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You may get better exposure in the “Effects for Sale” section?

You could ask a mod to move the thread.

5 hours ago, paul_5 said:

Early Cure songs work well as a 3 piece. 

They were a trio of course in the Three Imaginary Boys era. Songs like Boys Don't Cry and Killing An Arab. We play 10:15 Saturday Night.

I got the cancelation email too. Ah well.

Very nice. Was tte whole body refin’ed? Or just the area around the bridge pickup? Looks seamless.

Hohner B-bass.

There’s an old GMR thread on here (photos long gone) - maybe useful info and the builder is (was) on here it seems.

On 23/01/2019 at 23:21, MacDaddy said:

So What - Anti Nowhere League

So What - Pink

On 24/01/2019 at 08:34, SICbass said:

So What - Charlie Mingus

On 24/01/2019 at 09:35, Frank Blank said:

So What - Crass

So What? - The Cure

12 minutes ago, oZZma said:

I don't use it but I should try, seems good for gloomy atmospheric stuff 

I have to say I use reverb exactly like that, when I experiment with sound and atmospheric textures.

I have never thought of using it (in lower doses) as an always on effect, I will try that.

I think it’s when you’re trying to sell your bass.

Lots of mojo 🤓

Placed an order today, at £15 it sounds silly not to. Don’t really mind when it arrives, as long as it does (before I lose my eyesight 😂 😎)

I was following this thread but only recently got a bat headless bass. Less popular end of the market, it’s a Hondo Alien bass.

In any case, I am interested in getting an extension for it. Is there a guide to make your own? Or where can I get a ready made one from?

I may get a leg rest instead/as well. Can these be bought on their own?

2 minutes ago, Newfoundfreedom said:

I think you missed a 9 off

Nope, the postage is £99.99.

9 minutes ago, BigRedX said:

The Hondo Alien is essentially a Kramer Duke with less good hardware. If you go this route I'd get a Kramer, as the "aluminium" used in the Hondo neck didn't seem particularly robust - the threads for the string clamp at the "nut" end of the neck had worn out on mine and the clamp had to be superglued back into place every time I changed the strings. I wouldn't want risk the same happening to those attaching the neck to the body

😳😵 Thanks for the heads up. I’ll be careful with mine (essentially never change the strings again 😂)

8 minutes ago, Paul S said:

I would imagine the choice is narrowed by it being a 5string.  Otherwise I'd suggest a B2b, which has a bolt- on neck (and p/j pups too)

Yes, if there is a bolt on Hohner, then I would think that should be the OP’s starting point!

I was looking for a travel bass too and wanted a Hohner (I would have kept it in one piece though, it’s to keep in the camper van).

I ended up getting a Hondo Alien bass, it’s dead ugly, but similar footprint, and it is a bolt on. An additional bonus for me is that is has an aluminium neck, which I think is great for a travel bass (albeit heavier). Maybe an option for you instead of hacking a nice bass?

13 hours ago, hubrad said:

Ball end bass strings, use whichever you prefer.

12 hours ago, RedVee said:

You really don't need to have special strings on a ABG at all.

5 hours ago, ubit said:

This! Plus you don't need special strings for acoustic bass.

Well, it would appear I am the victim of some clever marketing ploy. I learnt something today!

Stop right there. yes, you need special strings for acoustic basses.

Welcome! And good to see such enthusiasm.

I have a creaky door that sounds a bit like that.

@pete.young I think that is the tipping point where you need to decide if the cab should in fact go on top of the head 😳

😱😵

Wow!

1 hour ago, Norris said:

What the heck is that bass doing laying on the floor too?! 😱

Well, I wouldn’t lean it against that stack!

As witnessed at the Winter Sprinter event at the Lexington’s on 09/01/19, and played by Flowers and Firestations. It didn’t collapse during the performance.

Show us your Jenga stacks!

Interesting. Also what’s that guitar with the Blackberry stuck on it?

Stumbled on that video yesterday. Anybody seen it? That's got to be the ultimate A/B test, anyone care to try with a bass?