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  1. BassApprentice
    Question for all the old slappers out there. I've got a Squier Musicmaster and Bronco, and tried a few other SS in shops etc and none have been very good for slapping, particularly the open E. Just feels a bit weak. I wouldn't say any of my SS basses are set up to their best, but what have others found. Is it the strings or set up or pickups in short scales that make them a bit less suited to slapping?
  2. BassApprentice
    After seeing a video of it, it really makes me further question the "half finished look". It's basically a G&L SB2 without a pickguard. If I was wealthy enough to have £3k around to buy something I wanted I would probably have one of these. Would be very straightforward mod to add a tone control if you really wanted to.
  3. BassApprentice
    It's been a while. Not much progress as I've been doing other bits. Decided I didn't like the neck finish so changed it a wee bit. Still happy with the worn patches but the Cedar varnish I used didn't work so used a Pine colour and think it looks much more natural now.
  4. BassApprentice
    It's probably all down to the eq for you. The sound you get at home jamming/practicing is easier as you are the loudest instrument in that moment and you get a sound you really like. In a band, we're all continually competing for space and volume so you'll alter your EQ to cut through and find your space. Others have "their sound" and don't touch anything between home and practice but that's probably far more rare 😂
  5. BassApprentice
    The now seemingly annual tradition of people getting annoyed that EBMM have made a bass that they don't like and aren't going to buy. This type of release in no way devalues the brand as they still make the same basses they made yesterday and will make again tomorrow.
  6. BassApprentice
    That placentia looks fine. Just fine. Really hope this isn't a move away from the chunky bridge on the tribute series for cost saving reasons.
  7. BassApprentice
    A potential bargain for a medium scale BB https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-BBVIs-medium-scale-bass-early-1980s-/275238537149?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0
  8. BassApprentice
    I've been into Bass Direct a few times and Mark has said he enjoys the challenge of finding someone the right bass. If it's there just go on and they'll try and help you find the right bass. Just have to be strong enough to resist the temptation if it is outside your budget 😂
  9. BassApprentice
    If I could snag one of the 5ers for £600 that would be ideal 😁
  10. BassApprentice
    And they're in stock!
  11. BassApprentice
    https://www.instagram.com/p/CbaJ-dRNtGj/?utm_medium=copy_link
  12. BassApprentice
    Hey, look. Cort found a bass player down the back of the sofa https://www.instagram.com/tv/CbZ_uOfrzet/?utm_medium=copy_link
  13. BassApprentice
    Not overly so, just actually play it would be excellent 😅
  14. BassApprentice
    That video is....not great. Very generic and doesn't exactly sell the bass
  15. BassApprentice
    That's a very fair price by all accounts. Will definitely be trying one.
  16. BassApprentice
    Just spotted this on Facebook so had a better look. The GB moderns look fantastic and the Elricks don't look too shabby either. Loaded with ultralites, Nordstrands, Markbass and Babicz, will probably cost about £1700. Will be interesting to see how they stack up against other basses in this price range.
  17. BassApprentice

    It's nice when something like a simple string change totally revitalises your bass! 

    1. CameronJ

      CameronJ

      Truth. I think back to years gone by when I was inexperienced in terms of bass setup and string choice. I would sell basses because they didn’t feel right…in hindsight a string change could have completely fixed things!

  18. BassApprentice
    Yup, that's definitely a Sandberg
  19. BassApprentice
    Hell hath no fury like a pub rocker scorned.
  20. BassApprentice
    If you need a replacement EHX Tube, looks like you might have a problem. Think the Chinese factory closed and now the Russian option is out of the picture.
  21. BassApprentice
    Double post
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    I made the mistake of trying a Nighthawk 5 again in GuitarGuitar today. A VM5 is definitely the one, especially with the black label pickups. The sales guys did their very best but I'm just not in the right place to buy one. Definitely regret not buying one a couple of years ago when prices were lower 😅
  23. BassApprentice
    Sounds very promising! I think I want a Spector, all the reviews seem so good but annoyingly I don't like the look or feel of the Legend series stuff, so I reckon it has to be the Euro. Which is a shame because they are expensive for the use of a bedroom bassist.... 😅 Maybe one day if I gig I'll treat myself to one.
  24. BassApprentice
    That looks very greeeen
  25. BassApprentice
    I think Gallery website needs updating from 2018 😂
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