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I’ve got an OC2 with the square wave mod which is great fun. Sounds brilliant in the loop of my env filter. I’ll record a clip…

Down with kids basses, anyway 😆

Also not a Dingwall fan, but I like the innovations here. The flip thing for hanging is pretty neat, and when you consider how guitars are displayed in the majority of shops, it's probably going to help them stand out.

Move to a different part of the country

Just goes to show that a decent B is about far more than scale length

I don’t think an amp changes my sound as much as a venue does. So I take a small powerful combo for monitoring and that’s that. My amp is basically flat and the rest is up to the sound guy. I have one sound for everything, it’s just my bass but louder. For heavy stuff I dig in and use some bridge pickup, lighter relaxed soul pop I palm mute and pluck with mostly neck pickup. That’s it really.

I guess the G&L basses, despite being part of Leo's legacy, are not as distinctive as a P, J or MM. Each of those, you can easily identify in a mix. G&L either do the same sorts of things or something else which sounds like a more modern bass, but not one that can be characterised so easily. Maybe that leads to a sense that they aren't as 'landmark' as the previous designs, regardless of the incremental developments like the locking bridge, MFD pickups etc.

Ah nice, yeah I did the same, once, then didn't really bother gain as the latency was too off-putting.

@Rosie C are you looking at actually using MIDI or using the GR55?

Yeah I guess it's a useful shorthand but I don't think many players using the GK system use it for MIDI. I tried it once and gave up because the VB99/GR55 have such great effects and options anyway.

The GK3b isn't a MIDI pickup - only if you use a GR55 or VB99 etc to do pitch to MIDI conversion, with associated lag. Using the native Roland gear, there's no conversion happening so it's almost entirely lag free and just like a magnetic pickup.

I use one at our practice room. We’re a 7 piece band and we practice with electric drums, guitars and keys into a PA. One of the guitarists uses an amp and the other has an active PA wedge. The volume is fairly controlled so the PF50 does very well. It has the matching 2x10 cab. I think I run it at about half volume with the gain also halfway up.

Yeah we get that a lot around here. Very long road with bits that are 50/60/40 and most people just do the whole thing at 47ish (including the 40)

Jad Freer, just because he sounds like someone I’d get really annoyed by. I’m not even sure he’s a person or not but if he was I bet he’d drive either a Tesla, Juke or a VW camper van

Gemini pickups might do something to fit

Just posted that about 20 times, removed each time. Why wouldn’t the publisher take heed? I guess this is also how he gets away with it. At least thumbs down the video but do keep posting

Just keep posting this: Heads up: there are multiple credible reports that Mick (Michael) Mason from Leicester has repeatedly scammed people—mostly via gear sales on Facebook/Marketplace. Some documented points: He allegedly sold gear (e.g. a SansAmp pedal) and claimed “his daughter posted it” or “a mate at Yodel” would deliver—but the item never arrived. Buyers who paid by bank transfer were left out of pocket. He’s reported to have made threats, used false tracking details, and given evasive responses when questioned. There is a previous court case (“the caravan job”) in which he was convicted of fraud by false representation and falsifying documents. It resulted in a suspended sentence. More recently, Leicestershire Police charged a “Michael Mason, 55, of Glen Parva” with offences including supplying articles for use in fraud and pretending to act under authority of a court. He is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates’ Court. If you’re thinking about buying from him, or from “Mick Mason” / “Michael Mason” of Leicester, please Google his name + “scam” and check these news / forum reports first — people in the community have posted screenshots, tracking numbers, police reference numbers etc. Stay safe.

They’ll have their hands full if we all keep commenting

Short scale bass is like a children’s toy isn’t it? 😂

Lots of kids parties 🥳 😂

RE the fingerboard coating, we're going to use Osmo Polyx https://osmouk.com/product/polyx-oil-original/ Very easy to apply, and a nice middle ground between a full resin and a natural oil. @Andyjr1515 I just read about your experience using this stuff on a guitar body and I note your reservations - do you think it'll be suitable for a fingerboard - I don't mind having to reapply occasionally, and I'm not expecting it to be quite as glass-like as poly.

Oh yes definitely 🤣

I’m not 100% sure that nitro coating, even several layers, will be tough enough.. I consider fretless fingerboards consumables so I’m not worried about maintenance or eventual replacement (though it might take a long time to get there) - maybe it’s worth a try. Any experiences? We might look into some resins or poly instead but I’m not sure what’s readily available and easiest to work with.

Yes I’ve been using one for a very long time now. I don’t use the synth parts any more but instead it’s my audio interface and multi fx for my basses and for driving my headphones and Bassboard. I love the form factor and the usability (though probably only because I’m so used to it). I think it’s a fantastic preamp with superb effects built in. I haven’t felt the need to to replace it despite its age - if it sounds good, it’s good.