Highfox

Funny, I can return it but their guitar experts said the colour mismatch is an intentional finish and can't guarantee me an even finish

Might try one swap to see if I can get lucky.

10 minutes ago, BassAdder27 said:

Were the electrics quiet on it ? 
 

Im modifying my CV70’s and it’s now a superb bass.

 

As stick it was a buzz fest if you took your hands off the strings 

Better grounding and shielding and new PUPS has improved it no end.

 

Hi. 

It was surprisingly quiet! Pickups and electronics were pretty good on this. 

Thanks for all your feedback.

I decided I'm going to send it back for a replacement and see if I can get something that matches a little better. Fingers crossed.

A lot of things I like about the bass, the neck width and thickness is really nice, ( and different from the other P's I own) pickups sound good and it is nicely balanced and weighted all a plus for me.

Stay tuned, I'll update on the replacement.

I just collected this and have somewhat mixed feelings atm.

The thing plays and sounds great and is setup nicely straight out of the box. On playing and feel alone it's a keeper. 

The thing that bothers me a bit is the way the satin finish has been slightly mismatched on the body. I'm not a stickler for perfect and don't mind the worn- in -look, but thought they might of done a better job with it. Is it that an even satin finish is harder to achieve than a gloss? 

Tried to photo what I see.

Any thoughts?

2 hours ago, Stub Mandrel said:

 

I've gone for the Dakota Red 'vintage' model, with aged chrome and a satin finish it has a 'roadworn feel' without being a relic. The Alnico 5 pups sound great. My opinion is that these top-end Squiers are at least as good as entry level Fenders. I also have a Flea and it was the best of the MIM and American jazzes I tried out.

Nice, I ordered the Vintage Satin blonde as well, should be here this week. I also have the Flea J

21 hours ago, Wilco said:

Will just put this on your radar as an alternative. Will not give you the option to try one out of course, but do some research on the brand instrument quality & there are very few complaints. Bonus are the configuration options obviously.
 

https://www.public-peace-customshop.de/basses/jake-c/jake-c-type

Oh no!

I built something I really like on the configuration. Really don't need another bass

5 hours ago, skychaserhigh said:

I've had the RB112 for a while now and it's been flawless both at home and at band rehearsal. 

That's good to hear, some faith restored.

102 page thread on Talkbass about the RB's and didn't notice much mention of failures.

I remember getting a new TC Electronics amp and having to send it back 3 times (almost gave up on them), The 3rd one is still working and with me over 10 years later.

I feel for dontregartha, a new amp letting you down mid gig would be a nightmare and I'd be reluctant to use it again.

18 hours ago, dontregartha said:

Sorry to be a party pooper, but I have an RB210 and it's a complete dog. Twice now its packed up on me - once on a pub gig where the output just quit - the repairers replaced the speakers under warranty. And on Saturday on the biggest gig in recent times on the Big Top stage at Silverstone Woodlands F1 campground - I loaded it in plugged in my Pbass and got crackly farts. Had to DI last minute. I need something I can rely on. I get that they will fix the stuff under warranty, but do I need to carry a back up to every gig?

Sad to hear that, I picked up the 210 a few weeks back and only used it at home so far but do have plans to use it live.

Hopefully it's not a consistent with these

Sounds nice with what I have done with it so far, some recording.

Haven't tried the other basses, but do have a fretless MC-940. Been with me the longest out of all my basses, rarely play fretless these days but one I'd still grab if needed. Mines fairly heavy as well, guess around the 4.5kg mark, but balances nicely.

Enjoy the hunt.

Yep it's true.

Not quite as loud as the Rumble 500 on it's own as well.

Just picked up the RB 210 to replace my ageing Rumble and happy with the swap.

I'm looking to get a 115 to put under it at some point.

I've also been through a few Stingrays, always loved the necks, but not the preamps

Been using the P type Cutlass for a while now and hands down my best playing and feeling bass. The feel of a Stingray with all the goodness of a P bass, good for me.

Just picked up a 75 Greco Jazz to go with the (older) P bass I picked up a while ago.

Really like these old Japanese basses. Had to have a little work done on each of them but now in good ink.

The J bass body seems to be cut from one piece of wood as far as I can tell, think it might of been one of the more expensive models? It weighs a ton compared to the P but plays nice.

Hi folks,

After a bit of advice from anyone that has any experience with  the newish Ampeg Rocket combo's

Long story short, I have been using the Fender Rumble  v3 500 combo for many years now for small gigs and jams. I also have the 210 Fender extension cab (used sometimes as well for larger gig)

Got a bit bored with the sound and looking to get a Rocket to replace the Fender.

Really looking for a single cab solution (for ease) that can keep up with 2 guitars and drums, and like the idea of a 115, and would still have the 210 I can stick under it when needed. Never had a problem mixing speaker sizes in the past.

Any thoughts?

I also have a bigger rig for practice and large gigs.

I picked up a used Orange Bass Butler di recently, not really used it in anger yet, waiting for a recording opportunity, but it's pretty flexible in terms of OD and distortion, if you like that Orange baked in sound.

Been through some SansAmps, Ampeg and Aguilar. Aguilar tone hammer pedal maybe my fav for a cleanish tone.

Looks the biz.

I got the OTB head a few weeks back and the guys in my band have been blown away that I can get such a monstrous sound out of such a tiny thing

Using mine with a neo 212.

Been using mine since they came out about 6 years or so. 

I still use it for some gigs, normally just the combo minus the extension (for smaller gigs) Never ran out of volume with it. 

I did have just the one for 20 years or so, then discovered the internet and how easy it is to buy and sell and research.

Been up to about 10, now down to 6 or 7

They all give me a different feel and make me play different, (better or worse, can't say)

Love these, been tempted as well.

Still searching for the number one! Many have come and gone.

Had custom builds new and vintage. I guess I just enjoy the hunt and excitement that comes with getting a new bass.

I have had my Fretless Ibanez Musician the longest, I guess around 15 years now. So maybe that stays.

I have 3 because of the playability and sound.

Flea Jazz

Jack Cassidy

and Mustang JMJ.

Just the right spec, sound and playability for me.

I'd kind of rather they weren't signature models but hey ho.

I'm late to the party but just took collection of a new OTB 500 and will get to try it out today at practice .

Going into a 4ohm Genz neo 212.

Had the cab about 10 years and it's handled everything I have thrown at it over that time with lot's to spare.

I know State's - side, Fender mod shop lets you design your own bass. Not a great deal more than a stock USA Fender might cost.

I like that Antigua also, good luck.

Not cheap I'd guess, but sounds like a nice idea. The Flea jazz does it for me as well jazz -wise.

Didn't know they were going to stop making them!

Not sure you can call it a bass rig, but I (gigged it twice) an Invader Pa amp (tube) and a 15" pa speaker. Back in the mid seventies. Money was tight and I used whatever I could get hold of. Sounded ok still I think

I even found a photo of it online.

2 minutes ago, Dazed said:

Nice find 😎

The nut looks narrow is it jazz width?

Actually I think you are right, same width as my Flea jazz. Been swapping between Jazz's and P's so long I don't really notice the difference anymore .