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Awesome set up mate! How'd you like the Aguilar head? If I was to go for something "bigger" I'd be sorely tempted by one of them. Love yer Sandberg too, although I now know I'm not a Jazz Bass guy - at least sound-wise, I quite often trawl through their website for a bit of a perv, their "antiquing" is brilliant! Thumbs up from me too! Eude

[quote name='Doc B' post='574208' date='Aug 19 2009, 02:21 PM']Yeah there's a SUB 5 in the USA on eBay just now. Tempting, despite the nasty finishes of them![/quote] Well the Sub Ray my mate sold sounded amazing! You can always change the finish and buy a proper Stingray scratchplate for it too, I think somebody on here, possibly [b]Beedster[/b]? sanded the neck on his to reveal a very nice bit of wood! They had to stop making them as they where making an enormous loss, plus the Sub Ray 5 string was getting a reputation for sounding more like a USA Stingray 4 string than the USA 5 string version... Good luck mate, even if you can't move now, those Subs do come up from time to time. Check out Talkbass.com 's classifieds too, there's plenty of European based folks on there as well as Americans. Cheers, Eude

Sweet dude - that Greenburst is lush! Eude

[quote name='Doc B' post='574052' date='Aug 19 2009, 12:57 PM']What's the string spacing like on those? I've realised recently that I prefer the narrower 16-17mm bridge spacing of some basses. The G&L Tributes look good but I've never seen one up here in Scotland. I've always wanted one of the ASAT/Telecaster shaped ones like Cass Lewis had.[/quote] [url="http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Electric+Bass/product/G&L/Tribute+L-2500/10/1"]http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews...ute+L-2500/10/1[/url] 16mm according to this review? - Not sure I believe that though, 16.5mm more likely. Can't find anything on the official website, but the concensus seems to be that it's narrow(ish). Aha! - [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=435499"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=435499[/url] - from the official G&L Forum on Talkbass.com I reckon it's going to be the same as a Musicman, seeing as they're of the same stock, 17.5mm Eude

[quote name='Veils' post='573372' date='Aug 18 2009, 07:44 PM']Here's mine! Excuse the crap iphone pics [attachment=31105:060.JPG][/quote] Man, I love your bass! Eude

[quote name='dub' post='573025' date='Aug 18 2009, 03:23 PM']I got a G+L tribute 2500 a while ago and it sounds great, just like an expensive G+L! Really well made with a nice neck got mine for 300 s/h but I'm sure they are pretty cheap new too. I've owned a lot of basses over the years and it is one of the best.[/quote] Hadn't thought of that Top basses those G&L Tributes by all accounts! Eude

[quote name='Doc B' post='568021' date='Aug 13 2009, 02:44 PM']Cheers EUDE, I'll add the MM SUB 5 to my list of possibles - seems obvious now! BTW - My Streamer Standard is a German built Warwick as opposed to a Rockbass. I've been on the Warwick forum and it seems that the 2010 Rockbasses will have a 'W' logo and 2 piece bridge and a version of the Corvette $$ is on the cards! I'm not too worried about getting a less prestige bass: I sold my graphite necked Status Groove and bought a Squier VM jazz last year.[/quote] Nice one mate, yeah I know not everyone is obsessed with Prestige basses, sorry about that. I didn't know that about those changes to the Rockbasses, that'll really bring their game up If you can stretch a little further, you could look at one of ACG's rather lovely Graft Basses >> [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=49604"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=49604[/url] - very nice basses and completely and made Best of luck dude! Eude

