TheGreek

The heads aren't heavy - maybe 12kg. The combos....well that's a different story. In times gone by "build quality" equated to "Heavy"

Night Nurse - Gregory Isaacs

Diamonds are forever - Shirley BASSey

Me too.

Steering wheel???

I reckon there are many who "play" 5ers but only use the top four...

Waiting with bated breath...

Jaydee will build you whatever you want. I've seen photos of a couple of Js built by John. Years ago, the driver who collected my car, which needed to repaired after being hit, owned a Flying V guitar built by John, so the customer can have whatever they want. IIRC @Red Dog has a LP shaped Jaydee.

Maybe try some Tapewound strings? I'm amazed at the difference fitting them to my 5ers has made. I've had Status tapes on my Silk Bass from Day 1 - didn't realise they were so good till I used them on my 5ers. Have a listen to Scott from 9.30

Must say fellas - some of these connections are really obscure...

Nice touch..

Signed, sealed, delivered (I'm yours) - Steveland Morris

My order arrived yesterday. I haven't actually fitted them yet but I don't expect any issues. The Status Tapewounds I use fit without any issue - the dimensions refer to the exterior of the tapewound NOT the interior string.

Stop! In the name of love - The Supremes

I believe that all of the Pangborns were custom builds (correct me if I'm wrong) so those commissioning the basses would have specified the pups...

(Gimme gimme gimme) a man after midnight - ABBA

So the Yamaha BB415 at BD has been bought by a BC member. I just sent the details to the fella I traded my SUB for the BBG5S. He had bought a RBX as a replacement but was disappointed.

Shouldn't be surprised really but it's amazing how a coat of finish brings the grain to life. @Matt P is going to be a very happy man.

If you have an old 12lb+ ones you're missing out meeting the saucy receptionist at the local Chiropractor...

If I had to supply the rig I'd be OK....I have a Trace Elliot AH500. I'd probably need to turn it down a bit though...

I ordered a set of Warwick Tapewounds from Thomann - actually ordered a set of 45-105 and two .120 low Bs - total cost £37ish inc - cheaper than buying direct from Warwick - arrived safely today. Plan is to put them on my Lakland 55-01. Having the spare low B means I can use a set of the Status as a 5 string set (actually cheaper to order the low B from Status which I realised after placing an order with Dawn recently.) I wasn't sure what to expect post Brexit but it seems you can still order from Thomann and get the high standard of service we've come to expect. CHECK MY AMENDMENT BELOW!!

(earworm alert) Seasons in the sun - Terry Jacks

Or 8.968405 LBs in old money

Chieftain