chris_b

I think that's the issue for me. So far I've found that cheaper basses are not light enough and light basses are not cheap enough. If this hypothetical bass isn't light enough I can't gig it and if it's not cheap enough I may as well stick with my current bass, which is what I'll probably end up doing. It's an interesting project though, so I'll keep looking.

I've heard of them, but have never seen one in the flesh. I'll add it to the list.

I have 3 restrictions; I want to stick with "Fender" style basses, they have to be 5 strings and I don't want to build my own basses. I'm still looking.

That's basically what I did. I had some lessons with Ian King. The first lessons in my life, and I just asked him to get me out of this rut. He explained different shapes, patterns, techniques and ideas and, after showing me these new options, gave me a list of songs that used this information to expand my abilities and creative thinking. I'm probably still in the rut, but it's a lot wider now and some days I can't even see the sides. I'll happily tackle stuff now that I would have left alone in the past. Ian took what I asked and turned it into a set of suggestions that made me make myself a better player. I'd never have done that with a book or sitting at home on my own.

I would be very interested in a Squier or Sire, but I spent a very unproductive morning in Anderton's checking their basses and they were all too heavy for me. I did the same (several times) at Guitar Guitar in Epsom. . . . same result, and some of them would have required upgrades in the sound department. I would like to release funds from my gear over the next few years, so this subject is of interest, but lower cost basses still have to compete for their place and right now, my current Jazz and P bass are a better fit, ie lighter and sound better. Those are my observations, yours may be different, but until I can find the right bass I'll have to stick with my current, more expensive, instruments.

At first sight this sounds like a good idea, but I'd be careful. Depending on what you put in the case, if the amp isn't protected, you could scratch or dent it and, if there is enough room for stuff to move about, maybe cause damage to the front or back panels, controls, switches and sockets. I'm thinking leads with 3 pin plugs, jack plugs and anything else with metal components. I have always used a 4U for my 2U Thunderfunk. The extra airflow helps and I use the space to store the foam blocks I sit the rack on, to cushion the amp from vibration from the cab.

How much is the postage?

This is just a thinly disguised excuse to start a "look at my great basses" thread. I'm not sure I noticed the straps at all.

I always though the cone excursion (xmax) was responsible for most of the air movement from a speaker. One of those Berg cabs is ceramic and one is Neo. The speakers will be designed differently so they will sound different.

I believe that Alex would be saying exactly the same as Phil. The science remains the same, it's the application that changes.

My trolley/sack truck works on all surfaces and with all loads. From moving amps, cabs and wardrobes to stone sinks in the garden . . . https://www.screwfix.com/p/wolfcraft-heavy-duty-aluminium-folding-trolley-100kg/ It was cheaper when I bought it about 5 years ago, but there are plenty around for £20 - £30.

I hope you can beat this. Best wishes.

. . . . . . and you may not. How much notice does this condition give you? Up until now how many "twinges" have you had? You just need to get a good dep and keep on keeping on.

Great groove, nice lines.

Been there, done that. I was a died in the wool Precision bass player for 25 years, until I switched to 5 strings. Since then I've played a Musicman SR5, Lakland 55-94, Wal and now a Sadowsky Jazz. There's a Lull PJ5 in there as well but it seems to have slipped into second place, behind the Jazz. Same has happened with my amps and cabs. I've gone from a solidly P bass oriented set up to a much more dynamic sound. IMO it's all good, so just embrace the changes. Nothing else you can do.

When I played in a folk rock band the guitarists ate bags of jelly babies. They said the gelatin was good for strengthening their nails. Super glue is good for split nails, and I guess you could cover the whole nail with glue or varnish.

A good luthier could replace it with your name if you asked him.

How much did you spend on your guitars?

Pilot stadium tests for selected sports from 1st Aug. If OK 1st October for roll out. Social distancing still applies. No mention of theatres or gigs.

It's all changed. . . . . . . . for the better. The average cabs are OK, but the good cabs are light years better. Today you can buy a 112 that is louder, has more punch, tone and projection than any 412 from back in the day and there are 212's that can take on 810's. It's a whole new world from when I started in the 60's. I'm just glad I'm still gigging and able to use modern bass gear. IMO I sound better now that at any other time. Buy 2 112's then you can decide how many cabs will fit the gig.

If an operator has to keep moving the fretting parts you might as well employ a bass player.

Scary Pockets might be just covers but they are overflowing with interesting arrangement ideas and very cool playing. A great lesson of how less is more right there.

John East pre amps are fantastic. I've only heard 2 in the flesh, both with Bartolini pickups, and the sound was the best. Good move.

If a company is making basses and selling them internationally you can be sure that they are fulfilling all the criteria laid down by the CITES agreements. Therefore these basses are using sustainable woods.

My school band opened the first set with Last Night and the second set with Soul Finger. Stax is imprinted on my soul.