Sibob

And this, folks, is why education is important. Si

They’re certainly not identical on the audio spec side, but I would personally agree with the rest of what you're saying. All the specs are on the website, but whether the perceived gains are marginal or significant will be down to your ears. What I will say is that I have great sounding releases with artists on Spotify that are recorded using both Scarlett and Clarett. Si // Focusrite

Put the below together for some heavier sounds, although will also work as a more generic ‘fly-board’ thanks to the versatility of the HX Stomp. The DIY pedal on the left is a JMK Big Bass Drive I built a while ago, aside from an LED I need to fix, it actually sounds pretty awesome. I have something else planned for that first drive space though, just waiting for it to arrive back with me (tis out on loan). As always, CIOK doing the heavy lifting here! Si

Hey @BassBeast, Which generation of Scarlett do you have? Ultimately, Clarett+ has a better audio spec than Scarlett, but it varies how much better dependant on which Gen of Scarlett you have. They're both current models (Scarlett Gen 3rd Gen and Clarett+), so it's about what kind of audio spec and features you want really. Si // Focusrite

Inferior by whose standard? Si

Haha, I take your point, however I think it's probably whatever the current benchmark/association is. I fully understand it's originally an Epi shape, but whenever I see it now, my association is with Serek. Si

Yeah, styling wise, if you want a budget Serek, these look good. But those tuners are all wrong. Why reissue a 'classic' bass with modern looking tuners?! Put elephant ear tuners on them for goodness sake! I'll be sticking with my Midwestern Si

Looks like a horrible refin, one would perhaps want to factor in another decent refin into the cost. Si

Does anyone have any alternatives to the Pedalnetics Helauxy/Mini for 'onboard' HX Stomp external switches? I'd go for one of those, but the Mini is pricing up at £79 ex VAT/import....which is a bit rich for me. I have a really good external switch for it, but it's a standard 1590A enclosure, which I can't fit on my HX board. Cheers Si

@wateroftyne Is this bass still knocking around? Si

Yeah, sounds like a Scarlett will do what you need @ped, for transparency I do indeed work for Focusrite and I’m only here because our products have already been mentioned. Scarletts come with everything you need to record, including DAW’s, plugins etc. If you get a 2i2, your friend would be able to connect the bass to input 1, and assuming that the vdrums have a single output, the drums to the second output. If the drums have multiple outputs, then you’d need to consider an interface with more channels perhaps. Anyway, as also mentioned, it would be possible to also just use the interface to play along with Spotify, you monitor your signal direct from the Scarlett, so zero latency. You only introduce latency if/when you monitor your signal via a DAW, and you’d only do that if you’re recording (sometimes) or wanting to hear your signal through an amp sim/effects etc. I would argue that if they’re a beginner, they won’t beed all that and just a dry signal along to Spotify will be grand. Any other questions, feel free to drop a PM. Si

For a while they made the Steve Bailey signature 6. Looks ok to me, can't have sold many though: Si

Last batches were 1st Nov and 1st Dec, so with the understanding that Christmas/New years probably stopped 1st Jan happening, but complete and utter guess would be 1st Feb. But if you follow them on Facebook, Tom will announce it there when he's ready. Si

I'm a huge Bartolini fan (and endorser, for transparency), so my vote will go with them. Ultimately it seems you've answered your own question, you know it well, and it has features that are useful to you. Unless you feel it is lacking in some way, ie enough to try something else, i'd order the Bart. Si

I think standard spec is 1 5/8"....or 1.625.....or 41.2mm I agree though, my MW is a wonderful combination of chunky and very playable. All Lakland 44-01/44-02/44-94 are 1.625, super comfortable and playable. 44-94 are obviously US models, so whoever ordered it might have custom-spec'd something else, but as standard they're 1.625. Oh and their 44-51 is 1.625 as standard too. Yes I know it's 1.2mm more than the thread is asking for, but my fave 4 string necks! 😊 Si

Isn't it the case that it's actually quite difficult to defend one's IP in China (where Demon seem to be based), as such, it's probably not worth Darkglass' time and money to go after them. For the sake of a few quid, i'd rather just get a used Darkglass pedal and know exactly what I'm getting. That said, Demon FX' tagline is extremely compelling: "Make a good product, so that everyone can use the good product" 🤡 Si

I prefer it without the plate, but wonderful looking Lakkie regardless! Si

Of course, there might also be discussion in what is lacking from your basic tone that makes you feel like you want an octave always-on in the first place haha. Si

Have you spoken to Max at SFX to see if he could create a custom, variable, version of the Thumpinator? Si

Also, forgot to mention, the feel of the back of the MV necks is fantastic, second only to my Lakland US and even then it's close. Really nice feeling finish, a joy to play! Si

I wouldn't necessarily go by the BD measurements, the MVP62 is based on a '62 spec Precision, which would have been 44.45mm nut, or 1.75".....a 'C' width nut. Annoyingly the don't list an official measurement on their website, simply an oversight I reckon. 70's spec is listed on the MV website however, at 42mm (1.625″) nut width.....a classic 'B' width nut. I found the MVP62 very comfortable, and would have quite happily continued to play it, I've had a few other C width neck basses previously, Lakland, Fenders etc. However I do have a mild preference for that 1.6" width, my '71 P has it, my Lakland 44-PJ has it, my Serek has it, all by no design.....apparently I just gravitate to it haha. Si

Yes as far as I'm aware, BD are the only UK stockist for Elrick and MV (ModernVintage is a joint venture between John Files and Rob Elrick). You could try going direct, they ship (very quickly) to the UK, which is how I get mine as I'm friendly with Rob. I had a MVP62 in Shell Pink and it was a wonderful bass, I had to sell it, along with my Moollon P, when I bought a house in June. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another at some point though, I'm particularly interested in getting hold of one of their new 70's spec Mocha P's. Yeah, if you want something P orientated @ossyrocks, you can't go wrong with them I think. Highly recommended. Si

I know it's not an ABM, but has anyone got an ANT? Are they any good? Thinking it might be a gigbag solution (Mono Classic) for small acoustic type shows in London and small rehearsals etc?! Si