franzbassist

At the very least!

My line for "Love Shack" is way groovier than the original, even though for many years I thought my line was the original! 🤣 I also cannot emulate the sloppy playing on "Maggie May".

I was playing at a wedding in Middlesborough many years ago when who should join us on stage but ex-Whitesnake slide guitarist extraordinaire Micky Moody. Despite being a disco tribute act, we charged through a more than decent version of "Fool for your Loving" with him, followed by a lengthy blues jam. Tremendous fun, and he was a lovely guy too. Bruce Foxton bought my band a round when we were playing at a pub in Guildford one time. He sat and chatted with us for the whole of the mid-gig break: also a lovely guy.

Unfortunately, unlined fretless in a mass produced bass is pretty rare.

Oh no, I am stunned and saddened to hear this. I'd been planning to drop in and see him next time I was in Monmouth visiting relatives. Such sad news.

These are great basses! I had a six for a while, then realised sixes and I do not get on, so I sold it on. That said, I added another strap button to the other side of the bridge and it sorted the angled body perfectly, so I'd highly recommend that. Also bought some larger luminous dots off Amazon to deal with the visibility issue, which also worked really well. Yours looks lovely.

Yep, I can and do make my own cables. The only reason I asked is because this patchbay has a USB though, which means I can use this to charge the power bank without detaching it from underneath the board. The 1/4" jacks were just a bonus and it made sense to use them for my input and outputs. If they work then all good, but if not I can just bypass them.

Thanks, that's what I thought but wanted to double check!

Specifically, a cable from by bass into the Rockboard Mod 2 patchbay, then a mono cable from there to my Boss MS-3 multi FX (I don't use this in stereo), and then from the MS-3 back to the patch bay and from there to the amp. I didn't spot that all the 1/4" jacks on this patchbay are TRS!!!

I don't think they are taking orders at the moment anyway they are so busy. I think around £7k last time I looked!

I kinda hope so....

Thomann will have stock in 4-5 weeks and it'll cost £190.

I have been looking at the HX Effects to replace my Boss MS-3 but can't justify the £499 price tag. This looks like it will float my boat for way less money. Speaking of which, is this available anywhere yet?

Yep, simultaneous multiple effects and presets. Why would you buy the HX One when you can use this?

That is a lot of bang for your buck. 21 presets!!!!

My Boss MS-3 has been terrific for a number of years, but being fickle I fancy a change and the Helix range appeal to me. I'm not really interested in amp and cab sims, so the HX Effects is the front runner for me. I initially liked the HX One, but I think BIgwan has nailed it as to why it's not the pedal to get even if it sounds great. But then, I really like my MS-3 so should probably just stick with that!

I'm looking for a square board, about 30cm wide and deep. Anything out here that fits the bill?

All my straps are made by Heistercamp: black on the outside and lined with smooth leather on the inside that is a colour to match (or at least tone with) the relevant bass. As all the basses are different shapes I find this the easiest way to ensure the right strap goes on the right bass. I appreciate this is a first world solution....