Ghost_Bass

On a second look the pu's seam straight (paralel to each other)! I get the feeling that the neck pu is longer than the bridge pu and that gives the ilusion of being misplaced, probably a choice from the customer in this specific pu's resulted in that! Also another thing that seems to decieve our eyes is the slight inclination of the pu's, not as big as the original W's but still a fair a bit. Don't think the bass was amistake from Jon, probably a result of very poor choices from the customer when ordering... edit: i was trying to do some spelling check but there are so many mistakes i ended giving up! I think you all understand what i'm writting...

If you look closely to the bridge you can see a dark stain coming from beneath it in direction to the pickup. This sugests that that isn't the original bridge! Don't know JS's work personaly (i'm a bit far for that) but everybody has his faults and that pickup position could be the result of a distraction!

[quote name='goingdownslow' post='1139475' date='Feb 24 2011, 12:47 AM']To stop the dive on my short scale EB3s I pass the strap under my belt.[/quote] Be carefull doing that! It may cause a trouser dive in the middle of a gig!

[quote name='JMT3781' post='1139118' date='Feb 23 2011, 08:34 PM']worst i had for it was a 5 string sandberg p bass... every time i let go, the headstock was round my ankles lol![/quote] What model was it? I wasn't a California PM-5? Was it?... I'm GASing for one sometime in a near-ish future but neck dive issues would put me off! Back on topic: I had a RBX 375 with no neck dive problems whatsoever. I see the maker's point of view in developing the top-of-the-line model and downgrading parts and materials for the cheaper stuff but from my experience with Yamaha basses i've never seen one with design faults (of course there are always lemons...)! I think you should try to get some hipshot ultralites and a high-mass bridge to try to balance the bass you enjoy playing... but doing the math i think you can grab that money, sell the 270 and get a RBX 374 and solve your problems while upgrading to a better bass! Cheers

I've seen this somewere. Back in the days TE did lots of cab configurations, tracking a time line of Te gear is hard and to add they used to keep the product names when upgrading series...

Well you already have your MIA P so the sound part is covered As for the look on the amp you could go for anything covered in tweed or with silver grill cloth... the sound should be one that pleases you... You have the new Aggies (Neo) very retro-looking, Ashdown flip-top or Little Bastard, Ampeg, flite cabs, barefaced, ...so many! Probably is best for you to start giving us a number on your amp fund and we'll go from there edit: spelling

I would like to hear a review on the 112 cab, it would be a nice backup for my GB (with a proper speaker added) and good for leaving in the reharsal room. Not likely to see one showing in a near store any time soon...

The pic is too small but it looks like a Series 6 amp. Old model.

In you case i don't see a need to tune so low, i would keep the 5ers. They already have a open E string. Adding another E in a lower octave will be too low for you to get a reasonable sound IMO. An octave pedal would be a good and cheap solution to your question.

Here's a good one, at first sight... : [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Yamaha-RBX375-5-string-bass-guitar-/260741045666?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3cb5609da2"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Yamaha-RBX375-5-stri...=item3cb5609da2[/url]

I've pulled the trigger on the bass. Next Saturday i'm meeting with my friend to test both the amp and the bass and trade them if we agree. I'll let you know more about it then.

100% for pearl! It looks great with the blocks!

Get a used Yamaha RBX 375, great sounding bass and very cheap. Only problem is it is a 34"er... Does it realy have to be a MM-type 5er?

I have a 12band 15" combo (180ishW@8ohm/300W@4ohm) buildt by Gibson but already designed befre they took on the TE company. Wonderfull thing, a tank in every aspect - indestructible, bulk, heavy and capable of taking down a small building. It has no tweeter and my back isn't 18yold anymore so i had to move on... I'll always have the biggest respect and love for old trace gear. Won't hesitate using one if i find it on a stage but wont lug it up there...

