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[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1483910332' post='3211113'] How many other basses have a shim too though, they are regarded as solid work horses even with the shim so it doesn't bother me, it must be there for a reason as it's not for saddle height issues? [/quote] Who knows, this certainly isn't a MM slagging, they're great mostly, just wasn't to be this time . This thread has probably run its course I guess. For those interested in my Lakland NBD thread, it's here: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/297128-nbd-lakland-55-01/page__fromsearch__1 Cheers Si

[quote name='Orbs' timestamp='1483903949' post='3211024'] MM IMHO make some of the best basses out there, both in sound (which I agree is subjective), and engineering and fit etc, top quality stuff..... [/quote] Perhaps, although another thread has highlighted that all Musicman Basses come factory fitted with a shim in the neck joint......which is a little odd to me. They do usually sound great though! Si

To be fair, I'm not sure how much of a B string is down to the 35" scale. My previous Xotic had a fantastic B and that was 34". Before I got the 55-01, I tried a few Musicman SR5s: 2016 5H - Sounded horrible 2012 5HH - Nice but much less versatile than I had imagined 2006 5H - Sounded great So, same as any bass, they all differ, some are great, others less so. I'm very impressed with the 55-01 so far, at less than half the price of a SR5, it's a fantastic prospect. Even if I swap the pickups and the preamp, it probably comes in at about £800-£900 cheaper than a new SR5. This is what made up my mind after trying the 55-01 and enjoying it straight away (luck perhaps), whilst having mixed results with testing SR5s. I think I'm done with SR5s for now, really going to get to know the Lakland, although would still like a nice SR4 one day Si

It is a very cool bass, proud of myself for the spec haha. I'd probably still own it if I had a bigger place, oh well, maybe one day Si

What are the other 3 pedals? What tuner? Si

Made a quick demo of my Guma Antique build for your delectation: https://youtu.be/RFd51bJM5l0 1983 Squier JV Jazz, played with a pick, into the Ditto, then into the Antique, out into a Focusrite iTrack Pocket. Si

[quote name='ordep' timestamp='1483585882' post='3208499'] [IMG]http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd127/ordepresplandor/BE1CD9D4-FE89-48D7-BA0B-3270AEC5F56E_2.jpg[/IMG] the family along with their 80's and techno loving cousin on the right. [/quote] Ah you bought my old Maruszczyk? . Knew you fell in love with it at the Herts Bash . How are you finding it? Si

There's a lot that can make a high C sing or sound awful, scale length, fret size, string gauge, electronics. Personally I really don't like C strings on medium-jumbo frets (which most basses tend to have). I had a Fodera 5 string which was 33" scale and small frets, and that 26 gauge C sounded fantastic. The argument above which states that Cs are pointless because you can get "most of the notes on a bass anyway" is odd, especially because the same thinking can be applied to low Bs lol, you can also get 'most of the notes', you're only missing 5 extra notes in both examples . What does of course matter is context, I love having a high C 5er, great for chordal work & studying. You can obviously do that on a low B 5, but you either accept you're a 4th out in the same position, or that you'l quickly run out of space playing material in the same key as the high C bass. Ultimately, I had more use day to day for a low B, for transposing keys on gigs and retaining low notes, Bs, Cs & Ds etc, so I reverted to a bass with a Low B (which doesn't suit small frets IMO) Si

I agree, you may as well go straight to the interface from your bass (assuming the interface has an Instrument input), then just use a amp/cab sim VST for the rest. I recently recording an album with my Precision direct to my Focusrite Clarett and it sounded brilliant, didn't use any VSTs other than a little compression. Si

I wouldn't say they're that expensive, they seen comparative with other custom built basses. Si

Taking a 5er from B-G to E-C is easy, the most amount of work is changing the nut, and that's not always completely necessary. It's not a 'delicate' job, and if a luthier can't do it.....they're not a luthier. However if you want a bass that comes in that configuration to start with, try the Ibanez Volo: http://www.ibanez.com/products/u_eb_detail.php?year=2016&cat_id=2&series_id=53&data_id=70&color=CL01 Si

