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Hot Hot Hot! We NEED sound clips! Amazing work Eude

[quote name='Nicko' timestamp='1435853950' post='2813101'] I'm usually a fan of Ashdown but was seriously disappointed with the MiBass head paired with either a Mi10 or Mi12 cab. Seemed to lack the usual Asdown character to me. [/quote] I think the MiBass range was aimed to get more of a hifi, or transparent kinda sound. I can't hear the signature Ashdown tone, it just seems to make my bass louder Eude

[quote name='Naetharu' timestamp='1435674067' post='2811268'] Hi, I've not tried the combo but I have the Mi-Bass head and 112 cab - the sound is pretty nice. Once you get the gain up to the right level it has a nice deep tone that seems fine to me for practice / rehearsal. For gigging I'm tempted to pick up a Fender Rumble 500 as I do think the Ashdown lacks the bottom end a little but its certainly not bad. [/quote] Might be worth trying to turn the lower frequencies up more than you would usually, it certainly makes a massive difference on my setup with the Mi10 cabs. [quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1435691852' post='2811568'] Awesome, thanks for the replies guys, very helpful! I like the idea that the amp is removable too, I could use it as a backup then too in conjunction with my Vanderkley cab. Eude, that's kind of everything I wanted to hear! If the 1x12" was around used, I think that would be better, but hopefully the 1x10" would suffice. Thanks again! [/quote] Not a problem mate, the MiBass set up, as usual for poor Ashdown, is pretty underrated. The MiBass 2.0 head is very basic compared to some, but it does sound nice, and if you're into it, you can actually push the gain stage for a pretty nice overdriven sound (it's designed to do that by the way). It actually sounds amazing with my ACG Skelf Guitar, it's a really nice creamy distortion. If you were in or near London you'd be more than welcome to come and have a go with my little rig, but it might be a bit of a push from the West Mids... Eude

[quote name='jimmyk86' timestamp='1435676484' post='2811326'] New new Warwick run rig! [/quote] Oooooh, very nice. I'm very intrigued by those LWA 1000s!

Hey mate, I've got the Mibass 2.0 head and 2 x Mi10 cabs, so I've replicated the setup you're asking about a fair ol' bit. It's a pretty capable amp, and the 1x10 cab does really well considering the size and it's all very nicely put together. It's not as good as my old Ibanez Promethean P5110 I had, but that thing was crazy good. If you can get hold of one of those I'd shoot for that first. I play 5 string bass most of the time and the setup handles low B just fine. At volume, things tend to start to sound a little nasal, but if you cut the mids a bit, push the bass and turn up a bit more it sorts itself right out. It's a great practice setup and I'd be pretty confident with the single 1x10 set up at small gigs, assuming the drummer isn't nuts and your guitard doesn't insist on bringing along a 100W Marshall and a 4x12... Perfect for an acoustic gig. Hope that helps! Eude

[quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1435505132' post='2809454'] Earlier on, I talked about how dinky the thumb proportions are (bearing in mind that this is similar dimensions). Here it is next to the 6-string electric!: Cute or what Andy [/quote] Following this, and all your threads for that matter, with interest. Great stuff mate. Lovely to see how compact the body shape is too. I'm massive fan of the Thumb Bass design, but always felt that it was let down by the ergonomic considerations, or lack of. I played a 5 string Thumb BO for many years, but eventually gave in and got rid. I miss the sound, but I don't miss playing it... I agree with the comments above, a medium, or even short scale version would be amazing! Eude

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1435225761' post='2806634'] Absolutely, it's also not a million miles away from the Mayones logo. Yeah that's almost bang-on, pickups, bridge and controls obviously give it away, and it doesn't look like a Butterfly on the headstock. Trouble is, you still don't know what kind of wood they're using, possibly not cured well, just pulled out of the stock without any consideration of resonance/tone?! That said, I guess that's how most mass produced basses are made. Si [/quote] Well I think it's fair to say, these Chinese copies are likely to be a world away from the real deal, regardless of some of the similarities, but it'll be fun to find out how the OP gets on with this bass if they ever reappear... Eude

Wow, this is even closer to the real thing >> [url="http://www.aliexpress.com/item/cool-bass-guitar-free-shipping-electric-bass-RIC-wholesales-New-Arrival-4-String-Electric-Bass-Guitar/32332049568.html?s=p"]http://www.aliexpres...049568.html?s=p[/url] , the neck carve looks bang on! and this is pretty nice too >> [url="http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Custom-Shop-China-Electric-Bass-Guitar-5-String-24-Frets-Ebony-Fingerboard-Guitar-Neck-Free-Shipping/32341074830.html?s=p"]http://www.aliexpres...074830.html?s=p[/url] Eude

