franzbassist

Unacceptable on a brand new bass IMO so I'd return it.

I spent WAY too much money in The Bass Centre!

My recent purchase of a Dingwall made me revisit balanced tension sets for my regular (i.e. non multiscale) basses, which led me in turn to the D’Addario BT sets. I went for the 45-107 set, as that’s closest to what I normally use, and then used their calculator to work out the best low B to add on, which is a .145! The result is a really even feel across all the strings. I’m pleased with how this has turned out 👍🏻

I have just picked one of these up, #18, and wow what a fabulous thing it is. The neck is as straight as an arrow, with an action that is the lowest I've ever had. It plays like a dream. Every note on every string just rings out. Superb sustain. The tension and "feel" of the strings when playing is firm but not unpleasantly so. It's effortless to play. Plug it in and wow, the Neve preamp is very musical and a perfect match. I'm happy with the 4 way selector but would have liked the option to switch between serial and parallel. I want a 5 as well now

Surely it's easier to just buy new? They are cheap as chips!

It's this one, made for Thomann by Music Area. The reason I ask is a Dingwall-branded one came with my new Dingwall bass and it is a superb bag. If these are made to the same spec then they are a steal at that price.

Saw this on Facebook. Very concerning for all. I do hope he's okay.

I agree Chris. I've asked Neil on more than one occasion to try and get flats going.

I've been down a bit of a rabbit hole with strings over the last couple of years, but just before Christmas I ordered a couple of Newtone sets for my new Franz bass. I wanted to string it through the body and so needed strings that were 38" long from ball end to top nut. I went for Platinum wrap, round core, nickel plated in a typical 45/65/85/105/130 gauge and WOW, I am blown away by them. The feel, tension and tone are all just perfect for me. So pleased to have rediscovered this British classic!

This is very true.

I will always have a soft spot for this 😍

My Sirius singlecut by Franz bassguitars. It is the perfect fretless for me.

Well hurrah and huzzah. Not sure how I missed that.

Super smooth sale of some parts to Michael. Would very happily deal with him again

Yep, I used the WL20L for my active basses with no issue. Now I use the WL50 and it's even better.

Hello Phil. I hope you’re doing well. The choice is really good these days. Personally, I’d go with Sire or Cort.

Nope

Mrs FB has bought me one of these! I suspect she's hoping it'll make me as cool as JT himself.

If we're talking good looking singlecuts, my Franz Sirius is a tasty bass.

Thank you! It's a Rockboard Tres 3.0.

Nor did I. Close up shots look amazing, full body images not so much...

As a bass player, probably easily enough, but as a bass player who also sings harmony bass parts on a lot of our songs and lead vocals on some songs.... not so much.