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Thanks, I had started looking at the Ibanez EHB but some feedback on Thomann mentions quality control issues. Good to hear people are happy with theirs.

Thanks Tony I have struggled in that classical seated position, feeling a bit of twist in my back. I shall certainly check that out, as always much appreciated.

Aye, I'll no doubt be darkening their door again. I did play a really good Maruszczyk 6'er at Bass Bros, 6's not my thing but it played so easily I was really surprised. Certainly another maker on the list though thanks. Does feel like an element of pot luck on a custom build (I guess I tend to scrutinise a commission in a different way to something I've bought off the peg) then there's taking the larger hit when moving a new instrument on....

Hey Tony, yep the Leduc gets as close as any. It sets the bar very high in every regard, if it was 4Kg or less I'd be sorted. To be fair to my ACG Salace that is a more comfortable bass to play seated.

Good call. I did spend some time with an MTD Marilyn, lovely bass. 19mm spacing (although I think it was adjustable) in combination with the neck profile, my fretting hand used to give me a bit of discomfort. It also had the deeper body to adapt to.

I keep returning to the thought, could I get down to one bass. Looking for some input on a bass that meets the spec's I think might get me there (or at least closer). I get the 'go to a luthier angle they'll build anything you want', but in this scenario I want to play before I pay. The Spec: 5 string 24 fret 18mm spacing at the bridge 45 to 47mm at the nut Excellent access (including low notes up the dusty end) Contours for belly and forearm Top horn to 12th fret (or less). 34" or 35" 4.2 Kg or less Resonant. I'm not looking for a 'versatile' bass, I dial my instruments to how they sound best to me and that's where they'll mostly stay. Once comfort/ergonomics are sorted my only concern is do I get off on the sound and feel (playing 99% fingerstyle, no effects). Woods and PUP configs in my experience are so variable it makes sense to just try the bass rather than second guess how it's going to sound. Budget wise certainly sub 5 figures, balance is between cost and how far it gets to satisfying my bass needs. Looking forward to your suggestions. Cheers

Looking for string ID help please, came on a bass and I like them. Sure I've seen them about but not had myself before..... Thinking Nickel from feel. No silks on either end. Ball end colours are Red on E, Blue on A, White on D and Red on G. Ta

I've recently had a new adjustable bridge, sound post and set up completed by Ben Taylor who's based in Southampton. He was great to deal with and I'm very happy with the work completed. https://www.taylorviolins.co.uk/about Edit: Excuse my rubbish geography guess that's more south than south west.....