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[quote name='SICbass' timestamp='1462774367' post='3045491'] As you mention that, I was curious as to how viable a 33" or even 32" scale low B might be. Does anyone have any info/experiences to share here? [/quote] I've been playing 33" basses for a long ol' time now, and I've not found the low B to be any worse than on any 34" basses I've played. Part of it will be that you can't really get a 33" bass with a low B without getting one made by a proper luthier as a custom bass, so they're likely to always outperform any production line bass, although Ibanez do one now. The only slight issue is that some low B strings are wound a bit longer for long extra long scales and you can end up with a bit of the fully wound string on the tuning post, rather than just the tapered bit. Having said that though, it makes no difference to the playability and sound of the string, it's just a visual thing. I now also have a 31.5" 6 string bass, tuned B to C and the low B on it is ridiculous considering the scale length! It's not going to be as good as a 33", 34" or 35" low B, but it punches well above it's weight and is absolutely useable. Here's a quick sample I recorded just after I got the bass to demo the low B string >> https://soundcloud.com/eudeboy/low-b-noodle I've since swapped the 130 B for a taperwound 120 and the definition is even better, although I may split the difference and try a 125 next for a slightly better feel. [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1462774767' post='3045498'] Does a different scale length make a fundamental difference to the quality of the B? If it doesn't then why bother making long scale basses? [/quote] Scale length does mate, it's certainly something that can be countered to a certain degree by a talented luthier, but you can't defy physics. The other issue is strings, almost all string manufacturers make strings to suit 34" and 35" basses, certainly when you're talking about low B strings. Not so much of an issue on a 33" bass, but if you go much shorter you can encounter issues. My 31.5" 6 string has strings custom wound by Newtone, to try and get the feel of a 34" scale on the shorter scale, using heavier cores. I have to add though, I have tried some regular strings on the bass and they felt pretty darned good, so if Newtone weren't able to make me strings any more it would not be a deal breaker. Callowhill make short scale 5 and 6 string basses which are incredibly well received and he strings them up with regular scale Dunlops. A lot more luthiers are building shorter scale instruments with extended ranges these days, but I imagine it'll take a VERY long time before it would become mainstream, if ever. Cheers, Eude

[quote name='Bass Culture' timestamp='1462529346' post='3043765'] We also had a discussion about a blend as this will be a passive bass and I wanted to avoid the dual volume approach in favour of a master volume. Mike was saying there would likely be a volume drop in the centre position if we installed a blend, which could be avoided with a simpler, three way, rotary selector to give bridge/both/neck. However this doesn't really do it for me as I tend to favour the bridge pickup with a touch of neck added in to give the tone some depth and a bit more weight. Anyway, we kicked this ball around for a while before eventually hit upon a potential solution which Mike thinks might be do-able by employing a 5-way selector instead of the 3-way. I'm crossing my fingers... [/quote] If you're not adverse to having a battery, I know John East has a solution, using an active blend, but keeping the rest of the signal chain passive. Might be worth shooting him an email? Merton has one in his ACG Finn 5er. Eude

[quote name='keefbaker' timestamp='1462528243' post='3043752'] I dropped interest at singlecut. I've no idea why but I can never get past singlecut, I just don't like that look. [/quote] I guess it can't get more Marmite than a singlecut headless short scale!

[quote name='project_c' timestamp='1462480693' post='3043480'] That's a 4 string But yeah, very nice regardless of that, the design makes a lot more sense without a headstock. I do think the only reason Fodera put a headstock on that bass is to accommodate the d-tuner. [/quote] I think you're right. Personally, I don't mind the mini headstock on the Fodera. How about short(ish) scale, 31.5"? Here's my 6 string, not quite as compact, but it does fit in a guitar gigbag... [url="https://www.instagram.com/p/_YgLzosaTO/?taken-by=eudeboy"]https://www.instagra...aken-by=eudeboy[/url] Eude

[quote name='project_c' timestamp='1462474388' post='3043393'] Not a short scale though. Medium maybe. Looks nice, sure. [/quote] OK, well how about this one?... http://www.acguitars.co.uk/acg_admin/wordpress/portfolio/0233-border-reiver-4-for-sale/

I'm just going to leave this here... http://www.acguitars.co.uk/acg_admin/wordpress/portfolio/0241-border-reiver-5/ Eude

[quote name='Merton' timestamp='1461060360' post='3030979'] Do it, or wait for the Merton Signature Ashdown which I think I may have sold to Mark Gooday enough yesterday.... [/quote] I repeat, we're all doomed!

[quote name='Matt P' timestamp='1461057999' post='3030956'] when I checked the prices and used google to convert it they ran about £480 ish (give or take a bit) pretty sure it's under 500 though (plus a bit for shipping I guess) I think my piggy bank is definitely in danger! Time to try it out I think! Matt [/quote] Oh dear, we're all doomed! DOOMED! Eude

[quote name='Matt P' timestamp='1461057152' post='3030940'] The last one for me, but with the black faceplate surround, is it possible to have a footswitch for the drive? Matt [/quote] Same for me, although I like the side mounted handle. Their bloomin website is STILL down! How much do these run for again mate? Eude

Another vote for Black here!

[quote name='MOSCOWBASS' timestamp='1460390713' post='3025286'] I'm an electric player, 5 string. The low end is good, don't know how the roll off specs compare (nowhere near the BB2), but I like the sound it produces, no lack of bass for me, but i'm not doing reggae!. I use mine with a GK MB800 ( i know it's more powerful than the Crazy 8 should handle) it sounds fine with input gain at 11 oclock and master at 12 oclock with my basses. I have the bass at 12 oclock with the crazy8, but back it off to 10 oclock with the BB2. Crazy8 takes slapping on the B string at this level. I wasn't expecting the Crazy8 to handle this as well as it does, it was bought to do restaurant gigs where i have to carry a distance. Turns out I use it in medium sized pubs with 5 piece band...electric piano, bass, drums, sax and vocals. I think the Crazy88 would be great, but weighs in at more than the BB2. The Crazy8 i have weighs 20lbs, has the newer rear port, from Tricky audio, nicely built. [/quote] Thanks for the info mate, they do sound like they're defying the laws of physics, but who said that was a bad thing Eude

[quote name='MOSCOWBASS' timestamp='1460388562' post='3025250'] I've owned an EA wizzy10 and found it had poor low end performance and farted out very early. I've owned and use BF cabs, they're great and also recently bought a Greenboy Crazy 8, which blows the EA wizzy10 out the water. The Crazy 8 exceeds all expectations i had. The BF ONE10 doesn't have a tweeter, so for my tonal preferences that's why I went for the Crazy 8 [/quote] I've been reading a lot about these 'Crazy' cabs. How much low end do they actually put out? Have you tried the Crazy88 too? Oh, and finally, how good are they with electric bass, and I think they were originally intended for Double and Acoustic Bass use... Cheers, Eude