Gwilym

There is a photo on this thread on TB, which might be helpful: https://www.talkbass.com/threads/yamaha-trb-4p-circuit.383919/

Yes, but I don't have the original preamp in mine. The previous owner installed another Bart pre (ntmb-918f), with similar controls to a US MTD. Vol (active/passive push/pull), bal, bass/treb, mid and 3-way mid-freq select. It's also running at 18v, so they probably enlarged the battery compartment too to fit the extra battery. It's a fairly tidy job on the battery cavity though, so difficult to say if it was like that originally or not. From the pictures, they may have just removed the original integrated battery holder and then there was just enough space (it's a pretty tight fit) for 2 x 9v. The pickups are barts, and look similar to those in the pictures, so probably original, non-exposed pole pieces.

Just checked my Grendel: Zero fret: 48mm 12th: 68mm 24th: 77mm String spacing at the bridge: 19mm Depth at 12th: 24mm Scale: 35" Sounds like the neck on the Stadium is slightly narrower towards the body, presumably because of the narrower string spacing. It's a very similar neck profile to a US MTD, and my Groove Shoppe GS5 which also has a MT licensed neck. In other words, pretty comfy, asymmetric profile too.

With out knowing the exact budget, its difficult to gauge what "cheap" is. However, if weight is not too much of an issue, it seems to be a great time to buy quality used bass cabs. Many seem to be downsizing or going down the super-light-weight route, so there always seems to me to be a few bargains to be had on the older heavier (in some cases not so heavy) cabs.

Quoting from that notreble marketing blurb “By reducing tendon stress with Thumb Fin’s ergonomic design you will be able to more naturally focus on technique while optimizing joint health,” Can't say i ever felt i needed a thumb rest, or needed one to reduce "tendon stress". IMO it's going to encourage bad technique and make it likelier to increase stress by encouraging a static anchored position. If you really want to focus on technique, this is not the answer.

To my ear, the that guy is playing it an octave up from the isolated track, and i don't hear an open A in there either. Here's the run I'm hearing on my phone speaker, noting that the E string is downtuned to a D. A -5-3- D ---- -6-5-3-0-3-5-0

Well by that logic 😂 balderdash noun senseless talk or writing; nonsense.

Yeah, thats really helpful.

I'm enjoying playing at home without the ball-ache of leaving the house. Who knows if I'll play out again, but i don't miss playing with other people at the moment. I've got tinnitus and i don't want to make it any worse than it already is (i do wear earplugs and have done for a long time, that damage was done when i was young and stupid). Also, i'm more likely to stretch myself musically pursuing my own interests at home. At other times I've gone for long periods without playing at all. My interest has always come back when I've just focused on doing the things that i enjoy, and typically that doesn't include making any sort of commitment to others and all that entails.

What's more, the chap has two listings, so two 8x10 at a 100 quid each.

Here's my lockdown bass. Dragonfly Fat Sound that i purchased from Bass Japan Direct, these are the stock photos. I did get some Nordstrand pickups installed, but can't say i really noticed much difference in tone to what was already in there. It's a Koa top on alder body with a rosewood f/b i think, which has an expoxy type finish. I'm very happy with it, and don't have much fretless GAS now. However, i would like to get my hands on a Fbass BNF at some point, or a Fender Victor Bailey j.

Is it the black 4 stringer at BC? Looks to be in good condition, but if you look at the specs, I'm not convinced they are accurate and might be a cut and paste job from a different bass. For example the pickups in the picture are clearly Bartolini and i suspect the fretboard could be wenge not rosewood. I'd give them a call to clarify if anything is particularly important to you. Worthwhile trying it too if possible. Price wise, i think it's reasonable, but perhaps not a bargain, for a bass that's probably well over 20years old (mid 90s i think?), but it does come with a 1 year warranty.

Isn't the NG3 a off the shelf bass? FWIW, if you want to ruin the resale value of the Sadowsky then go right ahead.

I have a Grendel, and i believe the Stadiums were rebadged versions branded for the Bass Centre? I've not played a Stadium, but the Grendels have a great rep. As long as there are no issues with it, I'm sure it will be a decent bass.

Donna Lee? 😁

Some useful info here: http://www.ovnilab.com/reviews/bosscs3.shtml

My thoughts, having owned in the past a 5 string NYC, and 5 string Tokyo model (a precursor to the original Metro series). Also played a few back to back at the Sadowsky showrooms in Brooklyn many moons ago, and various others NYC models over the years. Some have sounded great, others not so great. I always missed a mid frequency control on the preamp. Maybe a Will Lee model would have worked better for me in that respect. I've preferred the non-chambered bodies (all the later NYC models have chambered bodies to reduce weight), because they seemed, to my recollection, to feel more solid tonally and feel/balance wise when playing on the strap/knee. If i were going to buy one now, I'd look to find a non-chambered NYC or early Metro /Tokyo basses, both can be found cheaper than the German made basses and will retain their value better IMO. And for what it's worth, buying a Chinese or German made one just wouldn't feel right to me. I'm not in marketing or PR, but i can't help but feel they have devalued their brand in recent years with those ventures. Lastly, they were possibly the original "super jazz" brand, but there are so many other equally good options available. Try a few, and buy the one that looks, feels and sounds the best to you.

Better late than never, perhaps.... 😁 I sold it to @phagor

Worth checking http://www.ovnilab.com/ for reviews and comparison of these pedals. Plus the article in the FAQ about tube compressors.