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Nice and parpy*, bordering on rude down low. I like it very much. * I know what I mean by this, YMMV 😂

Here's the thing, I do take an extra bass to gigs (or at least I did) one fretted and one fretless, as I needed both. In addition, I have a DI on pedal board, so in a way, I have a back up amp too. However, going forward, if I ever get to gig again with my '2 bass band', I'm going to try just taking the fretless and alter my playing style where appropriate.

I’ve seen and played worse (a US MM 5 string Sterling springs to mind) but that does look wider to my eyes too. What you could do is, fill the G slot with cryo or epoxy glue and then just recut the slot on that nut.

New models to include the clerks and silent bob.

@ped’s old KS getting its own YT video here, together with a BC shoutout...

Yeah, I got carried away ☹️

Dunno, worth an email I'd have thought.* *TBH I'd forgotten about the 5 string stipulation

The standard bridges have also come in for some criticism in the past (not from me) and the standard pots and knobs probably aren't quite premium either. A penny here, a penny there, etc. To be clear, I haven't had any issues with the hardware on my three.

That is true, as have many others from things that I also think are throwaway rubbish. In the meantime, I've made nowt from anything I've ever written. Perhaps I'm just bitter? No, I still don't like it. Actually, to be fair, it's not just that I don't like it, it just seems unworthy of MK's talent, rather like Twisting By The Pool.

Agreed. Throw away tosh to my ears, at best - filler.

A set of Wilkinson’s will set you back £86. Folk seem to have a good opinion of basses fitted with these. https://www.jhs.co.uk/brands/wilkinson/wilkinson-pickups A set of Toneriders are sub £70 and, again, these have received some love on BC. https://www.northwestguitars.co.uk/bass-guitar-pickups/

Nice. I bet the final total for that was a bit eye watering.

I wasn’t a fan of punk at the time, so when I saw the band name, Dire Straits, in the music press, I assumed it was just another bunch of talentless gobbers (the name does fit the genre, or so I thought). It wasn’t until some time later that I was in a pub and heard the most amazing guitar solo. I went quickly to the jukebox (ah, those were the days) to see what it was; lo and behold, it was Sultans. The dismissive attitude of youth had me coming late to the DS party. I picked up Communique cheap in a street market and bought the debut album shortly afterwards and these remain my favourite DS albums to this day. I also now have a much better appreciation of punk, but was obviously late (very, very late) to that party too.

Whilst not defending any less than ‘quality’ craftsmanship, I think it should remembered that instruments of this level from other sources (not just the US) are quite a bit more moolah. I guess that, in addition to the location of the factory, some cheaper components is how the cost is kept down.

North London - The Gallery in Camden, is THE place to go IMO (lockdown advice notwithstanding).

Depending where you are, I believe Adrian has an arrangement with some bass outlets to carry out repairs if required (The Gallery did some work on a new Jake for someone I know).

Sounds like the action is a bit on the low side to me, assuming it’s tuned to standard pitch. Set ups are not normally something beginners are going to learn, or be comfortable with, at the outset (not that it’s particularly difficult if you’re at all handy) and it sounds like your bass could benefit from one. However, if it’s playing ok in the lower registers, I’d stick to learning to play it there (it’s where most of us spend our time anyway) and once the current situation allows, get it set up.

Sklar makes a mistake😱! There is hope for us mere mortals. His joy in that one note opening groove is something to behold.

Ooh, you tease! There was I about to reel off the old chestnut of, pics or it didn’t happen, and then you come in with a valid excuse; curses! 😂 However, I feel I can speak for the BC collective when I say, “Details, dammit!” 😉

Man alive that’s a small bass! I had a 1605 which was pretty lithe, but this new beast makes the 1605 look like a great big chubby thing; no wonder it’s so light. Not having the correct tools or an accurate manual is pretty shabby though.

Hmm, I smell a rat!

I'm thinking of a Dad's Army quote, can you guess which one? 🤣

Another masterpiece. That rear cavity cover is almost invisible in one of the photos. I hope you’ll post this on GC too, or at least a link to it.

That Spector is getting a lot of exposure and I suspect that it is stoking some ferocious GAS hereabouts. I appear to be immune (so far) as I think it’s great but it hasn’t got me looking for them online - time will tell though 😂.