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There’s a whole story about this bass. The guy pictured with it here sold it to a famous YouTuber (a guitarist), and it was a dead-duck, a pile of poop it seems, so there’s a vid of the guy trashing it lol: So he had this built by someone proper (reveal at about 1:50): Si

Doesn't look like Fender on the headstock, although probably a prototype if he's saying that Fender will build it. In fact, looks almost like 'Spellbinder'!? Si

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I like some music, I don't like other music. Jazz, same as everything else, falls into both categories depending on the piece of in question. That said, there's plenty to be gained from listening to music you don't 'like', you'll always learn something, even if it's what NOT to do. Si

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I mean, who honestly cares? As if PRS are the first to release a Strat copy, and actually they released a Strat at the request of one of their multi-platinum selling artists (bearing in mind he had a PRS style signature before this). If he's happy, and it's a good guitar, then all good. He played all sorts last time I saw him, PRS, PRS Strat, old Fenders, Gretcsh. He's a guitarist who's sold a ton of records, he'll jump at any opportunity to work with cool companies and get free guitars.....who wouldn't! Si

Not quite, latency will increase as you increase sample size, but latency will decrease if you up the sample rate (note different terms here, ‘size’ vs ‘rate’). Sample size we understand to mean the 32,64,128 etc number, sample rate is the kHz number (44.1kHz, 192kHz etc). There’s plenty about those online that you can read to explain what they are. Essentially, a sample rate of 192kHz (which very very few people work at tbh) will allow for a lower latency than 44.1kHz. But higher sample rates require more CPU power. An overworked CPU might cause clicking audio, which means you might then choose to sacrifice low latency (by upping your sample size) to clear up the audio. Lowering your sample-rate to say 48kHz would increase your latency, but would require less CPU resource, thus allowing you to reduce your sample size to decrease latency. If that all sounds ‘swings and roundabouts’ that’s because ultimately it is. It’s very much a balancing act between what sample rate you want/need to work at, the power of your computer (CPU speed, memory, hard drive capacity), and how much latency you can bear to work with whilst recording. Latency can be completely negated by monitoring your input signal directly from the interface (if that feature is present), however that would mean not hearing any applied plugins to that track whilst recording real-time (of course, you'd hear it upon playback of your recording). Aside from that, can’t really comment too much on the interface, i’m somewhat biased Si

I don’t have any experience of La Bella black tapes, but I have th Gold White Nylons (tapes) on my 5 string Lakland, and I love them. By most accounts they are brighter with more attack than the Black Nylons. They can be a bit ‘clattery’ acoustically, because of the lower tension and the want for a medium/low action, but doesn't translate to live/recorded sound, and actually they sound amazing in those settings. This is them in that bass: Si

Probably about £150 worth of case there. Si

Musician does well for himself by having fun. Branded a nob for no other reason. Makes sense 🙄 Si

Haha, but I have bought plenty from COG, including a T16 Si

Have you talked to Spector directly or the UK distributor Barnes and Mullins? Si

I'd be interested to test this out against an OC-2, considering the Octabvre sounds mildly different to my ears (although very close of course), I expect this to as well, although would you hear that in a band mix, probably not. This will also track in exactly the same way as the T16 and the OC2 I expect, I highly doubt Valeton has put any work into the pedal save actually fitting it into the box. I've consistently tried to tell people that tracking is largely down to your technique and the setup/tone of your bass. You feed an analogue octave a buzzy, low sustain and thin sounding note, it won't track very well. You feed it a phat, round and sustaining note, it will track perfectly fine, and below A as well. I've been at bass bashes and demonstrated OC2's tracking a low E before. I'm absolutely sure that this is great for the money, and pedals like this should exist for people who can't afford 'boutique' pedals. But assuming the funds were available, and you weren't interested in vintage OC2s, I would much prefer to have a T16, to support and invest in a UK business and lovely lad who puts out consistently impressive and quality work. I'm still waiting for Boss to release an OC-2W though, I will be so happy if/when they do haha. Thanks for the review though, analogue octaves are brilliant! Si

Said no-one ever lol Si

But if a well-fitted alternative was available, that would interest you?! Si

If you can find a Fuzzrocious Dark Driving, has a similar vibe (dark sounding, low gain). This video I made might be interesting to you: Also made this SoundCloud playlist which also includes the Xotic BB drive and the Solid Gold Beta: https://m.soundcloud.com/simonpoulton/sets/bass-overdrive-shootout Si

Mono do actually give the internal dimensions on their site, one of the few companies that do in fact. To be fair though, the info is almost ‘hidden’ as one of the images for each product, as opposed to being text in a ‘spec’ section. Mono guitar bags are about as close as it gets currently, however the internal length comes up just short at 41.5”, with a Mustang topping out at 42.5” headstock to strap pin. I have a Mono Vertigo guitar bag (amazing bag, fits my 33” headless ACG perfectly), and it has the same dimensions as the classic M80. Whilst I can squeeze the Mustang in, it would damage the bag over time, not to mention putting undue pressure on the tuners. You can see in the above picture that the tuners are distorting the left hand edge, and when the bag is zipped up, would put pressure on the tuners. Again, it’s an option, but not ideal, especially for the price (as with the Protec). Si

Looks like a lovely case. My issues aren’t with quality of cases, but is with carting about a case that is bigger (taller) than is needed......especially when it’s dead-space. All well good if you also use the bag for other, full size, basses, but if you only use shortscale basses, the choice is almost zero. 2+2 headstock shortscales have a slightly easier time, bit more likely to fit a guitar case....if it’s wide enough at the headstock end. Si

See the original post But thanks Si

Hi all, No real discussion here, however in my tiny quest to find a decent, well-fitted, gig bag for my 2006 MIJ Fender Mustang bass (harder than you might think), it's become clear that the measurements of the bass aren't really online anywhere. As such, this is largely just for the benefit of anyone Googling for the same thing to compare against internal measurements of gigbags: Overall length (including strap button): 42.5” (108cm) Body length: 19” (48.25cm) Body width: 12” (30.5cm) Headstock at widest point ( at E string, including tuner): 5.75” (14.6cm) Headstock at narrowest (at G string, including tuner): 4.25” (10.8cm) Only thing I forgot is body thickness, but I can't imagine it would have a bearing on whether a bag would fit. Will add later if I remember. I'll also update as and when I find a suitable bag, currently investigating offerings from Maruszczyk & Eastwood, possibly Gator. Harvest make a shortscale leather one, but more than I want to pay. I've had brief discussions with Mono, Reunion Blues, Protection Racket & Fusion about what they might offer in the future, although nothing in the short-term I don't believe. To be clear, this does not include hardcases. Cheers Si