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Updated and enlarged board. Nano with a Sol underneath. I added the Neptunium because I wanted to compare it with the Finally v2. It's probably not necessary to have two tube preamp/DIs, but it balances the board nicely. The second Tonex One, in stomp mode with the Polar Plus to switch between...

I'll join the club. I ordered a PB-57 from my local shop in mid July and received it late September, a wait of just over two months. Specs were as traditional as I could make it: ash body with two tone sunburst and medium aging; C shaped neck with 10" radius and maple fretboard; Lollar pickup...

I'm using the Tonex as an amp and cab sim, so it'd be like sending a miced amp into another amp. I did that for a while before I got the splitter, but the amp definitely sounds better without the extra coloration. (Note that I tried both the regular input and the effects return.) The amp is...

Current setup: Pedaltrain PT-PB3 Booster with janky rubber feet and a Cioks Sol underneath (fits perfectly with no room to spare). Empress Bass Compressor into JHS Spliter. Split side 1 to amp. Split side 2 to Tonex One to SushiBox Finally v2 to FOH/DAW. The board and the Sol have room for one...

I have the mini Tonex One and the full-sized Tonex Pedal. After fumbling around on ToneNet for a while, I decided to get systematic about auditioning tone models. I focused on a few amps, then selected my favorite clean, driven, and overdriven versions for each amp. On the full-sized pedal...

I've had the Finally v2 (WBIM edition) for a few months but just now put it on an actual pedalboard. I ended up swapping in a 12AX7 tube since a little grit seemed appropriate for the power trio/dad band I'm currently in. I'm still dialing in my setup, but the Finally and Empress Bass Comp are...

Here are a few clips of the stem splitter in action. With the drummer singing lead vocals, the splitter removes the drum bleed in the original recording and makes it way easier to process. I'm just making rough demos for an amateur band, but it makes it more enjoyable for me, which means I'm...

As an amateur in a dad band, the new stem splitter is a killer feature for a couple reasons: Cleaning up live recordings. If the band is working on a new original song, I'll record a basic multi-track during rehearsal. Usually there's a ton of mic bleed in the vocal tracks, especially since our...

Might be the camera angle? It's an All Parts bridge cover but I assume it's similar to the Fender version. (I went with All Parts because I figured it'd be sacrilege to have a giant Fender F on a Dean bass.)

I've been rocking the Fender flats on my Paramount for several years and I think they sound and feel fantastic. That combo is still my favorite, although I usually play another Paramount with rounds with the rock band I'm currently in. Also, I finally installed the bridge cover on my...

I picked up a mini amp head to go with the Mini P! Been using this rig for a few months at rehearsals and it's great for being so small. Keeps up well enough in a trio format with a fairly loud drummer and guitarist. Squier Mini P, TC Electronics BAM 200 amp head, Ampeg 210AV cabinet. Still...

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the album release, my band played a selection from David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars at the local open mic. I used my Mini P with La Bella flats and was pretty happy with how it sounded. Didn't get any comments on the Mini from the other...

Here are a couple sound samples of the LaBella flats on the Mini P. Full playalong of Khrungbin's "Number 3" finger style, plus a short groove on Anderson .Paak's "Come Down" with a palm-muted pick (which I'm just learning to use). Playing errors aside, the LaBella flats are pretty much what I...

I added a pickup cover and tug bar to my Dean Juggernaut. Love the vintage look. I think this one is going to get more playing time now. I have a matching bridge cover but haven't had the courage to drill into the uncovered part of the body. I'm also using a pick more often and like to...

I was just playing my Mini with the LaBella flats and thinking how good it sounds. It has that wonderful woody quality with some nice, subtle finger sounds. Makes me think of Robin Mullarkey on Zero 7's When It Falls (especially "Passing By"), or maybe Sean Hurley. If my toddler gives me any...

This is basically what I have for my casual dad band. Assembled over the course of several years, my budget PA consists of: Behringer XR18 digital mixer. Alto TS310, pair of 2000W 10" speakers. Alto TS212, pair of 1000W 12" speakers. Alto TS312S, 2000W subwoofer. I've been happy with this...

I'll take a number. Thanks B-Mac for the invitation. Here's my red and maple Dean Paramount. This is hands down my favorite bass. Made me realize I'm a sucker for P basses and maple fretboards (and candy apple red finished). I'm seriously considering adding a chrome pickup cover and a bridge...

Just picked up another Paramount. Figured I should have a P bass with rounds as well as one with flats. This one is a 2016 sunburst with maple fretboard. I really wanted another red with maple but couldn't find one for a good price. In the end it's probably good to have a little variety. All...

I also put my new La Bella flats on yesterday. Initial impression is favorable. They're definitely thumpy. E string isn't dead the way it was on my set of Chromes. Action is definitely higher than before but I'm going to wait a bit before I make any adjustments. While I was at it, I buffed the...

