Quilly

I Had been using very light gauge nickel wounds usually Dunlop or XL i.e. 40-100s or even 35-95s (I even went as low as 30-90 rotosounds funk masters ...but they were terrible and felt weird). Recently I decided to go 45-105 DB nickel wounds. took me a while to set up my truss rod and action and they still feel a bit heavy. What I'm really noticing though is the tone...much 'beefier' and thumpier than before. I'm playing a Sandberg California VS (P bass). Thisnk I'll up-gauge my mayones jabba, Mad up!, and just get used to playing heavier gauge strings...they sound better to my ears anyway.

I experimented with the 5 string thing a few years ago, so I hid away all my 4 strings and played the 5 strings exclusively for 6 weeks. I eventually came to the conclusion that I much prefer 4 string basses and that I didn't really need the increased lower register for the type of music I play. Sold it on and chalked it down to experience. The main problem for me was inadvertently hitting the low b with muscle memory when you really needed to be playing the 4th string.

I think you buy more stuff when you’re not gigging, probably out of boredom. When you’re gigging a bit, getting the songs right is a distraction from buying gear

Yeah I think I'm good for Amps and Cabs TBH. I think I "need" an MM-powerbucker type bass to complement my P and J. I miss my stingray that I stupidly let go for peanuts to Mark at bass direct for a pittance

Your sold them!?! . I've a sale agreed on my CTM100. Was thinking of getting a CTM-30 with the proceeds by now I've got bass guitar gas. 😭

I think the best I can manage is gear in , gear out. Keep the overall hoard the same

I don’t think I’ll last to the end of the year, seriously gassing at the moment for a new bass. But I’ll sell something first

Cool , excellent 😎

Pending sale of some gear I’ll be in the market for an MM type bass. The sandberg basic and human base roxy B4 also contenders . I just want that “stingray” sound from a more budget instrument.

Looking for a mid range bass with an MM style humbucker. Just wondering if anyone has tried one of these Electra basses. I’ve a German California...just curious what’s lost in the price difference 🤷‍♂️

Rehearsed with it the other day and I had plenty of top end when I used my EQ and compressor. I’ll leave it be ... for now .

It’s a 473k which should be ok 🤔

I think I like it passive tbh. Just with more top end. I’m looking at just changing the pups . I’ve my eyes on bare knuckles

That’s another option but it’s doesn’t have a battery slot ...I dunno the history of this bass at all . I might just ask Mayones...I was thinking about a John East preamp 🤔

Hi there i currently have a 2008 Mayones Jabba 4 with modded circuitry. At one stage I think it was an active bass and was converted to passive, it sounds great but a little ‘dark’ (ie not much top end “zing”. I wonder should I replace the Delano pickups . I’m guessing these were designed with an onboard preamp in mind .. the capacitor is “normal” as far as I can tell .

I actually found one buried in a tool box in my garden shed. Worked a treat ☺️

Cheers , I’ll check the postage ...that’s the problem, One vendor was charging £18 to send a 38p item 😂😂😂

Just finding these impossible to get on their own or they are ridiculously expensive to post .

Any good modern guitar valve heads that can be used for bass ?

Sweet Home Alabama 😭😭

Are those Basses gone ? They seemed to be a very good bass but had a horrible headstock from what I can remember

I prefer the look of the Reverend