Nodd

FWIW, I've always found the right angle jacks more prone to failure, went back to using some recently in the interests of better ergonomics. Three failures/breakages in so many months

Nylon strings have less 'mwah' they seem to have less sustained 'energy', but I find the action height is also a function of 'mwah'. (now back to the laboratory...)

Bought a Mesa Scout 12" from Tom. Very prompt on responses, deal done thro to delivery very quickly, despite him being away from home and very busy....and a great deal! Thanks Tom, Nodd

Hi All, Amazon have the EBS Multi Comp on a deal for £79.99 for the next hour only!!! looks like a bargain, but not for me....

Thank you all for your comments. maybe a trip to Bassgear is needed....

Bought a Standback from Chris "Ordep". A pleasure to deal with, prompt, well packaged delivery and great communication. Lovely guy, recommended trader. Nodd

Hi, Just wondered if you had an opinion on what cab from your range would pair well with a Mesa Walkabout? I'm using a P-bass with either a Wizzy 12 or the Scout 15" at the moment. The Wizzy is a bit too 'polite' and the 15" just a bit too big. I'd describe my sound as quite fat and raspy, aggressive finger style, no real need for zingy highs. Cheers, Nodd

i thought I'd got this... and then... careful chaps

+50%? really?

Wow! did you see the price it went for! fab price, fab bass.

Hi Gang, anyone had any experience with Far West EUBs? There is a video on You Tube with bassist Matt Brooks of Wille and the Bandits using one, looks and sounds interesting. Nodd

Unfortunately, I don't think they'd be too keen on my version of either 'Smoke on the Water" or "Stairway" heehee Nodd

I own a relatively loud Eko BA4fl, but it doesn't compete with other acoustic instruments outside of the living room. Its also a bit uncomfortable due to the body size. Might I suggest, if DB isn't a workable solution, using an ABG or Kala U-bass thro one of those cheapish battery powered Karaoke/PA cabs? They are loud,sound OK, also cheap, especially secondhand, and can be used for other instruments too.

Hi Gang, I'm in Glasgow working on 'The Games' live events, for 5 weeks. I haven't been able to bring up a bass due to essential kit being a priority. I'd love to have a bass to use whilst here, and perhaps squeeze in a jam or two. Two requests of you gang: Anyone got a very cheap but playable lefty bass to sell, or loan/hire to me? (Theres' nothing in the pawn shops at the moment. Where are the happening jams? Thanks in anticipation, Nodd

Sorry, I got it by searching Ebay for 'varitone for bass' http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6-position-VARITONE-switch-for-guitar-and-bass-/251540881112?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item3a91013ed8 the vendor of the one `I got was - cdou4748

Very good!

I've posted in Basses about a version of this I found on ebay http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1439.l2649 much cheaper, less options but each is more defined. (I'm not linked to the product BTW)

I had a bass player colleague I was 'Mentoring' through the early stages of bass-playing. I found her a similar Yamaha as her first proper bass. It was a great starter and adaptable as well as playable. Grab it!

Having recently acquired a Squier Precision Special as my 'laboratory' bass and having already fitted a new scratchplate (BassDoc) and chrome pick up cover. I though I'd make my first foray into a change in the control cavity.... I had been looking at and listening to the various options available on the "Varitone" type switchable tone control front. as is usual with the F-Type basses the tone control is pretty useless, both on my Squier and my P. I wasn't going to flash the cash on a Stellartone but thought I'd try one of the cheaper options. I decided to try this: 6 position VARITONE switch for guitar and bass [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251515829199?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649"]http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1439.l2649[/url] not much of a gamble at £14.99, no battery - passive. Installation looked relatively straight forward. However, it took a fair bit of finessing to make it fit in the cavity. Not the fault of the unit, rather that the space available was tight, too shallow and wouldn't allow me to line it up with the existing position on the pick guard. So some delicate filing of the pot, a bit of digging out of the cavity...and some elongation of the pick guard hole later and its in! The actual replacement of the component was easy, solder off the old, solder in the new. No Battery It has definitely improved the options. There are 6 settings - one being bypass. At least four of them are useful, its surprising the different sound characteristics available from it. Yes, it also affects the output level but that can be trimmed on the Vol. controls. The seller was really helpful as I figured out the fitting issues, and I've given him some feedback. Now, should I add one to my Fender P? Although I won't if it means working on the cavity.

I haven't tried the DR BB's, but had been using the Nexus black coated. They do sound like Roto's... duh but the coating wore off too quickly (after a couple of hours). If Black coating is your thing, maybe try the Aurora strings from the US. I've had them on for around 8 weeks, average 1 gig per week plus rehearsal, they're still coated, but they have lost their zing which suits me!

Thanks all for your further updates, Godin would be an option except no lefties! I might have to try the U-bass options and the Aquila is the biggest so...