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Good luck with the study but as with many, I'm pretty wary of clicking links.  

It might be a good idea to provide some details of the institution at which you're studying (including department), your supervisor, and a link to your research ethics statement/data control protocols.

I have no real detail or further information but just saw a 'we're back' banner on the Hiscox site.  The company now appears to be operating/trading our of Poland, at least that's where enquiries are directed.  Proudly Hand-Made in England could become Proudly Hand-Made in Poland.  According to the banner, shipping is scheduled to re-start in late September:

https://hiscoxcases.com

I'm not an expert but I owned one for a while.  Possibly the most incredible bass tone I've heard (they're utterly unique) but ergonomically a nightmare.  I really found the bass to be unplayable either standing or sitting.  A real shame as the L2s are such an iconic bass.  Images really would be helpful here and good to know if you have any specific questions.

2 hours ago, Steve Browning said:

I wanted some new cables a while back and asked myself 'what does the man who can afford anything get?'. David Gilmour uses Evidence cables and so I got those.

 

@rumblefish and I did a 3-way comparison with cables at various price points and the Evidence was noticably better (to our ears). Quie an investment, obviously, but one I was happy to make.

I did the same with a designacable Mogami and Lyric HG. I understand the snake oil arguments and agree to a large extent. I use ATC powered monitors and when I asked the company for cable recommendations, was told just good quality cable and connectors – nothing special required.  However, back to bass cables: in my comparison, there was a small but noticeable difference – one cable wasn’t ‘better’ than the other, though I preferred the Evidence Audio - a little more presence in certain frequencies (mainly upper-mids). It wasn’t a blind test and there could be price-influenced prejudice/expectations or some imagination involved. On repeating, I had the same perception and preference. Make of this what you will – I still use both cables extensively and I’m happy with them pretty much equally. Good cable, good connectors and attention to detail in construction to ensure robustness. Plus careful coiling and storage, and even greater care in who gets near your cables. It’s difficult to go wrong really.

I've had very good results with Designacable, and especially these:

https://www.designacable.com/mogami-ultimate-3368-guitar-cable-all-neutrik-1-4-mono-jack-types-low-capacitance.html

Not a cheap option, but flexible, very well constructed and apparently robust.  

Vovox look excellent, though if venturing into that kind of territory, Evidence Audio also offer an exceptional range.  The Lyric HG is very stiff and I wouldn't recommend it for general live use (though superb for recording).  The Forte is a heavy cable, but perfectly flexible and again, characterised by exceptional build quality and robustness.

Lots of good advice in the posts above too.

Absolutely lovely! Has the entire bass been stripped (front of headstock apart)? Also, has the heel been slightly reshaped (could be just the finish or light in the images)? A very cool bass

The Berg HD range includes some of finest cabs I’ve used. Build quality is superb, though that’s to be expected. There’s a solidity and articulacy to the tone that I haven’t experienced with anything else.  Excellent pro cabs all round

Perfect transaction with Stew (as expected!) Really easy and friction free - fantastic comms and friendly throughout. As it should be and Stew is an absolute pillar of our community!

On 13/08/2025 at 08:52, Owen said:

There are many things which need proper packing materials. I suspect this does not. The only thing being protected would be the courier. 

On 12/08/2025 at 16:57, danbanbass said:

Got a Grabber to go with it? 🤣

This is entirely true Owen - there’s a brutal, handsome beauty to the case, with the emphasis firmly on the brutal.

Sadly no Grabber, but I still have the Ripper that lived in this case for decades. The bass is currently enjoying a refurb

Really impressive!

12 hours ago, Owen said:

Dat sensitivity control tho'!

I'd concur entirely Owen!  The eq is smooth, predictable and effective, but the sensitivity is the real magic in the Monique - especially the interaction between gain and sensitivity.  I genuinely haven't heard anything like it.  That said, for me, the Monique comes to life when used with passive basses, and I no longer have any of the latter.  All of my basses are modern sounding actives (and short-scale to boot, not that scale length has anything to do with it)

For sale, a Jule Monique preamp in excellent cosmetic and functional condition.  There's so much written about these that any comment from me seems fairly pointless - possibly the most desirable valve front end for bass out there?  I've had this, a Noble, a DB680 and various other valve pres and for me, the Monique is the most versatile and useful.  Quality is off the scale as one would expect - boutique, hand-built and lovely in every respect. This one has been re-valved with premium valves by a previous owner.  I'm only selling as I don't use it.  Weird I know, but I prefer SS pres and have a PR40 that's always on.  Just one note, and for full disclosure, there are a few faint marks in the paint at the bottom of the left side panel - please see image, though the latter exaggerates a little (a screwdriver slip?) - it hasn't bothered me and I'm pretty obsessive about such things, but the marks are there.