[quote name='Doc B' post='567801' date='Aug 13 2009, 11:38 AM']I'm selling my Streamer STD just now and will be looking to get a 5 string with a budget of about £500 once the 'Wick goes. There are loads of 5s out there for that money but I have some pretty strict requirements: At least one humbucker pickup in the Musicman 'sweetspot' position Active preamp preferred Narrow string spacing about 16-17mm at the bridge No solid colours - I like to see the wood my basses are made from No basses with odd sized pickups (like the Ibanez ATK) - I like to swap pickups and electronics Smaller body preferred I'll consider new or used. I've been doing some searching online and have found various options but none that I have actually been able to see or try in person. I've seen a used Warwick Fortress Masterman on Bass Direct's site but the electronics look too complicated to me. Also has anyone tried any of these? Dean Sledge Hammer or Rockbass Streamer STD Blackhawk 5 str? Any other suggestions welcome. Remember I don't have the cash right now if you try to pimp your bass to me![/quote] Hey mate, I reckon that Warwick Fortress would be your best bet. It'd be a leap up in quality from your Streamer Std. too, rather than a sidestep which you would get with either the Dean or the Rockbass. The EQ isn't that complex either, just a bass and treble control for each of the coils in the humbucking pickup, with a single volume and a blend between the two coils. I'm sure you could swap out the current setup for a vol/bass/treble without too much bother, it just means you'd be running the humbucking pickup with both coils on the whole time, which would probably sound the best anyway. The only other option I would consider would be keeping an eye out for a Musicman Sub Stingray 5 string. It would meet all your requirements exactly. They occasionally come on here or appear on ebay for about £500 odd, might be worth putting up a wanted add. Annoyingly our keyboard player sold his recently for about that, if I'd had the cash myself I'd have taken it off his hands in a second... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=45399&hl=Sub"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=45399&hl=Sub[/url] There's one here >> [url="http://guildford.gumtree.com/guildford/60/41284560.html"]http://guildford.gumtree.com/guildford/60/41284560.html[/url] Just missed this one >> [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=52993&hl=Sub"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=52993&hl=Sub[/url] Also, don't mean to dis the Dean or Rockbass basses, just the Warwick or the MM Sub are considered to be better quality basses. Good luck mate, Eude

[quote name='RobEvansBass' post='566675' date='Aug 12 2009, 12:27 PM']it does seem that the chaps who have the longest waits are the ones getting loads of pictures sent through for build diaries.[/quote] I left Jon alone pretty much for the Jazz Bass, think I got about 5 photos tops over the 11 month period, so I'm not sure that's a factor to be honest... Eude

Shuker basses are amazing! Jon is a real craftsman and can pretty much build anything you can dream up plus his prices are more than reasonable, not sure how he does it! I've had 2 of Jon's basses, the first is a 6 string 33" scale single-cut which is my go to bass, which I'll never ever part with. The second was a 4 string 33" all black Jazz Bass, which unfortunately I had to let go just recently, as I discovered the wood choices and the whole Jazz Bass sound just wasn't me, no fault of Jon's though, he built me exactly what I asked for and it was an amazing bass, just not my bass... Jon's timescales have gone a little bit off of late, partly down to the volume of work he's taken on, being flooded once, possibly twice and his assistant being off work for a prolonged amount of time, leaving Jon to do absolutely everything himself. My 6 string was Jon's first bolt-on single-cut and his first 33" scale bass but he still managed to get it to me in about 12 weeks, however my arguably much simpler Jazz Bass took almost 11 months, but it was down to bad timing as detailed above. Jon is an incredibly nice guy and a real pleasure to work with, the only issue I've ever had has been the speed of response by email and the occasional missed email too, but I'm sure everyone would agree, they'd prefer he channeled all his energy into making incredible basses rather than being brilliant at admin. There are of course other bass builders out there and for a full on non-fender custom jobs I would make sure and look around to be sure you're getting exactly what you want, but if you're looking for a straight up super fender style bass I wouldn't bother knocking on anyone else's door. I'm not sure how they'd compare to a Sadowsky, but I'm sure they'd give them a pretty good run for the money, with a lot more options and they work out a fair bit cheaper too. As far as resale goes, I'm not sure a custom bass is ever really going to hold it's value that well. It's usually a combination of irrational and entirely personal decisions that make someone's "dream bass", but quite often somebody's dream is somebody else's nightmare... Obviously if you go down the more classic Jazz or Precision style bass you're more likely to get your money back than on something like my 6 string. The resale on my Jazz Bass wasn't great, but again it was quite customised, 33" scale, slab body, quite specific wood choices and EMGs, but it found a good home where it's loved which I'm very pleased about. That's my 2p then Cheers, Eude

[quote name='deksawyer' post='549031' date='Jul 23 2009, 03:33 PM']A wee bit more progress, my mouth is watering. Happy days! D.[/quote] Looking good mate Eude

[quote name='alexclaber' post='548729' date='Jul 23 2009, 11:34 AM']Regarding the scale length thing, I'm starting to wonder if the sonic difference has a significant effect upon how you play? I just feel like with my 36" scale I'm playing a bit more like on a double bass, more open strings, fewer notes, a more percussive BIG note vibe as opposed to slinking about. Like the opposite of Norman Watt-Roy on Rhythm Stick. Alex[/quote] You might be right there mate. I've always been a fairly busy player and I've always struggled with longer scale lengths, particularly a home made 36" 6 string, god only knows what I was thinking Having now moved to 33" my left hand rarely feels tired and I've never cramped up once, even without warming up properly... Eude

