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For scale length it's better to measure from the nut to the 12th fret. This is more accurate because neither ever move, unlike bridge saddles. So, measure nut to 12th fret and double the measurement. Thats your true scale length

Yes but if you're a one cab person, then the 12 and 12.2 makes no sense. Reduced wattage compared to the 9.2. with a one cab rig Why not make the 12 and 12.2 full wattage whether one cab or two ? You can always play with the volume if you dont want all that power. I dont see any advantage in reducing watts when running a single cab

Just been reading up on the old Genz Benz shuttlemax series, and specifically the max amps, becuase they have 2 independant preamps, which is very handy. Here's the crux of the biscuit - the 12.2 max ( and the earlier 12 max ) not only have 2 independant preamps but 2 independant power amps. Now,... if you only use 1 cab , you get reduced wattage. 1 x 8 ohm cab = 375 watts. 1 x 4 ohm cab = 600 watts. These watts double if using 2 cabs of equal ohmage Now then - the 9.2 max ( there is no earlier 9 max ) still has 2 independant preamps, but not 2 power amps. So running 1 x 8 ohm cab = 500 watts and 1 x 4 ohm cab = 900 watts. I dont see the point of the 12 and 12.2 max amps having their power amps independant. ? 12.2 max specs http://www.genzbenz.com/?fa=detail&mid=2825&sid=715&cid=95 9.2 max specs http://www.genzbenz.com/?fa=detail&mid=2664&sid=715&cid=95

Not just jazz basses of variable prices but 5 strings of all types seem to dominate. 4 strings seem to be thin on the ground - either they're at the cheap end or the over expensive end, generally speaking

Might put a bit of zest into your playing

Quick read.. https://boristhewoodworker.com/woodworking-101/teak-oil-vs-tung-oil-vs-danish-oil/

I was tempted , but i decided it was too obvious Carry on Christine - the world is watching these incredible axes

I dont like any of it , including the bass.

Might be worth a stab chaps and chapesses

Looking at that neck, i'd say Banana

I'm surprised he didnt leave some fruit hanging on it. FAIL

Those anti-bacterial foam hand sprays are excellent to wipe grease and sweat off the hands before playing. Leaves no residue so your hands are crystal clean, at least for a while. Doesnt need water or a towel. Spray on - rub off ( matron ) This will do more for your strings than waiting till they're full of hand sweat and oil and trying to clean the strings after the dirt has wound its way into the windings

Gulf colour scheme would be ace

Raybans Raybans !! My Kingdom for some Raybans !!

Soak it up Christine - if you were nearer to me instead of cowboy country, i'd be asking you if i could watch you work ! These babies will be some of the nicest builds in this forum

Quite right C I love the Triumph and Recording basses though

Maybe you could get your band to play this track - superb bass line