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I've just switched from plain guts back innovation golden slaps,so same strings as you. Yes if you injure your fingers you knackered for a while,took me a few weeks to recover fully. It's very easy to get carried away once you get gigging but try to pace yourself & use as little energy as possible when playing,otherwise you'll be a spent force well before the gig is over. This I know from experience

What strings are you using ? If you're using steels then tape every time. Nylon or guts & you will build up calluses eventually,so keep on practicing. I have used tape when necessary but I don't like it either,mind I have just gritted my teeth & played on blisters before,well until they burst. Blood splats on my blonde bass isn't a good look & it bloody well hurt too,not recommend. Also don't play too hard,you don't really need to play hard to get a nice slap,try using just enough force to get the sound you are trying to achieve.,(if that makes sense).

Good review that Bloody lovely bass,you lucky sod. I hate you

Agreed crap review Lol I too find my Mayones so easy to play & it sounds mega too.

So how's the new Mayones ? Spill the beans

[quote name='mfisher91' timestamp='1459512943' post='3017284'] That's exactly what I came home with! I tried out about 6 basses overall, narrowed it down to a Rocoe and that, but there was no comparison for me really! [/quote] You bastard !! lol I'm so jealous,that bass is just beautiful,excellent choice sir. I've been drooling over that for a while but just couldn't afford it,I bet it is sublime to play. My mayones is only a "basic" one but it is fantastic,maybe even the best bass I've ever owned. Enjoy your new bass. I'll just sit here turning green.

Definitely check out Mayones,they are great instruments. I like mine much more than the Roscoe I used to own. If you end up buying that beautiful Mayones Comodous they have I will be so so jealous. It's a great shop,you will have a great day. Enjoy

[quote name='Merton' timestamp='1458568710' post='3008628'] I always used the Gain to push the preamp valves then used the master for overall stage volume. Setting up the "GK way" makes it harder to get any real grit (in my experience) [/quote] Me too,mind I'm amplifying double bass so too much gain just causes feedback. I usually run gain & master at 12 o'clock for most gigs. I've yet to run bass guitar through my rig.

Good choice. I have an MB800 Fusion & it sounds mega through my Barefaced BB2

[quote name='mrtcat' timestamp='1458463557' post='3007692'] That was me with a faulty Hartke kilo. The UK Hartke representative got involved when it went wrong 1St time and arranged a repair. Unfortunately it almost immediately went wrong again and he just didn't return any calls or emails. It was a known fault with the amp and Hartke just washed their hands of it so I ended up £750 out of pocket with an amp that never worked again. I'd never buy anything from Hartke in a million years now. I even emailed Larry Hartke and he didn't respond. [/quote] Snap I bought a Hartke Kilo last year,that failed twice in quick succession,the second time leaving without an amp for an upcoming gig. I too emailed Larry Hartke three times,he never replied. Fortunately GAK were brilliant & allowed me the full price I paid in exchange for something else. I went for a Galien Krueger MB800 Fusion & couldn't be happier with it,superb amp. I'll never ever buy any Hartke gear ever again.

Nice

Met Jay to trade basses this evening & had a good old chat. He's a top bloke to deal with,good communication & all round nice guy. Mega pleased with my bass,if anything it's even better than I was hoping. Deal with utmost confidence.

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Stuff it

Lovely bass there good sir. I did love mine but stupidly traded it on & I still miss it,even if it had too many strings. Enjoy your beautiful bass,Roscoe's are fantastic instruments