Machines

FYI they'll have a new website with realtime stock levels in a month or two.

These are the next logical step to replace my B3n, but it does look overengineered and overpriced for my needs. I'd be happy with no touch screen and just a few updated/better effects/GUI.

It's a great way of projecting your own issues onto someone else and the blaming them for the decision.

That's as close as I could get, but it's still got plenty of presence. I think it may be bolt on vs neck through, different body woods, active EQ etc. Very different sound.

I had one for a couple of months recently, plated great bit the pickups were indeed the weak point. Had to max treble on outboard preamp just to make it sound like a normal passive tone.

False alarm. Had a practice on Weds and it was superb. Warm P bass sounds aren't happening with the Euro, but getting lost in the mix is definitely not a risk factor.

You're all weak. I have managed 2 weeks not only not buying anything, but not even finding anything I want. To add extra self congratulations, I'm also selling 2 tomorrow. Hah.

Why?

I took my new Euro LX to practice Weds night. The singer said it was the best bass sound she's ever heard. Punched straight through without being obnoxious, this was with the Tonepump set to about 4 on bass/treble. I have the action setup so it snaps when I dig in, but doesn't buzz when playing with more restraint.

The Bass Gallery also have a Bongo 6HH for £1650. I would have bought it a few months ago but price is a bit steep and I realised it was just GAS. https://thebassgallery.com/products/ebmm-bongo-6

I've managed to get through the last 20 years practicing without a strap on.

What scale is the B ?

I think that was my issue too, having had a Bongo 5HS, 4HH and SR5 HH. Which sound do I use ?! I think now however i've calmed down a bit, and know what is appropriate when, I would happily have a Bongo 4 again.

This is my experience too. I've neutralised by loosening the string till you can push it loose through the bridge a few mm and it turns back to a natural position.

Bridge, challenge is easy.

Yep, think I'm over the idea already but cheers 🤣

Still good here. Got 2-3 I want to sell, whichever goes first decides what stays - it's quite exciting really. My band finally seems to have woken up after the New Year and we have a rehearsal Weds hopefully - that'll give me something to actually do with what I have.

I can be there in 10 mins to help.

Same applies with girlfriends.

One for everyone's bank.

I think the issue with searching for 'the one' is the assumption that your desires are static. My solution (so far) is to have a moderate number of 2nd hand mid-level instruments that can be sold/replaced at little cost (usually just shipping). None of them are duplicates in terms of appearance or sounds, so that helps me cater for what I want that day, or hour etc. That said, this new Euro 4LX is quickly ranking up the 'best i've had' chart.

Mine does get a little weary of my apparent eternal dissatisfaction, but knows I won't break the bank with my whims. There's an informal agreement that the rack (7 spaces) cant be overfull unless something's in there's for sale. I think that's a good thing as I probably wouldn't ever stop otherwise.

She knows them better than most.