pineweasel

I’ve had my TH500 for around 8 years. It’s used several times a week with no problems so far.

Treat yourself to a lefty Serek? https://www.serekbasses.com/product/serek-left-handed-midwestern-30-5-scale-bass-guild-bs-1-tv-yellow/

I use the Nux Mighty Plug now in preference to my PJB Big Head. It doesn't sound quite as good but it's so handy to use.

Moving to a 5 string after decades of playing 4 strings was my big switch too. I find I tend to play the music I knew on a 4 in the same way, i.e I don't use the B. But I'm making full use of it for any new songs I learn, which usually means playing above the 5th fret with minimal position shifts. I'm an enthusiastic convert, the only downside being my small collection of nice 4 strings aren't getting played much.

I like my Mono Bass Sleeve, which offers very good protection and is comfortable to carry. It also has a cavernous pocket for all your bits and pieces. No good if you have an angled headstock though.

My Sandberg, Plek’d at the factory, has an amazingly consistent feel across the entire fretboard and was easy to set up to my liking. I’d seriously consider it for other instruments.

I would be writing to Schaller to see what they had to say. I can’t believe their lightweight tuners are all this feeble - maybe they had a duff batch?

I don't think this is an isolated bass track, it's been extracted with software.

I’ve done the procedure in that video. It’s a little concerning the first time you sand the neck but it does work well, and once you’ve reapplied the oil and wax you’re rewarded with a great feeling neck that also looks fantastic.

I've got a leather strap with two holes at one end, so I could quickly change between them if I wanted to. A bit like this:

I like it more when the lineup isn’t too compelling. No rushing around the site to catch all the acts you’ve planned to see, more ambilng about catching random acts you’ve never heard of. Also, there’s nothing up against Macca

That new case is a curious choice. Hard case fans will surely consider it too flimsy, but it looks bulky and awkward to use compared to a gig bag. Regarding the SR5, they look so much better without a pickguard, don't they?

It's Shanice Ruby Bennett https://www.instagram.com/p/CddUuXuMNIA/

First. Wonder if the second was even better?

Just back from this myself, an outstanding show.

Rainbow

I'd have a look at the Ibanez EHB headless range, lightweight and well balanced by all accounts.

For me the trick was to only slacken the string slightly, just enough to allow the saddle to be pushed in the required direction.

There’s no market for a gig bag built like a proper rucksack surely? Nobody is going to do the Pennine Way with their Precision. I’m happy to walk a couple of miles with my Mono; any further and I will be taking public transport or driving.

Agreed, I have a very comfortable Mono Bass Sleeve

I’m in the matching vehicle and instrument camp: VW California and Sandberg California. Plenty of space in the Cali for drums, PA and what have you. And you can hang out in it or even have a snooze upstairs.

Looks like a 1996 BBN4. You can see it in this catalogue on page 10 https://www.vintagejapanguitars.com.br/en/yamaha-1996-electric-guitars-and-basses-catalogue/

I do my own setups and have swapped hardware, pickups, pots etc. too. I used to steer clear of anything involving cutting or filing but did some protruding fret ends recently which was surprisingly straightforward and satisfying.

Never listened to the Wood Brothers but Chris Wood made his name in Medeski, Martin & Wood, well worth a listen if you like freewheeling keyboard led funky jazz.