MichaelDean

@HeadlessBassist exactly! Pay no attention to the RRP though. It usually sells more around £130-150.

I've been tempted. For £63 with the discount code, it seems rude not to, especially when I sold a guitar recently and there's another bass I've been looking to sell! Let's see what turns up. Should be here on the 2nd. https://www.bax-shop.co.uk/electric-bass-guitars/fazley-outlaw-series-judge-plus-green-electric-bass-guitar-with-gig-bag

Really enjoying mine now I have it. I think I prefer the dirt in this compared to my GX-100. It's a shame you can't stack dirt though. And the Mesa amp sounds great with a bit of EQ changes to suit the bass. The reverbs and delays aren't as good as my Boss unit though.

I know my brother has got me a Valeton GP-5. We spent today with the in-laws, we'll see them tomorrow. Looking forward to trying out some NAM pedal captures in the loop of my GX-100.

I was having fun with my GX-100 at lunch today. Managed to make a couple of fairly cool synth sounds with the bass harmoniser, bit of dirt, touch wah, guitar harmoniser, flanger/phaser, delay, shimmer reverb, vibrato, humaniser. BassSynth.mp3 BassSynth2.mp3

Yeah, I got my Dingwall Combustion as an engagement present from my wife when she got her ring. Huuuuuuuge sentimental value. Then after a difficult few years mental health wise after our daughter was born, we thought we'd get eternity presents now we're all doing better. She got a ring, I got my Spector Icon 😅 It does feel a bit like cheating on my Combustion. And then that feels a bit like cheating on my Mustang which I'm now even considering selling...

Overload Guitars in Italy do them too. https://www.overloadguitars.com/basses

Is it worth checking if your phone can connect like that?

For £869, I'm really enjoying my new NS Icon 5. It's a lovely bass at that price and definitley has the Spector DNA in it even if it isn't totally traditional electronics wise. I feel like a used Euro would be a safe bet too. I played some 4 string Euros at a bass bash and they were very well put together.

It all depends on the music you listen to. Have a look at the artist pages on their respective websites, you might be surprised! Leland Sklar features on both. What surprises me about Hofner is that they didn't come out with a Macca endorsed copy of his original Hofner aafter it resurfaced. I imagine they'd have sold like hot cakes to bassists and collectors.

It does seem odd that they wouldn't at least organise a courier and deduct the cost from your refund. They must know that they get cheaper rates. Maybe try asking if they can do that?

Yeah, I wouldn't be happy with that either. Maybe try a smaller retailer? They might be able to send a pic first.

New amps and Darkglass have confirmed in the comments that they're working on synths... Really thinking an Anagram might be in the not too distant future for me.

That looks great! We need more venues, so it's great to hear of one opening!

@dave_bass5 Andertons were estimating next Thursday for their stock so hopefully you won't be waiting too long!