Sibob

Brief recap of the rules: - No outright purchases (including deposits) * - No trades, even if no actual money changes hands. You’re still seeking to acquire gear. - Strings, picks and consumables allowed (within reason, long-term accessories like a new strap aren’t allowed) - Educational purchases (books, courses etc) are allowed - Replacement of a broken thing is allowed *Nuances: If you paid for something in 2019, you may take delivery of it in 2020. If you deposited for something in 2019, you can pay the balance in 2020, but you’re on a yellow card 😉. Si

Sorry for the slight thread derail, was purely to add some ‘P-bass with flats’ example to the discussion when asked 🙂 Si

Thanks @Dood, that’s very kind 😊. Well, the whole of Jocee’s first album is my ‘71 P with La Bella 760FL’s: Then ‘Not Wrong’ & ‘Dancing In The Kitchen’ are my passive Lakland 44-94 P/J with the P solo’d and La Bella Gold Flats: Then ‘Illusive Love’ and ‘Counting’ were my Lakland 44-64 (60’s P) with a set of Labella 760FS: ‘Twenties’ from that EP is a Japanese Mustang bass with La Bella flats, so a similar vibe too. All recorded directly to a Focusrite interface into logic, the mixer then applied minimal compression and EQ’ing to suit each tracks mix, nothing that changed the character of the tone really. Cheers 🙂 Si

P bass, flats....done Si

Whatever works best for you 🙂 Si

@Bobthedog Effectively you're not gaining anything from going via a preamp and in over mic level vs utilising your Scarlett's DI (instrument level)....other than the tonal differences/abilities of said preamp of course. I would argue that recording a passive bass in via DI to the interface, which might result in a lower volume level (not being boosted by a preamp), is easily fixed level wise in the mix, and so it shouldn't really be necessary to use a preamp purely for the reason of boosting volume (unless it's REALLY quiet, and that could be a fault?!). That said, if you specifically want the tonal shaping abilities or characterises of that particular preamp, then go for it! As has been said before, if you're going in via 1/4" jack from the MXR you should be set to Instrument level (or 'Inst'), if you're going in via XLR, it doesn't matter as the interface is hardwired to mic level when using XLR. Anything else, let me know. Cheers Si

I believe a few people, however I wager that those that managed it were probably a year or two into their abstinence anyway lol. Si

Wedding gig on the 30th, then a posh pub for function money on NYE. Always a fun one there, so a nice couple of nights planned before the Jan drought! Si

If it should be helpful to anyone, there’s my 2006 Japanese Mustang with La Bella flats on ‘Twenties’, and a Lakland US 44-64 (60’s Precision) with La Bella flats on ‘Illusive Love’ & ‘Counting’ on this EP: https://open.spotify.com/album/0AmIDyMB21QYP78FX3IHd5?si=Cx1j39caQbWzS14xdgy8oA Obviously there’s a bit of ‘production’ here, but generally we leave the Bass well alone..... because those basses sit in the mix so well. Just FYI, ‘My World’ was my 55-01 with US Bart electronics and La Bella Gold White Nylons. Si

This, people always mistake a thick and supporting tone as ‘muddy’. I’ve never owned a ‘muddy’ Precision, and the B on my Fender P5 is great. Each to their own huh Si

Yeah, it doesn't mention specifically that they'll be German made, or whether Warwick will utilise an overseas factory. Interesting news, but no real change for the consumer I imagine. Si

Oh god, please put that bass out of it's misery lol Si

Oh a massive fail, but I’m at peace with it 😂 Fortunately, as with anything in life, this is about trying to be better, not trying to be perfect ☺️. Si

I’m picking up a Trickfish Minnow at NAMM and will probably sort a new amp out too. Other than that, I think I’m good for a bit. My Moollon will arrive in April, but that’s paid for. So I think I’m going to say that I’ll join in for as long as I can from end of Jan....if I can do another 6months I’ll be happy. Plus I’m moving out on my own (from a marriage), so that will be expensive lol. Si

The Mono sleeve is too short for a Mustang, although fits my Serek shortscale (ie a stumpy body with a 2+2 headstock). But yeah, the Gruv Gear Edge is the best I’ve found so far. Si

Precisely!! Where did you get it from? Was it a perfect fit? Si

Exactly right!? I like it how it is, but the black will give it a more vintage ‘yellowed Olympic white’ feel I think. Si

I've been after a Precision 5 string for a while now, there aren't really many options about (that are passive and not P/J), but managed to find a Fender American Professional P5 for an excellent price. Very impressed with it so far, came with a nice setup, and I of course have out La Bella flats straight onto it! Wasn't sure about the Antique Olive in photos, but it's actually a really nice finish in person, especially with the mint scratchplate: However, I also managed to pick up one of the Player series (MIM) Precisions for a good price too. I'm actually very impressed, needed a tiny bit of work on the setup, but it's dialled in and it sounds excellent, finish is great....if I keep it, I'll put a black scratch plate on it likely: Si

Off the top of my head, about £800 (but don’t quote me), but talk to Taka and he’ll let you know Si

Rebirth Guitars (UK based) make a great bass IV for not much money: Si