact, I did!

Empty On The Inside - The Mohrs

That is a very good idea! I need to see how nice I can make the rout (probably going with copper foil tape) and luckily, I can make one at work with the laser cutter... sounds like a plan. It's gone to the local luthier for it's refinish - he is going to do a very subtle darkening of the grain and wood before it's refinish so will see how it comes out.

For me the only significant advantage of the Stadium over the standard Helix is Showcase. I'll wait until it is included and I can see if it's actually going to be any use to me.

Seeing as the routing is quite neat, what about your previous idea of a clear scratchplate like on your Ray35 so the grain isn't covered up by a massive expanse of black plastic?

Depends on whats to do after. Check out the heat gun approach on youtube.

The one that was cancelled was from Manchester to Carmarthen... Which caused me to miss the connection in Shrewsbury to the little max 2 carriage train you mention - that's the Heart of Wales line to Swansea and there's only 4 a day!

I reckon its poly, its a recent enough budget bass, an LTD PJ type bass.