GreeneKing

Don't get me wrong, it's fine to prefer this over that. If you had an ACG fretless and a Cort B4Fl and preferred the Cort Alan would be the first to accept that and want to know why. Whatever floats your boat. But, given the nature of this thread, coming into it to contribute with negatives strikes me as a little odd.

? This is a thread to congratulate someone on their achievement. What is your point? Peter

That is great. It may be possible to use the existing 'blend' into a new pre-amp. Having met John East on several occasions I know it'd be worth showing him the diagram an asking him if it could be done. That way you could keep the existing arrangement of pickups, blend and control and use it to supply the new pre-amp. An interesting project with huge potential. I'm now wishing I had my TRB4 back. My 2nd ever bass that I bought new from Mansons in College Avenue, Plymouth.

When fitting any pre with single coil p’ups it is good practice to shield and connect all the cavities and connect all the earths. This minimises single coil hum. I use conductive paint. My GMR has single coils and It’s quiet. I’ve just fitted a 2EQ Glockenklang into a SGC Nanyo and likewise I had several Mk1 TRBs and the pre is a bit ‘of it’s day’ and can be improved upon imo. Lovely instruments John East’s preamps are very good especially the new Uni version. My GMR Jazz has passive, passive tone and blend and sweepable mids making it very tonally versatile while keeping the original tonal signature. Peter

I've owned a couple of TRB5's and I've fitted several East pre-amps, although not in a TRB5. I've got the new Uni-pre in my GMR Jazz 5 at the moment. My advice would be yes, asap Peter

Yes Thomann are a large company and I have heard some criticism of them over the years but I've always found them to be excellent in terms of prices, offers and customer service.. I recently ordered an Artec SE-2 Preamp from them and then had a rethink and went for a Glockenklang pre instead. I initiated a return for the Artec yesterday and they've told me they'll refund me but to keep it. Peter

It's not a finish, it's the wood grain. Peter

I've had a look and can't see mention of this elsewhere. Alan Cringeon is a valued friend. I've followed his career as a luthier for at least 11 years, from the early days. Many of you will know him and his work, either directly or from various bass resources. I won't go on but I would like to offer my congratulations as a Salace 5 String E-Type has just been awarded the accolade 'Fretless Bass of 2017' by Bass Guitar Magazine. I know how much time, effort and pure craft Alan has devoted to building both basses and guitars over the years and I for one am dead chuffed for him. Peter

It was a pleasure indeed Mick. The ACG wasn't getting used due to my lack of fretless skills so that is a plus. I'm loving what is a great example of a SGC Nanyo J5. Fettling but not because it isn't great.

I did a trade with Mick for the Ivory SGC Nanyo J5. It's good to have a Bass Collection in the house again and this one is a lovely example. It was a pleasure. Peter

A pleasure to deal with. Recommended. Peter

A pleasure.