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On 10/08/2025 at 21:54, crazycloud said:

From the same email I mentioned above, as I was asking about a 6 string bass, which in typical Ibanez (and Cort) style uses the 5 string dimensioned PUs for the 6s. So mebbe the router will have to come out.

 

The 6-string size would be suitable probably, but that one will be 118mm long with an 87.6mm magnet length.

 

I wouldn't fuss about the 1mm differences mentioned until I was trying to fit the pickups into the cavity as the slight numerical differences I see all over the place re these PUs are likely conversion rounding errors and the EMGs are actually accurate to the Bart dimensions as it would make little sense for EMG to do anything else.

 

Strange that these ExW PUs still aren't on the EMG site.

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I would be most grateful if you'd kindly watch my lil ONE MINUTE video. Please, like, share, add a nice positive comment ON THE VIDEO and sub to my little channel - that sadly gets lost in all of the "pick me influencer" videos that make up 14 pages of rants on Basschat 🤣. 

14 hours ago, petecarlton said:

And how well you photograph it!
 

😉

Thank you! 🙏 

Thank you, please LIKE my video, give my channel a follow and if you could, leave a positive message.  I've shared this video today to groups with over 100K followers and have 9 likes. Honestly, it makes me feel like throwing in the towel when I see people would rather rant over some internet faker than support a 1 minute bass gear video  

6 hours ago, MichaelDean said:

I have done just that! From an old review of yours of the GB Modern, the EMGs sound a bit smoother to my ears compared to the Nordstrands. Might be the signal processing but they sound very nice.

Thank you! - I'd agree, there's definitely a difference between the stock pickups and the new E4W's. There's some really nice depth to them over passive, obviously extra output and a really clean and sweet top end. I really like them and Nords are without a doubt a great pickup, no knocking. I feel my bass sound was more controlled with the EMGs. 

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It was quite a surreal experience and not without its emotional moments off camera as I was sat playing the bass Nick would never get to play. Thank you to Darren and Gavin for the opportunity to show it and at the same time, for me to give something to our community in remembrance of our fallen hero, friend, brother and loved one. 

I put together this video for the Charity Raffle, but don't worry, there's a full in-depth video review coming up later too. 

I would really appreciate it if you could take the time to watch the video, like, share, subscribe to my channel and follow, as well as giving the video a positive comment for Nick's family to see please. 

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3 hours ago, WHUFC BASS said:

Any photos ? 

Yes, I posted this last night, so will sort some out later. There’s one small barely noticeable mark on the bass.

31 minutes ago, BigRedX said:

One of the things we seem to have lost sight of is that for nearly everyone on here, the people who watch the more than 10 seconds of any of the videos being discussed in this thread are not our audience and are unlikely to ever be our audience, so lets stop worrying about them and maybe put some of that outrage energy into producing some great new music and performing it in a way that will get people excited about both the music and the performance.

A point well made, though I fear that social media, or rather the companies who run the platforms have done such a “good” job at engineering (and by that I mean controlling) those using the platforms, that no one can handle any more than about 30 seconds of any video before the next micro dopamine hit is required triggering and almost involuntary action to scroll. I know people who can’t even list to a whole song in the car before they have to hit next. 

Any decent long-form productions are swamped by the algorithm spitting out the BS that we’ve spent 13 pages talking about instead. 😔 I would love for 13 pages about Bass The World’s gear, Bass Player Magazine’s reviews, The Jonny Dibbles and Bass Bonedos of this world being discussed and given the support our community needs. Support where it is needed.

24 minutes ago, BassTractor said:

Weird thing (to me) is that we have the same in the classical music world: some young people with enormous online presence and Wikipedia articles about them, and who travel the planet to give concerts ... and ... they can't play for the life of them.
Sophomoric at best, and in fact I've had 1st year students play better than these.

I think their visual appearances have something to say in this.

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I have students who play better than some of these. Maybe if they spent less time practicing trading flesh for likes but practicing their instruments instead … 

I kept the best one to last and I’ll add some more pics. The cover is a high quality padded cover equal to the padding of the original type but not Bergantino (and as such not added to the value of the sale).

15 minutes ago, Dan Dare said:

 

It's debatable whether she does. I have to say, I find her vid's hilarious. They're so obviously mimed tripe that anyone who is fooled only has themselves to blame. I particularly like the one in which her mum twiddles the knobs on a $59 mixer (with, of course, no effect on the sound) whilst our heroine gives it large.   

Given the subject of the post, I have to admit I wasn’t specific referring to this person - these videos are so obviously mimed and, not knowing anything else about her, I’d love to think she was just taking the piss out of “influencers” and the entire audience commenting are in on the joke. Maybe the lesson links take you off to the ultimate shred rickrole or something!

but I fear that maybe a parallel universe where honest politicians and common sense and critical thinking skills thrive.

I’m not long for social media, it’s turning in to more effort than it is worth.

16 minutes ago, Wolverinebass said:

That sounds like he should be upping his OnlyFans game. Pathetic and no commitment to the social media game.

😂 Well, true, he hasn’t pretended that he doesn’t know he’s using his body as clickbait. 

5 hours ago, Supernaut said:

It's disturbing and worrying that genuine musicians seem to have given up when it comes to defending the art of playing and writing songs. Sad day/times. 

5 hours ago, BigRedX said:

 

No we haven't.

 

Those of us who can just get on with creating, and don't bother getting worked up over fake internet outrage.

I do think it IS getting harder to convince the “I won’t pay for music” crowds the value of what we do. It’s bad enough trying to get a “like” and a “share” for slaving for hours over a video editor!

6 hours ago, Hellzero said:

Are you telling us you don't have the right body to win on social media @Dood ? 😉🤪🤔

To put it another way, my friend is a top-tier bassist who gets to play with one of the most famous bands in the world, but his follower numbers are absolutely dwarfed by pretty people who know how to put out for the camera.

Originally planned to keep this bass longer, but things have changed. I am currently using it to record a product review where I have swapped out the pickups. When complete all the electronics will be returned to stock and the bass will be up for sale. 

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You don't have to have talent to win on social media, but it helps if you have the body for it.

They should just rename it thirsttrapagram and be done with it.