Supernaut

I fully recommend Dunlop Flatwounds. Great all purpose flat with exceptional playability. 

59 minutes ago, ezbass said:

The one I bought from https://www.guitarselectric.co.uk/ fitted fine. It seems to be the standard 13 screw hole pattern.

Did you have issues with shielding afterward? 

Does anyone know of a drop in replacement pickguard for the Precision basses?
 

Fancy changing the gold anodized guard for a more traditional version. 

49 minutes ago, Dan Dare said:

 

It'd be more accurate to say that b/s evolves. All this "genre" tripe is invented by music journo's who can't play but are desperate to carve out a career in music and make it appear that they know something. Judgemental? Dismissive? Me? You bet.

 

You feeling alright? 

Music evolves. 

I usually record bass with the drums, live in the room. Can't explain why but I've always preferred doing this over doing it separately. 

I stand by my statement. Controversial, sure. But the point remains - a bass is supposed to be played. Not put in a glass cabinet. 

If you're buying a bass for investment purposes then you're not a bass player. 

My Precision has scratchy pots so I'm hoping some contact cleaner should do the trick. 
 

Can anyone recommend one? Thanks. 

17 hours ago, Bluewine said:

I brag a lot about my band. They're young,smart, fair and generous to a fault. We've been together since 2007.

 

Maple Road gave me everything I'd ever wanted in a band.When and if this band folds that will be it for me. I'm too spoiled and I'm 70.

 

I'll go out on a high note.

 

Daryl

If I'm ever in Milwaukee again, I will give you a shout. 

Beehive pub? 

Collection only or YOU can arrange a courier. 

46 minutes ago, Switch625 said:

So I'm thinking of ordering the Rotosound Swing Bass RS66LN 45-100 Nickel, is that a good starting point?

 

https://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/collections/winter-sale-strings-sets/products/rotosound-swing-bass-rs66ln-bass-strings-45-100-nickel

 

Also I want to try some Flatwounds and was thinking of these:

 

https://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/collections/winter-sale-strings-sets/products/rotosound-jazz-bass-rs77le-flatwound-bass-strings-50-110-monel

D'Addario get a good rep:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/DAddario-Bass-Guitar-Strings-Intonation/dp/B0002H04NE/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?crid=1BYR6KZ0B02V0&keywords=d'addario+45-100&qid=1700755470&sprefix=d'addario+45-100%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1
 

Ernie Ball too:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ernie-Ball-Regular-Slinky-Nickel/dp/B0002M6BDQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_17?crid=24MSWAEIL88XO&keywords=sit%2Bbass%2Bstrings&qid=1700755620&sprefix=sit%2Bbass%2Caps%2C79&sr=8-17&th=1&psc=1

Wow, the mythical Tayste 2000. All we need now is fellow OG, Toasted, and the thread is complete. 
 

I'm currently using Pure Nickel strings which are a little brighter than flatwounds but very close. 

Has anyone compared the SolidGoldFX Beta to the Germanium version? 

19 hours ago, JK 138 said:

If you like the Spark Booster you could try the other offerings from TC, the MojoMojo and Dark Matter.

The Dark Matter is brighter than the MojoMojo (with a little less bass) from the demos online but the two aren't too dissimilar to the Spark.

I have heard the MojoMojo is similar to the Blueberry and it does have a treble control to brighten things up... 

The barstaff, security, sound person, cleaners etc. all get paid so why not the band? F pay to play venues. 

Get yourself a new set of strings and I think you'll hear the difference immediately. 
 

Here you go:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rotosound-Nickel-Hybrid-Roundwound-Strings/dp/B001PKLKC6/ref=mp_s_a_1_15?crid=AVUNBWXRYGVE&keywords=bass+strings&qid=1700583349&sprefix=bass+strings%2Caps%2C76&sr=8-15 

Blends always sound weird to me. 

Don't forget Bass Bros just down the road too. 

I believe what I'm after is a combination of the Blueberry and Spark Booster. 
 

The Blueberry was so close to what I wanted but it was dark and extremely difficult to brighten up or add some clarity. 
 

That's much easier on the Spark Booster but I feel that the SB never gets as valve-like has the Blueberry. The breakup sounds more natural too. 

I had a CIC Inca Silver Jazz too. Solid bass but way overhyped for what they were. 
 

The 40th Anniversary models were(are) superb. I went into purchase what I thought would be a US model or Custom Shop Precision but the Squier was just as well built, played just as nicely and sounded phenomenal. 

Sandberg California Central

G&L Kiloton

Ibanez ATK

Ernie Ball SUB (US version)

Desperate to sell. 
 

3 days later...

*WITHDRAWN*

When the active circuit dies mid gig and you're checking to see if it's 9v or 18v. 😁