GreeneKing

Mine has landed. It was a showroom model and Andertons called me to explain this. They offered me a set of strings. The bass arrived and it’s lovely. It weighs 8.6lb and although I’m not normally a fan I love the burst. There is however a shallow scratch near the nut. No strings were forthcoming either. Andertons have offered me £30 and strings. I’ve asked for a set of LaBella 760s and gone with that. I suspect I can sort the scratch. The bridge saddles were in orbit! I’ve turned the screws down over 4 turns and there’s more to go. It sounds lovely, a really woody P bass tone. No noise from the bass either. I like that the body resonates when you play. The base instrument is very sound and I’m making no apologies for modding the hell out of it. It’ll be my personal 54P in my 70th year. So, plans are, bridge, tuners, pickup, electrics and scratch plate. The whole behemoth. I could set up a mod thread I guess. The pick-up is going to be something quite different.

I’ve got a tobacco burst incoming, hopefully Tuesday Matt. I’m not averse to some modding if the basics are good. Peter

Thank you. 🙏

I’m not sure how I do that…..

I hope to bring along my ACG B Retro 5, 35”, two Zoot Funkmeisters both 32” scale, one a P with a Noll preamp and the other a J with a John East Uni Pre 5 knob. Finally my Cort Elrick NSJ5 35” with a Noll preamp installed. Amp and cab - Eich T900 with a single Accugroove Tri 112. Maybe a pedal board of delights. It all needs to fit into a Yaris. I seem to be lagging behind in the gear stakes 😄

Most definitely interested. It’s been a while since my last bass bash. Can bring along my pair of Zoots, an ACG and my Cortrick NSJ5. Peter

I sold my NU-X wireless set to Rob. A lovely guy. It was good to chat. Peter

I'm not sure that these wireless bugs are in the right place to sell. So trying them here. I've gone wireless and I'm very glad I did. I have a cheap set of 'bugs' for home use and I used these for 3 or 4 band rehearsals where they have been perfect. I bought a 2nd hand Shure wireless setup with the built in tuner so these are now for sale. This wireless bug set comes with a charging case. It has only been used a handful of times and has worked flawlessly. The case will charge at least 2 to 3 times. A very handy addition. Works in the 5.8GHz range so less susceptible to interference. Includes the bug charging lead and original box. All in excellent condition at a price considerably less than new. Price includes UK delivery. Peter

It's a large Tourtech

I’m managing FX GAS (poorly). Microthumpinator, tuner and compressor to start, then the wonderful grizzly that is an always on subtle overdrive. Then the EBS Billy Sheehan Ultimate came onto my radar. Why? I’m far from sure but it gives me proper distortion if I should ever need it and has an FX loop in both clean and dirty channels. A switch in the dirty means the BS is always on and an Xotic RC Bass Boost gives me just that in the clean loop. Then I thought I’d try an octave pedal to fill on some sonic space. I’ve experimented with both a Sub n Up and a Micro POG and the POG won. So I have a great clean sound, boost that adds colour, mild distortion and not so mild with the BS boosted.