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1130223' date='Feb 16 2011, 08:40 PM']A tiny tiny spot of superglue would do (but not so much that you'll never get it out again) ..... some experts will be along soon to poo-poo that idea and tell you to squeeze cabbage juice over it.[/quote] ^ this! I have the nut in my old Maison P-copy held exclusively by a bit of superglue - it has no groves to hold the nut like the fender models - and if i want to take it out a small tap with a screwdriver's handle will be enough to release it without any damage.

[quote name='deepbass5' post='1130365' date='Feb 16 2011, 10:29 PM']I'll Take the TRP5II off you when you get used to the Carvin !!!!![/quote] You'll have to rip it from my cold dead body!

Yeah! I undestand what you are saying. I always thought of Carvin as a Amp maker... never knew they made guitars also. I'm in a limbo... the bass looks good and i realy wanted to ditch the Trace and would love to try a fretless but i didn't wanted to get stuck with something with no sales value... What do you think? £700ish for it is expensive (half the new price)? Would i make a better deal with a trade? Should i forget about it and keep the Trace a little longer? Thanks for the replys, i knew there was somebody out there Cheers

So... nobody knows or heard of them?!! Are they that bad or that good? IIRC, it's price new was something like £1400 - yes, basses are realy expensive in my country... a Stingray5 in my local store is priced at £1900!!! Maybe the right people haven't seen it yet... sort of BUMP! Cheers

I prefer maple boards. The sound is more open and as that bit of top end that does it for me. And it's better looking ...i'll hide now!

Hi A friend of mine had just offered me to trade this bass for my Trace Elliot amp. I liked the idea of a direct trade because i would get rid of the amp (hard to sell at a reasonable price, they're underated) and gain a bass that would be more easily sellable... The plus: it's a fretless! I always liked to try one and now i have the chance. The minus: it's a fretless... not many buyers available... I haven't held the bass yet but i fully trust my friend when he says it's in near perfect condition. My main problem is that i don't know this basses, i've searched the web and only found info on the newer models... I come here in search for opinions, advises, and a fair evaluation of it's current market price. If i decide to get it i'll put it FT in the sales seccion, if anybody wants to show any early interest in a deal it will add weight to my decision. I'll leave you with some pics and get back to you later to try and answer some Q's: [attachment=72309:01_Carvi...Fretless.jpg] [attachment=72310:02_Carvi...Fretless.jpg] [attachment=72311:03_Carvi...Fretless.jpg] [attachment=72312:04_Carvi...Fretless.jpg] [attachment=72313:05_Carvi...Fretless.jpg] Thank you edit: corrected some grammar...

First Bass Owned: Maison P-copy "Go To" Bass: Yamaha TRB-5PII "My" Bass: Yamaha TRB-5PII I'm GASing about a Sandberg California PM-5 in blackburst with maple FB and i believe this could become the "go to" bass in my arsenal due to it's tonal possibilities and active/passive option... the Yammy will always have "my sound".

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1124753' date='Feb 12 2011, 10:49 AM'][b]Well I blinking well do![/b] Would be a lot less "at home" without it, I've been playing fivers for the best part of 20 years now and have totally adapted the logistic of my playing around that low B, so much so, that when I play a 4 strings bass I find myself working harder than I do with the 5th in place. It's a clever evolution of the instrument and not a fancy "must have" gizmo that purists might think of. It works and that's a fact. So move with the times and accept it.[/quote] You said all the right words GW, +1000 to this (exept i've only been playing 5'ers for 10 years)

I'm using this one: [url="http://www.effectpowersupplies.com/stompbox-8-3000ma-power-supply-with-8-way-daisy-chain-696-p.asp"]http://www.effectpowersupplies.com/stompbo...chain-696-p.asp[/url] It's realy good.

At 11,5 lbs my Stingray5 is the heaviest bass i've hold. I now gig with the much lighter TRB and don't think in coming back to the SR... [attachment=72138:26.jpg]