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I’m going to be out , just waiting to get the shipping costs and final bill. These have been on my radar for quite some time. This is the Korean reissue , improved tuners and set neck. Thumpy as all heck. I have too much stuff , but I’ve been looking at these for years. Finally will be getting one.

Must have been a very proud moment

Back in the 70’s I did 6/7 nights a week in pubs that were absolutely rammed with punters. Admittedly this was mostly in and round London and playing in a country band.

I’ve seen a few guitarists using these K&M stands. I’m sure they could handle a bass… https://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/KandM-17581-Heli-2-Electric-Guitar-Stand-Black/1YZ5?origin=product-ads&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22290702940&gbraid=0AAAAAD_kjLRlsHmsJiER70uSV0b6kZVO_&gclid=Cj0KCQjwnovFBhDnARIsAO4V7mC-U_GJ_w_DSSP58fTh0Q0ZFaAaMmQ0rX9uyswijgE3b_9k59j6gQ0aAtu7EALw_wcB

Hate to say it, but don't be surprised if your collection ends up in a heap on the floor with a wall mount like that. The distance from the wall will add much more pressure on the screws holding the thing up. Get a few second hand Hercules wall mounts. I have 30 or so of them, some mounted to dry wall (with the right rawl plugs) and they've not let me down carrying heavy loads (some 7 string basses) for years. They're not a foot proud of the wall either! You can normally pick them up for a tenner second hand, maybe less if you get someone selling a batch.

I agree with Phil on this. I'd never recommend having a bass cab in a corner. In this scenario, assuming the cab's 30cm from both the back and side wall, you'll something like a 15dB boost between 40 and 100Hz, which is too much boom. I usually recommend positioning the Monaco between 15 to 30cm from the back wall to reinforce the very low frequencies (depending on taste). Lifting the cab isn't going to deal with this, as you will get cancellation, but at a higher frequency than you need. If you lift the cab 30cm, for example, and it's positioned 30cm from the back and side walls, you'll get boom plus a nasty suckout at 300Hz, which will be audible. So, you have to be careful, although the low ceiling won't have much effect on the frequency response. My advice would be to keep the cab on the floor, position it 12" from the back wall and well away from the side wall. As @Phil Starr says, put it where the guitar amp is. Then drastically cut between 40 and 100Hz on your amp. Also, try not to have the cab directly behind any object that blocks the sound because that can reduce the level of higher frequencies reaching the audience. Good luck!

Yeah at that price it's almost certain to be a useful thing to have around purely due to the size, power options and bluetooth. If I didn't have the Double Four I'd definitely be getting one as I've always kept a mini practice rig around and £78 is nothing if it's something you use regularly, not sure if I prefer it in black or white:

Hi there, thanks for the kind words! I used the pearl hold backed Paisley paper from Rothko and Frost https://rothkoandfrost.com/products/pearl-gold-backed-pink-paisley-paper-guitar-body-decal-690x480mm?variant=44344246337823 There was no problem applying the paper on the forearm chamfer. The most difficult part is smoothing the paper to blend into the body edge contours, especially when applying the nitrocellulose lacquer. I'm about to start on a Jazz bass next (flamed maple neck with rosewood board). I'll ne using silver backed Paisley paper this time. https://rothkoandfrost.com/products/silver-backed-pink-paisley-paper-guitar-body-decal-690x480mm?variant=44344252891423 I'll post pics of the various build stages as the work progresses.

https://www.songsterr.com/a/wsa/taylor-austin-dye-rest-in-peace-tab-s2078862t1/r2763330?open=editor Right, have a try with that...!

I'm after a decent stand that folds up to be as (small and) flat as possible. Must be sturdy AF and fold up to be as flat as a very flat thing. I like the folding Hercules ones but they're bulky when folded up - Any recommendations? Ta!