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Been tempted by a Limelight build of late (even though he won’t do 5 stringers ) but am wondering what sort of price they usually end up sitting in? I know I could just email him but I have no idea what spec I’d be after yet.

Lettieri is a beast. Got to see him live with Snarky Puppy near King’s Cross a few years back. Just phenomenal.

Can’t blame him for wanting to reduce stress and simplify the business but it will be a real loss to the bass world.

Bloody hell. You’d expect better from the likes of Martin and (perhaps to a lesser extent) Gibson. I’d be pretty devastated in your position with those instruments too!

I’ll be gone for a while to self-flagellate

I’ve been intrigued by these Sadowsky Moderns myself lately! There was a lovely green one for sale here recently but it didn’t hang around long. I really love the shape.

I realise this is heresy but… Ordered on Christmas morning and hopefully arriving tomorrow.

I’d strongly recommend checking out a Yamaha BB735a. Very well made and great pickups/preamp combo. Obviously quite different from both the Spector and the Sadowsky you were looking at @Bilbo, but definitely worth a look nonetheless.

These basses will sound very different…is the sound in your head more of a single coil or a humbucker vibe? Also, both have 2 band EQs and no passive tone controls - presumably you’re fine with that? Personally I’d get down to BassDirect and try both basses in person.

Dare I ask what the guitar is that you’re thinking of parting ways with?

First thing that comes to mind is a Jazz bass with a John East J-Retro (not the deluxe)

Very tempted to go for that deal myself. Although (and I realise this is blasphemy) I’m strongly considering getting myself an electric guitar, so maybe best to get the original WAZA Air as that is probably a better choice for both guitar and bass compared to the WAZA Bass which won’t be that great for electric guitar? Arghhh…

Agreed!

That is 🔥 Definitely making me wanna learn this line!

I’m sure they’ll sort it out quickly - my experience has always been very positive with them. Most notably a situation in which I had purchased (and activated) the wrong software and they bent over backwards to help me deactivate my license in order to allow me to return & refund the purchase...which was entirely my fault in the first place. They’re easily in my personal top 3 music retailers of choice.

Thanks! They are La Bella LTF (Low Tension Flats) They have become my favourite flatwounds!

I may have missed it somewhere in the thread but does anyone have any issues with the transmitter in active basses? I know some “bug” type wireless transmitters don’t behave well with active electronics!

Can’t wait to read more of your thoughts! That compact Darkglass setup looks very tasty by the way!