Mrbigstuff

I’ve played mostly the Squier for at least 6 months, leaving the other two in their cases. It’ll be their turn at some point though. I’m sure there will be a moment where the Bongo is the right fit and you’ll be thankful for keeping it.

There’s now a gorgeous example at £3k in the classifieds

They’re not going to be bothered by Basschat if they do. Probably much better players for it though.

Not mine, just a pic from Google but agree with your taste 100%

Your track record suggests you don’t need much persuasion 😂

Number 1 for jazz/ fretless styles is an Overwater fretless Number 1 for replicating a P bass with flats is my fender P bass with La Bella flats Number 1 for replicating Jazz bass with steel sound is a Squier VMJ with MB steels Covers most of my needs

ditto! The essence range also seems very popular in the states and the demo vids I’ve seen sound great too. The online shop still has some tasty examples left.

Alembic for 70s and Ken Smith for 80s

There’s a Sire U5 in the classifieds

I like both. It is definitely harder to engage an audience with originals that they are not already familiar with and even more so as an amateur band in the local pub or small venue. Seeing the audience dancing/ singing along ect gives a certain energy that makes covers more satisfying to play. However, I have never played for a big artist on large stages/ festivals and I imagine that is a fantastic experience and those I know who do that prefer it over the function gigs.

I tend to be able to get a sound I like from either a passive P or Jazz. Used both active and passive in the past on gigs but always found with an active bass I’d mess around with the pre too much and despite being happy at soundcheck, then have a different opinion when the show started and focus too much on that.

I was going to suggest taking it to The Gallery but for the price of the travel you could get a very decent bass 😂

😍 As a pair they look sublime

Personally wouldn’t mind paying a fair whack more somewhere like ATB guitars just for the peace of mind that you’re getting what is advertised.

Dealers increase the markup then consumers buy as an investment. Never ending loop until they only trade hands with collectors.

Gigging/ rehearsals ect is a big effort, especially when only for a hobby. If on top of that the band doesn’t value what you bring to mix as a person, there’s no way I’d bother.

More due to circumstances more than anything I have a spread; Squier, Fender Mex and an Overwater. You can easily see why the prices differ and the Fender has needed a bit spending on it but I play all 3 equally depending what the music requires.

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Yeh tried half round and just felt it didn’t sound quite as good. The bass is too good to compromise on tone.

Jam nights at local pubs might be of use for building the local network.

You’re right that it’s more trails than grooves. Not really sure if it has an affect on sound/ tuning. If it’s something best left to professionals I’ll probably keep using it until it’s worse. Might decide to get in coated as well.

I don’t think Steve will be paying that to get it back somehow.

Yeh definitely ebony. I had the same thing on a Warwick fretless but didn’t have it long enough to worry about.