Finished my Guma Antique. Fair warning....the enclosure contains swears, but are quotes from the South Park film.....so morally we're cool. Sounds good! Happy with it [url=https://postimg.org/image/h9eedwmr3/][/url] [url=https://postimg.org/image/uetwk0gmn/][/url] Si

[quote name='Deedee' timestamp='1482952439' post='3203737'] With this in mind, I'm obviously very happy with the Squier/Fender P string spacing, but what about the Stingray 5? Am I correct in thinking that the string spacing on that is far narrower than the Stingray 4? If so, is the spacing on a US Sub 5 any wider? [/quote] 99% of 4 strings (be it a Stingray or whatever) have a 19mm spacing at the bridge. Most Fender/Squier 5s (if not all?!) will also be 19mm. ALL Musicman 5 strings are 17.5mm spacing at the bridge, meaning they'll feel quite different. Si

Mike Newell on here bought a Fodera copy from Ali Express and it was a heap of junk, so will be interesting to see how this pans out. It's a little difficult, as many people want to 'try a 5 string' (or whatever feature it is you're exploring), but understandably not spend a lot of money to do so. However, judging it on a £170 plank thrown together may not give you the best experience......so consider something else before giving up on 5s if this experience fails Si

I play the bass that is best for that given gig/session. Ultimately, 4 is home for me, but I've been going between 4s & 5s since the early 2000s, so am perfectly happy playing a 5 if the situation calls for it. Because I can easily get low Ds, Cs & Bs etc on a 4 using an octave pedal, 9 times out of 10, I'm only playing a 5 for one reason, if I'm unsure what singer is on a gig, and therefore what keys the songs are in that night. Changing positions on a 5 is infinitely easier to me than transposing on the fly on a 4 (a good exercise, but on a paid gig is often not the place to 'try it out' with tunes you might not know 100%). If I was going to own one bass, it would likely be a 5 string Precision (or a Fodera with a split coil in that position ), but luckily I'm able to own a nice vintage Precision, because let's face it, works in 99% situations, and have a great 5er for the situations that call for it Even on a gig that I usually use a 5er on, I recorded the album on my '71 Precision, and for the couple of low Eb & D notes dotted around, I simply tuned it down and dropped in single notes But whatever feels best to you, and suits the gigs/situations you're in! Completely take the point that for a lot of pit/sight-reading work, 5s & 6s are often best for easier positional playing! Si

[quote name='progben' timestamp='1482418800' post='3200410'] Those Focusrite interfaces look great. Are they compatible with Windows PCs or is it Apple only? [/quote] Our Clarett range of interfaces are compatible with Windows PC & Mac, as are our Scarlett range. Cheers Si

My yearly update. This is how I'm finishing 2016, and I anticipate the whole of 2017. L-R: 2016 Lakland Skyline 55-01 - The 5 String 1971 Fender Precision - The One 1983 Squire JV Jazz - The YOB Jazz Again, sorry for horrible lighting. 2017 is going to be fun Si

DiMarzio Model P + UltraJazz Si

[quote name='Tuco' timestamp='1482254863' post='3198964'] I fancy trying my luck with one of these... I'd say I was intermediate (at a push lol) So the drive kit is the B3k? What's the pumpernickel ?? I think the prices are fair tbh [/quote] Not sure about the Pumpernickel without looking, compressor I think?! Drive is B3K Antique is Vintage Si

Just purchased a Skyline 55-01 which I'm very happy with so far, great neck. Electronics are early days, might swap everything out, we'll see. A couple of tiny finish defects that I imagine wouldn't ever be present on the USA models, but for the price, its a helluva bass. Si

[quote name='Japhet' timestamp='1482252296' post='3198912'] Excellent choice. Lakland punch way above their weight on their cheaper ranges and the 55 01 has probably the best 5 string neck I've ever played. Love mine and it's such a versatile instrument too. [/quote] Yes already I can tell the neck is very comfortable. There's a couple of little touches I like too: - Always liked Laklands oversized neck dots - The dots on this are made from what looks like maple (or similar, Ash etc) Si