Low End Bee

I used the Wattplower at a rehearsal for the first time last week. 
Blimey. It’s a good bass. Cut through and sounded better than anything I’ve played before. Those pickups are HOT and there’s loads of great sounds on tap.

Super sparkliness is a bonus.

The last time I went to a gig with one bass the A string broke on the first song. Never happened before or since. But I took spare from then on. 

On 29/12/2024 at 03:07, neepheid said:

Got a spectra comp on the way.

Got this last week.

18 hours ago, scrumpymike said:

That looks amazing, any chance of more pic's? And what's it like for neck dive?

Pics as requested. I'm not the best at photography though I'm afraid. It's hard to capture the sparkle in stills.

No neck dive. Tiny headstock and lightweight tuners. I was thinking about moving the strap button to the top horn as a personal preference but it seems to work well where it is for me at the moment.

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I blame Happy Jack for this.

Just bagged a Wattplower II. Obligatory sofa pic. It's now wearing La Bella Mustang Flats and sounding huge. 7lb 9oz and effortless to play. Well chuffed.

Thanks BRX 😀

we got a cracking review in last months Electronic Sound mag too

we’ve made a new one.
 

As a comment put it. A Scarfolk Council tourism video…

On 29/10/2022 at 17:01, Nail Soup said:

Did they only do stuff that the original line-up released?

Any on-stage references to any falling-outs etc?

And how was it in general?

All the first album and half of the second

They didn’t go over the falling out. Just motored through the set. Not a lot of banter.  Very good natured gig. Loved it

6 hours ago, Marky L said:

Tell us how it went!!!

Absolutely Fantastic! Skids we’re great too.

Worth waiting 45 years for.

After years of big 1.0mm Clayton Triangles I’ve switched to green Dunlop 0.88 standard jobbies. Can’t say my playing has improved but they feel more comfortable. I don’t like finger style playing. Feels weird. So the right pick is important.

After years of big 1.20mm Clayton Triangles I’ve switched to green Dunlop 0.88 standard jobbies. Can’t say my playing has improved but they feel more comfortable. I don’t like finger style playing. Feels weird. So the right pick is important.

My cousin Gary taught me the rudiments of playing on his 40/40 in 1978.
He also had the equivalent 30/30 guitar he used in his pub band. Both were in natural finish.

I’ve always had a soft spot for Haymans and Shergolds. Bought a black Marathon in ‘79 as my first ‘proper’ bass.

The Damned at Hammy Odeon on Friday

Cracking review in this months Electronic Sound magazine.

https://kellermachine.bandcamp.com/album/kitchen-sinks-and-rocket-ships
 

We’ve just released all the stuff so far on one album on bandcamp. 
 

New Track

Trust no body

New track up. B Movie Hammer Horror Electrpop

As a spotty punk Herbert in the late 70s I like everyone else wanted a Precision.

A fairly low output pickup, fresh Rotosound cheese graters, a big triangular pick and a trebly clapped out amp on the edge.

That should do it. 

Now I’m a committed Fenlander. Any recommendations in the Spalding - Kings Lynn vicinity? 

On 06/09/2021 at 10:58, Frusty said:

Could someone else hurry up and buy this so I don't give into temptation

You’re welcome 😎

11 hours ago, Kevdbass said:

Yes have a box suitable for safe shipping. £15 UK shipping😊

PM sent

Like that.

Is posting/courier an option?

21 hours ago, ezbass said:

Wow, that totally changes the look. Might look at one of those for mine too.

Being of a somewhat lazy disposition today, any chance of a product link @Low End Bee?

https://www.axesrus.co.uk/ARUMUSTBASS-p/arumust.htm

25 minutes ago, Woodinblack said:

Thanks - will investigate, although those pickups look a lot bigger than the ones on the classic vibe, or maybe it is an optical illusion

 

I’m not sure. I think the plate is CIJ size so should fit 

5 hours ago, Woodinblack said:

I put flats on it yesterday. Considering I don't play 4 string basses, and I don't like flats, I am enjoying this a surprisingly large amount, its really good (a bit buzzy in my living room) although the pickup is a bit microphonic.

So where can you get a perloid scratchplate for this? I have looked around, can't find anything.

I could just get the material and make something, but it would probably be bad if I did.

I know there are custom places, but it seems that this would be a normal thing?

I got a scratch plate for the JMJ from AxesRus