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There's been some interest expressed in MM Stingray necks so I thought I would just provide a single location where questions can be asked rather than trying to stay on top of multiple threads. I have preEB neck and SR5 Classic necks that could potentially be used for molds. One thing I've noticed is that the SR5 neck is pretty chunky, even compared to my Spector. I could look at a narrower nut and slightly slimmer depth, more like the Steinberger necks already made. Any thoughts or reactions to this idea?

I hear you, I went searching for my old gated kid-paint one a few months ago, but not a sausage. Wonder what it’s upto now. Still the small enclosure one I have now with tone bypass is excellent. And pink. Si

The key is to play along to tracks and ifyou can get it so your notes 'disappear' you are tight. For straight 8s and 16s I often push certain beats deliberately when I want it to have more energy.

For those who appreciate the classics, a bass transcription of 'Where Is the Love' by Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway is now online.

The TE-1200 and LFSys Monza are a match made in heaven. As @Phil Starr says, it's the amp I use, and I arrived at it having tried a lot of different heads over the years. Because of the high power of the Trace, you have to be sensible with the volume control, but your ears will be ringing before you overload the cab.

Sound Chaser - Yes

I wouldn't really know the answer to the last two (as a number). For the music I play, the answer would seem to be 10 for each but I doubt the guys in the Mavanishu Orchestra would agree!

Another vote here for Emubands.

Maybe Steve Harris, just above the bottom straplock, but I don't really think so.

Amazing work. Looks, I'm sure, significantly better than it did when it was new.

I started w/ piano at the age of 5, turned to bass when I was 17 (an excellent decision; no.year.yes.I.am.old) basses: 10 ish theory: pretty good, like a tad under 9 trechmiqure: not mcuh more than 7 groove: say 8, timekeeping is my thing

Year Started Playing: 1979 - I learned the riff from Black Dog - that was probably a bit ambitious for a total beginner - managed it though. Number of basses: 5 electric, 1 acoustic Music theory: 3? I can't read dots (a stave ?) - I know if I'm playing in a major or minor key...I know what a pentatonic scale is. I struggle with remembering the intervals associated with modes Technique: 2? I can only play with my fingers but I think I manage OK with that, muting with both hands - I used to use a pick some of the time but not anymore - I have nerve damage in my neck and right arm and hand which severely limits the grip strength in my right hand - I can no longer hold onto a plectrum for more than a few seconds. I have never been able (nor wanted) to slap. Groove: 3 - I don't think groove is particularly relevant to the music I play. Yes I can keep time and get tight with the musicians around me but to groove needs some swing, doesn't it? My drummer doesn't groove at all, never gets funky. I suspect with a different drummer I might groove more but it's not really our style. I can lock in with him though but I wouldn't call it grooving. I suffer from imposter syndrome big time.

Year started playing: 1999 Number of basses: 3 Music theory: 5 (previously 8 but then gave up brass) Technique: 6 Groove: 8* *Based on how many ghost (read: wrong) notes I play

Haven't played much Reggae since I was a kid (long, long time ago) but I've got to agree with you @jazzyvee For me, Reggae bass is all about the tone and the feel. It really shouldn't need any effects. Be nice to see someone come along and give some examples to prove us both hopelessly wrong though

Year started playing: 2003/4 Number of basses: 3 Music theory: 7 Technique: 6 Groove: 6 For the theory, technique and groove I’ve used Marcus Miller as a yardstick (assuming he is 10 for each which he is)

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I'm the same. I would take my hb to an audition if I thought it the right thing. If they were snobby I'd walk

Yep i think thats sort of true with some people

Year started playing: 1975 Number of basses: 35 Music theory: 5 Technique: 7 Groove: 8

I've been playing reggae for most of my musical life, as well as other genres. However, i have never used any kind of 'effects' on a bass. I'm not against using them at all, i just have not been in any musical situation where i felt the need. I got into a conversation with a bass player recently who plays in a few reggae tribute bands and he was telling me he uses effects on all the songs. To my ears, the only bass effects i have heard are when a synth bass line is being played on a keyboard and not a bass guitar. He was attempting persuade me to go down the effects route too, but for reggae i'm too much of a puritan to even consider it given that most of the classic reggae was played on very cheap basic basses. I can get the sound i need from my bass and eq-ing my rig. I do remember trying the sub button on a backline bass rig once when setting up but it sounded like mud so off it went. Any one else using effects for playing reggae, what and why. I know it's each to their own so not trying to be judgemental, just curious to understand. Responses for reggae only please so the thread does not go off at a tangent. 👍🏾🎶