Musashimonkey

Just completed a trade/sale with Rick. He's now the proud owner of some top quality Shure SM535's! I've found him to be a top guy indeed. No hassle, good communications, very understanding and flexible, a true gent. 😀

[quote name='Bill Fitzmaurice' timestamp='1443271935' post='2873536'] Only if raised by at least 2.8 feet... ...Boundary reinforcement and space loading refer to when the cab is placed less than 1/4 wavelength from the floor and/or walls. [/quote] My understanding is the wavelength will vary depending on notes played etc, but what's a good rule of thumb for how close to be to a wall for boundary reinforcement? (I presume by your comment 2.8ft is the max from the floor..?)

Thanks to everyone for going easy on me at my first bash! Had a great time. (Very nice Fodera Sibob - thanks for all the tips JHK 😀 - thanks to all the organisers) Really nice to meet you all. 😀

Well, some would say it would be greedy to have more than one full stop! But that hasn't stopped you! (For which I don't blame you at all, as they are exceptional) Would it be too rude to consider a re-spray...?

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1443287487' post='2873615'] It's good to play lots of different basses, it all helps you to work out what you like and don't like. For the price of a deko its well worth it for the experience. ... I've mostly learned how good HB gear is. Amazingly so IMO. [/quote] +1 especially when you don't have any decent music shops around to try out different basses. And the quality is indeed exceptional for this price point. 😀 What's not to love?!

The six string Harley Benton progressive is a great bass for the money and very playable. Still got the deep lows that you'll need too for your style of music too, and the spacing isn't too roomy for your first 6. I found that when I played a 5 string I just played it like a 4 with an extra string, just giving me 5 more low notes. I really struggled with a 5. Moving straight into a 6 string really makes you make the most of working across the fretboard. You can cover two complete octaves without a shift. I really had to stop playing 4's for a while though to really get comfortable on the 6. The muting was difficult at first, but soon comes naturally, as it does on your 4 with out even thinking about it. The HB from Thomann will be an inexpensive way to find out. Trial and error the only way I guess, as every one is different.

[quote name='chrisanthony1211' timestamp='1443212740' post='2873206'] I've got different strings on them all so they all have quite a different feel and sound at the moment, they really are great basses and I'm addicted! [/quote] Ahh, nice. Well that's a fine addiction to have. Fantastic basses indeed. I'm envious! 😀

That looks great, where were deals like that when I was starting out!

Very nice. I still miss my silver sparkle flea modulus. Do you find much difference in tone between them? I can imagine that the excellent build quality and tolerances may make them also identical audio wise?

Does anyone need a lift from Kent?... (M20 corridor)

Is it just me who needs reminding of where to be and when?!... (Please) 😁

Part of it is the nut or first fret being offset. The other side is tuning to a different intonation, being a cent up or down at a certain reference point, not always at 12th fret. this helps in keeping the bass more evenly tuned over the entire fret board. I do notice the difference with chords on 6 string basses.