mr4stringz

A very hopeful yes. Especially given what the original Rascals now go for. It'll be a different beast to the Fender version by the look of the PUs and controls with just a vol and tone and a selector switch. Hopefully it’s not stupidly heavy either. Like the green, love it in black (I always do with basses). A mirrored or black scratchplate on one of these would look ace.

My take? At the risk of the obvious, No.

I’ve dropped a message to them to enquire. Will update once I’ve had a response.

A bit of a tangent but seeing as this is a Limelight thread and all… Do they do a Mustang type bass? I’ve only ever seen P and J styles but wondered…

Top colour!

Cheers! I’m there for the Ned’s gig as it happens.

Damn it. I am Birmingham based, didn’t know about this and (whilst not a massive fan of The Blockheads) love Norman’s playing loads. Typical then that I’m on a road trip elsewhere…

This may not be relevant now as you’re not happy with the results, but with that gauge and EB strings, you don’t need to be spending money on 5 strings per pack and having a stash of surplus Gs. The EB Beefy Slinky set is 65-130.

Fair enough, but I’ve seen nowt in this thread personally when dipping into it over the weeks and months that suggests the posts don’t reflect genuine real world examples. I don’t think anyone is trying to throw a business under a bus here, bass-centric or not. I’ve never used BD myself, but there seems to be balance in this thread, with both positive and negative experiences shared. So no different to what you might find on Trustpilot, for example (where, as an observation, the limited reviews are also at opposite ends of the spectrum).

Another +1 for the TC Spark booster.

Haven’t dealt with them directly (yet, though they usually have one or two basses that make me hover above the ‘buy’ button), but the existing thread on them on here, and the endorsements above, back them up pretty soundly. As has been mentioned, they’re a small business. They have to protect themselves against being screwed over too. Payment on receipt and checking of the instrument isn’t that unusual a concept tbh, and makes sense for them as an independent retailer. Always best to check though!

This!

My local music shop posted this on their Facebook t’other day. I’m not usually one for the flashy or garish, but a chrome/mirror finish is a different kettle of fish. Think I’d have to wear snooker umpire gloves if I owned this.

To expand past ‘the phrases’, it always makes me smile when the weather picks up and, instead of on manky bedspreads, basses are photographed in the garden instead. “Only selling to fund a new mower.”

You must’ve been Hank Marvin.

Think I saw them support Napalm Death once.

Looks like concrete socks or chains are needed. Don’t think the body will sink in the river otherwise…

Wow! Looks lovely as well. Enjoy!

But I do agree with this too.

I dunno. For a start £1500 isn’t worth what it was…

More importantly, while these aren’t loads lighter than most Ps I’ve had, did you feel a physical benefit as you hoped you would?

Gibson Mor Jeff

Yes, Harley Benton should probably be your go to in that ballpark.

I’m still in that position and mine has been my main bass for over 12 months.