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If there are bits of the solo off key them say. If I was playing something out of the songs key and didn't realise it I'd want to be told. Certainly wouldn't want to look like a fool on stage!

Had great service from them too. Was down in England at a friend's house last year as I was buying a bass from him but couldnt find a case that would fit it. Gave Bass Gear a ring and they measured the case and I had it the next day (I ordered around 3 o clock I believe). They also offered to measure some strings for me when Iwasnt sure if certain brands would fit or not.

Only had one bass up until recentlybut had a spare strap lying around and each strap has it's own bass (mainly dictated by "the more comfortable strap goes on the heavy bass"). They both have different branded straplocks so it'd be a pain switching them every time I wanted to take the other bass out.

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1432915012' post='2786194'] [/quote] We have a winner!

I wouldn't say I compromise "my sound" for a band mix but I do change it slightly in order for it to cut through. In sections where I'm the only one playing I do find sometimes it sounds a bit naff but generally after a while of playing the same part I can change the sound by changing where/how my right hand attacks the strings.

It's a fairly standard design but I've always loved the glitter/colour combination that MXR use on their envelope filter. Looks great in the flesh to my eye.

Little follow up since I've now lived with the bass for a fortnight and had a few rehearsals. I'm getting more used to the preamp (not 100% yet but getting there at my own (read: slow) pace!). Band mates love how it sounds and how it feels to play -yes I was [s]stupid[/s] brave enough to let them have a go-. I'm working on getting sound samples done. Think I'm going to record a chord progression and play over that using different sounds I can get from the bass but will take a week or so I imagine as my recording and playing abilities aren't upto much! It'll be recorded directly into a Fast Track Solo interface into Reaper so not world class recording equipment but it'll hopefully give a vague idea! Aim is to not use any plugins of any kind either so it'll just be direct sound of the bass and nothing else.

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1432742732' post='2784514'] Thats worth knowing... I assume the sleeve will have the same issue? I have an M80 but was thinking of going for the sleeve, maybe not now! [/quote] It's maybe worth giving bass direct/gear a call and find out. I use the vertigo case for my basses (5strings) and find they are a perfect fit but it would definitely struggle with a 6er.

I know where you're coming from. Just had my first real rehearsal since getting my new bass and guitarist said the same thing! Good feeling, eh?

Would be interested in how that sounds! I'm also going to be in the minority here and say that the exposed pole piece pickups that are standard on Stingrays look horrendously ugly to my eye.

[quote name='mike257' timestamp='1432677763' post='2783953'] I love this place. A guy asks for a "cheap but decent" bass and we come up with Sadowsky and ACG [/quote] To be fair I never really mentioned Sadowsky as one to buy, merely that I liked the one I played a while back. ACG's occasionally come up for sale on here for the same price as US Fenders so not super expensive really. Plus when I read about the Stingray I was assuming around that value

What they said ^^

Booked in for the Glasgow one too. Not remotely interested in Fenders but the event itself seems quite interesting. If anything it gets me out the house for once!

I have to say the Sadowsky I played was one of the 24fret models and played and sounded superb but the B string let it down. If I was intending to tune it E-C however it would have been the ideal Jazz for me really! Definitely worth giving as much basses a shot as you can. I love the new Ibanez Prestige basses, super versatile and feel great. ACG are also excellent and super versatile.

Personally I've never tried a Jazz 5er that didn't have a god awful B string. I know some exist but I've never played one (tried Fender, Sadowsky etc). Maybe buying a bass on here is worth a punt? Try it out in band situations with your own gear etc and If you don't like it sell it on for little/no loss.

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1432322097' post='2780554'] What a lovely pair... I've been gasing for an uber spec this week... [/quote] and rightfully so. They're something special. Looking great EAD. Do like the recurve a lot.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1432454845' post='2781510'] There is still no reason for a 21 year old that doesn't know what an electric guitar is to get up in my face and make a mock of me while I'm trying to make a living. blue [/quote] In my (admittedly limited) experience, young audience members are fine and it's the older ones who have the confidence to be an asshole. Had several issues with drunken middle age blokes.

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1432428986' post='2781438'] I'm currently playing the best bass I've owned, so I'm content. [/quote] I'm in this camp at the moment since getting my ACG. Wouldn't mind a fretless though...must snap out of that train of thought.

Warwick thumb? Tiny bodies on them. bit of neck dive however the sound makes up for it.

Can't say I've ever used the strap for mine. Does seem like it'd get in the way a bit though.

Every chance I get during rehearsals (generally the drummers fag break) I always have a go on the kit and I love it. Would love to actually learn how to play them some day.

Not my thing aesthetically but looking forward to hearing sound clips!