ChrisJaxon

Do you still have JR344's? 

Same here! 

18 minutes ago, mikegatward said:

I’m lucky in that I have what the optician said was an excellent technique for getting lenses out by squeezing the eyelid.

 

Just a shame I don’t have excellent technique on a bass guitar 😂

Not tried that one. Will give it a try! 

Is it just me, or do others find it increasingly difficult to extract contact lenses when the necessary fingers have been working hard on the strings? Wifey has to extract them for me! 

On 03/04/2023 at 09:52, fretmeister said:

 

 

Yes - I used that set up for a year or so and was very pleased with it. I still have the head. I only sold the cab as I didn't need anything that big anymore.

I also used an RM800 with a Super Twelve for four gigging years. Immense sound and tone. Great combination. But eventually I was just too much so I have gone small and light. 

This is a photo of me playing a Framus Jazz Bass in around 1980. It was a classic JB with standard VVT set up. Of note was the rock solid build quality and components. Never had any set up or tuning issues, but nothing ever went wrong. In the end I sold it and traded up (?) to an Ibanez 925 Roadster, which has to be said gave me a lot more options and was also a fab bass but was a boat anchor. But I really wish I had kept hold of that Framus. 

I was in BB heaven last weekend at a local pub gig. Got a good growl going! 

If You Love Me Like You Say

Yamaha BB735A direct into a Rumble 500 with a touch of drive.

I use the much-praised Rumble 500 v3 for larger gigs, and an Elf + Barefaced 110 for smaller ones. Every possibility is covered, as I can also use the 110 as an extension for the Rumble. Great tones from both setups. Highly recommended!

Jim bought some strings! Pleasure to deal with. Anytime! 

Now a proud owner of a Rumble 500 thanks to Chris. Perfect transaction, well packed and promptly posted. Pleasure to deal with. 

More strings from Daniel! All as described, perfect gent. Well pleased. 

Couldn't agree more. Whenever I play at jams and a guitardist has a go at bass, it seems to be a competition about how many notes they can fit into one bar, and how loud they can get it to go by plucking the strings as hard as they can. Just chaos, hopeless.

On 04/08/2021 at 10:14, FinnDave said:

I found a time machine and took a quick snap while I was back in the 70s

I chose it more for the bass than for the pic of me - my dear old Framus Jazz bass, long since lost in the mists of time, but a cracking bass. 

 

That reminds me of my Framus Jazz Bass, one that got away, here seen in 1982.

I acquired a PB20 SBK last December, fitted it with Hipshot tuners, Wilkinson Alinco V pickup, Kiogon loom, and TI Jazz flats, and it is now my fave bass. Indeed it is my g-to bass for our first 2 post-lockdown gigs, ahead of my Yammies! Sounds and plays great. 

Bought some TI flats from Ian. All as described, well packed and on time. Top banana. 

Bought a body and neck from Mark. Perfectly packed, all as described. Perfect for my needs. 

Bought a Mono strap from Martin. Impeccable throughout! 

15 hours ago, Folkesy said:

Really enjoying the new BB734A. I love the fact you can run it passive or active (something my BB604 & BB605 can't do). The build quality and attention to detail is superb.

Has anyone used flatwound strings on this bass or a similar model? And would you recommend it? Thanks 👍

 

Yes I had Chromes on my 735A for a while. Whilst they sounded like normal thumping flats I felt a bit frustrated that I could not get that special BB tone out of them so I went back to nickel rounds. The Chromes are more at home on the P bass! 

Hi Mark, 

No it is for senior players! It is 3/4 because being electric I'd does not have to be as large. It is still well over 6feet tall! 

However this Stagg is now sold pending collection at the weekend

Stagg EDB 3/4 in very good condition. I have had it for a couple of years, but my small hands cannot seem to cope with it and I end up in pain. I know I will not be gigging it anytime soon so it should go to somone who will enjoy it more. It is complete with the Stagg stand, which is very robust. A couple of rotary knobs have slightly broken on it but it all works fine. Also included is the original fur-lined Stagg gigbag which has never been out of the house. I did not like the original Stagg strings so I changed them for Innovation Super Silvers and they sound fantastic. Everything works as it should, I have really enjoyed learning the EUB, but I am going to change it for a 5-string fretless (in case there are any potential trades).

Exciting...! https://youtu.be/K_Dd6OBxYZY

20 hours ago, Ricky Rioli said:

Now I've found that setting, I'm wondering what it might be like combined with a set of, say, Rotosound Swing Bass

I use Rotosound 45 nickel roundwounds on both and the result is good. Very workable sound. 

21 hours ago, MDWagstaff said:

I'll be trying this on the TRBX605 Al, sadly I don't have a 734a (yet...) 

I have both 735A and TBRX605 and can confirm that with mids full up and treble and bass down you can get a very pleasing tone, a kind of in-yer-face P sound. I like it, but have never had the chance to use it in a band situation. 

I use an NYXL B string and four Rotosound 66's on my 735A. Seems to be a good combo for me.

22 hours ago, BassApprentice said:

Since there's a discussion elsewhere about it. Why don't you mix the strings? DR B string and then use Super Brights for the other 4?