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I would also question these examples as genuine "universal" solutions. it might work for some, but I'm quite sure not for everybody (hence why it shouldn't be a standard). A lot of people do prefer having pedals far from each other for various reasons (eg avoid stomping on 2 pedals at the same time, to control pedals with both feet, etc.). Not always easy and cheap, but there are solutions that allow to hide pedals and have a multi-pedal/router/matrix to control them all. I'm not trying to say that is neither a standard nor the perfect solution, but it's a solution.

Partially yes. As in, I genuinely don't think it could have been any better sound-wise and feel-wise. What they could have done though, they could have saved me from having to setup the bass (intonation) and from having to worry about all these little things. But, most importantly what I think is the real issue here is that 2 people buying the same bass might get a totally different instrument quality-wise. And that's concerning since it's G&L.

myself and other people on BC got ours from GuitarGuitar. mine had few minor issues (see 1st comment) but tbh it's a great bass! this not to say I'm OK with that. QC should be improved to allow instruments to be consistently good!

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I have to say, that goes beyond CS, considering one is not even "their customer"

I see, so QC there is definitely not great. Such a shame because they are really good basses. comfortable and with a massive, massive sound (way above the price point). I kept mine and am really happy with it. But I think it wouldn't have taken too much to avoid the things I listed above. Anyway, it is what it is Thanks for sharing your experience!

I wouldn't feel super comfortable with magnets only tbh. But something like a "clipping system" of any sort, that'd be great

interesting. do they have a deal with Peavey?

I think just Reverb. Curious to see if there's any more data out there though

2 months later... ta-daaaaaa

didn't know these guys at well. really interesting band

aahahah nice!

that's cheating mate! no jams allowed

Man, these guys are really good! Post-rock on steroids!

Also found this that, despite being 1 data point, suggests that Precisions are the most sold basses, followed by other basses with "thick" necks. https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2022/11/10/reverb-releases-list-of-best-selling-basses-of-2022/

I think Euro and US made have all thicker necks, apart from the Dug Wimbish signature one

@Bart Funk Bass nice comparison! I found really useful the sustain bit at the end. I took the liberty of adding an FFT next to that actually, attached below. My 2 cents, they are different sounds, both good I think. I think the stock bridge has that classic Fender bark, but the high mass bridge is overall more balanced with more low/low-mids too. That doesn't mean it's better though. In the video attached one can kind of see what I'm saying. fender_bridges_FFT.mp4

who knows, maybe we'll see a Spector... ehm... Esopus double bass at some point!

At the end of the day, I think it's all subjective. I suppose it's impossible to say this thing here makes it easier to play, this one makes it harder to play. There are so many factors to account for, the most important of which is the musician (and not only the size of their hands). On the bass side of things there are several parameters too: nut width width at the bridge neck finishing neck depth neck shape string used (steel roundwound are way rougher than flatwound, nickel sits in the middle, tape are "floppier", etc. scale length how the bass sits when standing up/sitting down All these might have a totally different impact on different people. There might be trends, but in general human beings are unique and so it's their "taste".

Makes sense, since he rarely played below the 9th fret 😜

don't know neither of them... (goes and launches YouTube)...

Yeah, I meant 2 bassists both playing bass, that's good to know anyway

and what's the name of the band?

Nice! What genre do you guys play?

Hi, I was checking out Dele Sosimi (keyboard player with Fela Kuti, who's playing in London this Sat) and I saw on YouTube that sometimes in his band he has 2 bass players. I've always been fascinated by the idea of having more than 1 bass in a band. I remember the first time I heard about it was when I was a teenager and they told me there was an Italian underground band that had 2 basses. Never seen/heard them though. Then I remember years after that, I discovered Tortoise and they used to have 2 basses in the early days. I liked that a lot! Any other band worth sharing that have 2 (or more) basses? Any direct (or not direct) experience to share?