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I’m not! I’m actually saying I have two main gigs and the 5’er is the right bass for one while the 4 string is the right bass for the other. Choir gig needs the extended range, the pub gig doesn’t.

So a Phillips head and a flat head are the precision and jazz of the tool box? I stands by my explanation 😀

"Nicely put." My assertion that its about using the right tool for the job is pretty much a less eloquent version of this above response. It's why I felt it was a silly question. Pro's will have access to more than one bass and usually bring two, three or more to a session etc to nail whats needed for the part. An example from my own experience...I showed up to a recording with a 5 string active bass. Producer asked me to grab 'the old bass from room one'! It was a vintage Gibson EB something and it was the right bass for the track - it was a country tune and it needed that old mellow sound (plus it had flats). The active 5 would have worked but the producer knew what he wanted, he didn't want to be 'mixing' the bass any more than he needed to and knew that dusty old Gibson would work, it would mean less work for him and the bass was a pleasure to play. Everyone was happy and the active got traded for a '79 p bass shortly thereafter! I play a 4 string or 5 string depending on the gig - specifically I play the 5er on one and the 4 string on the other. I can do either gig with either bass but I don't. I choose to use the 5er on the 'choir gig' as I feel it's the right tool for the job and i use the Low B frequently. I use the 4 string on the other 'pub gig' becasue it's just as capable, fits the tunes we play, it's a fun bass to play and for me it's nice to switch over from time to time. I could use the low b (and done this gig for ages on the 5er) on that set but its fun to use a different bass. It's why I own two different basses. The 5er isn't hard to play, in fact it's a joy and its the nicest 5er Ive tried thus far, but the 4 string feels like its super skinny and easier to play I like to justify owning both basses by actively gigging them. But in a sense it's not really a 'tool for the job' point though is it - 'cos if you are proficient and comfortable playing 5 why would you ever need to play a 4 string? Surely a 5 can do everything that a 4 can?  Of course it good to generate debate and be devils advocate for fun but it's another silly point in my view because... The right tool for the job does apply as many of us on BC own more than one bass possible both 4's and 5ers and more! Your logic suggests why bother owning more than one bass if you have a decent 5er which will do the job? What if one owns both a 4 and 5 string but.. you need a period correct bass for a period vibe band? Or the 5 string is a luxury item you don't want nicked or damaged? What if ones 4 string records really well but their 5 string is more flexible out live? I saw a guy play a wedding with a 6 string Spector - don't think he touched the High C once and there wasn't too much harassment on the low B for that matter. He's probably an amazing musician with a degree in performance and I'm sure his original music would be staggering, technical and exploit his bass to its full potential. He may have wanted others to see this bass, he might have sold every other bass to own that single one. He could have done it on a four string but he took that bass and fair play to him. You pay your money you make your choice.

It just makes sense that you’d use the right tool for the job if you had the choice.

Ask a silly question... 😉

My understanding is that a bass pedal will be a whole new platform rather than a tweak to the Revival Drive.... but it's not at the design stages so likely a long way off.

More speaker cones will give you greater dispersion so a 4ohm 112 will not sound as good as two 8ohm 112 cabs at the same volume...I think.

@Holt-85 Any examples of what sound you wish to create? A band or track you're aiming for? A bit of grit from a fuzz pedal sounds like an you're starting from the wrong place but as ever sound example might better define what you're aiming for. My current board has a Bass soul food to give some mids boost and drive within a given song and allow's me to poke out in the mix with a bit of drive on the sound but I have a Darkglass AO for the heavier stuff although it is capable of less heavy tones. Some fuzz pedals might actually remove some mids and you can lose definition. Like any pedal both have their detractors and no one is right or wrong but they work for me in the context I need them to. Mixing a couple of lower gain pedal might be a more effective way of achieving the sound you're after - a cheap used Boss ODB with it clean blend and a 'touch of gain' combined with something a bit more aggressive like a Phat Phuk B was my old trick for getting an edgier tone to fill out some space. A Lomenzo drive from Ashdown might give you the mids push and overall aggression to hit the spot? Too many pedals and twice as many opinions right The guys on this forum are more knowledgeable then me and giving them a starting point in terms of a band/track will reap rewards!

I use a converted Spyder 550 combo ‘head’ which now lives in a very sturdy *read heavy* headcase which I’d happily sell but it’d be too costly for shipping. As others have said the core tone is fantastic but I simply don’t have the space for a back up following a recent move and my main gigging amp is equally wonderful! For me the Spyder isn’t the most versatile but if you play a p bass, especially if you’re in a rock band and favour a plectrum, then you should really have a Spyder on hand for that gig. I gig mine from time to time just for fun but it’s sadly under-used. To answer the question I haven’t tried tube rolling in mine and it’s got one if each if memory serves me correctly.

Did a trade with Jon. His patience at my sliding doors time lines for delivery was impeccable - moving house and selling a bass should not happen in the same month! As ever BC proves that good people are out there and thanks to his patience and understanding this has been another great transaction. Cheers Jon

Dan nabbed my wiring loom and pick up. 'Twas a righteous transaction!

If I ever start a cab company I’m calling it Rattling Cabs 👍🏽😀

Another happy customer. Peter took a comp from me, paid quickly and has been charming in all comms. It was a pleasure, Sir!

Joseph bought some pick ups and as others have said ‘‘twas a painless joy filled experience. Enjoy!