Raslee

Yeah, the weight has always been my biggest issue for me with Sire, mainly the V7 at 10.5lbs.

Sorry the late reply - it didn't come with a wiring diagram unfortunately. I have wired as per the previous wiring and know may way around the wiring a bit. They are A pots, and whilst now sounding a little better than previous, I'm still not overly impressed. I've emailed the eBay seller - yet to hear back from them. The tone appears to be the main issue now - whilst acting more like a tone pot now there is a significant volume drop when all the way down. I know this happens to a certain extent but I've not had a P where the volume has dropped this significantly. Kicking myself for not having bought a Kiogon now 😂

Bought a 70’s P electrics kit off eBay to replace my crackling 74 pots. Bit of an oddity on the new kit - volume tapers off super quick - bit like an on/off and the tone is like a volume - no tone change. Very weird! Any thoughts? I’ve checked all the earths etc, all seem in check.

I guess it depends on the gig, genre but this would cover most…prefer 15”s for a bit of reggae though. Despite trying differing brands over the years I always come back to the simple Markbass Traveller 2x10”.

Jammed mine tonight, 74 P + Elf + TC208 cab, sweet as extra sugary sweets 😎

Had the pleasure of supporting Mr Wardle back in the late 90’s - lovely chap, amazing bassist and the tones he had from his Ovations were immense.

A recent new band to me is an all female USA pop art, dare i say slightly psychedelic, band called 'Warpaint', never heard of them until about 6 weeks ago and been listening to them ever since. Not sure what it is i like about them as it's not the usual stuff i'd listen to - perhaps just some well crafted tunes, nice vocals etc.

Purely coincidence but I’d printed this earlier today and it seems to fit the bill apart from the wider end screws are about 2mm further apart. I should of taken a shot of the front which shows the peg being the ball end type, not a straight shaft of the BT2. I’ve got a BT1 on my stingray and the tuning peg is much shorter on that than the Elwood - thanks for your input guys, hugely appreciated 😊

Just wondering if anyone would know which model Hipshot extender detuner would be used with my Maruszczyk Elwood jazz - seems to have the standard tuners from them. I’m think BT7 but not sure.

8th July 2002 I saw Pearl Jam at Hyde Park. Have to confess to not being a die hard fan after the first two albums but the gig was bloody brilliant, excellent guitarists, and of course…the ‘Jeremy’ moment 😉

Perfect bass apart from those sticky up pole pieces of the older models - designed to shred your fingers! Easily rectified with a bit of cardboard, no loss of sound.

Anyone know which Hipshot D-tuner I’d need to use on my Elwood? BT7? Cheers

Aston Family Man Barrett:

Awesome collection there - what's the Status like? Never tried one.

Well, customer service goes a long way with me. Even better when a retailer does you an unexpected favour out the blue. The story was that classic cutting a string too short. Bought some lovely DR's off here at a good price but stupidly cut the D string a tad too short that it was slipping on my newly purchased Stingray. Gutted to say the least I took to Dr Google to find me a retailer who'd sell me a singular string. Gutted even further i couldn't find anyone, other than across the pond, who'd sell a singular DR string. Enter 'another Lee' from Strings Direct - a quick email, unsure they can support so they'll get back, had a quick reply and luck is on my side - they're able to meet my needs...but it gets better - Lee to Lee you can have it for free. I'm bowled over by this to say the least! Despite offering they even paid postage...what amazing excellent support from a retailer, top notch! I've bought from them before but will make extra effort to go there again. Customer for life! Supreme customer service.....So BD in Middle Earth, UK i hope you're reading this So, I'm bigging up Lee at strings Direct - simply brilliant!

It’s the King for sure 😎

New basses week! Not had a self indulgent bragging moment for a while 😀 Marus Elwood Jazz landed last week - simply brilliant, lightweight, warm sounding with nice slap tone…perfect! 96 Teal Stingray, arrived today - feel like a dog with 2 doodahs! 8.5lb weight, low action, pure funk machine, just total perfection! Along with the 74P this is my best holy trinity to date 😀😀😀