LewisK1975

Hmmm - Does seem to be a sideways 'upgrade' on the previous Elite models. Losing the truss rod wheel seems a massive own-goal to me, it was one of the things that really attracted me when I got mine a couple of years ago. By including the Hi-Mass bridge they've also removed the string-thru option. Added flip-open battery compartments instead of the screw on plate. Think I'll stick with my Elite. I do like the 'Mocha burst' though, wasn't until I zoomed in that I could see that it's actually metallic. YMMV!

I would expect to get refunded - They won't draw until they've sold 50 entries.

Just seen this on Facebook - I've entered, gotta be worth a shot for £50?

Goodness me where do I start!?!? I've had a few over the years.... Like the OP, Yamaha Attitude Basses - 1 'special' model, 2 LTD2's and 1 LTD3. Fender Steve Harris signature - The Royal Blue sparkle one from 2009ish Fender Geddy Lee - 1 sunburst MIM, 1 USA model Fender MIJ Jazz Bass Specials - not the actual MIM duff signature model, but I had 3 of the original 80's MIJ Jazz Bass specials, 1 in metallic red, 1 pearl white and 1 black. Fender Flea Jazz Bass Think that's all. Yes I'm a fanboy. Don't actually own any of them now. They were all gigged at the time though, I think....

6'2"

It's an interesting point - You could say they mean the same thing - i.e., The difference in the Wal sound is what makes it better..but yes, first and foremost, it's tonally different to anything else. Think I'm gonna just wait for them to go out of fashion again and swap a Boss DS-1 for one (or two).

So - Anybody ordered one yet?

I think of the replies so far this is the one that resonates mostly with me. The poorly organised / managed multi band bill. I'll add equipment issues as something that can make a gig 'bad' for me. Or an arsey in-house engineer.

I've had a Wal 'itch' for a long time. For me it's simply the sound. You can get in the ball park of it with other Basses, but if you want that exact sound, you have to have a Wal.

I'd imagine this will be a limited version only. If you've got a PJ - I would think that a certain Mr. @KiOgon could make you a double stacked knob loom for substantially less than the cost of this Bass!

I can't agree about The Winery Dogs I'm afraid. For me, the 2 albums they've done so far are utterly fantastic. I guess that's they great thing about music and it's complete subjectivity! Good idea for a thread mind you!

With you on that one Andy!

Good Score, that's super clean!

Indeed - Been showing it to the Mrs this week. She's not keen.

Sounds like a short circuit to me.

The traditional approach would be to have your Bass signal receiver with /near your pedal board (if you are using one), and the IEM transmitter in the PA rack. Sounds like that's not quite what you wanted to hear though....

The long and short of this is really that most pub/club audiences couldn't care less about where the backing music is coming from & there are plenty of people out there doing exactly what you describe. The handy thing about it for pubs is that (if needed) they can fit into tiny spaces and charge substantially less than a full band. Musicians / People in bands will always think that it's rubbish.

Blimey - Does he ask for help loading all of that? That's insane!

I'm the same with 38mm nuts, and also the description of 'super slim 60's style neck' is off putting for me. BUT - have you SEEN THIS BASS?....

That hasn't helped the GAS.

Already difficult to not push the 'add to basket' button on that!

I would have expected a single knob compressor as well. Still......

Awesome - really enjoyed the first film!

Is there any news on when these are gonna be available yet? Can't find anything online..