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    Mesa Boogie worth the premium price tag ?

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    [quote name='machinehead' timestamp='1452284874' post='2948602']
    Mesa gear IS expensive but very well designed and built to last. And you only have to pay once.

    My Walkabout is very solidly built using quality components, is well designed and should outlast me. :)

    Frank.
    [/quote]

    I agree with everything you've said.

    I have a Walkabout through a Vanderkley 112 - really warm, rounded tones and I have the confidence that they'll do virtually everything I need them to. The Walkabout isn't so heavy that you break your back every time you [i]think[/i] about having to move it. I get compliments from friends who own Markbass all the time.

    Make some noise

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    My current neighbours are OK about me playing but, TBH, when I practice I don't turn it up too loud.

    One of my neighbours in my first flat was a sound engineer at British Aerospace and a former Sax player who tried to insist that I fill my bass bins with sound proofing and stand them on a blanket filled bread basket. Wasn't going to happen.

    He threatened to complain to the local council but after he'd complained about an electric fan being left on overnight by the local dentists downstairs they stopped taking him seriously.

    Consideration from both parties goes a long way.

    Versatile bass around 350 euros?

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted · Edited by TheGreek

    [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1452178754' post='2947309']
    Yet another vote for the SGC Nanyo Bass Collection (strictly, the Made In Japan series only).

    The entry-level, passive SB301 is OK but nothing special. The cheapest active bass, the SB310 is pretty good but won't necessarily blow your socks off.

    The SB320 is simply sublime. If you're a big fan of super-middy tones (Warwick, Schecter, etc.) then probably [i][b]not [/b][/i]the bass for you. If you like Fenders then the SB320 will blow away most, and at a fraction of the price.

    Speaking of which, the days of the SB310 for £150 and the SB320 for £200 are gone I'm afraid. If you find an SB320 in good nick, don't hesitate to splash £300 or even £350 to get it.

    You won't be disappointed.
    [/quote]

    There's a SB401 on Gumtree for £235

    [url="https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/bass-collection-sb401-made-in-japan-bass-guitar/1148663779"]https://www.gumtree....itar/1148663779[/url]

    Jack's 320 twin brother, now more sensibly priced:

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bass-Guitar-Bass-Collection-SB320-Electric-Green-/131690929334?hash=item1ea9641cb6:g:8vAAAOSwhcJWP7a2

    and a nasty red 5er on ebay for £200

    [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SGC-Nanyo-Bass-Collection-5-string-bass-guitar-with-Rockbag-gig-bag-case-/191774263282?hash=item2ca6a307f2:g:n30AAOSw5dNWiarc"]http://www.ebay.co.u...30AAOSw5dNWiarc[/url]

    They are still out there if you're prepared to look.

    *GONE* Overwater Custom Jazz 4

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted

    I had an Overwater custom for while - probably one of the best "super Jazzes I've ever played - stupidly sold it because it wasn't getting used - had a really nice neck and had near perfect weight/balance - really should have just used it and saved on "sellers regret".

    GLWTS.

    Versatile bass around 350 euros?

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    I agree with most of the basses in your list. It's much harder to find a "bad Bass" now than it was, say, 30 years ago.

    Personally, I'm a big fan of the Bass Collection Nanyos, particularly the active ones (310, 320, etc) - great value for less than £200. There's one for sale in the "Basses for sale" thread for £150 which I'd definitely go for if I didn't already have 3.

    NOW SOLD - Ritter Cora 4 string

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted

    [quote name='The-Ox' timestamp='1451861920' post='2944200']
    You tried all the Facebook groups for selling gear Mick? Admittedly the average price of basses advertised on various Facebook pages are lower than on basschat, but you never know!
    [/quote]

    I'm not on FB..

    [quote name='Ariston' timestamp='1451944057' post='2944955']
    still here this beauty?
    [/quote]

    They say that good things come to those who wait....

    Newbie wanting to learn bass guitar

    in Introductions

    Posted

    Lozz196 had that very same bass so will be able to give you an idea as to pros and cons. From my own experience I found that an acoustic bass does NOT give you the best of both worlds - certainly not as versatile or as loud as an acoustic guitar. Personally I wouldn't buy another.

    There are lots of quality low end basses available - certainly more than when I first started playing way back when - some good Squiers, Yamahas and even entry model Musicman Subs in the £200-300 range but you could pick up a really nice Bass Collection Nanyo for half this money (there's a black one available in the "For sale" section for £150) which weigh about 8LBs and gives you the P/J option as well as active models. They are very highly regarded by many.

    YouTube as a resource is fantastic and joining Scott Devine's website (even just the free bit) is an absolute must. I found DK Marlowe a useful site too. For learning specific songs Songsterr.com is great.

    With the amount of internet resources available learning to play now is far easier than it's ever been - just remember to enjoy it too...

    Taken for Granted?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='Roger2611' timestamp='1451672788' post='2942334']
    I try to rotate gigging my basses as much as possible, I have quite a few and now don't gig that often so yes it is a constant surprise to pick up a bass I haven't played for a few months and remember exactly why I brought it.....which then triggers the guilt trip of having really good gigging basses sitting around not doing what they were intended to do but, I don't want to sell them because, to me, they are the basses I wanted...if that makes sense
    [/quote]

    I know exactly how you feel...

    Returning player - guidance required

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted · Edited by TheGreek

    There's a huge amount of quality gear out there now so it might help if you posted your location so that local BCers may be inclined to let you try their gear. Alternatively there's the London Bass Guitar Show in March which will confuse you further and infect you with the inevitable GAS. Also check out your local Bass Bashes in the "Events" thread.

    Some advice

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    I've owned 2x Wals and didn't get on with either - the neck profile just felt wrong somehow whereas the asymmetric neck profile on my ACG feels [i]sooo[/i] right. The ACG sits so well in regards balance/comfort whereas I found that the lower horn on the Wal used to bite into my leg when playing sitting down. It was also quite weighty - [i]does anybody own one that's less than 10LBs?[/i]

    Choosing between the pick ups/pre-amps is merely a matter of taste as both produce a fantastic range of tones which should satisfy 99.999% of bass players.

    Wals have been holding their price over the past few years which means that you could probably pick up 2x ACGs for the price of one Wal.

    To throw another cat amongst the pigeons, you could always consider a Ritter - all the benefits of a Jazz (neck/weight/balance) and another great pre-amp which gives you huge range which your typical Fender doesn't. If you're looking for something a bit more exclusive this is probably the way to go.

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