BahHumbug

This does sound like he is one of those ‘singers’ who thinks it’s enough to be labelled as a singer, then assumes that the rest happens by magic. The fact that he failed to arrange a rehearsal venue, then turned up an hour late suggests that he didn’t think a rehearsal was entirely necessary. Which also chimes with having not done his homework on the songs. You’ve done an awesome job of putting up with this so far. Good luck with the gig and remember - murder is illegal

Ok thanks. I’ll give them a call.

Thanks for your thoughts, folks. @ped Yes I had spotted the Northern pickups ones. Do you know anything about them apart from what it say on the website?

Hi JapanAxe, yes, you won’t be far away, I’m in Cricklade.

Elixirs, but I don’t think that’s the issue. My friend’s Mustang has the same strings on.

Hi folks, firstly, I’m new here so apologies if I’m posting in the wrong forum. Anyway…. I have an MIJ Mustang Bass that I bought 2nd hand a few years ago. It came with a Nordstrand pickup. Although I love the bass, it’s tone has been bugging me and I’m finally getting around to doing something about it. It’s a bit of a ‘dull thump’er. I have friend who has a stock MIJ Mustang (which inspired my purchase) and it’s tone is more lively and zingy, which is what I like. i checked the tone cap on mine and found it to be a bit bigger than stock 0.1uF. I swapped it out for a 33nF that I had in my bits box, so slightly smaller than stock, but it hasn’t made any appreciable difference. So I’m looking to swap out the Nordstrand. Going back to a stock Fender would be a simple choice, 2nd hand would be ideal but I don’t know when one might turn up. A quick google revealed a number of aftermarket options, so I wonder if any of the Mustang owners on here could recommend anything based on my zingy tone requirements? TIA

Hi, I’ve been lurking for a little while and thought it was about time I came out from under the covers. Been playing bass and guitar for, ooh blimey - 40years!….I have to fess up that I’m a guitarist 1st and a bass player 2nd, but I absolutely love both. I get involved in a variety of amateur music things - rock covers band, instrumental ensemble, acoustic trio, solo acoustic, folk clubs and open mics. (Bass) gear: MIM Fender Jazz MIJ Fender Mustang Yamaha fret less Jazz-a-like that I can’t remember the model number of. Amp: Markbass Micromark 801 (I do mainly play bass with quieter groups)