Steff

You’re kidding me 🤦🏻‍♂️ I just ordered a new one from Thomann!!!! 
 

let me see if I can cancel the order. 

I’ll take that please mate. Have sent a pm. 

Thanks for the offer mate - sorry should have specified I’m not after any 4 string basses. 

Bump! Trades considered for MTD Kingston AG5, Fender Precision 5, Tobias Toby Pro 6, or Tobias Basic, Classic or Killer B 6’s, might consider other options too. 

On 22/12/2023 at 13:09, eubassix said:

did you manage to find that original bridge?.....

Managed to find it so that can be installed if required. 

No it’s been so mental lately that I didn’t even have time to look. Back home Tuesday and will dig around. 

Price drop £1600 bump 

I would consider sensible offers or part trades although there’s not many basses I’m currently interested in but try me, I could only say no  . Always been curious about Tobias Killer B5 and MTD AG5 (of the Kingston variety) but the one with the updated electronics. 

12 hours ago, Chewie said:

35" scale...............?

 

Yes sir! Sorry it took me ages to measure… 

One of the best standalone cabs I’ve ever owned. Loud, focused and clear, sound is full and punchy and I’ve never felt the need of a second one on the various big and small stages I’ve used it. A lot more transparent than the Schroeder cabs I’ve used but just as loud. Relatively small and light. Plus the treble switching system allows for a very precise tuning to taste. GLWTS. 

15 hours ago, andybassdoyle said:

Nice

35?

Good question! Can’t remember - I’ll measure it tomorrow when I’m back. 
 

@Acebassmusic thanks a lot for the photo mate, it does really look that stunning under the sunlight! 

Hi guys, selling this beautiful Roscoe LG5 in custom red bought from Bass Direct early last year - it just doesn’t get played as I have too many and need to offload. 

Bass is in great condition for the age, some minor scratches and the colour is gorgeous - photos simply don’t do it justice. It is all original apart from the upgraded Babicz bridge - I should have the original somewhere but until I manage to find it let’s consider it’s not available.  
 

This gets you one of the best boutique finger style sounds out there and they were hugely popular in the 80-90’s on the US session scene - for a reason. 
 

Strings are nearly new MarkBass coated, action is low, feels smooth and easy to play. As far as I remember weighs around 4kg - will try to check it next week. 
 

Not looking for any trades. 
 

Not willing to ship - but happy to deliver within 100 miles of west London for petrol money. Also have somebody in Birmingham I can leave it with if needs to. 
 

Bass comes with a moulded case. 
 

Free bump from G16 BAS  

Are these 4 or 5 string? 

5 hours ago, NancyJohnson said:

 

With all due respect, the only thing I'd identify from Elixir strings is the lack of wrap, gold coloured ball-ends and a slight light grey/titanium discolouration from the coating process.  We all know that there's a degree of inconsistency in string manufacture, everyone experiences duds... I'd never claim strings were ever soft and rubbery.

 

Just consider for one moment the whole fakery process.  The box.  The strings.  The paper envelope the strings are in.  Free postage.  It's an awful lot of effort to fake something for a few £££ gain. 

With all due respect - elixir nickels have gold ball ends. The stainless steels have (had cos they’re not making them anymore) silver ball ends. 
 

Every string has a certain stiffness to it and I’m very used to that of the elixirs. The ones I got from the link felt like they’re made from softer metal and were bending and generally feeling a lot more flexible and yes - rubbery. 
 

You can get tons of bass strings made in the far east for around the 10-15 quid mark and that’s exactly how they feel like - soft and rubbery. And it’ll make a pretty good profit if you put them in an expensive brand box and sold them for 3x the cost. 

I’ve bought strings from the second link and they were fake. I have been using elixir exclusively for 20 years and I can spot a fake straight from taking it out of the box. They didn’t have coating, were extremely soft and rubbery and generally felt like a £10 worth wish.com copy. When I contacted the seller, they were surprised apparently.  
 

What is the Bulgarian connection out of curiosity? I’m Bulgarian too but living in London for many years. 

Absolute pleasure meeting David and having a chat about bass, bees, life and everything! Deal with confidence. Thank you! 

If anyone is eyeing this and still hesitating - buy it! Those are awesome, had a 5 which I sold to a friend who fell in love with it and wouldn’t leave me alone - one of the most amazing playing and sounding basses I have ever owned (and I’ve owned a few pretty decent ones…). If it was a 5 I would have grabbed it. 

Hey guys,

Please check out my channel's new video. It's something different this time - a bass play along track with a real live band! Please have a play and share your thoughts! 

I've also renamed the channel to The DataBass because apparently some guys called Victor Wooten and Steve Bailey have already claimed the Bass Vault :)...

Now gone 

Hi guys, here’s a new video for you - a Ray Ross bridge on my 55-94 Lakland. Installation and sound comparison   Hope you enjoy! 

Here’s another one guys - this time on my 55-94 Lakland 

5 hours ago, ped said:

Very nice. Always been a dream bass of mine since Trevor Dunn played one in Mr. Bungle

Is that what he uses there!?

might be tempted to part with my MTD and my PJ Lakland for that! 

Hi guys, 

Please check out my new video on left hand muting technique - plus a bonus bass backing track at the end of the video if you wanna jam with my band  

2 hours ago, itu said:

 

I do admit, that it is somewhat complicated to produce comparable results in home environment. Strings, playing techniques, audio levels etc. are not easy to normalize. Any processing may hide or enhance subtle details. It is also very important to try to eliminate subjective opinions in these tests.

I did try to keep those conditions the same to the best of my ability, I know the track well and did my best to play applying the same force and dynamics, I haven’t changed anything on the recording path - input gain, compressor, channel volume are the same for both tracks. Strings are a new set of Elixir, the brand I’ve been using for 15 years and I know their durability very well - there would have been zero sound change between the takes all taken within half an hour.