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I had one on loan from Boss for a few weeks. My personal opinion is that it sounds excellent, but I would encourage you to try before you buy just to ensure the work-flow is for you, patch creation etc. Si

I don’t personally as I have changed roles at Focusrite since I posted this. However Tech Support may still be interested. Either way I would recommend contacting Tech Support as soon as you can, they’ll get a new clip out to you ASAP! https://support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/requests/new Si // Focusrite Media Relations

The Precision pickup cover just gets in the way for me, looks good in photos though. I have the bridge cover on though, I play a lot of palm muted thumb style, so just to protect the saddles getting knocked about. So purely functional. Si

You’re certainly able to ask any tech to take a look, all i’m saying though is that they won’t be able to get hold of any schematics if needed. Spares can be purchased from Focusrite I believe. Si

70’s - Arena tours and professional shows put together by labels etc. Maybe a few shows putnon by local promoters and pubs. Now - Massive arena tours, professional shows out together by labels, kids touring their garage band for months with a DIY ethos, medium-sized artists taking control and touring from kick-starter campaigns etc. 40 years from now - yes it might be different in some way, but you can’t say that gigs will be doubtful, it’s not based on any evidence or trend. The whole ‘when I was a kid’ thing doesn’t stand up here. Si

Oh sorry haha, just that you mentioned a car bodyshop quoting for a full spray, wrong end of the stick Si

Lol, why is it doubtful? Si

A full car body refin for £200? I don’t think so?! A bass refin will be between £250-500 I’d say, very much depending what you want (natural, solid, metallic etc). You could patch the wear instead probably, instead of a full body refin, but doubt it would get back to ‘as new’. Si

If you want to send them to me (either PM here or email is fine), feel free to PM me and i’ll pop them up Si

Pics of the headstock? Si

Walnut all the way! Si

Without seeing the clip, was it a Wing Bass? Si

I had a US Lakland built to my spec (ie not something you find as a ‘standard’ US model on their website), 3 months My ACG is currently estimated at 10months. I imagine with Musicman, it’s not the build that takes time, it’s the queue you’re in for something non-standard. Si

Have you asked them? Did they advise a build time? Si

Yes the Saffire range is now discontinued (on account of Apple depreciating FW as you mention). Typically we’ll support any discontinued product with driver/software updates for two years past discontinuation, however this of course depends on Apples support of that protocol. As such, whilst there is certainly refurbished Saffires to be had on the estore (possibly a minor repair, more likely a demo unit), I’d probably recommend either a Scarlett 18i20 (USB, same preamps as Saffire), or Clarett 8Pre (Thunderbolt or USB, better preamps/audio spec). Cheers Si // Focusrite Media Relations

There isn’t really any official recommendations here. Fundamentally it’s not rack-mountable and we wouldn’t recommend tampering with any fixings. As such, the ‘best’ solution would be to purchase a rack-mountable interface (Saffire Pro40, Scarlett 18i20, Clarett 8Pre etc). Other than that, it’s finding a solution such as you’re already discussing. Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful. Si // Focusrite Media Relations

The service centre is in Acton if that helps: http://synthservice.com If you need a spare part, you would need to purchase it from them anyway (or possibly directly from Focusrite (UK distributor) if the service centre don't sell outside of a repair). But whoever fixes it would possibly need the schematics, which wouldn't be released by KRK or the service centre. Si

This is on their site now: "Important Notice! Please note that we have ongoing technical issues with our main inbound telephone line, so we advise contacting us via our second landline for the moment on 01271 344581." Not sure if it was there when you guys contacted? Thought it worth mentioning. Si

Yup, looks like a medium or short scale string rather than a faulty one. They’ll hook you up Si

What is your budget? Pending that, if the Wal just feels right and literally the only thing is the weight, then as mentioned before, simply talk to Wal about a lighter weight bass. I’m sure they can choose the appropriate woods and maybe even chamber to get it to where you want it. If that’s not near your budget, then you have a whole world of basses to consider, with everyone here having different recommendations. In that case, I would recommend a day trip to London and some time spent at Wunjos and Bass Gallery to see what you like. I would of course mention Bass Direct, but they’re even more north. Si

Haha, I missed that small detail! Felix is playing a 6 fairly exclusively, and whilst he's a very different player, it does make you wonder what Jaco might have found his way to. My personal view is that he might not have gone any further than just using his Jazzes if he was still alive today, and probably thrown himself much more into composition and arrangement for other people. I remember reading an article in Guitarist many years ago, the premise was that 'Hendrix was still alive', and so it was a faux article and rig rundown. It was just a fun article about what he might be upto musically, and what gear he might be using today. I think they came to the conclusion that he'd be using a Parker Fly guitar, amongst other more 'modern' choices (I think Morley was in their as a Wah choice). Odd, but fun. Si

I think the point is that there are a LOT of options open to you, largely people will comment here on what good experiences they've had, and what basses they like. Without knowing what you do and don't like about your Wal, or at the least, what you're interested in trying (oh I fancy a 4 string or a 6 string), it's a little difficult to offer any advice that isn't pretty vague. Knowing a budget would also help. Si

I think it's quite widely known that Jaco played 5's in his spare time, never seen the top photo before, obviously the Warwick one is photoshopped. But there are a few photos of him playing an acoustic 5 string bass, it was strung with a high C. Si