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Hi folks. I've been making bass cabs up. I've made a 1x15" so far with a Celestion BN15-300X - a little trial and error on the dampening inside and 3d printing my own ports to tune it. So far I'm really happy with it. I've started and made the cab for a 2x10 too. But got nervous before ordering the planned 2x BN10-200X to match the other cab sound wise (as I feel happy with the clear tone I like of the BN15.) So the cab details: MDF 14mm (then clad in recycled pallet wood 8mm thick, so they look cool and rustic (I'll link a pic) External box sizes: 56.5h 45w 36d 2 x 10 BN10-200x, but happy to take other ideas on this. But their details: 10" 7.7cm mounting depth 3.5cm magnet depth The cab calculates as an internal cu/ft of: 2.5314 I haven't cut ports yet, but can drill and 3d print to suit. I rear ported last time and plan to do the same. Pic is my 1x15 with the 2x10 cab on top. I hope you like them Bass is my quick pick up Washburn, my 5st Sire M7 is in another room. So the cab needs to be tuned to handle the low B Thoughts greatly appreciated. Thanks Phil

I haven't played a bass with this short a scale, but I know ACG and Alpher make basses like this too. So you'd think they would be playable without suffering from the more compact scale My first thought is contact Newtone and see what options they can do for 23" scale.

I agree with all you say. She wasn't transcribing the Bass part, she was jamming (her take) over the chord changes, which aren't difficult. In fact, anyone with decent relevant pitch would pick up those changes quite quickly, on the fly. That's what good, experienced musicians with a strong ear do. I will add, I think she is a very good musician all round.

It should. Also, you could get to answer 1a) by using something like https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303990422806 - step down buck converter to a USB output, or https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/176692251941 with solder pad outputs, or https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/397239175045 which is cheaper but uses a 12V input (which you happen to have).

I fixed the tip issue by putting a little masking tape on the threaded end and screwing on the plastic tip. It is now firmly seated and isn't going anywhere. I have now shimmed and set up the bass using my experience of setting up my classic vibe to guide me. Like the classic vibe it now has a set of La Bella flats on. The Vintera exudes quality. As much as I like the Classic Vibe, the vintera just seems a lot more classy.

It's used to be the C8 app and was bloody complicated to use. I think it's been discontinued or renamed. You had to create a job, get it authorised by the manager, do the gig and then get the manager to sign it off. Then wait to get paid. I wasn't a fan as it depended on the manager being efficient.....

I always liked the amps but the cabs weren’t the best to my ears. Surprisingly quiet for the footprint. I hope it’s to your taste.

…. suspect some new soundholes are going to help 👍

I think we often take our lead from orchestral players while forgetting that when there’s 8 or more players in a section individual tuning matters less. And yes, I’d prefer to be in tune whatever it takes 👍

I kind of understand this, whilst I won’t gig my fave Precision as it means too much to me to chance it I would feel guilty if I decided to record with a different instrument, even if it was due to needing a sound the fave couldn’t do.

Very sorry to hear that your father's not well, sir. A lovely gesture.

That’s not part of a Sandberg relic.

I only have two , a 4 and a 5. Both quite cheap / the four was cheap but a present from partner. the 5 is a sire so not super-expensive cheating isn’t really a thing for me

Ha ha yep I do the same. I find joy in playing cheapy basses even though I know my “better” ones would be great. Sometimes I just love the chance to play seven shades out of a cheap bass on stage and making it work for me. I do feel bad when I leave a bass at home as they are meant to be gigged. First world problems tho eh

There is a snobbery about this kind of thing, when all that really matters is that the end product sounds good. Having listened to numerous DB players, some of whom are revered, some dots (other markers are available) would help immeasurably. I’d rather see lines and dots than listen to pitchy playing.

The wood is looking so good, why bother? A double bass with dots/blocks would look... strange? Luminous side dots is another story.

Nice lateral thinking.

Wondering just how wierd I am for having these issues over inanimate objects.... I've got a beautiful Sandberg TT which was a 10 yr anniversary gift from my wife. It's amazing and I delight in it every i play it. Feel very lucky to own it. But I've recently bought a Sire Z3 as something cheaper to use in less salubrious venues and as I'd fancied sampling the stingray-ish vibe.... and I bloody love it. Massively exceeded all my expectations and I just love the sound. Got a gig tomorrow where there's no reason not to take the Sandberg, but I really want to use the Z3. Genuinely feel a sense of guilt about it. Anyone else feel any qualms like this?

They are a rare beast, but absolutely no technical reason they can't be made. Kiesel's Vader Bass ticks all the boxes with the right configuration, and if you go custom built then Sei and Shuker definitely make them, as I'm sure could many other luthiers.

@tauzero answered so well to the first question! Even 48 V high wattage (CV, constant voltage) stripes can withstand reverse voltage. 9 V to a 4.5 V stripe (very odd voltages, both of them) will degrade the lifetime a lot, if the system works well. Two similar systems can be connected in series to double the input voltage. It is feasible to connect the stripe to a driver before connecting the system to a line especially if the system is CC (constant current). Battery powered small systems should be able to manage hot swap, just like CV (constant voltage) systems.