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I'm not sure if it has already been mentioned, but Designacable are currently having a 20% off Summer sale... via their website (not sure about via Amazon or eBay). Thought folks might find this helpful!

This is the pick-up arrangement I'm considering...

Came across this video comparing P and "reverse P" configurations. I think that the "reverse P" near the neck sounds awesome.

Warwick Streamer LX5, entirely Maple body, Wenge bolt on neck, Tigerstripe Ebony fretboard. Gold hardware, brushed metal gold-colored MEC pick-ups. I'm actually wondering about the pick-up configuration too now... the usual J/J for a 5-string, or P/P with a reversed arrangement closer to the neck?

Color is already decided: Emeraude Green Transparent High Polish, like this: http://www.warwickbass.com/en/Warwick---Products--Instruments--Customshop---Masterbuilt--Basic-Bass-Models--Streamer--Streamer-Stage-I--Streamer-Stage-I-5-String--Streamer-Stage-I---17-3640--5-string--Pictures.html Of course I realize quilt or flame is totally up to me... but you guys are my friends, and so I thought that it would be fun to hear about your own tastes. Thanks for the replies so far!

Quilted or flamed Maple top on a bass? The entire body would be Maple, neck Wenge and fretboard Ebony. Finish is colored and high polish. Thoughts?

The feet on all of my other bass heads are screwed on, which is great. They won't go anywhere, and if you do rack-mounting you can easily take them off and set them aside to use again later.

Just bought a Korg Pitch Black Tuner off of Paul (was still in the box). Item was very well packaged and arrived immediately. Thanks a lot!

Neck looks carbon fiber, but what is the fretboard made from? Is the fretboard composite?

I've not heard back from Westside Distribution yet, but perhaps @agedhorse would not mind please commenting on any issues running this head using an external step-down transformer? Any issue with 60 Hz USA versus 50 Hz UK?

Many thanks again @agedhorse and sorry for the postings across multiple forums! Indeed I contacted Westside Distribution so let's see what they say.

I need to convert from USA to EU voltages on an Eight:88. Apparently the same transformer will do, but it needs some re-wiring which requires a small kit and some expertise. Indeed, I've been put in touch with Westside Distribution... let's see what they say!

Thanks a lot @binky_bass. Okay different transformer then.

I'm wondering if someone who has a Mesa Strategy Eight:88 is able to please tell me which power transformer is inside? I think that it is 561852, and it will be written on the top of the transformer if you just peek inside. For the Prodigy Four:88 it is 561854. If someone could please take a look and let me know, or snap a photo, that would be a huge help. Thanks!

Also, if they are stickers did you have to apply them yourself after purchase? Perhaps mine were left in the box!?!

Thanks a lot! Are these stickers, or are they screwed in? I see a small hole in the center of the foot, but it's not clear to me if that's for a screw.

I purchased a GK Legacy 800 late last year, but only just recently did I realize that mine doesn't have any feet on the bottom! It's just a smooth chassis! As you might imagine, the head slides all over the top of my cabinet when I go to plug in the instrument cable or mess with the knobs. GK now says that they'll send me some rubber feet, but I'm wondering to myself what the default is on the GK Legacy amps? Are the feet rubber stick-on type, or mounted to the chassis via a screw (similar to the MB Fusion and RB lines)? Any BassChatters have a Legacy amp that they would not mind please taking a photo of the underside with the feet and posting the picture here? Thanks!

I have a few Warwicks that I use, but I'm still surprised occasionally with the tone that I can get out of my Ibanez Soundgear SR 300E. The Ibanez cost me £200, and I really think that was a total bargain.

Our new single is out on Spotify today. 'Ground Down' by Before They Are Hanged (I'm on bass, of course!). Check it out! https://open.spotify.com/album/2fTOQLH71qyB9HbUZntaWd?si=uszFlReuQvmsU9RDviM6kQ