[quote name='mcgraham' post='548656' date='Jul 23 2009, 10:41 AM']I've not actually had much experience with chambered basses. But Enrico and Roberto have been going crazy over their latest experiment with the chambered extra deep bubinga body, so I'm not going to say no to the added benefit of this Mark[/quote] All Sadowsky basses in recent years have been chambered too - Lighter Weight - More Resonant. Can't be a bad thing surely... Eude

[quote name='mcgraham' post='546597' date='Jul 21 2009, 03:35 PM']I saw a teal/green one, but it was such a deep colour it could be perceived as a number of other colours. I believe that one was a 33" scale. Robert Badoglio is a big Matt Garrison afficionado, albeit with his own sound. That bass is verrrrry similar spec wise to Matt Garrison's latest Fodera bass (semihollow body with Koa top!). Mark[/quote] That's probably the one dude. I think you're right, it could of been called any one of several "oceany" colours. Haven't seen that new bass you're talking about yet, I'll have to have a wee look about tonight. Does Matt have a W&T bass at all? Eude

Nice one dude I like the sound of the bass more and more. I take it that bass was a 33"er too? Just a guess based on the bridge position. Did you see the dark blue W&T Klimt that went through Bass Direct recently? I'm generally not into coloured basses, but man it was gorgeous! Eude

Brilliant spec mate Very jealous.... What made you go for the Zoid shape then? Or is it part of the secret? Looking forward to see the modifications anyway. Will it look anything like the one on here? >> [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=50477"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=50477[/url] That bass is pure sex If you'll pardon my french... One other question, the pickup, is it a neck pickup with the coils in the two different locations? Oh and what made you go chambered too? Eude

[quote name='mcgraham' post='543007' date='Jul 17 2009, 10:38 AM']Sweet. Sounds like a plan. It won't be for a little while as I'm getting married in 2 weeks (woo!). But I'll be in touch after that. Re: shorter scale instruments. I would love to blend guitar and bass into one instrument, (initial thoughts are fanned fret 32" to 29", strung EADGCFAD - seems a good idea). But I'd need to slowly figure that one out spec wise. Mark[/quote] Now that would be cool. I've been messing with the idea of a 30" six string with a swappable nut, or perhaps a zero fret and some clever string guides to allow B to C or E to E (Baritone Guitar) tuning... One day anyway, but not until this blasted recession is over... Good luck with the wedding mate Eude

[quote name='mcgraham' post='542982' date='Jul 17 2009, 10:14 AM']Well, my bro lives in Edinburgh, so next time I'm up (I'm due to visit him at some point) we could have a get together! You could check out the Klimt and I could check out your Shuker. Mutually beneficial all round! I'm happy with 34" or 33" scale. They're so similar I don't notice. What I do like about 33" scale is that it's one inch closer to 32" inch (which I'm tempted to go for on this bad boy) which makes for a shorter more manageable bass... which is one inch away from 31... etc etc. I just wish basses were as compact as guitars sometimes. Mark[/quote] I'm totally with you on that one dude! My regular basses are all gonna be 33"ers from now on, but I'm really tempted to go for a 31" or a 30" 4 string at some point. There's no reason these days that basses have to enormous and ungainly... A meet up in Edinburgh would be awesome mate! Just drop me a PM when you think you might be headed up and we can arrange some bassing! Cheers, Eude

[quote name='mcgraham' post='542949' date='Jul 17 2009, 09:50 AM']It's only an inch shorter! Honestly, I don't feel it makes much of a difference in terms of length, but there is slight drop in string tension (compared to same string gauge on a 34" scale). I don't massively observe this drop, but it is definitely there. Hopefully speaking to Enrico about this tonight so will give add an update once things are more concrete. Mark[/quote] 33" basses are the way forward as far as I'm concerned. My Shuker 6 string is a 33" as was my, now ex, Shuker J Bass. They're just that little bit easier to get about on without being noticeably shorter. I've not noticed a big difference in tension at all either, no bigger than what you would find moving between different string manufacturers... Looking forward to seeing this one develop, I'm a huge fan of W&T basses Eude

[quote name='Jobiebass' post='540146' date='Jul 14 2009, 11:09 AM']Loving it so much infact, ive even put my flea up for sale. :wacko: [/quote] Wow! That's quite a good result then mate! Well chuffed for ya Eude

[quote name='Jobiebass' post='540127' date='Jul 14 2009, 10:58 AM']I wouldnt go as far as saying capable, but it is very happy. I havent put it down in the last 3 days. absolutely loving it, the ACG pre is emense too![/quote] Glad you're digging it dude The ACG PRe is something else too innit?! So you enjoying the 33" scale? It just makes the bass so freakin' playable doesn't it! Cheers, Eude