MichaelDean

But in the case of the SWR the XLR is an input, not an output. Maybe it would be more accurate to say that XLR inputs are most likely able to supply phantom power.

Unfortunately not. Your amp won't supply phantom power. Plus the XLR on your amp and the XLR on the Sansamp are both outputs, it'd be like plugging both ends of a jack cable to two basses: nothing would happen. Generally speaking, it's pretty much just mixing desks and audio interfaces that can supply phantom power.

I feel like I've had the opposite epiphany! I didn't like a p bass on its own or a jazz bass on its own. The Revelation PJ I picked up the other day is an experiment that's really paying off for me. I'm loving the P full on with a bit of J rolled in. Gives it a bit more clarity to my ears.

How about this instead... Source: https://twitter.com/Jimllpaintit/status/1383087603948355587?t=zputwem-0u7hWmckSoSPcA&s=19

I also can't get on with flats and like D'Addario EXL160M on my Mustang. They seem to last pretty well and have good zing. And yep, medium scale is correct for a through body strung Mustang.

The roasting is done to the wood before it's carved into a neck, so I'd hazard a guess to say it would be fine. The only thing might be if there is any extra tint in the satin finish applied to the rest of the neck.

@kodiakblair yeah, I think I came across an old thread after you picked this up. I'd like to try a double p sometime. Plus it doesn't have a jazz width neck - 38mm is too narrow for me. The jury is still out on the pickups until I've had a practice with it. I'm tempted to try some Toneriders plus a new loom from KiOgon.

Here's a bit of the sparkle

I can't see any markings on them, but it's listed as the neo pickups on the website: https://www.revelationguitars.co.uk/guitar/rpj-77/ The frets are absolutely fine. Feels good up and down the neck and it doesn't feel like there are any high frets as I play. They're also a lot more polished than the Harley Benton tele I bought last year. As it's second hand I'm not sure if it would have had any fretwork done already, but from the sorry state it was in, probably not!

Early last year, I had a cull of basses I wasn't using. This resulted in me not having any standard 34" scale basses. Just shorties and my Dingwall. It was fine for a bit, but GAS got the better of me. After trying out a Squier Affinity PJ, I reckoned something in a PJ might be just the ticket. I didn't need a new bass straight away so held fire for a bit. Thought I might spot a bargain - and so I did! Got this Revelation RPJ 77 for £60 from Facebook marketplace. It's got some dents, buckle rash and I think it was never kept on a stand. But after some cleaning, new strings and a bit of a setup, it's come up nicely. Need to get some lemon oil or similar as the fretboard is as dry as a bone, maybe drier. It's a lovely candy apple red. Didn't quite capture it in the picture! Sounds alright as is, but needs the cavities shielding. The pickups are neo Entwhistle ones. I think they could be a bit more refined, but they'll do for now. Very pleased for £60! I think the first proper mod I'll do is get a black pickguard on it. Or maybe red tort... 🤔

I prefer a strap lock where the strap is secured under the mechanism, like the Ernie Ball super locks. That way, even if the nut comes loose, your strap isn't coming off. I had Schallers years ago and had the same issue as BassAdder. I've also had straps wear out with rubber washers and come off. This seems to be a good balance for me.

There are people here who know a lot more than me about it, but the enclosures are generally designed for the speakers. You might get lucky, you might not. I've got a Zilla neo 212 (around 23kg) that I move long distances with a folding sack truck I got from Aldi. It works really well. Plus I can fit my pedalboard and head on it too.

The only thing that I might say is that I think he seems to treat it like a day job and responds Monday to Friday (which I think is fair enough!). When I started my enquiry, I messaged late on a Friday, didn't get a response till the Monday. But when I messaged him midweek, I got really quick responses to my messages every time.

I've developed GAS for a PJ precision bass after having a go on one before Christmas. Probably get one of the new Squire Affinity range. But, our first baby is due in a few weeks (which is slightly terrifying) and a sleep deprived state and lack of opportunity may well push the idea out! On the other hand, if my wife wants an eternity ring to mark the occasion, who am I to say "no" to an eternity bass? I already got an engagement bass...

I didn't answer the poll - I don't like either of the options. I wouldn't say that it's an essential design concept for a bass, but I really like my Dingwall. I also really like my Mustang. I'm more luke warm water... What I feel people don't go on about as much with a multiscale bass is the E string. Everyone goes on and on about the B, but the 36.25" E on my Combustion sounds more authoritative to me than a 34" E. Probably not different enough for audience to notice mind you! I also feel like it's a much more refined sound than my Mustang has to offer. Plus even tension across the strings is nice. I'm mainly enjoying multiscale basses being more mainstream so there are more string options!

It does say "including packaging" though. A bass sized box could be a fair weight.

I'd say that the exception to the above with pots is if all of the volume or tone roll off happens in the last bit of the sweep, and you're not happy with that, then it might be worth thinking about replacing them. I feel like the pots are doing something now in my HB tele after switching them out. Before it was literally all or nothing. @KiOgon also makes some really nice looms...

It says they've got more than 20 on the Gear4Music website: https://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/TC-Electronic-UniTune-Clip-Noir/3R25?origin=product-ads&gclid=Cj0KCQiA8vSOBhCkARIsAGdp6RRXLzz2Nn_5PLJ213qzMB7d3vPhwvk_kXMMKKSM0EC_v6bwJJq8F9EaAku9EALw_wcB

I've got a Polytune pedal tuner, but I think I just find the Polytune option a bit overwhelming! Too much to look at that technically/logically makes sense, but to me looks like chaos.

I got a Unitune for Christmas - it's excellent. It's replaced my Snark, which kinda did the job but the TC is a big improvement and can accurately track a low B. I also don't massively see the point of the extra Polytune bells and whistles, even for a guitar.

No, they didn't. I didn't ask though to be fair! I had tried a different valve before I sent it to them to see if it was that. When that wasn't it, I decided to call in the big guns.

I had this on mine. I couriered it to Ashdown who fixed it and had it back to me in about a week or so. I love the valve drive now mine is working.

I've tried my Dingwall for some doomy stuff and it didn't quite hit the mark for me. It was all a bit too hi-fi sounding. I think it could work well for post-rock. I have just moved the neck pickup to the middle position though and I think that might be a bit better for doom. It's a bit growlier. Also considering downtuning to ADADG, but it also depends on what the people I'm jamming with are tuned to. My Mustang dooms really well though. I love the strong fundamental you get with a short scale. I reckon the medium scale could work well.

It's only a small thing, but I got a TC Electronic Unitune Clip. Puts the Snark tuner I've been using for the last ~10 years to absolute shame. It's so good with a low B! It's a really nice upgrade.

Just to fuel GAS... I have one of the first batch of short scale Jags. Just levels out on a strap. With something grippier it would be fine.