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1435223341' post='2806593'] At least Mikes is branded as 'M' Bass or whatever. [/quote] That may also dupe people... http://mbasses.com/

[quote name='40hz' timestamp='1435054500' post='2804918'] It is my understanding that it is more or less identical. In components and spec. Just using cheaper labour to bring cost down. [/quote] Excellent, thank you for that. I used to have the older model and was always very impressed by it. Considering a rig change at the moment and was looking at going back to a Little LittleMark. Eude

Does anyone know how this compares to the older Italian made LittleMark 250? Eude

Wow, they've gone for it on this one, they've even got the headstock pretty much right >> http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Active-Pickups-Custom-JUGG-Butterfly-Electric-Bass-Guitar-Rare-Guitar-Natural-Finish-Alder-Body-Maple-Rosewood/1006237_32348128205.html Eude

[quote name='zawinul' timestamp='1434030361' post='2796103'] looked all around for what I want nearest thins is sterling stingray and they are about £1700 so may as well take the plunge and go for an Alan special, just pooping my pants a bit at laying down so much money on a bass!! [/quote] I honestly think that's the best way forward mate. Only a custom bass will meet your quite specific needs properly, and Alan's basses come in at a similar price to some production line assembled US basses. To me, and ACG is a no brainer. Eude

ACG all the way mate Eude

I have to echo Si's comments. I've played nothing but 33" scale basses for years now, almost all of them with a low B and they have been miles better than any mass produced basses with low Bs I've ever played. The scale length has a lot to do with how well a B string speaks however, a well built, properly set up instrument and string choice contribute massively too. Also, as Si says, you don't need to buy a Fodera, I've had Shuker basses and now play ACG exclusively, all 33" and I've never looked back. ACG's start at £1100 for a Standard Series 33" 5er. As far as the Ibanez goes, the hardware all looks good, so assuming the neck is nice and stiff and you cut the nut well, I'm sure it'd be lovely tuned B to G. Eude

This thread is NOT helping... I can you mark it as "inappropriate"?...

As I said in another post. Filth. You lucky bastard

Sweet! We'll need an updated family photo soon Eude

Very nice mate!

[quote name='eude' timestamp='1431955500' post='2776534'] That is gorgeous! Nice one mate. Eude [/quote] I'm going to [b]+1[/b] my own post just to reiterate my thoughts on it. That is a REALLY sexy bass. I'm not jealous in the slightest... Eude

That is gorgeous! Nice one mate. Eude

[quote name='Cameronj279' timestamp='1431948727' post='2776428'] Loving them so far. Haven't had too much of a chance to play with it at volume but punchy as a punchy thing so far but can be dialled to a smooth thump with ease. The neck is the thing I'm most impressed by I think. Just plays effortlessly [/quote] Having played a couple of Ubers, the most striking thing I noticed was how even the tone, weight and volume was from the lowest notes on the B string to the highest noodles beyond the 12th fret. It has the same voice across the whole range Eude

Complete and utter Filth! I'm extremely jealous of course. Congrats mate. How're you enjoying those amazing pickups? Eude

[quote name='zawinul' timestamp='1431609924' post='2773170'] Sounds pretty reasonable for what you get! How easy/fast are they to play say compared to a fender Jazz which is what I'm used to? Certainly sound wise they are perfect, nice punchy sound ! [/quote] The regular ACG spec is an asymmetric neck with a flat fingerboard and they play beautifully, but remember even the Standard Series basses are still custom hand made instruments. You can spec neck profile, there's options on fingerboard radius and nut width on Custom basses, possibly some of those options on Standards too, but you'd best ask Alan at ACG about that. Eude

[quote name='zawinul' timestamp='1431608797' post='2773140'] I like the sound of the 31.5 inch!! What if I may ask is a decent price for an ACG, obviously it will depend on woods etc, whats an average? [/quote] A Standard Series 4 or 5 string starts at £1100 >> http://www.acguitars.co.uk/acg_admin/wordpress/standard-basses/standard-specification/ A Custom goes from £1800 up >> http://www.acguitars.co.uk/acg_admin/wordpress/basses/custom-specification/ Standards include some limited options, and a non angled headstock, a Custom would come with more choice of woods etc. Both specs are available in 31.5" scale. Eude