G-bitch

Don't worry - it probably sounds sh*te, stick with a custom

I've never played similar enough basses to ascertain if there's any difference sound-wise, and doubt that I would really hear it!

Best hardcore bass distortion ever is that Converge tune off Petitioning the Empty Skies - can't remember the name but I think it's track 4. It was basically stingray through a cranked ampeg V4b to get the power valve saturation and then it was double tracked (!); it's a thing of beauty. I can get that sound by cranking my V4 but it's just not feasible unless I were to use a power soak. Nearest equivalent that I've found is a Fulltone Bassdrive.

[quote name='Mikey D' post='91272' date='Nov 20 2007, 09:23 AM']Its worth keeping an eye on this on ebay... [url="http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZwaluser5"]Trace Elliot V-Type and seperate 4*10[/url] Haven't tried it personally, but heard good things. Think there are a few guys on here that can vouch for them. Also, I'm not fond of Mark Bass at all...[/quote] Ah yes, anything solid state by Trace Elliot, no matter how old or battered looking, will do a great job of providing good clean no-fuss power. I'd second the T-Max comment, fantastic amp and very reliable (I ran mine at 2 ohms at silly voumes for a good couple of years), although I would recommend a 410 cab - I sometimes struglled volume wise with it when I was running at 4 ohms with a 2x12, no slur on the amp as that was just a poor choice of speaker cab by me considering I was in a metal band.

I remember that 'my bass is' - loved those bits. My favourite was the guy with the old 2 band pre EB 'ray who listed some tunes that were 'smothered with a 'ray' and then a guy with a Modulus Q5 sent in his my bass is feature and said he'd played on the session for one of those theme tunes 'smothered with a ray' but he'd used his Modulus. Funny, I can't remember anything short-term, memory is awful.

Let's be fair though - all your stuff is the tits! I know what you mean about the changes though - I've haemorrhaged some cash in my time on bad ideas but am thoroughly content with my current gear so can concentrate on bands.

You can't be serious?! There are already far too many sub-forums with an eery windy sound blowing through the deserted threads!

Good point on just being vigilant but if you're spending literally hundreds a month on insurance I suggest you pay this site a visit: www.moneysavingexpert.com That or sell the Ferrari

So much stuff to try out around that amount - Gallien Krueger are definitely worthy of a mention as are Warwick and Peavey etc. etc. I'm not convinced by the 'Markbass' default answer, they're very nice but I'm prejudiced by the fact that the stock answer a couple of years ago was 'Ashdown' and years before that 'Trace Elliot'. What I'm trying to say is that they get mentioned because of their high market penetration (=more owners)and might not be right for you. When you try anything out - crank it, warn the shop folk first and preferably visit mid-week, but just crank it to a level that it's going to get used at. A wateroftyne said, amps sound different at different volumes, depending on their design/spec.

I think that a BDDI is by far the best way to go - you don't need to be 100% accurate with the sound, just something to nail it on gigs. Don't bother with the Behringer, it's a false economy as it's a noisy chunk of plastic in comparison with a less noisy lump of metal that will last years in the case of the sansamp.

That would look pretty badass IMO but balance does need to be considered.

No-one wants their rig to look like a guitar amp!

Ah, I understand you now - going for something a little different but with similar configuration. Shame that no-one downsizes the jazz body much on copies, any custom maker would but that might break the bank. Go on, you know you want a nice basic Shuker jazz

If i remember right it was the eden 410xlt - nearly three times the cost of the peavey. My own criticism of the peavey is that with some (traditionally warm) amps it can lack a little clarity, but if you pair it up right then you are laughing. An old friend of mine had an awesome budget rig with a 410tvx and 350w Trace Elliot head he bought nearly 10 years ago - sounds absolutely fantastic.

I agree with the 'ckhunt above - they're so far apart, it's just not debatable. Have you spent time playing either of these? Sounds like you need to get a much better idea of the type of sound/feel/looks you want before spending that amount of money. I'd suggest you pick up more expensive basses too as you can always look second-hand. When a Warwick is involved, don't forget to strap it on and play standing up when you try any out as, depending on your preferred playing position, they can neck-dive due to the smaller bodies/peculiar angled or length horns/heavy wenge necks.

Excellent value, I remember years ago there was a bit of a coup in a Bass Player magazine 4x10 shootout (it was any cab $1000 or less so included Eden, Ampeg, SWR etc. etc.) and the Peavey came second.

I love hearing about these 'hidden gems' - sounds like we can add this to the Peavey T-Max and any old Trace head!

[quote name='thumbo' post='87302' date='Nov 12 2007, 01:38 PM']The wooden stools they do are quite nice but they work better as little tables![/quote] That's a new one on me - awesome! Got to check how many points I've got towards that one now....

Those Peavey TVX cabs are ported to get a reall good extended low end - so it's more about the tuning than anything (in addition to the fact that they are well made with good components!). Only cab you'll find that beats it is the Ampeg SVT 410HLF, but for the money it ain't worth that tiny bit of extra oomph.

I really like 'em - they sound great to my ears once they're 'worn in' which is exactly what I need and they're good value from stringbusters. Also they do an extra long scale which works great for 35" scale (probably do 36" too). I've been saving my player points, but unfortunately the freebies are a bit pants

I've not played a piezo equipped stingray so can't really comment on the (apparently subtle and better for fretless) differences, but given that you 'NEED that ray sound' I do believe that any 2 or 3 band will do it - that sound is there running totally flat and the EQ just adds the variety to it.

L2000's are awesome (I have one!), but the reason they are awesome to some people like me, i.e. for their versatility, is the reason that lots of people don't like them. Even though the G&L can get a close 'ray tone, I'd still consider adding a stingray to the collection as it's just 'there' all the time rather than going through a load of different switches and settings to emulate it. Plus I love the halfway-between-precision-and-jazz necks.