Al Krow

My thoughts exactly! I'm now desperately resisting the temptation to get things loaded up on a larger board, to make space for the tap tempo and Woody's new gizmo 😁

Not having been taught anything I take it that you are now immensely creative? 😁

I saw this recently and thought, bloody hell, Jon has pretty much nailed my dream bass with this! How might I tweak? Perhaps a set neck rather than bolt on, possibly reverse P and a different wood finish (and I'd also check that he's using light-weight tuners - as there's a possibility of saving nearly 1lb in weight there and getting less neck dive). But in terms of key features: PJ, 24 frets, 3 band John East EQ, meaty pups and great looking bass - just wow!

Excellent. I think the Lekato really does punch well above its weight as a looper. It has the functionality of pedals costing several times more and then goes one further by putting it all in such a tiny package! But it's relatively unknown still. The only slightly fiddly thing I'm finding is the quick double press to switch it into standby - where a second stomp button might have been easier. But that would likely have needed a bigger box and, besides, I suspect that is the same issue with most single stomp loopers. So what is the £23 blue tooth page turner?

You guys seem to do quite a few Central London gigs - next time you're playing, please let us know, I'm sure a few of us would love to get along!

Nah, not at all. It boils down to what audiences are expecting. If you're doing a Beethoven Violin Concerto - your audiences are expecting the original, they really don't want your twiddly bits chucked in! And there are plenty of concert standard classically trained brass musicians who can turn their hand to a bit of jazz improv. It's not either / or.

Amazing what a few £hundred off a ridiculously bloated price does for demand and enthusiasm for a product! Who would have guessed? 😁

I look forward to the £10, then

750 treaties is quite impressive, given the number of countries on the planet! You've obviously taken the inter-planetary alliance into account. You'll find that just 10 treaties gets us to 80% of the UK's total trade and, in fact, just two treaties (EU and US) gets us to 60%. So I'm still optimistic. I'll take that bet. But let's make it a £10, at least that way the loser gets to buy the first round 😉

I'm much more optimistic. May not be this year given the election in the US. But should be in place by the end of next year - trade deals are generally a win-win, certainly for consumers.

Andertons it is then! 😊 @fretmeister - oooh just had a positive thought: neither the UK or EU currently has a trade deal with the USA, however we are currently in the process of negotiating one with the US (as well as the EU). If / when that happens there's a distinct possibility that imports to the UK from the US will be cheaper than they are now - and let's face in terms of bass gear a fair bit more kit is made in the US than the EU that we import over here to the UK.

Not sure it's going to be an issue with Thomann after January. They already provide paid for returns to Germany - I'm sure they will continue doing so, otherwise they are going to risk Andertons mopping up their UK sales. I think our EU neighbours are very aware of the importance of UK consumers to their export (and tourism!) industries - most of our EU neighbours have individual trade surpluses with the UK and in my experience it's generally a good idea to look after your key customers! Obviously shipping costs are substantially higher to the US.

Yaaaaay! Agedhorse is a really good chap but, despite his best efforts, he really struggled to justify the fact that Mesa prices over here were 30% higher in comparison to the mark up on other US-made bass gear, on that thread you linked Beedster. Afraid I don't have any sympathy for Westside over this. With the amounts they were pocketing in transit, at UK bass players' expense on Mesa products, they could afford to be "very good". That WD800 is back on my GAS list - and there might now even be a bit of spare cash for some nitro gloss on any future AC bass purchases we make 😁

Lol! I have zero space on my board too! The Mosky is unceremoniously connected up off board! Fortunately it doesn't require any power What's your SY-1 board currently looking like?

Why oh why do we do this?!

I thought you were a keen user of the ARP setting with your bands? If so, a tap tempo should add something? PS - thanks again for your assistance on this - much appreciated!

@Sibob - your band? Very pro sound (not least the bass) and video - loved it! I had to do a double take as I thought that was 21 July, just 6 days back and was thinking how the heck did they bag that gig?!

Arrived today - just over £15 from Amazon Prime Works just fine as a tap tempo (left switch). The right switch activates the "hold" mode which plays / sustains the last synth note at the pitch when pressed, allowing you to play your clean bass line alongside this. To reset hold mode need to switch on and off with Boss pedal but this still usefully leaves at the adjusted tap tempo. For non SEQ/ARP effects, the left switch engages an octave glide up, with the right switch for "hold" mode. Boss pedal on / off to reset both to normal synth settings. For the money, I'd say worth getting.

@TRBboy helpful post thanks. Just picking up on your last para - with the BBs the only difference between the Japanese models (eg 2024) and eg the Indonesian (eg 1024) is the finish. Materials and construction are pretty much identical otherwise. Is that not the same for the TRBs?

And worth checking out your B3N too - it can do most modulation stuff (phase, flange, chorus, delay, tremolo) really well! Won't cost a penny extra either 😉

That's a tidy haul and I completely relate to messing about with noises at home - my bands are very happy with their bass player being in or below the mix and not above it, and have gotten used to simple bass - - > amp. You'll find that the B3N does an excellent chorus (as well as a bunch of other stuff) I had one and now have its more compact sibling the B1-4, which has the same available effects. If you have a PC check out the Tonelib editing software for the Zoom pedals. It makes creating and messing about with patches fun and a doddle.

Seems to be a lot of excitement about these basses in this particular finish! Not really come across either and missed my chance to comment. If you're in the same boat then feel free to share your candid views. Should we consider getting one or just get a Squier in a burst finish? Or should the focus be on a Ferrari? Be really interested to get your deep insights on this. But only if you have nothing more pressing 😁

Ordered - will let you know how I get on. Thanks for that really useful input!

So what've you got on your "board" so far and what do you have in your sights? You playing mostly originals or covers?

Yeah that's tricky. How about asking the non singers at rehearsal to wear a mask?