JohnR

Always use a wired connection when possible. Note that most USB to Ethernet adapters are to be avoided.

I'm in the final stages of agreeing a new build spec with Alan. I am left handed and did consider this bass but there are a few very specific features I wanted for my own build. Exciting times.

Reading the manual I don't thing the button is a special bass button, I think it is a transpose button so when you press it it goes down 1/2 a step?

Many tuners can be recalibrated to allow non-standard tunings. I am guessing that the bass setting on your tuner has been altered from concert pitch and needs to be reset. Layout 1 (snarktuners.com) Look for the Pitch Cal button.

Yes it sounds like the bass setting has been changed and needs to be reset to concert pitch. I am guessing the bass button somehow changes the tuner sensitivity to make it better tune bass frequencies.

Alan is incredibly well respected here. https://www.acguitars.co.uk

AC Guitars. Alan will build one for you.

I've used Emma Music in the past with no issues.

I just received a Sadowsky preamp from them today. It looks like I can add Fenders to my basket and get to check out again. The only difference is the prices are shown as ex-VAT so there will be something to pay at the other end.

I was just browsing Thomann and put a Fender Jazz into my basket only to receive a message that Fender won't allow them to ship to the UK.

Loved it.

This is an amazing series.

It was the heavy duty option I'm afraid. But remember I had the six string so the four string could be different.

I installed a set of the same Bartolini pickups used in the MTD USA basses. The bridge was a drop in replacement but the neck was too big for the cavity and I had to do a bit of woodwork to make it fit.

I have the six string version and the neck is the best I have ever played. I did replace the preamp with a Mike Pope and the pickups with Bartolinis which made a massive difference.

It's only a bit of fun. This will restore the balance of the universe.

I'd have bought it right now if they offered delivery.

Lovely choice of basses. Can you tell me where you got the flight case?

Stringsdirect. - Amazing customer service. I bought a Gruv Gear Duostrap from them which arrived yesterday with a fault on one of the fixtures. I emailed them last night asking if they could post the part or arrange a replacement. I got a reply this morning saying they have despatched a replacement strap to me immediately to minimise my time without it and providing freepost details for returning the faulty one. This is how you win and keep customers. John

If it makes you happy then do it. There's nothing wrong with indulging yourself if you have the spare funds.

I recently bought a preamp directly from their US site. They could not have been more helpful, pickups arrives fast, and only a small duty surcharge to pay. They even built a left-handed version for me at no extra charge.