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My shoulder hurts just reading this…….but still tempting.

Thanks for posting this. This may actually be just what I have been looking for. I’ve been looking for a power supply which would power my Markbass Compressore on a board with a couple of other pedals. It needs a min 600ma 12v DC, and there’s not a lot out there at a reasonable cost…….until now! Cheers!

Cap tightly screwed on though. But yes, I've experienced enough beer in my gear to last a lifetime.

After 40 years of playing guitar in bands, and never being without a band until 2016, I've got my first gig on bass! I first picked up a bass last November, so almost a year ago, and I was immediately hooked. I have practiced pretty much every day for at least an hour, until I felt confident enough to start looking for an opportunity to play with others. In the end, it was me who was approached, and we did our first rehearsal last night. It's an originals project, female singer/songwriter who plays guitar and piano and who is also a fabulous drummer (though she's not touching the kit in this project). Her husband is playing guitar, and the drummer is also female. Rehearsals were well organised, lots of info in advance including MP3 demos, in a brilliant live performance venue, proper stage, monitoring, a real piano, and even a house bass amp - Mark Bass CMD102P for me to use. They were pleased with what I was doing and it looks set to continue. This feels like a moment. Thanks for listening 😁 Cheers, Rob

I just worked through my finances today to see if I could buy this. I can. It’s sold. Humbug.

I’ve flown to the Isle of Man a couple of times for gigs (guitar gigs) and just took my Telecaster in my carry on bag with the neck removed. Quickly assembled and strung up on arrival at the venue.

Indeed. I'm the guy who rolls the tone all the way OFF on my basses. A tweeter is superfluous for me.

Was that the one at £2299 buy it now? I’m not surprised it went fast! There is another on eBay, but that’s £4k.

Will extra long scale be ok on a standard 34" scale?

I know. I have Thomastiks on my P bass, lovely things

They might cost more the the bass is worth!

Hi chaps, I have "acquired" an acoustic bass in need of some TLC. The neck is rather banana like, the pre-amp is shot and the bridge is lifting off the body. The plan is to ditch the electronics for the time being, adjust the truss rod, and remove and reglue the bridge (I've bought a deep throated clamp for the purpose.....ooo err) I can actually play the thing to an extent, bearing in mind the above description, the main problem being the higher than desirable action. So, assuming I find my "round tuit", what flats would you recommend for acoustic bass? Cheers, Rob PS: I'll try to post some progress pics in the relevant section as I go.

I’m new to bass, having only picked it up late last year. What I do know is that sticking Vulfpeck on YouTube, through my TV and hifi, and jamming along in the lounge is probably the most fun I’ve had with my clothes on for a while. Sure, I can’t play like JD, but…….. I can do my own thing alongside, and it makes me grin ear to ear. Just sayin.

It’s a trade war now. GR’s 2x10 vertical cab is just 7kg! They have outdone Mark Bass before Mark Bass have even hit the dealers. So, people with experience of their cabs, what’s your opinion? Rob

Lovely. Keep the tort.

On reflection, I’d buy it and play it if the price reflected the butchery. It looks like the mods have been reversed bar the routing with a blunt spoon, and it’s all covered up by the guard. I doubt the tone is affected at all. Any repair attempt would make things worse, as it would need a refinish afterwards, and it would be pointless to rout the channels clean and refill with suitable wood without a refin. What’s the asking price, just out of interest? edit: Is that the original guard? The routs underneath suggest a switch was added. Rob

That little caption bottom right. “Need help?” I do now!

As some know, I’m relatively new to playing bass, however I do know how to set up my own guitars, having played electric for many years. This thread has had me rushing off to measure mine too! At the 12th fret, my 1973 Precision is currently 1.5mm under the E string and 2mm under the G. I’d like it lower on the G, but I’d need a fret dress first as it would choke notes from about fret 15 upwards if it was lower. (Frets are original and don’t look to have ever been dressed) I’ve visited the setup on this bass about three or four times. It’s all a balance of truss rod and saddles, and nut too if that’s an issue. I have the very tiniest relief in the neck, barely there, but it is. When I changed to Thomastik flats from Picato had had to start again! Way less tension in the Thomastiks and I had to back off the truss rod a quarter turn before I could make any refinements. Rob

When they do, be prepared to be overjoyed, or deflated. It'll be one or the other. Fortunately, Promenade Music stock a lot of their stuff and it's 15 minutes walk from me, so I'll be there as soon as they have them in regardless.

They're saying that they will hit the dealers worldwide in September. I'm going to wait, but I won't be holding my breath in the meantime.