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[quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1470741945' post='3108039'] That's quite a nice/interesting spin on the Kubicki tuning model. This may sound a little weird/crazy. but go with me as this photo got me thinking - perhaps a little too much - and it's causing my brain to TILT a bit. There's clearly space on that neck to accommodate the extra fret and zero fret to allow the user to drop to a low D on the E string, so why not just take the frets over the whole fingerboard and tune down a full tone to DGCF? (I liked the theory behind Kubicki X-Factor, but always felt it would have been more interesting if the A string had had a double fret extension as well.) I do understand the concept of tuning down on a regular 34" scale bass, unaware of the scale on this bass I suppose it's feasible a DGCF extension may take the scale length to around 38-40". [/quote] That's what Chris_b was asking earlier. On Shuker no1 there is a bendwell under the other 3 strings, so no room there. For the new build, it's again medium scale (32") having the extra frets across all strings would compromise that. And I'm not sure I could get my head around playing a detuned bass in bands playing in regular tunings, although Anthony Jackson seems to have managed before he went on to 6ers.

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1470687204' post='3107711'] Correct answer! He he! - Nice. Have you tried the NYXL's yet? Not long now then!! [/quote] Got some on Shuker no1. Bought them at the Herts bass bash, via some awesome customer service from Andy. Yep not long, just a pity my band is out of action until November, while our guitarist recivers from an operation on his finger.

Vintage (brand) basses pack a punch well above their price. Shop around and there are some deals to be had. http://www.jhs.co.uk/brands/vintage/vintage-basses

We were discussing strings and it will be wearing D'addario's. A rough completion date has been given of 4 to 6 weeks.

Was going to post exactly what the above 2 posts say :-)

[quote name='Rich' timestamp='1470315518' post='3105043'] Fixed (for those with long memories ) [/quote] And £700+ to spare! [size=4] [/size]

Level 42 - according to J.J. Burnell [size=4] [/size]

[size=4] [/size] [size=4]what's the control layout?[/size]

a couple of pics of the pup cover/ramp/thumb rest. John has left space for another pup if I decide to move pup position.

[quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1470225771' post='3104222'] The ones that [b]receive [/b]a lot of money? [/quote] fixed

[quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1470174988' post='3103926'] Do I really have to say this? Pics or it didn't happen! [/quote] [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1470177096' post='3103946'] [/quote] +1

Wal's are fugly. IMO of course.

[quote name='Barking Spiders' timestamp='1470151773' post='3103642'] As far as bass playing goes, funk is by far my fave genre - and Louis Johnson my fave player - and if I had dosh to fritter I'd shell out the two grand or so you'd expect to pay for an EBMM Stingray. So, as I haven't I'm weighing up the Sterling Ray 34 vs the S.U.B Ray4, the 34 being more than twice what you' d pay for the Ray 4. So, where does the 34 score so much more highly than the Ray 4? And while on the topic how much better is the real deal than the 34? cheers [/quote] The deal breaker for me with my Sub was the lack of contouring. Depending on how you play this may be issue. It was for me.

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1470150716' post='3103629'] Can I assume that you have confused a euphemism with a [i]double entendre[/i]? [/quote] no, I wouldn't want you to blow your own trumpet. It takes a lot of brass to do that.

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1470135760' post='3103453'] That had better not be a euphemism. [/quote] if you want a euphemism I can give you one?

Am I alone in enjoying the trouser flapping goodness on stage through my bass cab? I would love the convenience of not having to take it, but can IEMs give the full body bass experience?

[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1469823897' post='3101385'] Thomann are now showing them at £1001 (exchange rate is hurting now) and not back instock until Sept 21st. [/quote] The sad little gear snob inside me, does baulk at the thought of paying a grand for a MIM.

In the past I have gigged expensive basses and a cheap no name Asian origin bass. The band didn't notice any difference or care and the audience certainly didn't. My current beater is a Charvel, which is a great bass I would be happy to gig with, except I need 24 frets so its my Shuker that is used.

[quote name='Kev' timestamp='1468094668' post='3088595'] Equally, people who have never tried Barefaced before (which I'm sure there are several) shouldn't be commenting at all! [/quote] what about people who have never tried Barefaced before, but gig regularly in a band with a bassist who has been using Barefaced for a number of years, thereby having some experience of Barefaced sound (on stage and FOH) at various gigging levels (indoor and out), and with different amps (ss and valve)? Should they be allowed to comment?

[quote name='Bassmonkey' timestamp='1469457973' post='3098441'] Nick Lowe quickly learned not to criticise Billy's guitar skills.... [/quote] Hard, but fair.

Confused Leeds Utd fan here

[quote name='lowhand_mike' timestamp='1467889801' post='3087028'] pointy headstock - check chunky body - check 80's style - check good for metal? - check [/quote] I used it at rehearsal yesterday and can confirm it is indeed good for metal