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So I finally got a chance to use my DB750 & one of my DB112's at rehearsals with some decent volume last night. After a bit of tweaking (cut the tweeter right out on the cab, some mid boost on the head and a bit more bias to neck pickup on my '86 Fodera) it sounded just amazing. Cut through the mix really well and I could hear myself so clearly. I continually found myself turning down because my 'perceived' volume was louder than I'm used to. The rest of the band said I wasn't overly loud so it must have been those rich mids I was hearing A couple of people said how nice it sounded and our sound man compared it really favourably to the last session he worked on where the sound was, apparently, a puddle of mud, lol. Anyway, just wanted to share. . .

That looks just great - I've also had a bit of a problem with the look of these Pedullas in the past but having it finished in such a startling colour really brings those curves to life

[quote name='artisan' post='1188080' date='Apr 4 2011, 06:21 PM']the ugly bloke on the left ,Phil from bass gear,is holding the prototype (my actual bass) where as t'other bloke is holding a production model[/quote] How much do I owe you for not being described as the 'slightly less ugly one on the right'? I do have a very stupid look on my face though

[quote name='Rich' post='1186621' date='Apr 3 2011, 11:49 AM']800 notes for a handmade 5 string Jazz? Absurd value.[/quote] I've just been thinking about this - I reckon if any one of us posted a perfect condition 5 string Shuker J up in the for sale section at £800 it would get snapped up really quickly, lol.

For anything a grand and under you can't beat Interparcel (IMHO). The big advantage with them is that if there's a delay or something is lost they can get straight through to the more senior customer service guys at the shippers and get things sorted so much quicker than a private individual can. They'll also help with insurance claims if required.

[quote name='Musicman20' post='1186551' date='Apr 3 2011, 10:14 AM']If they were 60s spacing and rosewood board I would have definitely been interested. Cool idea.[/quote] Pretty sure the plan is to make them in 'batches' - current ones will all be the same as the ones on BG site but I'm sure they'll be open to ideas from customers on future models

I've played both the prototype and the first fully finished one and was really impressed. The first thing that struck me, after the funky look, was the weight - must be just about the lightest bass I've ever tried. Feels great on a strap because of this and kinda makes you want to start chucking it around and digging in because of this Sounded really nice to me, although I was only playing at low volume. There was one at the Yorks Bass Bash and I think a few people tried it there. I also think at least one BC'er now owns one so he'll be a good sounding board. Build quality seemed really good to me, I don't know Jon Shuker is able to make something like this by hand, and with quality components, yet still sell at a price that competes with the, higher end, Far Eastern manufacturers! I'm sure Phil from BassGear will be along soon to give some more background

[quote name='BassBus' post='1185622' date='Apr 2 2011, 10:20 AM']And what about the hat the singer is wearing. [/quote] What on earth made him think that looked even remotely good - even in 1967!

Obviously going to sound a bit over the top, but for my last gig I took my Fodera Monarch Yin Yang as the main bass and my '86 Monarch as a back up - this was a for a small hotel birthday party gig paying me about £75. I do also have an 'interesting' Fodera Russian clone that I recently picked up so will probably use the '86 as main bass & the Russki clone as back up I often have 2 very similar basses on the go as I sometimes have to leave one at the rehearsal rooms.

[quote name='sifi2112' post='1177131' date='Mar 26 2011, 12:33 PM']I'll try make it as I've enjoyed last few but can't promise .. assume Barrie likes the Aggie cabs Keith ? cheers Si[/quote] Yes he does Not bringing them back up with me though. . .

OK - I'll have with me: Fodera Yin Yang Fodera '86 Monarch Celinder J Update Performance Louis Johnson Sig May bring the Thumb & Fender J fretless as I'm planning on selling these