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Still loving it with my P. It sounds brilliant with the trim pots right down and the sensitivity low (the SB1 output is mental though so that’s partly why I set it like that) playing so that it just starts to burble and growl and gives the occasional ‘phaser’ sounding accent when you dig in. It just sounds great live and the slight volume boost is welcome too. When I first got one years ago just after I started Bass I sold it quickly because I didn’t get it, but I guess you need to be comfortable with your regular signal chain before you can appreciate the nuances of various effects. Oh look at that, one of the letters fell off!!

Now released from customs and due at my local depot tomorrow... I might go and pick it up/pay. I tried to pay over the phone but she said better to wait until it's arrived at the York depot 'in case something happens to it' on the way 😄 I know what she means but it kind of sounded scary/threatening! The fee sounds far too little so I'm trying to prepare for the worst but I'll be glad to pay the figure she quoted over the phone...

Change in venue: The wake will be held here (Horse and Jockey in Chorlton) https://www.joseph-holt.com/pubs/horse-and-jockey

Ah I thought we’d fixed that..

Hi (and thanks for the sub!) - it's a head scratcher for sure; the basic issue though is that the subscriptions are quite buried in the shop area which itself isn't very obvious, hence the fact we built it into the selling facility where you get directed to pay. The general hope is that now if someone sees 'supporting member' on a user's details, they'll click it and see what it's all about. I think creating a second product is logical, but it'll probably create more confusion than it helps the finances.

Great little thing, got any sounds to share?

Not yet, I’ll have that pleasure in a few days I guess

Heathrow - now we wait!!

I suspect the hardware varies a little, but Roland will be along to give more info in due course. I suppose the bass market is a much smaller niche than guitar, so the investment needed was going to end up making the bass model more expensive (that said I haven’t looked at the price of the guitar one) - I think the same was true of the VB99 vs VG99. I still think it’s a fair price if they’re as good as I expect (and that’s before I even think about the 3D settings and other features)

I think they look awesome - I love playing with headphones and have a pretty fearsome setup for use at home. A mobile version of that would be heaven. I’ve tried all the other solutions and they are all a compromise to a degree. I had a long chat with Roland about these (full disclosure, they are taking out some advertising and we’re helping them promote them) and I’ll be first on the list to buy a pair (yes, buy!). We talked about the fact that Roland make super quality kit which is sometimes very niche, rather than items with wider appeal with compromises. Bass players are already quite niche let alone those on board with a headphone setup. But most knock it before they’ve tried it - paired with a feedback device like a backbeat or a floorboard, it’s absolutely Hifi and tactile.

Black and maple

It’s on its way!

Missed that! Fair price I think given what they do and how well they’ll do it (I hope!)

My dream has come true - I can’t wait to get my hands on a pair. Released today and hopefully available by Xmas. https://www.boss.info/global/products/waza-air_bass/

Thanks very much

I like the look of the One Control Dimension pedal. I have a fetish for tiny pedals that take a battery 😆

Try the EWS stormy bass drive

Are you logged in as ‘anonymous’? Maybe log out and in again. Here’s how to be a supporting member: https://www.basschat.co.uk/store/product/2-marketplace-yearly-subscription/ Cheers 🥂

Because it’s £20 😂 I could maybe do a £20 donation with supporting status but it wouldn’t renew and would be a pain to organise ‘back stage’

You can be a supporting member and just not use the marketplace. Separating them into two products would be more complicated

The seller has been pretty slow with sorting shipping and packing (although he's been very busy and I'm not in any rush) - but I think it'll be posted this weekend. The neck looks like it's got a similar 'golden' colour to my SB1, I guess from the varnish over time (though SB1 is only 1991). Well if I hate it then you can buy this one

Hi there, can you email us at the link at the bottom of the page? Thanks

We’ll check if a wreath or similar would be ok, great idea Mick. I bet he’d have loved a bass shaped one (graphite reinforced)

Isn’t it incredible how many people can feel the good vibes of a single person through our little community. Buying and selling here has always been a pleasure because it takes trust, and more often than not leads to friendship. Martin’s family are truly humbled by the fantastic showing of memories and tributes posted here. What an awesome endorsement of the community and what a tribute to Martin.