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BassApprentice

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  1. 34 minutes ago, Chris2112 said:

     

    It's always been a load of crap, the current year is no exception.

     

    So a festival that's been going since 1970 has always been crap and has never had any music you might have liked.

     

    Fair enough 🤷🏻‍♂️

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  2. I don't use mine too often, can't remember the last time I charged it but even sitting dormant for a month or two it still has charge and no low battery warning.

    Sounds like the battery isn't actually being turned off, or just a naff battery in your one. Under warranty?

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  3. 11 hours ago, Byo said:

    I did speak to Ian during the Bass Hang the other week, and he did say that they are still "rounds" so the feel of a flat is not what you're going to get, but it's a smoother round with more longevity and a consistent sound when broken in.

     

    That kind of tracks with what others have said. I think the marketing is a bit off on these, putting them in the super polished range sets an expectation that Ian and La Bella were never really going for.

  4. I feel these I.R.A, PLEK and aging treatments may not necessarily sound "better" but give the bass that worn or played feel (a bit of given for ageing)

     

    Yes, a new bass feels and plays nicely - but I've found a bass feels better the longer you keep it and get used to it. This processes take the shiny new age off it and make it feel a bit more broken in.

     

    As with everything, some like it, some don't and some don't notice.

     

     

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  5. Spotted this on a Facebook group I'm on - a letter sent to a luthier who uses Hiscox cases so take it with a pinch of salt since there isn't any other evidence yet.

     

    If true, another tough loss to the British music industry.

     

    (Also, apologies for the low res image)

     

    It reads as follows 

     

    HISCOX CASES TO CLOSE AFTER 40 YEARS


    20th May 2025

     

    Dear Valued Customer,

     

    The landscape for manufacturing at our level here in the U.K. has become ever increasingly problematic since the Covid pandemic.

    We have faced severe challenging issues with every aspect of the process from raw materials to shop floor staff availability to massively rising costs of production.

    The compound issues are now so great we have regrettably reached the conclusion that it is no longer possible for us to remain a viable manufacturing business here in the U.K.

    It is with huge sadness that I confirm that Hiscox cases will therefore cease production within the next 3 months

     

    This tremendously difficult decision has not been made lightly and we fully intend to honour all existing orders you may have with us.

    Although we will continue trading in the short term, we wish to manage the situation in a logical and controlled manner in order that all of our long standing partners are paid, as we all wish we would be under these circumstances.

    IMPORTANT


    70% of our business is supplying instrument makers where the case we supply is custom built maybe with an embodied logo. If you are one of those many customers, and have current orders with us, then please contact us to confirm you wish to proceed with the order.


    I am extremely sorry, but, as I hope you understand, we will no longer be able to extend credit terms from today as we will require all orders to be paid in full before shipping.

    We have decided to continue trading for another few months specifically to give our hundreds of loyal guitar making customers time to find an alternative case supplier.

     

    As a luthier, all those years ago, I made my first guitar case specifically for my own use for my own guitars. I never planned or even imagined that demand for my design would be so great that we have made more than 700,000 cases in the last 40 years.

    I suppose all good things eventually come to an end.

     

    There is nothing more that I can say other than thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your business over the last 40 years.

     

    This is an extremely sad day here at Hiscox Cases

     

    Warmest regards to you all and best of fortune for your futures,


    Brynn Hiscox

     

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  6. 7 minutes ago, Harryburke14 said:

    Any love here for the Squier Bronco bass? I'm very tempted by the pink one, they look excellent.

    I had one of the old red ones that I made pink.

     

    They are great fun but the bridge and tuners are the weakest points. 2 saddle can make intonation tricky and the tuners are understandably cheap. Really easy to switch out and make it a very serviceable bass!

  7. Hmmm interesting.

     

    I can guarantee you will see "Certified Pre-Owned Fenders" for sale very soon. Bascially a second hand guitar with a warranty that costs less than new, but more than a private seller would charge. I've seen Mike Lull do it as well as Rolex. Basically a market control exercise.

  8. 15 minutes ago, BabyBlueSound said:

    I see some "smaller" youtubers taking up the topic, wondering when and where is this going to end

    That's just getting views from a hot topic.

    I reckon he'll go dark for a while, come back doing something very similar but having dropped out the spotlight he won't be getting anywhere near the same amount of views.

     

    I've never purposefully watches his content, sometimes got thrown in on Instagram and Spotify, but I wonder how good he actually is? If he can note perfect play all these solos then he can definitely write his own stuff. Most musicians have enough creativity to write their own riffs and solos so it's all just so very odd that he's done this.

     

    Anyway, he's a bit of a prat and is getting his comeuppance. 

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  9. 11 minutes ago, AlexDelores said:


     

    Am I missing something or is there a massive gap in the market here? 

    I think with SS having a moment in the sun with more punters and pros playing them there is a small gap, yes. Having had another quick look, there is the Ibanez EHB1505S - but appreciate they may not be your cup of tea.

    It can be done as shown by Maruszczyk/ACG/Sandberg/Wilcock so scaling up the premise to mass production isn't unfeasable, just hasn't obviously been deemed profitable enough yet.

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  10. 14 hours ago, Chadu25 said:

    What flats are you guys using on your 5 string BB? I’ve only tried a La Bella 760fs on a 4 string Pbass but have no idea what’s it gonna be like with a 5er. Any experiences with it or feel free to reco other string options. Ideally I want the feel and thumpy sound of flats so no rounds for me. 

     

     

    I'm a fan of Chromes - some say they are bit sticky initially but once that goes they are great.

    A different string is the White Copper Tapes from La Bella that I'm tempted to put on the BB414 I just got - a bit different to flats but definitely have less top end that rounds

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