Mrbigstuff

I think as long as it looks like it should and the serial number matches online/ with the manufacturer’s records then the risk is pretty low. I think you’ll find most on here only really deal with s/h instruments. Searching the basschat feedback is also a good idea before making a purchase.

For me it adds warmth and clarity to the note. Higher string gauges and tension also help with this. Although I already played with a higher action it was interesting viewing Janek’s blog when he decided to try increasing the height from a low to a very high action.

We need a sick face reaction adding “🤮”

I prefer a medium/ high action. I just can’t stand fret buzz and I think you have more control of note length with a higher action. Speed then comes with practice and technique. Plus it’d be nonsensical to have a p bass with flats and the clackerty timbres of low action.

Looks like they sit in the middle of Sire and Moollon price wise. Shame they’re not doing 5’s yet.

Spending excessive amount of time and money worrying about gear…. Oh wait

Tell them to stick to guitar. Failing that, Sires have everything you need in a bass.

Yeh but the genre it was in has been renamed - still the same genre. In fairness, I hate the idea of categorising music. Different songs often take inspiration from lots of sources. Few bands write similar songs over and over - AC/DC exempt.

It’s classic rock, with emphasis on classic 😉

Mine looked great, trans teal body and maple neck. But it had a weak G, not enough warmth and the neck was chunky. Good bass but not for me.

Not sure whether to be impressed or concerned. Probably both 😜

Anyone tried these? Sound great in the demo and €700 on Italian sites. It’ll be interesting to try them back to back with Sire.

No offence @Higgie but I’d rather watch the dancers than you 😜

Sounds great and must be great fun being involved in such a large production. Just in time for normality too.

I know it’s been said many times before, but his time is exceptional.

I do like the idea of a hollow body with figured top but I think I would commission an Overwater like this one.

I remember Janek Gwizdala saying in a vlog he could only afford to live in Boston and New York by maxing out credit cards. Then there was the financial crash and I think the debt was written off. By that point he hade made his name and was on tours.

Turdjazzle?

Yeh totally agree. However, if it was released as artist X feat. John Mayer it’d be worth a fortune in ratings. Personally I would pay loads to see John Mayer play 8 bars in the studio.

Make a Bitsa Jazz with a P bass neck? If you’re wanting to experiment and not pay much this could be the best way to do it. You can always shave the P bass neck to your liking.

In pop the fan base is mostly bought through marketing, which is why social media is so important. Other genres may differ, obviously rock is traditionally gig/ tour based. Pop artists are still found at 14-16 and work with management/ publishers before record labels release their music. But yeh, you can make a brilliant quality EP for free these days, but I’m not sure the producers the record labels hire to mix/ remaster will see it that way. On that point, you wouldn’t believe the prices to have your music remixed by a known DJ.

Sadly to my knowledge this is not true. Record labels are after artists who they can just remaster a single/ EP and release. This means less expenditure and therefore risk for them. If successful you will get a deal to record and release an album. However, this is from a pop perspective and only based on my insiders experience.

Mark Ronson was also from a privileged background. The beauty of music though is it has always allowed everyone to have a voice. Streaming platforms benefit this although make it difficult to make a living. As in all walks of life, money buys opportunity.

To my knowledge of recent case: To record, produce and master a track with a reputable producer is £8-20k. To get a support slot for a few shows on a label artist tour is £25-150k depending on the artist. The have a social media campaign is £10-30k per year. Probably a lot more for large scale advertising. Radio and streaming plug is £15-25k per year depending on reach. This is not viable to normal people and only those who; have a sponsor, major label backing, connections who can pull favours or family money. And especially difficult to find the time when working a full time job to pay rent or mortgage. Also we are getting to the point now where the kids of 80’s and 90’s pop stars are getting a chance. Even if they don’t have talent they have the connections.

The problem is obvious. You wear the bass far too low