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Well that escalated quickly

@tonyclaret, what version of Helix do you have? If it’s HX Effects or Stomp, you can’t load presets from Full Helix (Rack/Floor/LT) as they don’t share the same processing power and features

I’ve always thought the NPR Tiny Desk Concerts are superbly recorded and mixed - found these videos just now and thought I’d share with all who are interested. It’s actually relatively simple stuff and goes to show there’s not any unusual wizardry going on, just solid mic placement and good ears for mixing!

Yes the Dunlop Flats are definitely lower tension than many flats out there. I love Dunlop Superbright Nickels but the flats aren’t as low tension as that. They’re surprisingly bright actually, although I do have them on an active Sandberg P so they’ll be different on a passive bass like a BB. I’d recommend them!

Ah, great stuff. Have you tried Dunlop Flats? Much cheaper (I got my 5 string set for about £37 I think) and I really like them, though I’m certainly no flatwound connoisseur! Edit: that’s a lie, they cost me £34.99 from Bass Direct http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Dunlop_Nickels.html

@lee650 did you sell the Mendel then?

Gah! Why am I always too late?

Two points to make re: Lakland basses. 1- their necks are fantastic. Matte finish and a lovely profile = super fast. 2- the tone pots have a very even/gradual taper, meaning it is totally usable across the entire sweep of the knob. Too many basses fail in this regard but Lakland have got it just right. Both of the above make these basses an absolute pleasure to play!

The pickguard would be ok if it weren’t for the bridge side of the P pickup completely ruining the lines 🥴

From memory I’m pretty sure the clamp is sized specifically for mic stand tube diameter. The main pole on a PA stand would be far too thick for it I imagine.

Then may god have mercy on us all.

True. Best case scenario it’ll come in just under £3k which is hilariously far out of my budget

Soon to be landing on our shores via BassDirect no doubt

The BH800 is such a great head. I suspect you’re gonna love it!

This. If they didn’t like you they wouldn’t invite you back just to be nice! Clearly you did something right.