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[quote name='rOB' timestamp='1329675538' post='1545711'] Thus might be really obvious but if I was doing this then I'd be checking that all cabs have metal grills. Rooms down here get loads of abuse and a kicked through speaker would be no fun [/quote] Yeah I know, again, that's why Peavey would be perfect, they're litterally bomb proof. I had a a Mark IV head with 2 Black Widow 4X10s years back and it was amazing. I gigged it a fair bit, never got a mark on it and I sold it for a profit - stuff of legends Another reason for new gear, is it's probably easier to insure against damage too, assuming it's installed new. Metal grilles is a must for sure though. I'm fairly sure my mate is going to run a tight ship though, zero tolerance of arseholes, drinking etc. We've often talked about how one crappy band, and their mates, can spoil a rehearsal experience for everyone else, so that'll be in his mind I'm sure. I also think the space being outside of Edinburgh will probably act as a bit of a deterrent too... Cheers, Eude

Wow guys! Thank you so much for your input! Much appreciated! I can see the rational for the 2nd hand route, I really can. You can get solid as hell gear for a lot less, and if it was entirely up to me, that would be the way to go. As it happens a mate at my work has a virtually untouched Trace 7215 1x15 combo and a matching 2x10 cab, drawing the full 300W, which he inherited from his brother, which I can probably get for £300 off him, that would be one room sorted with £500 to spend on the other! I'm going to see if I can steer my pal in this direction. Failing that, here's my plan of attack. See about getting the best price on the following... Marshall MB4210 Ashdown MAG C410T or... having done a bit of digging, the shop in question are doing the Hartke HA2500 head for £249 and seem to have stock of some of the older style VX cabs. They're listing the VX215 for £239! So, that's regular joe pricing, so they might knock a bit more off seeing my mate is spending a fair ol' whack with them. That would make a fairly mean stack for rehearsal use, right? I know Peavey kit would be the dogs bits for this kind of thing, but they don't seem to be doing very well at the moment, stock levels seem real low and the prices ain't as keen as they used to be. I've also found this >> http://www.gak.co.uk/en/line6-hd-400/18698 Anyone got any experience with these heads? One of those with a cheapy 8x10 might be nice, if my mate doesn't mind buying from somewhere else... Oh, not sure where in Haddington the place is yet, but as soon as it's up and running, I'll be sure to shout about it on here. It's going to be a great space, run by a good mate who used to sing in my band. Amazingly nice guy and had a hand in running Coloursound years back, but this time, it's his baby, so it's going to be amazing Cheers, Eude

Hey guys, a mate of mine is setting up a new rehearsal studio in Haddington, near Edinburgh, and has asked me for a bit of advice on kit, particularly the bass gear. He's buying everything from a nice store in Edinburgh (other shops are available), but they don't seem too knowledgeable when it comes to bass watts. I've made several suggestions for gear which has ended up being deleted or hard to get in the UK, the 400W Peavey TKO 115 would have been absolutely perfect, but is "apparently" been discontinued... Anyway, my understanding is that a 100W guitar amp matches up well with a 300W bass amp, right? So suggestions for 120W bass amps certainluy won't come close to stacking up against 80W guitars amps and a live drummer right?... The budget has been set at £400 per amp, not much I know, but I imagine there'll be a bit of "trade discount" going on, so read that as £450. The gear must be new, as they obviously want to take advantage of a manufacturers warranty. In my opinion, the ideal set up would be a simple, 300W 1x15" Combo that can be tilted back, but there doesn't seem to be much like that out there at the moment. Any suggestions for loud, capable, reliable bass combos around that price? I did think about the Ashdown Touring Combos, and emailed them about using them in this context, twice, but with no response... Are they any good, or maybe the MAG C410T 4X10 combo? I like the look of the Hartke HyDrive combos, but they're just that little bit too pricey. P.S. I don't want to get bogged down here in arguments about technicalities, just some advice on amps please. Thanks in advance guys! Eude

[quote name='GarethFlatlands' timestamp='1329506012' post='1543661'] ...This thread has given me massive GAS for a single cut ACG fretless. [/quote] Me too!.... Eude

Amazing!

[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1329478590' post='1543006'] [i]It might be hard to strike a balance between that and the right look, as the more you go into the body, the worse the upper fret access will be, if you keep the Hamer shape as is.[/i] Agree but if upper fret access is the main consideration then it is 'likely' less of an issue on an instrument like a 12 string. [i]Keeping the normal style bolt-on neck joint and carving the body to suit. Something that you would have to do, seeing as the neck is already carved.[/i] Agree again, as I am using a pre-existing neck I'd have to do it. [/quote] This might all come together nicely... Eude

