BassApprentice

Interested to see how you think the Aurora are. The Arkay are ok, think I might have to order a set of the Aurora to see how they compare. I'm not disappointed by the Arkay but maybe the Aurora should be slightly better

Odd title I know. Stumbled across this on a Facebook ad. (congrats. targeted ads) Seems like it's a Gumtree style rental service. Does loads of stuff but particularly interested around the Music gear hiring. Rather than standard fare from gear rental services you might be able to get something more interesting out of this. It is a massive risk I guess giving away your gear to a stranger but they say everything is fully insured. [url="https://fatlama.com/about"]https://fatlama.com/about[/url] I like the concept as some of us may have too much gear that isn't being used but don't want to sell so could make some money rather than hanging on a wall/in a case. What do you guys think? Good idea? Load of bollocks?

FWIW, There is a blue Aerodyne Jazz in my local music shop. Never seen it in blue but it is stunning. See here: http://www.kennysmusic.co.uk/fender-fsr-aerodyne-jazz-bass-lake-placid-blue-pre-owned I remember lusting after one when Duff McKagan started using them in Velvet Revolver.

Quite interesting to see Crack Convertors put such a reasonable price on a bass. I pop into my local one regularly and find they price pretty close to any other shop with only obscure stuff being a decent bargain. If someone does buy that you can almost guarantee you could get your money back if you sold it on. Guess being able to google it and find a price rather than having to know anything about it makes it easy

Morning, These are very highly regarded around these parts: [url="https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_hbp90bk_shortscale_ebass.htm"]https://www.thomann....scale_ebass.htm[/url] especially if you plan on changing the pickups. Have a look around the build diaries section, I'm sure there's someone who has modded 2 or 3 of these with great results. [b]EDIT:[/b] Found one of the threads http://basschat.co.uk/topic/253875-turning-a-harley-benton-pb-shorty-into-a-jb-shorty/page__st__60__p__2902269__hl__harley%20benton__fromsearch__1#entry2902269 Another option is an Ibanez Talman

[quote name='LewisK1975' timestamp='1490886251' post='3268818'] So I'd end up with something like this: [attachment=242034:Fender-Roadworn-Bass.jpg] [/quote] Interesting...Could that be done with a 3D printer?

As ridiculous as it may look, you could try crafting a thumbrest out of cheap P pickup cover, since you mentioned you like the position of having your thumb resting on screw 'ear' of the pickup.... Not using the whole pickup cover but just the top bit, so it's secured to your bass by the normal screw hole of the pickup cover. Could look awful though

http://www.pagelli.com/e-guitars-innovations.html Third from the bottom Very classy looking bass that Golden Fretless

I love Doug's playing....but I can never help thinking the guitar solo in Cult of Personality is complete overkill.... Great song otherwise.

If you're not sure that a 45 G is working for you, Newtone might be a good shout as they do custom gauges so you could up it slightly if you want. They might be a bit more than you're wanting to spend mind.

[quote name='JPJ' timestamp='1490717516' post='3267352'] Don't rule out the TC Electronic BG250 combos. These are available with either 1x15, 1x12, 2x10 or 2x8 speakers. I have the 208 or 2x8 and its a fantastic little combo that works great for rehearsing and could easily gig with PA support. [/quote] I've seen good things about them too, especially the SpectraComp Tone print settings. Will need to try and find somewhere with both to A/B them

[quote name='badboy1984' timestamp='1490711754' post='3267286'] Get a small decent combo when downsizing? [/quote] I think that's what I'm looking at doing now...probably a Fender Rumble at some point as they seem to get glowing reviews Thanks for the advice all!

[quote name='dyerseve' timestamp='1490697254' post='3267094'] It the price not quite low for this bass? I thought it was. If not then ignore my comment. But given how many gumtree and ebay scam listing have the locattion listed as the middle of nowhere in the far north of Scotland... [/quote] Fair reasons, have to say I didn't know that it was a 'thing' to use the North of Scotland as a fake location, good to know. Price could be be a touch low yes, but I think the nature of the photos make me think it's a real listing rather than stolen photos from somewhere else.

[quote name='dyerseve' timestamp='1490692397' post='3267026'] given the location i would be cautious... [/quote] May I ask why?

Stumbled across this pedal on Talkbass. SO COOL! [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?&app=forums&module=extras&section=legends#"][/url] Completely unnecessary and expensive but COOL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilcTbMZo4lI More info on what at the shiny knobs and funny words mean/do: http://www.godlyke.com/totally-wycked-audio-effects-pedals/hand-built/dynamorph

For those wanting a closer look at finishes etc. The Yamaha Australia site has been updated. Really liking the green on the new 400 series. https://au.yamaha.com/en/products/musical_instruments/guitars_basses/el_basses/bb_2017/400_series.html#product-tabs

Oh god, they've done one with a maple board. Well, I'm sold as long as they play as well as the current line

Or one in better condition, completely standard sitting at a bargain price or £200 BIN http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-BB415-Bass-Guitar-5-String-/232279024804?hash=item3614e8a4a4:g:2s4AAOSwTM5Y0cBM

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-BB415-Bass-Guitar-5-String-/232279024804?hash=item3614e8a4a4:g:2s4AAOSwTM5Y0cBM Slightly "roadworn" but with a hi mass bridge installed for around £200 you won't get a much better 5 string

[quote name='LowMoFo' timestamp='1490217317' post='3263408'] I'd love to, but I've reached the max attachment for this topic. Have removed a few but hasn't made any difference. [/quote] Dropbox/Google Photos/Flickr/Photobucket is your friend in these cases

Says "will post if necessary" I'm intrigued....

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1490196047' post='3263134'] Well if you're interested to hear from those who "use solely fretless" there's not much point in asking "how often do you play fretted?". [/quote] Edited

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