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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

[quote name='andydye' timestamp='1328864647' post='1533756'] Very excited now! Super happy for you! Want to see pics now [/quote] There's some in Alan's Build Progress Thread >> http://basschat.co.uk/topic/9623-acg-build-progress/page__st__1320__p__1528232#entry1528232 More to come though Eude

Just thought I'd bob by to tell all that I have the bass! It's freakin' amazing too! When I see daylight, probably at the weekend, I'll get some photos taken, but it's even better than I thought it could be! Watch this space... Eude