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I've just been mucking about on my Yamaha RBX 765A which has been sitting in a case as a backup Bass for a long time and after only playing 4 string for about 6 months I'd forgotten how it isn't just about efficiency or the lower notes - it can also be more interesting to play a 5 even if you don't need anything below a low E. Right not I'm playing 'Baggy Trousers' and find it can be a lot more efficient if using the B string just for the E#, but can also use other positions going up the B string for a different tone to mix it up as the song progresses, or can go back to the 4 string frets (useful for parts like the octave jumps at the end). It opens up a lot of fretboard options, different patterns, and different tones regardless of going below the low E or being eficient. And certain songs where I thought it didn't matter to go lower (like the low D in 'Proud Mary'), I now think that one low note is actually worth having without having to drop tune and change all the positions/muscle memory. I am fickle with these things, but I've put my 4 string Jazz up for sale as it feels that while 4 strings will get the job done, 5 is just more interesting to play. I do think if playing with a plectrum then 4 might be better as the muting is that bit easier, hence why a lot of guitarists that also play Bass tend to play 4 strings.

That's a pretty cracking idea actually. However, would that mean that any tweaks that were done on the 'faders down' scene wouldn't carry across once we went back to the 'faders up'? Because the whole point is we might want to make changes to IEM mixes or something.

did it with the blue loctite 3 days ago got a rehersal tonight for 2 hours lets see how it holds

Macy Gray - I Try - "I wear goggles when you are not there!"

Maggie Bjorklund - "Lysglimt"

😲 Would not have expected that! What cab were you using?

There used to be many basses I didn't get along with (mostly vintage designs with very characteristic (muddy and mellow) tones and little tonal variety) but as I'm getting older I've come to appreciate them and see their purpose. I didn't like slab bodies without contours, but nowadays I can see their charm. I used to think shortscale basses were for short people and beginners, but I've come to love them as they're so much fun to play. I used to dislike flatwound strings but now that I own a shortscale P (Sandberg Lionel) they suddenly make sense to me. I wouldn't say there are any designs I "hate". What I still don't like are pointy metal basses and poorly balancing basses. Basically anything that puts form over function.

Well, I'm pretty open minded. I guess I just tend to default to passive if it's an option and I don't think you can bypass the eq on this bass. Not a huge deal.

Yeah. I may stick with the floor-stand then!

TC Helicon is a cracking piece of kit. It works stand alone as a vocal effect, but can also add harmonies which it will work out if you plug a guitar into it. Worked with two very good singers who use them to very good effect.

Green Unions ～ Booker T & the MGs

Thanks for all the wonderful advice above. The sound tech was pretty hands-off, I offered the post feed, which worked great and resulted in a really accurate sound. Another of the advantages of this amp is the choice of pre or post DI outputs. I know it's heavy, and I'm going to get a lighter 4x10 to save my back, but I can't justify getting rid of it!

Thanks for you answer. Unfortunately I live faraway from any bass or music shop. The only option I have is travelling to Oslo at the end of may to try a Hora hybrid which would cost me about 3500 euro as opposed to this which costs 2000 euro. I trust the shop in Oslo a bit more for their setup. I am not in a hurry to buy but I am trying to not spend a fortune if I don’t need to.

I haven't played Moon (yet) but have owned (and still own) quite a few other niche Japanese brands and, in my experience, they're generally a substantial improvement on your average big F (USA, MIJ, old and new ones which I no longer own) in every aspect. Forget the name on the headstock, trust your hands and your ears.