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I did immediately change the strings as I had a new set handy and was going to do it anyway at some point.

What should the height over the 1st fret be? Is there a tool/technique I need to rectify the problem?

When I set the intonation on my Ray34 by measuring the harmonic at the 12th fret then checking the fretted tone and adjusting as needed until perfect I noticed a problem: once I've got it perfect at the 12th fret I checked the tuning at the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th frets and the tuning was out (sharp). I've never noticed this before but I'm convinced I can actually hear it now I'm listening out for it. Is this normal and can anything be done about it? Is this the reason why fan fret basses were invented?

Thanks for posting this, I've enjoyed reading about your musical journey. I would love to be able to immerse myself in deepening my musical knowledge and experience the way you have but personal commitments prevent me from doing so at the moment. Dare I ask... what basses you own?

Mmmmmm.... the green one 😍

Good to have you on board @pembroke151 Is there anything interesting in the pipeline from Yamaha basses?

It is more a question of whether LIVE bass guitar has a future. The rise of live music using backing tracks and sequenced bass is the issue more than the future of bass guitar itself. I've seen several gigs which have not used live bad guitar despite the original records featuring it. I believe there will always be a constituency of people who will want to see and hear live, real bass guitar just as people will continue to play money to hear an orchestra. Bass guitarists should promote and celebrate our instrument.

Number 3 for me!

I've been tempted by these player Ps for a while now every since I handled one and was struck by how beautiful the neck felt.

I don't 'do' Jazz basses but I'm starting to GAS for one. Damn.

Can we have a review please 🙂

And the 414/424/2024 is just 'sexier' looking

What a bargain!

£1400 is ridiculous unless the person doesn't want to actual play the thing and keep it in a vault like a vintage wine or something.

I think they look really tasty but this has got me thinking... are there any well known players that regularly use the P34/35?