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    There are absolutely lots of great examples of them being used well, Mr Chancellor being one of them. My post makes me sound like a d**k (sometimes this is true), but I actually do appreciate a well placed filter. They just tend to be a bit over used IMHO, and used as a substitute for good playing.
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    I kind of agree that envelope filters are very niche. I personally find very little use for them and I rarely hear many bass players use one tastefully, if at all. To me they are definitely associated with 19yo in college getting their first pedal. Personally I think its drive, octave and compressors that are the most prevalent on bass players' boards.
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    I have a Three10 on order and it *should* be due this week. I will update when it arrives.
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    These basses are fantastic! I feel bad for you having to sell it!
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    What's the collective noun for JMJ Mustangs?
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    I had back issues last year and played sitting down for around 6 months, I just used an Ikea folding chair. No one seemed to mind, and I was playing soul/pop covers and my own jazz trio. I kind of preferred it coz it meant my ears where right next to my amp! FWIW I went to a physio who gave me some exercises and started doing weights at the gym. Fixed my back issues.
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    Has anyone been able to fit their Mullarkey with an Xtender of any sort? The hole is 16mm and from what I can tell the Hipshot ones (I'm looking at the ultralite ones) are either 15 or 17mm. cheers
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    You'd think they'd have a forum where they share and compare scams 😂
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    NEW REVERB SCAM ALERT!!! Got an 'offer' (of the listed price) from an account called "Your Shop is Blocked": 👋 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿, 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗯 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺! ⚠️ 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺! 🔴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗿, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱, 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗿. ➡️ 𝗧𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲, 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:https://reverb.offer5691.com/528804573941 Clicking on the account the offer is from, an error message appears saying the account is disabled.
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    These are pretty rare, they were only available around 2005/6, and this one is in very good condition (I've only used it couple of times at home). I have the original box and instruction manual, see pics for condition. Will consider trades for other octavers (especially 3Leaf Audio, if you're willing to part with it!) or drives/fuzzes. £5 postage.
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    Of the five basses I own there are two that haven't gotten much attention for the couple of years, the Callowhill MPB and the Acinonyx, but I have no intention of moving them on. The Callowhill was my main bass when I was playing full time, and the builder (Tim Cloonan) died about a year after I got it. Despite the fact I have been asked to name my price on a couple of occasions there are too many memories tied up in it to sell. And I just like the Acinonyx. I got it for about half what they go for now and I like the very particular thing it does (which is exactly why it doesn't get played much!) I keep the basses I like and sell the ones I don't.
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    I've used 100 and 105s on most if not all of my basses (all short scales) and not felt either was better or worse. I did feel that stainless steels had odd overtones above the 7th fret, but that could be a twisted string or that particular bass (Callowhill). I'd try stuff and see what gets closest to the sound in your head.
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    LaBella do a set of flats specifically for the through-stringing the Mustang. think they're called FL-MUS or MUS-FL. I've got some on my JMJ, great strings.
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    Not sure where you're based but you can get short scale D'Addario Nickels here: https://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/collections/bass-guitar-string-sets/products/daddario-exl170s-nickel-wound-45-100-bass-guitar-strings-short-scale?_pos=4&_fid=8a1319f85&_ss=c Finding the right strings can take a lot of time, experimentation and money, but it is worth figuring out what gauge, construction and material you like. Strings Direct is probably has the most options, though bass Direct has a decent selection. Personally, my favourite strings are (currently) Dunlop steel flats (haven't tried their rounds yet).
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    Pretty sure Viv has said he took a lot of inspiration from Shergold.
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    Update on the E string intonation: I swapped it for a spare Dunlop flat I had lying around and intonation (and tone) are markedly improved! Maybe that's why they're so expensive!
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    I also have an Acinonyx and a Callowhill 🤪
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    I've been the proud owner of a Serek MW2 5-string and a Wilcock Malarkey 4 for about a week now, so I can finally answer this question. I'll outline the similarities and differences, though ultimately I don't think anyone could go wrong with either. First off, build quality is top notch on both (another user commented on sharp edges on the Wilcock but Viv seems to have addressed this). No high frets, no sharp edges, no gaps at the neck join (Serek is a set neck). The necks, aside from being a 4- and 5-string, are quite different. the Serek is a much deeper C-shape (don't know about the MW 4s), while the Wilcock is just a bit shallower than my JMJ, but doesn't feel like a toy. The Serek pickups are louder, which is to be expected from Nordstrands, but input gains on amps are a thing. I've found that the Serek can get a very low action with out any 'snap' (I prefer a medium action, so my 'low' may be higher than yours), while the Wilcock will get that 'snap' more easily. My only gripe about the Wilcock is I can't get the E string intonated perfectly (its 20-30 cents out), so I'm going to replace the screw in the bridge saddle. I don't think anyone would be disappointed with the quality of either instrument, the only thing that will push you one way or another is your personal preference. You can easily try a Wilcock at the Bass Gallery (that's where I first played one), Sereks aren't as easy to try out, though not impossible.
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    Played my first Wilcock over 2 years ago and finally placed an order last year. Arrived today. Its awesome! Only had a short noodle on it but its sounds killer, love the 'bridge' pickup, getting used the mudbucker, but overall it plays great and its PINK!
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    I played a support slot in Nice 'n' Sleazy's in Glasgow for some London band. Their gear was absolutely insane. Guitarist had a Suhr stack (never seen one before or since), keyboardist had 2 Nords, full in-ear rack system. The place was just about empty apart from our singer's 5 pals. Anyway, the other band turned out to be Rag 'n' Bone Man. I also supported Candi Statton at that boat venue in Glasgow.
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    I got a message from this exact user on my last 3 listings within an hour of them going live. The request to complete the transaction off the site is a dead giveaway.
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    That was the one factor I missed: your own ears!
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    I have a 30" scale Serek Midwestern 5 and the low B is great, possibly the best I've had, and I've owned 34 and 35" basses. Before I got ym first short scale 5er (Callowhill) I did a LOT of research into scale length and the effect it has on the quality of a low B. The bottom line is that scale length is only one of several factors that contribute to a great sounding B string. The overall construction of the bass - neck material/dimensions, how it's built (1/2/3/5 piece etc), the quality of the neck joint and even just the properties of the piece(s) of wood used - all have an impact on the sound. I believe Jake Serek gets two bits of flat sawn wood and glues them together in such a way as to create the same effect and stability of quarter sawn. In the past Alan at ACG has used carbon inserts to add stiffness to his short scale 5er necks. The string you use will also make a difference, but there don't seem to be hard and fast rules as to what strings work best, though a lot of players are finding that a lower gauge is (counter-intuitively) better. Electronics have some impact, but they will just enhance what is already there. They won't compensate for a bad B. What I did find interesting was a story from Spencer Lull (I think) of Mike Lull bass/guitars on a the SBL podcast (somewhere on YT). They once built a 34" scale 5 string bass and the B was awful. No one understood exactly why, but it wasn't good enough to sell, so they just rebuilt it (poor buyer was made to wait!). My takeaway is that every builder has their methods of getting a good B, regardless of what scale length they work with, but even then there's an element of chance/magic/je ne sais quoi when it comes to getting a great B. Hope that helps!
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    They don't fit otherwise!
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    As we're doing shelves now
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