BassApprentice

This has probably been asked before... But for those of you who choose Fretless over Fretted, why? And how often do you play Fretted if at all? Or does it really depend on the style of music you want to play at the time? And same to those on the other side of the fence, how often do you pick up your fretless? I wish I could find the motivation to play fretless more as I love the tone but I try for it bit then go back to my comfort blanket of shiny steel frets. Interested to hear those who might use solely fretless

Oh great, just when I had gotten over my BB gas Excited to see and hear them...(and maybe buy one )

I'm sure they be someone who owns one across shortly, but I tried one in a shop a while back and really wanted to love it. I really liked the tone and how it sat, but I couldn't get on with the neck and the 18mm string spacing just wasn't for me. Apart from that I thought it was a cracking bass, fit and finish felt really good, if you like Ibanez basses I'm sure you'll like this. Thought the B was OK but I preferred the B and the neck on a Musicman SUB Ray 5 which I then bought. Horses for courses and all that. Hope some of that was of use. Hopefully someone more knowledgeable comes along and helps you out

If you are near Glasgow, the guy in Guitar Guitar is trying to assemble a decent bass section, it's now got the whole basement floor. He had some pretty decent amps in when I was last in. Could phone and ask about Aguilar? They only have a cab on the website but means they do stock them

There is a topic on this only about 4 topics below your post http://basschat.co.uk/topic/302297-aguilar-tone-hammer-350-500-big-price-difference-why/

NoTreble say it is also class D. If it is, could be a solid back-up head [url="http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2017/03/16/laney-amps-introduces-the-r500-head-and-combo-amp/"]http://www.notreble....-and-combo-amp/[/url]

Laney have added a 500 watt head and a 500 watt 1x15 combo to the Richter series, I have fond memories of my Richter combo from when I was in my bands at High School. Quite intrigued by the 500 watt head http://www.laney.co.uk/products/r500h/

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1489682096' post='3258960'] They look lovely. Made by [url="https://www.talkbass.com/threads/new-amp-from-poland-handbox-r-400.1218706/"]Handbox[/url], FWIW :-) [/quote] Oh are they? I thought they looked very similar but it was just a coincidence. Now I'm VERY intrigued. Read nothing but good things about Handbox so yeah, anyone local to Bass Direct some reviews would be great

So bass direct now stocking Maruszczyk amps... https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10154115820382396&substory_index=0&id=292530792395 If anyone is near and tries them some reviews would be ideal!

Thanks bud, I was searching for "EMG preamp" "EMG BQC" not "BCS" Got a starting point now, ta.

So I have one these in my Yamaha SBV500 and I'm just struggling to find a tone that I really like with it. [url="http://www.emgpickups.com/bqccontrol.html"]http://www.emgpickup...bqccontrol.html[/url] If I were to sell it, what sort of value do 2nd hand onboard preamps hold? eBay and Gumtree would be my usual go to but no 2nd hand EMG preamps on there just now Any help will be greatly appreciated!

Gibson now have exclusive rights over ES, SG, Flying V and Explorer body shapes. While it doesn't really affect us bass players yet, worrying precedent for all those merchants and luthiers who make and distrubute copies.... http://www.mi-pro.co.uk/news/read/gibson-confirms-exclusive-rights-to-trademarked-guitar-designs-in-legal-dispute-with-jhs/022100

[quote name='toneknob' timestamp='1489136408' post='3254572'] Also Glasgow O2 Priority: [url="https://tickets.o2priority.co.uk/events/vulfpeck/4437"]https://tickets.o2pr...s/vulfpeck/4437[/url] [/quote] Completely forgot that it would be on Priority! Thanks, tickets bought

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1489135467' post='3254556'] Glasgow sold out! Are they only doing the two gigs over here? [/quote] Erm...Tickets aren't on sale for Glasgow yet... I thought it was 10am but website looks to say 12. Will be online at both times

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1489072381' post='3254176'] I've done this and it'll do for practice but is not much use beyond that. Might be more useful with a very efficient cab? [/quote] That's all it would be for just now, what cab were you using?

Possibly not, was just seeing if anyone has done this

I'm not gigging and I need some cash so am thinking of downsizing my rig quite drastically. I have a Bass Buddy and it says it has enough oomph to power a cabinet, has anyone done this? What size of cabinet do you reckon the wee Buddy could power or any recommendations for cabs to do this? Ta!

Difficult to say if that's the best without seeing the other permutations, but I think that looks great! Understated enough to be acceptable but just enough bling to bring out the best quality of the woods used. Chrome just wouldn't have worked I don't think. Another great job Andy!

So they arrived last night. They are very blue! but that's what I was looking for. Initial impressions are good, quite bright but not offensively so. Tension is a touch higher then DR Black beauties I reckon. Only got about 45 mins playing on them so will see how they go. Downsides: Some imperfections in the coating which does concern me how long the coating will last. I'll update this thread as I discover how long these strings last! Have some more photos: [url="http://goo.gl/photos/TVypGi6n17oHHC6k9"]http://goo.gl/photos/TVypGi6n17oHHC6k9[/url]

I'll try and get down to this one day, seems like there was some nice, shiny toys to be seen Regarding the 15 minute quiet period, Couldn't you insist all exhibitors with noisy things to plug them using timed sockets so they just turn off at a set time? Just an idea.

Erm....I don't think Ibanez quite finished these basses. That or they have a wood ant problem http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2017/03/05/ibanez-celebrates-30th-anniversary-of-sr-bass-with-limited-edition-models/ I'm sure it sounds lovely though!

Thanks for your recommendations, I was specifically talking about the Aurora and Arkay strings as they are colour coated which I like from an aesthetic point of view

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1190327953' post='63392'] Here's todays selection. More Germans, this time [url="http://www.lefay.de/"]LeFay[/url] And a Piccolo Bass Although the fretless steel fingerboard on the Remington Steele seems to be referencing Vigier, overall to me these basses have a lot in common with Basslab, almost as though they are the more conventional wooden versions. It's the sculpted body shapes and pickup and electronic choices that makes me think that way. My German isn't good enough to get all the info, so if anyone knows any more let me know. However there seem to be too many design features in common for it to be simply co-incidence. Still a nice range of eclectic designs. [/quote] Huh, I was just browsing through this thread and could swear I've seen that bass recently.... I have! The Maruszczyk Paddock Headless looks remarkably similar [url="http://www.instagram.com/p/BPLcgd6AOmY/?taken-by=maruszczykturkey"]http://www.instagram...aruszczykturkey[/url] Wonder if an ex-Remington employee was involved at all....

I've taken a punt at the £14.99 Arkay "discount strings". Will let you know how it goes....

Thanks Saved, I'm well aware of Newtone strings and their reputation but I really like the look of black strings on my white G&L. At £25 these strings are too sore on the pocket if they are crap anyway