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Would that work? The answer is right there: it's on sale. If it worked, the maker would keep it.

Nearly any neck profile is very round to my hands. Too many 5 string basses have 17 mm string spacing which is too tight to me. Upper horn length should reach 11th or 10th fret to help playing in half position. Light weight is always preferable. Ergonomics, well, that would be a long list on top of the previous lines.

Three necks and bodies, will you change parts to find the best combinations?

Agree. I think Ibanez is one of the few brave companies to make so different trials.

Ibanez Roadstar/Roadster, I think most of the 80's quality basses no matter the price. And we are waiting for some new Nirvana that use say, G&L and we will see prices soaring. At the moment most of the music shops sell those dull variations of P and J (just did a search from Prague, as I will have to fly there in May because of work). I haven't found a decent bass shop, but maybe will look into some fx. That is one area - OC-2 was mentioned - where prices may reach silly levels. I wonder why we do not see the creativity of the 80's any more? Steinberger, Sei, Ken Smith, MG, Pedulla, Status, Overwater... now it is Cort J, or Sire J, or HB J. Boring. https://defectsfxpedals.cz/

...and all pictures are good pictures here!

Very interesting side notes about modern instrument building with CNC machines. Prices of Sires, HBs and alike become more understandable.

That is KOOL! How does it feel when compared to a 34"?

A g-word goes to 82.4 Hz, and a four string to 41.2 Hz. That's one octave.

Only use ordinary F-M cables, and in case something special is needed, add these: https://www.thomann.co.uk/neutrik_na_3_mm.htm https://www.thomann.co.uk/neutrik_na3ff_xlr_adapter.htm

If those knobs are made of Al, the colour is inside the material. I'd be careful when scratching the surface. Slowly, please.

I was searching after a schema of the Alembic filter circuitry, but found something different. Well, an interesting product, I thought. After visiting few sites, the product or rather the price, is not interesting. All dentists, enjoy! https://basscentral.com/effects-pedals/alembic-fl-105-super-filter-pedal-on-order-eta-april-2025/

The maker did all work to cut materials to fit, stiched them together, and finalized the look (colouring of cut marks etc.). I am very happy with the results. I got that Italian thick and flexy leather from a friend of mine. Would have been an expensive piece, but it happened to be an excess from his bigger interior design work. The strap maker said she hadn't used similar leather earlier, but it was also a bit difficult, because of the thickness. The filler is felt. She said natural materials are functional for a longer time than artificial ones. Me happy.

I feel like you are pushing out a new transcription every hour, @Bilbo. For me a simple song takes easily two days, or more.

Ordered two custom wide leather straps with padding (both sides seen here). Life couldn't be easier: feels light, cotton and padding keep left shoulder dry and cool, the friction keeps basses in one place. Around £100 per strap (excluding materials) but that money was really well spent.

One you dream of? Never heard about GAS? And that the right number of basses is N+1? When buying a first bass, you buy something that looks OK. The second is something you think you like, and the third is the first one that suits you. When you find the right recipe, the Holy Grail is right behind that corner. Or the next. Maybe...

- big, known brand - 4 strings - 34" scale - years 1980-2020 Like a cheapo fender. Older are pricey only, because they are older, "vintage". Esoteric, multistring, small brands are bought by only few of us: Pedulla, Overwater, Ken Smith, Auerswald, Ken Bebensee...

Once a good looking lady came to me after our sets, and asked if our drummer was available for a meet. NO! was my immediate answer, and it would have been the same, no matter his marital status.

Maybe you could use something like wiktionary.no and create heavy metal band names that are and sound weird. Another way of creating a band name is to use some band's song, like: Who do you think you are. ... After a while this SW starts to sound like a password creator.

I am not quite sure, whether this is a feasible term here, but HPF could be described as a rumble filter. It is used in HiFi systems, especially with turntables. It cuts handling noises.

If @agedhorse and @Bill Fitzmaurice have nothing to say to this, there are very few left.

And adding a HPF to say 60 Hz, as well as a comp could help. Then you can cut excess from the low end, and push the channel better with a comp. It is not any louder, but may feel fuller than it is.

You make it look like this project would have been easy. Sure it is easy for you. Fabulous work!

How about a meeting with a local luthier for a pro setup? A wide strap might help a bit, too.