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[quote name='Shawman' timestamp='1505858889' post='3374872']
Would explain the switch to passive
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Could it get any more passive, I wonder...

Thanks everyone for the replies - much to reflect on. I admit there might be a hint of GAS in the question But looks like the most effective thing is going to be just giving it a go and seeing what results I get. It is useful to know though that the ideas I've been hanging onto for the last 20 years are pretty much wrong... This old dog shall learn a new trick!

At least it has an anointed axis... who doesn't want one of those???

Novel way of stringing it up.
One wonders how you do the other three the right way round and then go "Ah, screw it, I'll do this one backwards..."

Owned it since new... and not really looked after it. There's damage in odd places like at the end of the body, behind the bridge - how do you manage that?

I've been playing bass for 27 years (or so...) and in that time have been through a range of combos, amps and cabs. The one thing in common - they've always stayed on the floor.

My current rig is two MB NY 12" cabs with a GK head, and it all sits on the floor. I'm starting to find that 90% of the time it's complete overkill for the stuff I'm doing. Even one cab and the amp is way over the top - gain never goes above about a quarter, same for the volume.

So, I'm thinking of trying one of the 2x8 type combos - either a TC BG250-208 or (if I'm lucky...) an MB MiniMark 802. If I sit either combo on the floor the sound will just about hit the back of my knees - is there anything wrong with putting the combo on a table, a chair or a dedicated stand? Will I lose some inherent bass-ness if the combo isn't on the floor?

I tried one 12" cab + amp on a chair at a small gig last week but the hall we were in was so awful that I don't know whether the terrible bass sound was due to the room, or the fact for the first time ever I put the rig off the floor. We were having problems with everything though so, I'm thinking it was the room...

Anyway, am I right in thinking (for perhaps too many years) that the only place for the bass rig is on the floor?

Just bought a Tech 21 Fly Rig from Brian. Arrived exceptionally well packaged and in perfect condition. Does exactly what it says on the tin (small Tech 21 joke there, ahem...).
Thank you!

Chorus is still here and I'd totally forgotten about this ad type bump

MXR Bass Compressor

Doesn't need much in the way of introduction round here - great compressor with indicator lights that show how much the signal is being squashed.
In excellent condition - a couple of very small scuffs on the front edge. Velcro on the bottom, no rubber feet.
Price includes 2nd class "signed for" postage.
Payment by bank transfer or Paypal (either gift or you cover the fees).
No trades, etc. etc.

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Bump

Started out as my first initial, wife's first initial, first kid's first initial and second kid's first initial. Third kid arrived and "anzoj" would have been silly - so it became anzoid...

PMed

Just found the Donald Trump headstock:

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PM sent

[quote name='Hutton' timestamp='1505244206' post='3370517']
Happy to oblige. Nut width is 38mm and from the middle of the E to the middle of the G at the bridge saddles is 57mm.
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Thanks

Can't seem to find this anywhere else... can you tell me the nut width and string spacing at the bridge please. Thank you

Ah nuts, if this had been a four string I'd have been round your place to buy it tonight
Lovely looking bass and GLWTS!

He's probably going to make us wait six months for a review... just to keep in the spirit of things so far.

We need this review!!!! Enquiring minds want to know how TE this really is.

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1504964441' post='3368599']
Me too. It's a shorty as well remember. DOH!
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I didn't even register that So maybe a DBE B string would work... Anyone fancy buying one so we can find out?

So, is this the first BC poll to get 100% on one question? Or just a dumb poll...

Thanks guys, I now know which is which - BC has given the definitive answer!!

OK, time for a dumb question...
I see references to the back pickup and the front pickup on two pickup basses.
Which is the one nearest the bridge - front or back?
Because I think I've seen "back pickup" used for either... (and vice versa).

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1504954216' post='3368515']
I wonder if that drop tuner (E to B was quoted) takes a single ball end string. That would be useful in the real world where there is little choice in DBE low-B strings.
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I'm guessing that it would - the detuner looks like a standard Hipshot type model with the main tuning key replaced by a rather ugly nut (couldn't they have capped it better??). The only question would be whether the grip at the bridge end would take a standard sized ball end - DBE strings (as you no doubt know...) have different balls either end, with the bridge ones for a Steinberger style bridge being a couple of mm larger across than the neck end. My concern would be that a smaller ball would slip - looking at photos of the bridge/body on the Fodera website it's kinda hard to see if they're using a different ball end. Though having said that... you'd be hard pressed to find a DBE B string that you could trim the headstock end off and still have enough string left to wrap round the post. So, they're either using custom sets (eeek), a standard B string, or I'm really overthinking this

[quote name='spectoremg' timestamp='1504893608' post='3368176']
Ok, I've got to ask, why's the B string windey?
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Just worked out why... missed the picture first time round. Here's one of the back of the headstock:

One from Fodera (http://www.fodera.com/imperial-mini-mg/ - Imperial Mini – MG):

Schaller 2000 Bass Bridge with all the fittings.
In good condition with a very thin scratch on the top (visible) side of the base plate.

£40 shipped.

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