Collection in Manchester would be much preferred (an esoteric pre full of exotic glass).  I can ship if required (very carefully packed) but at the buyer's risk and expense - obviously, with insurance.

No trades or offers thanks - the Monique is now very expensive indeed, and not too easily sourced.  Any questions, please just ask. 

For sale, a Hipshot Kickass 4 string bridge in Gold - unused and in excellent condition.  This has just been stuck in a drawer for years.  The bridge comes with screws and spares.

Collection in Manchester or I should be able to ship in the UK fairly cheaply.

Any questions, please just ask.

For sale, a Hipshot Kickass 4 string bridge in Chrome - this is in excellent condition, and unused as far as I know. It’s been stuck in a g

drawer for years. It comes with spare saddle inserts but only four screws(?) - I suspect any buyer would use the original bridge screws anyway in any replacement scenario.

Collection in Manchester or I can ship in the UK at cost.

Any questions, please just ask.  

For sale, a gig-bag for Explorer and Thunderbird basses - supplied by Thomann - the item number is: EXP-BG20.6R/6.

This was bought new around three weeks ago (£36) and has only been used to store a bass for a couple of weeks.  Essentially, its about as close as one might find to a new bag and still has its tag.

Collection in Manchester is good, though I should be able to fold and ship for around £6 (at the buyers risk and cost).

Any questions, please just let me know.

For sale, Status bag for a Streamline, though I'm pretty sure that this will fit a number of stick/cricket bat style basses.  This is almost new and has only been used to store a bass.  Cheap and cheerful - there's some padding but the bag is fairly light overall.

Collection in East Manchester or I should be able to ship in the UK for around £5 (folded and wrapped in strong plastic).

No trades or offers thanks - any questions, please just ask.

For sale, a Gator heavy duty bass case - I'm pretty sure that this is an earlier version of the current GTSA-GTRBASS ATA Moulded Case.  However, the insert/foam lining is burgundy rather than black.   I've sold pretty much all my long-scale basses so I'm advertising quite a few bags and cases. 

The case has some small scrapes from use, but no cracks and is structurally entirely - the interior is pretty much perfect.  I've only used the case for storage.

The cheapest that I can see these on-line is £145 so hope that the price is reasonable.  

Collection in East Manchester is preferable, but I can ship at the buyer's risk and cost (around £20), though if may take a day or two to find a box.

No trades or offers thanks and any questions, please just ask.

For sale, a full flight case, fitted for a Gibson Ripper or Grabber in good condition.  I've sold pretty much all my long-scale basses so I'm advertising quite a few bags and cases. 

The case was a custom build by Bird Brothers in the North of England in the early '80s - at the time, the company was one of the UK's leading suppliers of high-quality, bespoke flight cases.  The foam was replaced more recently by BSH cases in Manchester - an excellent job in very high density foam.

The case has some marks from use, but is structurally entirely sound and the interior is pretty much perfect.   

Collection in East Manchester.  I can ship at the buyer's risk and cost (about £20), though I'd need to find a box which would take a day or two.  It's also worth noting that the case is fairly heavy (it's a full, touring-spec aluminium clad flight case!) - I'd estimate around 11-12kg.

No trades or offers thanks and any questions, please just ask.

For sale, a Mono Vertigo bass bag in excellent, almost new condition.  The bag has been used only to store a bass.  I've sold pretty much all my long-scale basses so no longer have need for the Vertigo (I'm advertising quite a few bags and cases).  

Collection in East Manchester, though it may be possible to ship (without a box - I don't have one) - at the buyer's risk and cost.

These are very impressive bags and seem to retail between around £220 to £250 in the UK.  

No trades or offers thanks and any questions, please just ask.

Personally, I'd go for TI Jazz Flats (JF324) - gauges are: 43, 56, 70 and 106.  Many find the string to have low tension/high compliance - this is something that I find attractive, though others may not.   

Longshots in a pub carpark in East Manchester this afternoon. Bass player with a Capri Orange P and a fridge. Respect!

Very serious professional kit - reassurance rather than overkill in my view. Lovely bit of no nonsense industrial design

What an extremely kind gesture! There are some lovely people on BC

Clear CT references but a unique take. Lovely choice of timbers and woodworking. Is the lacquer sprayed or brushed - it looks quite deep (though it could just be the Spanish sunshine reflecting in the finish!)?

That looks like a superb fretless conversion!  Do you know who undertook the work?