Recent content by donotfret

This is I think something you can get from MK without any problems. These instruments are built to order and you get to choose a few things, including the scale length, at no extra cost. Most people on here who've bought an MK bass will probably confirm that Mirko is very helpful and easy to get...

So, I've just measured my NXT5a. At the end of the fingerboard I've measured from 9mm for the low B to 6mm for the G. Right at the bridge the strings are about 18mm above the body. So 4mm at the maximum setting doesn't look right at all. No idea about the strings. Mine look different, both the...

Is the word really "basics"? It looks like it could be a Bassix, a UK-made bass.

With your budget I would strongly recommend looking into second-hand instruments. For that sort of price there are some really good ones out there. Personally I would prefer a used NXT over a new WAV. If you buy new you will need to compromise somewhere (and I'm afraid that's quality), if you...

Personally I love the Traditionals. I've tried them with a low B and high C and both feel and sound great. Now I'm using my NXT with the low B and the MK Classic with a high C (with Evah Pirazzis, so both the bass and the strings are a completely different beast). I've also tried the GHS. They...

As a pure EUB player, both hollow body (MK Classic) and stick bass (NS Design NXT5a), my opinion is you should only get an EUB if you want that particular sound and feel. It's not a replacement for an acoustic bass. Personally if I wanted to play an acoustic bass I would get one. If...

Apologies, it seems I hadn't figured out the Zoom A3 yet. Turns out the piezo was always on even when I turned the level down. So I've recorded the microphone again, this time with the piezo unplugged. I've still kept the tracks with the piezo mixed in though for comparison.

Today I've received my new green Remic microphone. Here are some quick recordings comparing the built-in piezo of my MK Classic-P 5-string EUB with the Remic. Forgive my rubbish playing. Everything is recorded through a Zoom A3 (EQ in neutral position, no effects) and a Focusrite Scarlett...

I got my NXT5a about a year ago and changed strings several times, but only for trying out what works best for me. It's now strung with a set of traditionals with a low B. The sets I'm not using are traditionals with a high C (sound fantastic, but I'm using my MK Classic with a high C now)...

Never mind the sound, it's limited anyway. Go for one with a good weighted keyboard, that's far more important. The longstanding manufacturers are all quite good at that - Yamaha, Kawaii, Roland etc.

You're fairly safe with most software. These devices are not only very common, but also fully ALSA compliant. That's a standard that practically all sound software should be able to handle.

To a certain extent yes, there are mathematical concepts, but more in an empirical sense. I'm fairly certain string manufacturers do tensile tests to determine the string properties and probably also some finite element simulations during the development phase. Without knowing a lot about...

I've just unpacked my new CR stand and I'm absolutely amazed. Every single detail of it looks so much sturdier. Now I feel silly for not having bought it earlier. As for the broken bolt of my NXT stand, turns out my bass store had a broken NXT stand with the bolt intact, so they just gave me...

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I have an MK Classic and a NS Design NXT5a. They are very different instruments with different sound and feel, and both are great. If you're looking for a more schleppable alternative to your acoustic bass, you should give the MK instruments a look (or two). I suppose the Alter Ego are...