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14 hours ago, EBS_freak said:

Right tool for the job and all that!

…or just learn how to mute properly on a 5. It’s not rocket science, just muting. And you don’t need a fret wrap either.

1 hour ago, ezbass said:

I was ironing, whilst I was watching the Taylor Hawkins tribute last night (in my house, not Wembley, that’d be weird).

I was ironing whilst watching “More Than Words” on the telly. Extreme ironing

These are very underrated basses. I picked one up recently and was very surprised. Flawless fit and finish and even the stock electronics have real punch and bite without becoming tinny or thin. I gather they go to the MYD workshop for a QC check before sale, and the fretting is perfect. Massive B string too. I imagine it’s even better with the upgrades. GLWTS

There’s an Atelier Z Beta 5-32 in Bass Direct at the moment. I tried it at the weekend and nearly bought it, but it overlaps too much with a bass I already own. Very very nice, lovely neck and feel, and a rock solid B that would embarrass many 34” and 35” basses. I didn’t even realise it was 32” scale until it was pointed out.

All items on this thread at no longer available because I have apparently “broken the rules”. To whoever felt the need to report it - well done 🙄

Curiously, I never noticed this feature with the Stingray Special 5 I’ve just sold. I very much did however with both USA Sterling 5s I’ve owned (supposedly identical neck dimensions) and earlier SR5s too. Looking at specs online the only difference I can see is that a SR5 nut is 44.5mm and a Ray35 is 45mm.

Kyle bought some pickups from me. I couldn’t have wished for a smoother transaction. Highly recommended!

Brendon bought some strings from me. Very easy transaction and highly recommended.

Just turn up an hour late to the gig.

Ooh crikey they’re cheap. I was also looking at the Bantam - Ian Alison’s YT demo made it sound very nice and I’m a sucker for EMG humbuckers… thanks!

Regular Slinkies now sold.

2 sets of cobalt Slinkies left - £56 posted for the pair (they’re £75 for 2 sets on Amazon, £82 plus shipping at Bass Direct and £85 plus shipping on Strings Direct).

I’m off shopping this weekend with the intention of returning with a Spector. Not sure quite which one (looking at NS XL USA, RST, Dimension, Euro LX/LT etc.) but it’s a long time since my last (Euro XL6 and previously a Far Eastern 5 that I can’t quite remember). Opinions on your favourite 5 are welcome!

The 6 string version of this bass is the lightest production 6 I’ve ever seen and they must work some sorcery to get it to balance as most light 6s are terribly headstock heavy. However whenever one turns up at Bass Direct it’s gone within a couple of days. This bass looks nice!

1 hour ago, fretmeister said:

 

 

There's a huge number of 45mm nuts on 5 strings. I think 47.5mm is less common these days.

 

Anyway - I'd recommend trying a Sandberg TT5 either the regular or the Superlight version if you like a really low weight. My own Superlight 5 is under 7lb / 3.2 kg and it sounds amazing and is perfectly balanced.

I meant compared to a regular Sadowsky Bass… the Will Lee is the same width nut as a regular MM SR5, which I would class as reasonably tightly spaced.

I had a look at this model. It has 22 frets, so not much different to what you have now?

One key point to consider is that it comes with regular single coils, not the humcancelling versions. The mid switch is also controlled from dip switches on the back of the control cavity, which I’m not sure is as useful as having the adjustment to hand with th controls. It also has a significantly narrower nut than a regular bass (a regular one is 47.5mm, which I find very comfortable; the Will Lee is 44.5mm, which is pretty tight for a 5). Finally, whilst the weight for these models is typically very good (<4Kg) they have a decently large headstock and a chambered body, so can suffer from a bit of neck dive seated. In terms of build quality the German Metrolines as as good as NYC models and as good as anything I’ve owned.

Sold my SR5 to Chris - instant payment and great comms. Highly recommended. Enjoy the new bass!

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On 17/08/2022 at 22:45, moley6knipe said:

@Jolltax- from your list can heartily recommend a Sandberg P/MM. Used to own one - a really high end fella that I got in trade for a sweet Jazz that I should have kept. Very heavy (like, 13+ pounds) but an AMAZINGLY well built thing. Big, though.

 

Mine was Häusell pups with a 3 band Glock preamp. The sound was unbelievable. Just: every sound you could ever want and so strong on every frequency. The build quality was off the chart. Ebony board, fantastic hardware. Top loading bridges are great.

 

I doubt you’d be disappointed by one! I had to sell mine because of the weight but I keep hanging my nose over their Superlight 5s. If my current Fender Dimensions get too heavy as I get older, it’ll be a Superlight that replaces them.

 

Dimension’s an excellent choice (I’m hopelessly biased) but yeah won’t ever sound like a Ray. Two humbucking soap bars for me every time.

Sadly I think I’ve owned both of these in the past! I’d love one with a maple board again…

How much does it weigh?

I also have 2 sets of Cobalt Slinky 5 45-130 at £56 posted for the pair.

4 sold, 3 sets remaining…

3 sets regular Slinky 45-130 remaining at £43 posted for all 3

2 sets of Cobalt Slinky 45-130  - £56 posted for the pair.

I do love these rarer models from the mid 00s - FMT, QMT, Victor Bailey. Shame you don’t get these sorts of options outside the custom shop anymore. GLWTS

These came off my Sadowsky Metro HPJ5. Funny (not) story. I bought a newer set as they are apparently stacked coil at the bridge and therefore quieter. I had them fitted and got the bass back this week. No difference…

I finally traced the interference to my fridge. Turned it off and my basses are all dead quiet now. So these pickups are quiet and genuine humcancelling - as fitted to NYC models.

I had the HH previously. Personally I’m not a fan of the coil switching options as the neck pickup is too close to the fingerboard. I found it too muddy. It also really cuts down the room to slap. The 5H has the flexibility to offer both parallel and series, bringing it closer to the more aggressive tone of the Sterling.