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[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

[quote name='billyapple' timestamp='1328221106' post='1524143'] Cheers Eude... Anything happening this weekend of interest? [/quote] Ha ha, you know there is mate

Nice one Sean. That is going to be one hell of a bass! I'm looking forward to watching this one progress Eude

[quote name='Dave Tipping' timestamp='1327965272' post='1519785'] Just finished the grille cloth on my new Cab tonight .. I used to gig with a V4B and an old (large) 2x15, been using a small BA115 in a new band for a few months at small gigs, can't wait to rock this little set up at the weekend My entire rig is lighter than my old head. The laney cab is quite a bit lighter than spec after taking off the stupidly heavy (and IMO ugly) steel grille so retarded on a lightweight cab. [/quote] That looks THE BUSINESS mate! Well done

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1327668463' post='1515043'] No idea what the current exchange rate is in squirrels although it might be more ethical to use chavs [/quote] What a marvellous idea! Eude

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1327665121' post='1514952'] The next acg going to be Auntie, Cousin, Gran? [/quote] No grandparents left I'm afraid, but there's loads of grey squirrels, and foxes on our estate... How many squirrels do you reckon it would take?

[quote name='pantherairsoft' timestamp='1327664813' post='1514940'] Lol. My gran funded the last Roscoe. I'm thinking 3 kittens should cover the outstanding owed on this one... [/quote] You've just given me a truly horrible idea of how to get me some more basses...

[quote name='pantherairsoft' timestamp='1327664629' post='1514936'] If I want something new now, other things have to be sacrificed... [/quote] That's sounds a little sinister...

Ooooo, like those 1X12"s...

Wow mate, that'll be a really stunning instrument. I kinda see what you mean about the slight thumb bass comparison there too. Oh, and angling the pickups like that will certainly bring "the fatness" to your dub step playing Going to be a cracking instrument. I really hope it gives you everything you need to keep playing and stay healthy. Cheers, Eude

[quote name='supabock' timestamp='1327580817' post='1513616'] You've got too much money [/quote] He's selling 2 Roscoe 6ers to fund the purchase dude...

[quote name='keving' timestamp='1327580691' post='1513610'] If they didn't sell enough it was only because they didn't manufacture enough. About 6 months ago or so when I was in the market for one I couldn't find a shop in the country that had any stock. They were all saying 'we should have some in 2 weeks', then it was going to be next month, come august there was still no stock. I bought a GK MB500 instead as there was no clear indication if and when anyone would have any stock delivered. [/quote] [quote name='deanovw' timestamp='1327581279' post='1513626'] Likewise. I couldn't get a new one. My local shop gave me a 6 week wait. I eventually found a used one on ebay for nearly £200 off the retail price. [/quote] That's a real shame. I guess it's very hard to strike the balance between making enough to make a mark without wasting money if they fall on their arse. Seems they struck gold with the quality and price point, but didn't risk big enough to grab a real market share. You never know, something might be in the pipe for Summer Namm... Eude

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1327573796' post='1513454'] Weird. I also think Markbass are off the pulse when it comes to the latest market. The new amp they have isn't really anything new and they are discontinuing the F1/F500! [/quote] Hmmm, that's a little silly! Perhaps they weren't that cost effective for them? I guess, they weren't actually that much smaller or lighter than the LittleMarks. Shame though, I really liked them. I agree with you though, the new amp is about 12 months too late, but I also think they're close to being able to trade on their name alone, much like the other big stalwarts of bass amplification, so if they don't push boundaries they'll still sell gear... Eude

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1327571687' post='1513408'] FWIW, the old/current head & combo aren't in the 2012 catalogue... just the new stuff. [/quote] Boo I guess it hasn't sold well enough for them to keep up the higher powered stuff then. Baws... Eude

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1327524589' post='1512981'] Well, it seems Ibanez have the new amp/combo listed next to the old one: [url="http://www.ibanez.com/Electronics/Series-Promethean_Head"]http://www.ibanez.co...Promethean_Head[/url] [url="http://www.ibanez.com/Electronics/Series-Promethean_Combos"]http://www.ibanez.co...omethean_Combos[/url] Looks like perhaps they are an additional to the line...and they are cheaper: [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/ibanez-promethean-p3115/56949"]http://www.gak.co.uk...ean-p3115/56949[/url] [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/ibanez-promethean-p300h/56951"]http://www.gak.co.uk...ean-p300h/56951[/url] I don't understand it if they discontinue the existing line though. [/quote] Maybe they're marketing the newer kit to go up against the likes of the GK MB200, and leaving the previous models to continue to slug it out with the bigger boys? For the money, I can't fault the P500 kit, I really can't. It's right up there with it's competitors and undercuts most of them. I have to say though, I'm a little disappointed they didn't do anything a bit more exciting with the range, a bit of a refresh of the 500W model(s) would've been nice. Like I said above, a 12" cab and combo would've been very nice, if you've heard how much they can get out of a single 10", imagine what they could do with a 12"!... A cosmetic refersh is always nice too, however I still think the kit looks good. Maybe they'll do something for Summer Namm 2012?..... Eude

[quote name='sk8' timestamp='1327564284' post='1513290'] I have to disgree[/quote] You would All I'm saying is that it gives out a little less than my old 1x12" set up, having said that, you're right, it does kick out an amazing sound considering it's smaller than a lot practice amps, and if you want more, whip out the head and put it through something bigger - truly the best of both worlds! Eude

Thanks for your input guys! I've always been interested in GK gear, but only ever played through combos at gigs. I'll definitely check them out when my credit card finally burns a hole in my pocket! I'll be sure to check out some different combinations of heads/cabs too, the designer in me likes things to match up though One thing's for sure though, I'll certainly be going for a 2x12, or maybe 2 1x12s, love the sound of them 12s Cheers, Eude