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Hi, just thought I would share my thoughts on my latest purchase. I have been happy playing a Manton Titan 5 string live for some time and plan to continue doing so. I never use the B string as I use fat flats and "down tune". To maintain some string tension I tune G, C, G, C, F, which makes there music playable haha! so my requirements are unusual and very tailored to the band. My ideal bass would be Lightweight, Multiscale and longer than my current 35" scale on the E. It must also have a killer/"even" sounding pickup system, with a solid bottom end, that works well with pedals. In "dreamland" it would be headless too but getting something so niche is outside my budget. I looked around and amazingly have found that the current Spector Dimension 4 seemed close to my requirements so I headed off to Bass Direct with a handful of cash and some trades. It didn't disappoint. The strings have a nice tension, bass is nice and lightweight. The neck is thin and fast but what I really love is the control system. The Fishman Fluence pickups sound great as are very usable. By that I mean that they seem to sound great on all the settings and have plenty of low end on tap. I have been playing with it and recording at every opportunity. I'm inspired! Here is a review of the same bass: Spector NS Dimension 4SFB review | Guitar World

Thx, I do want to have the same set up/sound live. I also have a loop in my current set up so will mess around with that approach when I get sorted.

Thanks for the advice, trials will commence next weekend.👍

Hi, I have a small pedal chain but am struggling to successfully introduce more drive. The chain that I have been using for some time is: Bass in > A loop pedal (containing a Boss Synth and Dirty Robot) > Boss Flanger > Teck 21 Dug Pinnock preamp, which is Di'd. I normally run no more that one pedal, along with the DP (which has compression/distortion and a tuner). The results are great and I have had loads of complements about the tone. I am now at the point of recording new tracks and want to introduce more distortion and finding that early in the chain isn't working and I don't want to stick it the dirt on the end as I will loose the XLR output at the end of the chain. What do I try next? Some pointers would be much appreciated as it will save me from experimenting at band rehearsals. Dirt will comer from either a Chief Disruptor and or Grizzly fuzz/distortion. Any help would be much appreciated. Ed

Just a heads up that I'm part way though a UK tour with Hearts and Hand Grenades on their 1st UK Tour. In my humble opinion all 3 bands complement one another are now on fire If any basschatters come along it would be great to catch up. I'm bassist with the Hellcats but will miss the last 3 dates due to other work commitments. Details here: Hearts & Hand Grenades announce UK tour dates (eclipserecords.com) Hearts & Hand Grenades - Beautiful Pain (music video) - YouTube

I understand. I'll be detuning to C, G, C, F. Everything has been written like that and I can't make the needed in standard tuning. It's good fun actually and doesn't sound as bad as you would think 👍.

The bass cut seems to have a dramatic effect as a big cut can sound like you have cut the volume. The treble has only minimal effect so I'm playing with the bass most of the way up and the treble quite far down. The tone is great though so a bit less control is no big deal for me. It is a nice smooth ray sound. I haven't tried it in a band yet though