Cornwall Steve

So many of the stores have gone. And I bet still more will fall. Soon everything will be on-line only. No more will be able to look, touch, hold and play before buying. Perish the thought !😥

I thought Dawsons closed in Dec 2022 after going into administration. Have they re-opened again ?

Doesn't surprise to hear you say that. Not when you see so many big names that have disappeared since Covid. The last time I journeyed up to Bristol (last May) was to pay a visit to PMT for the sole purpose of viewing a Schector fretless they were advertising. I checked with the store before travelling, explained where I was journeying from and gave them my phone number. When I turned up (the following day). I was told the bass hadn't been in store for a month. Another wasted trip 😥 Can't say I was too sorry to learn PMT had gone under. But as @neepheid said it's tough going when it comes to needing gear and living in the sticks !🙄

I have nothing but empathy. In fact I've had the same moan myself here on basschat more than once over the past months. Living in rural Cornwall, it's a 240 mile round trip to Bristol before you get to any half decent outlets with any choice. Even then I've made the pilgrimage only to return empty handed. Locally, we have a handful of small music shops stocking a disappointingly low range of basses mostly comprising the usual uninspiring budget brands with the occasional more premium instrument nearly always at inflated RRP £. I often return home feeling I've got more basses resting in my guitar racks than the local, regional shops have on display on their walls. Sure, they're willing to order in anything you want to buy. But who wants to commit to placing an order without first seeing or trying the instrument first.

In 2023 I bought the very same bass. Initially it was fine and I enjoyed it for what it was. After a year I noticed the volume output was diminishing. Tried to rectify it in the only way I knew how. I changed the battery, changed the amp, changed the guitar lead, checked volume settings on guitar and amp, and fiddled with the other amp controls (like the Gain). All to no avail. I began to suspect wiring or jack socket so off it went to the Luthier. Came back with no defects found. I hung on to it through the past few months but eventually gave up and decided to move it on. It sold a few days ago. Nice enough bass in many ways (I especially enjoyed the smooth neck coupled with the maple fretboard) but I wouldn't buy another.

I think that's a very valid point !👍 Mind you, I still can't get my hands on a reasonably priced Indonesian 5 string Cirrus. Been looking for 6 months now 😢

I share your frustration Dave. I've found myself in a similar position earlier in the year. But looking back, I have no regrets - indeed I may well have dodged a bullet. Perhaps you may have too! P.S. I own 5 Yamaha basses. I love 'em though in my experience the pick ups can be disappointing.

Greetings from the Third World (aka Cornwall!)😂 Does anyone out there know if these strings are any good for Slap? I've got them on several of my 4 and 5 string fretless but wondered if they produced a half decent slap tone on a fretted (based on whatever type of bass you have them on). I was thinking of giving them a go on a couple of my 5 string Yamahas but thought I'd consult you guys first 🙏☺️ Many thanks

Point taken 👍

I agree. They are very pretty looking basses. Great colours and finishes. They certainly add to the player/owner appeal. Look good on stage too! And although I have lots of basses in various configurations (4's, 5's, Fretted, fretless, etc) I don't own or have ever played a headless or a fanned fret, so quite looking forward to buying my first one!😍 Wow, that's some tight spacings going on there! Don't think my elderly, arthritic fingers would be able to cope with that!😂😂 Love to know what you think of the SRMS806 when it arrives. Might tempt me to go for a 805 (despite what Low End Lobster says in his review! 😂) P.S. Don't we just love basses. Could sell your soul to the devil for just one more that's caught our eye !😂

Good choice 👍 A 6 string too 🤗 I like these basses. I was very near tempted with a 805 a few months back but got nervous contemplating the string spacing ! I bet you're counting the days until it arrives ! Enjoy

Is that a 5 and 4 Sire M6 you're referring to Kev, as opposed to the Cort Space or EHB that have come into the discussion ?

Many thanks for that. I've already seen this Video - commented on it yesterday replying to Headless Bassist's post.... ''And Frank Itt seems to slap the Sire M6 pretty well on the Bass the World review. Just not sure about those Tuners though, as Gregor is quick to point out!'' Just out of interest which headed MS did you go for. Was it an Ibby BTB by any chance ?

Wow, lots of jolly useful information for me to take on board there. In particular the ole Bartolini thing is a bit Marmite it seems. My only experience with them is the Cort B4 AS+ fretless I have (my one and only Cort). I bought it new and I guess it's 'So-So'. Another reason for stalling on buying another Cort 🤔😕! I do have a permanent 'Jazz' setting I retain on one of my amp combo's, thinking about it, it's the setting I use the most so could work well for me. Just wish I could plug an M6 and a Space into it and see which works best for me 🤗 Many thanks again for all your help

Thank you for sharing that. Some interesting views. Personally, I'm not a fan of the EHB. The Hils I'm not keen on for looks but intrigued that you liked the sound, it's a headless I quite fancied trying out. I'd thought about a Hohner the Jack (I already have the headstock version) but want a 5 which for The Jack are very hard to come by. I do enjoy playing Slap which for an old boy of 70 with (only) nine arthritic fingers is a bit odd, I know. I believe the Cort slaps pretty well. And Frank Itt seems to slap the Sire M6 pretty well on the Bass the World review. Just not sure about those Tuners though, as Gregor is quick to point out! Speaking of which, any issues with the Cort you've encountered in the set-up or tuning department ? Thanks Steve

I keep wondering to myself how they stack up against the Sire M6. I still can't decide which (5 string) one to get ? 🤔

Yep, me too! 😊

Sounds about right 😂! Hardly inspires me to make a 600 mile round trip 🙄 Thank goodness for the likes of basschat. Living at the end of the Earth, it's great to be able to reach out to fellow members for help and advice 👍

I'm with you completely on that one. from where I live it's a struggle to get to Andertons and back in a day. Last time I tried something like that I forked out £140 in rail fares and ended up buying a bass just to justify going (to the wife !😟)

Thank you very much for the review. Much to take on board. Thanks too for the photo. Tell me, when you went along, did they have much of the M6 in stock available in store? I know Andertons can keep a lot of their gear in the warehouse, so to speak.

That's good to hear. I play 5 string. Be interested to (eventually) learn how the 5 string M6 stacks up against the Cort Space 🤔

I own 3 V7's (1x5 and 2x4's) plus an M2. I love em'. I think Sire are very good value. Wouldn't hesitate buying another. The M6 looks exciting and intimidating (in 5 string). Love to know what they play like?🤔 Have to say there always seems to be used Cort Space's up for sale. Folk don't seem to hang on to them for too long

Thanks for the reply. I've watched both these videos already and apart from these, as yet I don'believe anyone else has posted a review or demo - hence me turning to basschat forum 😊 Thank you too for the advice regarding multi scales generally. I have to say, it's exploring both headless and multi-scale that appeals.

Yeah, I kinda of thought about it but don't like messing folks around. I've bought several basses off them before, the most recent being in June. I guess there is no reason why I shouldn't give it a try 🤔However I'd really like to know if someone has played these and whether they're any good?