Just ordered my LaBella strings. Currently 17 sets left. Thanks for helping to make this happen! They're pricey but I appreciate they're made here in New York State. I was tempted to go down to Newburgh to pick them up in person but it's just far enough away to be impractical. Excited to...

I feel the same about my red/maple Paramount. Hands down my favorite bass I've ever owned. I got mine used off Craigstlist for $135; talk about winning the lottery! I eventually got a NOS sunburst/rosewood Juggernaut but I've come to realize I'm just a P bass with maple fretboard guy. I have...

In the Albany area there's also Link Removed in Troy (currently by appointment only). It's a small local shop, not as comprehensive as Parkway Music, but they have a fun selection of used gear, especially pedals. While you're there you should grab lunch in Troy's historic downtown. Lots of great...

There are purpose-made speak stand scrims, usually marketed to DJs (also sometimes listed as light stand scrims). It won't prevent the speaker from tipping over but it might give a visual cue not to get too close.

I'm doing something similar for my band tomorrow night. My reference point is the NPR Tiny Desk concert series since it's a fairly minimal production that still looks and sounds great. There's an awesome behind-the-scenes video that shows how they position their cameras. As far as I can tell...

I've been very happy with the Behringer XR18 for silent rehearsals for our trio. Bass and guitar run through cheap amp sim/multi-effects pedals (Zoom B1 Four and G1 Four). Drums are electronic (Roland TD-1KV). Everyone gets their own monitor mix and a small beltpack headphone amp (Behringer P2)...

I'd take a club number please!

After a few days I'm happy to report that I'm rather pleased with the Chrome flats on the Mini Precision. Great tone and they feel a lot more comfortable to me than the stock roundwounds.

Finally got a set of D'Addario Chrome short scale flats for the Mini P. As expected, the E string taper does overshoot the tuning post by about an inch. Doesn't bother me unless the string breaks or goes dead on me. I'll give them time to settle in before I decide whether to keep them or maybe...

I second the Zoom B1 Four. It's my current favorite way to practice with headphones and an aux in. It's very easy to balance bass volume vs. the aux in, plus it's small enough to carry around the house or even while traveling. I also have an Amplug but don't really use it any more. It's not...

Congrats! And nice score on the parts bass. My Paramount instantly became my primary player. I liked it so much I got a Juggernaut, but I've come to realize I'm definitely a P bass guy (especially if it's strung with flatwounds).

Mine arrived today. I've put about an hour on it already and it's a ton of fun to play. The good: It's a tiny little P bass, right down to the tiny little Fender-shaped headstock, which means it's basically exactly what I wanted. The neck is pretty slim and easy to play, and there's no buzzing...

My red Mini Precision has shipped and should arrive next Monday. Can't wait to try it out. Looks like GC honored the early preorder price, so I'm thinking this is a pretty sweet deal.

Sounds like you got a great deal on an awesome sub. 51 lbs for a 15 incher is impressive. It also looks like the cabinet is a bit smaller than the Alto 12", so wow. Definitely let us know how it goes with the gig. I still haven't been able to use my system outside the house. Hopefully soon!

Thanks for the suggestion. Seems like the Chromes are the most likely suspect. Someone posted a Mikro with Chromes a few years back. They just fit the Mikro, and the E string might overshoot the Mini a bit, but I'll probably give them a try anyway. I had Chrome flats on a different full-sized P...

Thanks @Volker Kirstein for the review and photos. I also appreciate your taking the time to measure the GHS flatwounds against the Mini. I'll probably poke around the Mikro threads to see if there's any conventional wisdom for strings that work on a 28.6" scale. I have Fender flats on my...

I went ahead and preordered a red Mini Precision from Guitar Center. Most other US vendors have it listed at $179.99 (including Sweetwater and Squier's own website). Finger crossed GC honors their preorder price of $149.99. The confirmation email states, "This item is available but requires...

The Mini Precision is back on Guitar Center's website, listed for preorder at $149.99. At price I'm very, very tempted.

I haven't been able to use the sub at full volume, so I can't say how it'll perform in a real-world gig scenario. It does, however, give a lot of extra oomph to my work-at-home audio setup! I suppose it's all about expectations and how its going to be used. I went with the 12" sub and 10" tops...

I took me a few months longer than anticipated, but I finally got an Alto TS312S subwoofer. I obviously won't have a chance to try it in a live music situation until things open up post Covid, but so far I'm pretty happy with how it sounds at relatively low volumes using matching TS310 tops...

I just set up a low-volume practice/recording space for my band. (Our regular rehearsal room is at our drummer's house, but he just had a kid and I wanted to offer an alternative venue just in case.) If you're interested in recording, I would definitely recommend a fairly inexpensive digital...