[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1329476137' post='1542952'] Done! [/quote] He may not thank me for the challenge, but he's certainly built for the job! [quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1329476405' post='1542960'] Further thoughts - If I set the bridge/tailpiece as far back to the edge of the body as possible then I could get the neck set further into the body and thus the top strap button would be nearer the 12th fret to assist balance/neck dive. [/quote] It might be hard to strike a balance between that and the right look, as the more you go into the body, the worse the upper fret access will be, if you keep the Hamer shape as is. Bolt on single cuts definitely work though. All my single cuts ever have been bolt-ons, albeit with fairly complex arrangements, but a simpler method is possible, like on some lovely Clement Basses. Here's a pic >> Keeping the normal style bolt-on neck joint and carving the body to suit. Something that you would have to do, seeing as the neck is already carved. Eude

Give Rich (Ou7shined) a shout, he might be able to help out... Eude

[quote name='woodyratm' timestamp='1329474097' post='1542910'] Well the paint wasn't taking to the bass correctly - so wasn't curing. It's well on the way to being done, we've decided on how the control setup will be (for LEDs etc). Its going to have some push/pull switching going on, so will still look like "classic" jazz. I think we're just waiting on the paint fully curing then the parts being put together. I'll ask Rich to snap some more photos just to see the current look (hopefully now the paints well on the way it'll photograph better [/quote] Yay! Can't wait to see it! Eude

Any news on this?...

Yeah I know, would've been perfect! I'll do it if any more comes. If it was up to me, it would snow most of the time, I love it, hate the heat! Eude

Jon Shuker's basic Jazz 4 strings start about £850, so he might do a 6 string for a couple/few hundred more, if you ask very very nicely. Bar that, I don't think you'll get anything in your price range except the ones you mentioned already, unless something wild comes up secondhand. Classically styled 6 string Jazzes with 18-19mm spacing are fairly rare beasts I'm afraid, usually only represented by higher end custom jobbies... Eude

[quote name='bassist_lewis' timestamp='1329389807' post='1541590'] How does the Low B play on the shorter scale? some recordings would go down a treat very pretty bass btw [/quote] The low B on every 33"er I've owned has been fantastic! I don't have any recordings of the new bass, flat out busy with other things, and probably will be for the foreseeable Having said that, once I clear my feet a bit, I plan to do some recordings, comparisons etc. For now though, here's 2 tunes where I used my ACG 5er (33" scale, obviously), where I venture below low a bit >> http://soundcloud.com/eudeboy/02-body-soul http://soundcloud.com/eudeboy/09-tsunami-of-soul ...and here's a recording that I did on my first 33"er, a Shuker 6 string >> http://soundcloud.com/eudeboy/junction-strut The low B on the new one seems to be the best yet, probably down to the incredibly stiff neck If you've got any other questions, feel free to give me a shout! Eude

[quote name='steve' timestamp='1329327195' post='1540765'] really nice looking bass m8, and I know how great it will sound and play [/quote] Thanks Steve, but probably not with "me" playing it...

[quote name='Ian Davies' timestamp='1329315945' post='1540513'] Congratulations on a truly inspiring bass, it looks magnificent! [/quote] Cheers man

He he PM'd dude...

[quote name='billyapple' timestamp='1329301147' post='1540141'] The bass on the bed session.. Cannae beat it! Sublime bass [/quote] Hubba Hubba

OK, I've still not had time during daylight to take some proper pics of this, lots going on at the moment, but here's some badly lit, badly taken photos to start... This bass is amazing! Eude

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1329218781' post='1538867'] I find GuitarGuitar Sandberg prices to be way too high. You could potentially buy from Thomann a fair bit cheaper. [/quote] To be fair, I didn't really look at the prices, my bass guitar "perversions" preclude me from considering buying non-custom basses Eude

[quote name='Prunesquallor' timestamp='1329215926' post='1538794'] Yep, it's a lovely place. It's where I bought my Squier from. It's quite large, so you can generally find a quiet corner to play around in. It's not like some of those cramped places you find. [/quote] It's also nice to go into a store and be treated politely and in a friendly manner. Cracking shop

[quote name='Prunesquallor' timestamp='1329214822' post='1538765'] Guitar Guitar stock them. The Epsom branch might have some if you give them a ring. [/quote] Yup, was there at the weekend. They've got a few in stock, very friendly shop too, not your typical music shop

Just found this >> http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/short-scale-5-string-gc-850893/

[quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1329140111' post='1537642'] I am too lazy to read the whole thread again.... Has anyone tried the 220? If so, what's the volume ouput like? [/quote] I [i]SAW[/i] one on Saturday, in Guitar Guitar Epsom. It looked rather nice too.... Didn't have time to try it out unfortunately, but I'll be going back in the near future, very impressive shop and very very friendly too Eude

[quote name='andydye' timestamp='1328872110' post='1533981'] That looks absolutely beautiful! The woods look sooooo tasty [/quote] You should see it in the flesh!...

[quote name='pantherairsoft' timestamp='1328866533' post='1533808'] Looks lovely dude! Great bit of kit. Reminds me of my old Overwater - Like a sexy Chocolate Digestive [/quote] Thanks man! Can't wait to get some proper pics of it to show off