BassApprentice

As a very guilty pleasure I went to see McBusted (I grew up in the 90s/early 2000s) and the bass player there used a Sterling with LEDs. Very cool 😎

Without realising they had a narrower nut width than standard I tried a Ray35 without the carve. I compared it with a Sub 5 and while the fit and finish was far better than the Sub I did miss the carve but that's personal preference of course.

Why are there so few EBMM Sterlings out in the wild? Or why have they made a version in the Sterling Range (would that just be too confusing?) The smaller body shape must appeal to a fair amount of us so only having them in the full fat versions seems illogical.

I get the feeling @cristian wants us to look at the Grossman over at Bass Direct 😅😉

If he's got access to the Ashdown production line rather than being part of the partnership by name only he might get these done. The 1930 looks really cool.

Hmmm, that's not cheap but kind of what I was expecting. Was going to hold off anyway until there's a few real world experiences/reviews.

Just doing a quick search of Phil Jones related things. Hopefully you've got it sorted but I went through Synergy Distribution and they were beyond helpful!

Saw that on Facebook earlier. Was very tempted but too far from Scotland. How is it?

Wow. That is exactly what I think everyone wanted from this pedal. Don't think it will compete with Helix but Boss and Zoom should be worried.

Unless you really need/want that Fender tone, I can't see why this couldn't have a space in a short scale collection. I can't think (happy to be proved wrong) of a readily available short scale with a single humbucker.

Oh, £650. I was intrigued by the full fat Ernie Ball Short Scales but at this price I'm very tempted. I wanted a no frills short scale and this could sort that right out.

Looks like it will give a nice, round tone.

That Ashbury looks very like the ones that appear all over AliExpress for less. Check this thread for some ideas!

Never been that interested in Reverend basses, I appreciate their designs are something different which is always good. This looks intriguing though - a short scale with 1 and a half P pickups, never seen that arrangement before. Shame it only comes in green.... https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2020/02/12/reverend-guitars-announces-mike-watt-wattplower-mark-ii-bass/

Do you need rounds for your style/preferred tone? Could maybe look at the LaBella White Tapes - expensive but bright and super smooth.

Well I might just go and order one of each 😂

Definitely daft. I can understand saying something like that on the phone to cover their backsides but putting it in writing is just stupid. Well the wait goes on I guess....

I would also pop a screengrab of the email on the Ibanez UK page - that's a big claim to make regarding Ibanez' QC and would be interesting to see what they make of it https://www.facebook.com/ibanezuk/

I have one of the Squier Musicmasters and it's a great wee thing, was my first bass 16 years ago and I still going strong - If you are thinking short scale then keep your eyes peeled for one (but not at an extortionate price!) Not helpful point: They will both be brilliant basses and will do exactly what you need them do as they are tried and tested basses Maybe helpful point: What setting do you play in? Limited space or play cramped pub gigs - short scale might be best.

I'm going to guess around £900 retail for these. Not really sure what I'm basing that on but seems good 😅

So first Sire go and release a shorty PJ and now Sandberg are throwing their hat in the ring. Definitely spoilt for choice if you're looking for a short scale this year! https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2020/01/19/sandberg-guitars-announces-the-lionel-short-scale-bass/

Next predicament - I am now 1 bass case short, where do I hide this?! 😅