BlueMoon

On 02/10/2023 at 22:22, Linus27 said:

Need to try a set of TI Jazz on one of my fretless basses at some point.

You won’t be sorry. Very musical strings, especially on fretless.

The necks on Lakland 5 string basses I find to be superb. The most comfortable ones out there for me.

Me thinks it’s a faker too.

Suhr-designed pickups and, if original Fender preamp, then that also had John Suhr’s input in its design. A match made in heaven.

These were top draw Fender’s. GLWTS.

Another satisfied Warnex user here.

Not cheap, but has a more industrial vibe going on compared to some DIY alternatives.

Changing the dot side-marker positions is certainly doable for somebody competent at DIY. It also gives you the chance to install Luminlay (glow in the dark) side markers, which can be helpful on dark stages. Of course, a luthier will do a top job as well.

Overrated: slap, slap, slap

Underrated: fretless

Compares very favourably with Limelight.

11 minutes ago, Acebassmusic said:

Well worth it I think to help keep the site going👍

^^^^^^this

5 minutes ago, Scotbear said:

I sort of thought I was...I have a log-in etc.

You are………as a member of the forum.

If you want to advertise gear for sale on the forum etc, then a small annual subscription will allow you to do that, and………will allow you to ask feedback from within the community on "Wotzit werth?!!"

Asking questions directly on the forum about the value of specific (i.e. your) gear will likely get a response from the moderators

I agree that Fender actually made a pretty good line of basses with the Dimension, but the purists just wouldn’t recognise an attempt at change within the big “F”.

Here’s one of mine:

Overated: many heavy boutique basses

Underated: Several modern CNC mass-produced instruments 

And, if it is a secondhand item the value placed on it at point of entry (destination) may not always be what you paid for it………especially if the local Customs believe that it has been undervalued in order to reduce import charges.

You might want the side marker dots to be reflective (e.g. Luminlay). This will help you on dark stages when eye-balling the markers can get tricky. As you progress your ears will be the only markers that you rely on.

You may laugh, but Harley Benton flats may be worth a punt if you are experimenting. Price/performance is pretty good. I was surprised after having tried a whole bunch of name-brand flats.

However, my favourites on a P bass are GHS Precision Flats.

Bernie Goodfellow uses Bow Finishes………not far from you.

https://www.bowfinishing.co.uk/

35 minutes ago, Hellzero said:

and slugs inside the cavities.

At least they’ll be level-headed and well grounded 😎

2 hours ago, Eldon Tyrell said:

I ordered twice from a small shop in Belgium (their VAT is 21%) and got the two basses (one Fender and an EBMM) cheaper than what they cost here.

Living in Belgium, I’d certainly be interested in exploring bargains of the sort described. My experience over the years has seen me make purchases in many other EU countries that are often more price competitive than Belgium. Grateful for a PM if you don’t wish to reveal details more broadly.

I tend to agree that it could be the bridge wire. A quick check with a multimeter to check continuity throughout the  control cavity will help isolate where the problem (and fix) lies.

I had to read the op title more than once, since - at first - I thought it might be referring to putting on my socks each morning! Failed at that a few times when my back is out!

I thought I’d made it when I was 18 and was offered a contract with a shipping line to play as part of a dance band touring the mediterranean. Did that for 3 months. Got back and realised I should get a proper education. It was never on really!

8 hours ago, jay-syncro said:

are you still hording Moon basses?

Just what you see in my profile pic!…………but always on the look out. I really rate these beauties.

I wish that I was on your side of the channel, otherwise I’d be struggling more than I am from this side.

GLWTS, Jamie

Great bass. 

Great seller!

Great price!

I’m a closet perfectionist and this trait “comes out to play” in many situations and also in bands.

Some guys have an understandable “80% will do attitude”. I have struggled in the past with that and need to use all my coping skills to just let some things go and enjoy what - for me - is a hobby!

Still working on taming it - as a perfectionist always tries to.

10 minutes ago, EmmettC said:

the most important thing to note is that I have GAS for a thing, and I may not be satisfied until I have that thing, regardless of how useful it actually will be.

Way to go!

Been there, seen it, done it, and bought the tee shirt! Totally understand.