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exactly. My thoughts Audio interface: Nice. A good bass and a good player Noble (flat) great, finally just get why this is a standard in the music industry, just works Mantle (flat) would like to compare to my Colourbox v2 - similar but think Mantle would be fatter (I'm basing that on size of transformers!) but EQ on colourbox v good Caveman BP1c - not my thing, scoopy Jad Freer LUCE - ok, I liked it on the other video shared, but to be honest is it much better than turning the bass up a bit after the audio interface? Mystery DI - preferred to the LUCE. Based on what's been said I'm imaging some standard transformer based DI... JDI? (which if it is would be the same transformer as noble) Grace Designs Alix (flat) - I've tried a Grace preamp before and this sounds like that memory, lovely detail but probably better for acoustic instruments than a fender style bass, IMO, very very nice Jad Freer Sisma - not for me. Sounds cheap and nasty compared to the Alix. Origin Effects Bassrig Fifteen (to taste) - sounds amazing. It's obviously doing something completely different to all the clean DI here and does it very well - I'm guessing the cab sim is on from the bottom end roll off? But in the mix - great. Noble (Slight Bass and Treble boost) - still great. Mantle (Slight Bass and Treble boost) - not really changed my opinion compared to above Jad Freer LUCE & Barber Linden EQ - sounds good - nice combo Jad Freer LUCE & Origin Effects DCX Bass - slightly different and prefer to the Linden/Luce combo, not sure why Mystery DI & Barber Linden EQ prefer to Luce Mystery DI & Origin Effects DCX Bass - this sounds really great, the DI really shows off a lovely pedal, makes me want to try one Grace Designs Alix (Slight bass and treble boost) - my ears have gone fluffy from listening to too many clips, sounds like it did before maybe? its good Jad Freer Sisma (EQ to taste, DEEP switch in) - my ears are fluffy but I still don't like this. Obviously all my preferences are subjective

At least the Wurlitzer was like that. Add solder with your soldering iron, and if necessary remove some of that again with a file. The Rhodes OTOH had small, moveable springs (spiral type) near the tines' ends.

Had an audition with some local folks. The existing band members are guitar, keyboards, and female singist. Drummer and myself auditioning. They gave us 3 songs, and didn’t really know any of them. We had an honest conversation where us new guys will attend a couple more rehearsals and reevaluate. The drummer, however. Is a top chap and a joy to play with.

I might when the wife sees another bass turn up!

You know you won't regret it based on your personal experience.

I'll go as far to suggest that the price difference flatters the US made ones somewhat when you actually consider what you get with the Ray34/5s.

I don't know whether this is irrational, but where most people I've discussed this with tend to rate Japanese Fenders as second only to USA Fenders, I rate modern Mexico-made Fenders (eg vintera, JMJ mustang) higher than Japan-made ones. Having owned several of both, I'm not keen on the non-standard metric hardware of CIJ/MIJ, and the electronic components (no-name mini pots, flimsy output sockets) don't inspire confidence so I always replace them.

You'll make me blush...

Bought a new soldering stations which meant I could do the electronics. I think the black knobs look really good Oddly I had to drill out the control plate but only one hole - they were different sizes.

That's the "trouble" with flatwounds - you don't really need to do anything to make them sound good. Rounds, on the other hand...

I really liked mine. I recently listened to a recording I used it on and it sounded great. I swapped the preamp for a darkglass tone capsule which replaces the treble knob with high mids which I found more useful. I might have to get another one day

Yes, very good basses, a few years back I had a US Stingray with a Sterling by Musicman Ray34 as backup. There was very little in them, the Ray34 being possibly a little sharper on the top end, but only a touch at most. In terms of playability & quality very close indeed.

It has to be said that the straight into the i/face sounds damn good.

Nearly 3 months from the last post. Any updates from the UK lads?

Old Man and the Angel by It Bites on Roch Valley Radio Classic Rock show DJ'd by an old mate from 80's. Never miss the show unless gigging. Dave

I love single cut basses, but have never quite managed to own one apart from an ACG for a short time many years ago. You might find that nothing resonates quite like them. I particularly like the sound of the Cort A5 SC - came very close to buying one last year, but failed to pull the trigger before the cheap offer finished.

Had a wee rehearsal with the Glam band on Wed night after a month off. No real issues and decided to run thru the songs we haven't played in quite a few mths. That was fun. Gigging on 14th Feb at a 60th Birthday party. Not sure why we keep doing these but the money is good. Also the 21st Feb at a short notice one at The Ferry in Glasgow when a friends band had to cancel and we were put forward as a replacement band. Venue and myself eventually agreed on pricing etc and quite looking forward to playing it. Dave

Lucinda Williams. My God, what a trouper! Has to be helped on and off stage, can no longer play guitar - but sings better than ever. She burns with a righteous anti-Trump fury and well deserved her standing ovation in Basingstoke. I have rarely been so moved. Oh, and Doug Pettibone, guitar, was called back to the States so Marc Ford, ex Black Crowes, took on all six-string duties pretty damn well. To top all this, in ten days she’s touring the US as opener for Heart. All power to her…