Paul S

There's a good chance a short scale bass will fit in there. I have one for my Gibson LP Jnr DC.

Love it! What a great retro sound! Bass sounds brilliant, as does everything else.

3 major forces have moved me to get rid of stuff. The first big cull was driven by a back injury that got promoted from 'acute' to 'chronic' - out went the heavy gear. The second was always trying to find nirvana - both tone and bass. Moved on some seriously nice old stuff in the mistaken belief the new stuff would be better. It was rarely better, just different. The last time I had a major clear out was when I had to use a 5 string for the first time for my Bon Jovi tribute band. I used nothing but 5ers until it became second nature and all the positives of using a 5 string became apparent. So I thought - no need to keep my 4 string basses any more - I have a bloomin' luvverly 5 string that can do everything I need. And it did for a while. Then I joined a blues/rock trio. I'd kept just one 4 string bass - my 'keeper' Squier JV Precision - and decided to get it out of retirement for the blues band. Yum. And that opened up the floodgates for a tidal wave (note to self. Nice mixed metaphor - must use that again ) of 4 string GAS that I have embraced enthusiastically.

I bought Jarek's Unicorn bass. Perfect hassle free transaction, great comms throughout, friendly guy. Speedily dispatched, bass arrived beautifully packaged. As for the price? I still feel as though I have stolen it! Highly recommended Basschatter!

There's this vid that compares the Gibson SG vs Epiphone EB3 basses. There is I am sure an Anderton one comparing the Epiphone EB0 and EB3 somewhere, too.

For those occasions that I need a rig it is now an RCF 732-A and a TC Spectradrive, from which I can get the sound I want. Generally, just the Spectradrive into the pa, which is one of those jobbies that sits behind us so I can hear myself. It does make Life simple I have an in-ear set up, which I will play with at some point but, at the moment we aren't playing loud enough to add this extra layer of gear.

Thank you!

Nope, maple as Nature intended Especially when it is old and caramel coloured.

Black bass, maple neck and fingerboard. Yum.

Played an open air gig on Saturday at The Pickerel Inn, Stowmarket. They had done what they could - we had a barn to play in, loads of space. There were picnic bench tables set out with a reasonable distance between them for folks to sit. Not that many there - maybe 20-25 - but it was great to play. First outing for my Harley Benton Shorty which performed admirably. Sounded exactly like a Precision in the mix. Here 'Hideaway'

I'll default to PM, Nick.

Nick, when is the recording taking place? I have one of the really good 70s copies that you are most welcome to borrow but, Sod's Law, it is going in today for a little fettling. Should be back in a week or so.

Well, in the case of the HB Shorty P bass, it means that people would take a look at the HB headstock logo, take a look at the £80 price tag, and decide it wasn't any good without actually listening to one.

Slimmest necks I have owned include a Peavey Fury (the narrowest), CIJ Fender Jaguar, Fender Precision Lyte. A Squier VM Mustang came close. These were not only narrow but also shallow. I believe my current Gibson T-Bird has a particularly narrow neck, too. I've not owned one but the Fender Geddy Lee sig Jazz also has a super slim neck.

Well, for absolute certainty, if I wanted the Precision bass sound for minimal cash outlay I would consider buying the Harley Benton Shorty Precision. A staggeringly low £80+/- new. It sounds exactly like a Precision, it is short scale, lightweight with a slim neck. Because the body is scaled down it doesn't quite look like a Precision, more like a Strat with fat strings. It is a decent bass at any price point up to £500 IMO, the fact that it costs £80 I still find unbelievable. One of the very nicest Precision basses I have owned is my JV Squier, which I would value at £800. Is the HB as good as the JV? No. Is the JV 10 x better than the HB? Absolutely not. This weekend is my first gig since buying the HB and I am going to use it. I would guarantee in the band context no-one at all will notice the difference between the HB and the JV. If you tried and didn't like you could move it on for, say, £60! The depreciation for such a cheap bass is practically nothing.

As it happens, I have the Harley Benton Shorty and it actually does sound exactly like a Precision.

At the top end of the year I moved from amp + cab to FRFR + pedal and I am delighted to report it has removed a whole layer of GAS from my life. Added another, of course - but changing pedals is (can be?) cheaper than constantly changing amps. But, now I have it, I am fairly sure that the Spectrodrive does everything I want. Doesn't stop me looking at amps and cabs, mind. There is room in my life for a BF One10, for example.... 😁

Doesn't that hurt your head after a bit? I quite like it when the pointy end gets worn - I'll often use one corner of the fat end for its softer attack.

What he said. Sounds amazing. Nicely played, too.