hiram.k.hackenbacker

I think I might buy a pair of them. My current ones are on their way out and they don’t make them any more 😬. (Panasonic RP-HT X7’s - actually, I think the model continues, but the new ones are not the same)

What is the rating up to now?

Glad to see someone is still awake on a Friday night 😀

Strangely enough, Lemmy and Co were responsible for most of my hearing loss. I remember seeing them at Hammersmith in 1970something and there was a bloke at the front with his head IN one of the bass bins. I often wonder if he is still alive. Here I am at the front at Brixton seen on their ‘25 & Alive’ DVD (I’m the one with the white t-shirt underneath my newly acquired gig shirt).

...and it is, as they say, ALL about the tone. Thanks so much Si for taking the time to do it. You suggested you would and I didn’t want to nag you. Great playing as well by the way.

Mmm, that is a bit of a leap, but as a business model, I think they have done the right thing. They made quality basses for a really good price some years back and have gradually increased their prices whilst clearly maintaining their sales (and quality). I’m sure they are carefully monitoring price against sales so one does not impact on the other. Still competitive and I guess Moollon is they one they should be watching. I wonder how much impact the UK coming out of Europe has had.

I should add that my hearing is partially fecked, so I bow to your superior ears 😀

If you want a vintage P sound and don’t want to shell out for the cost of one, buy a Moollon. Here endeth the lesson. I had to count bars to make sure where the join was....and these are pretty flippin’ expensive headphones I’m wearing!

Yes, I thought that, but I’m guessing there are few “options” with that build 😀

Oo oo oo - rushes to find headphones........

I don’t generally drink from Sunday to Thursday. I allow a couple on Friday and Saturday nights. I have a rather lovely Parma Violet Whitley & Neill G&T to hand and am currently listening to a recommendation from @NancyJohnson and it’s pretty bloody marvellous (even on the first run through mate). It is an album by Shudder To Think called ‘Pony Express Record’. I’m still trying to figure out what ‘post-hardcore’ is - but I like it. Thanks mate.

I have a photo somewhere of a white Stingray with the best (worst) sticker collection on it. I’ll have a proper look for it tomorrow.

Oh and that neck 😍

+1 I may be overstepping my knowledge here, but that neck joint merely looks to me like the final polish of both neck and body was done with neck on. Just a bit gunky and easily resolved. You’re right to be annoyed after what it cost you, but it looks like you have a really nice bass there. I would enjoy it, wear it in and get that gloss dulled ASAP. 🤘

Feck. I thought my Alembic was heavy 🥵

Nice. I presume you’re in a jazz quartet or similar 😎

Sounds like someone with an axe to grind. I don't believe it for a minute. There's always one - unfortunately.

Done with 5 stars 👍

Wow! Thanks for sharing. I presume that's 1 of 1?

I knew there would be a good reason 😂. Welcome. Now, where are the pictures of this Moth bass I see mentioned?

Usually one at a time. Are two of them double necks?

Yes, you would probably have to see it in good natural light to tell one way or the other.

I would have a look at this and pick it apart using the change speed function. I don’t know the bass line note for note, but I would be surprised if Troy drops any notes. He’s very faithful in everything he does.

I really like the look of the ebony fingerboard. It looks really classy and I’m sure it sounds fab too. I was thinking about ordering something like Andrea’s P bass, but that ebony board looks lush.

Good question and a great answer. I shall be investigating. Thanks to you both 👍