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I am so very close to popping my current combo up for sale and getting a MiBass 2.0 and Mi12 cab, SO SO very close... Eude

Wow! Now that is VERY cool! Eude

[quote name='randythoades' timestamp='1389104388' post='2329972'] Cheers, that is exactly my reason for doing it! I have a fondness for the Medium scale and bar importing a Jazz bass from japan or one of the new (really ugly in my opinion) Pawn shop jagar basses there doesn't seem much available! I would stick with the Aria stock except that the body shapes scream "rock" and I want something a bit more vintage looking... I will probably start stripping and measuring this weekend so will post my progress. [/quote] Good man! Yup, the costs of importing what is technically an overpriced instrument make it silly. And yes, that Pawn Shop Jag really isn't to my tastes either. If they had made it "non-reverse" I might have even bought one, but not in its current guise. Eude

Nice sounding project mate, look forward to seeing it come together. No actually useful input from me, bar a moan about Fender not making any mainstream medium scale versions of their basses... Good luck with the build! Eude

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1389090728' post='2329676'] Didn't try the Ashdown cabs as I was head shopping rather than cab shopping, so I just plugged into an Orange OBC410. They only had Orange gear in their soundproofed room and so I just chose something that was available rather than lug something else across the shop! [/quote] Fair doos mate, I imagine anything would sound massive through one of those Orange cabs!

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1389030451' post='2329054'] Yeah, I tried a 2.0 out at PMT, lovely sounding head with a nice gritty overdrive. I imagine the old one is similar but with a more flexible EQ. I'm only playing at home at the moment so I picked up the CTM15 instead whilst I wait for my Terror to be fixed! [/quote] Ah, I saw that thread, I think I may have even posted in it! Suffering from baby induced sleep deprivation. So you liked the head, did you try it out through a Mi12 cab? If so, what did you think of it? My experience of 12s is based on Aguilar stuff, which I loved... [quote name='stevie' timestamp='1389032896' post='2329094'] I had the Mibass 550 Mark 1. I liked the sound of it and loved the eq options (which they have now removed), but mine couldn't punch its way out of a paper bag. As soon as I wanted some heft, it just sighed and sloped off into a corner. It may have been the particular sample I had, but I thought it worth mentioning, as I expect the power stage is the same on Version 2.0. [/quote] Thanks for the heads up mate, but its the newer head I'd be looking for, sounds like the newer power section is an improvement too. [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1389046929' post='2329390'] Hmm, I thought the opposite to you - the Orange Terror 500 is the bassiest micro head I've ever played and I thought the Ashdown MiBass was lacking in comparison and had to turn the bass up to match the OTB! Also I think the 5 year warranty probably also applies to the MiBass as I got the same with my CTM15! [/quote] Yup, 5 year warranty on all their new stuff as far as I can tell Eude

I haven't heard much about them either, but this is a pretty nice review >> http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/20085-ashdown-mibass-20-and-mi12-cabinet-reviews Decent video at the bottom which showcases the overdrive nicely Did you get to try one out? There's great deals to be had on the MiBass 2.0 and a Mi12 cab at the moment, but I'm going to hang fire till I see what appears at NAMM before pulling the trigger. One thing is for sure, I reckon I'll be selling on my Promethean P5110 Combo pretty soon and replacing it with something a little more British in flavour

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1388680753' post='2324743'] I've heard that Ashdown have quite a lot coming out for NAMM this year...who knows! I do quite like the fact they are releasing a lot of valve amps! [/quote] I'd like to see some more 1x12 based cabs and more lightweight stuff personally, but regardless I like what they're doing at the moment, and it's nice that its all UK designed too

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1388673721' post='2324626'] Yeah, the MiBass was a very dirty amp with the gain past noon, but in a good way. Like I said, it instantly reminded me of the SFT which is my favorite drive pedal.[/quote] This has got me very interested in the MiBass 2.0, although I might hang fire to see what they announce at NAMM first. OK, back on topic Eude

Another +1 for an ACG Graft. You won't get more bass guitar for under £1000 in my opinion. Eude

Just another +1 for ACG from me. Some of the finest basses I've ever played, and very happy to own, and the build quality surpasses or at the very least matches pretty much everything I've ever laid eyes on, and that includes a lot of what people consider to be very high end builders. There's a lot of designs to choose from, and with the J Type and potentially a P Type on the way, there's something for the more traditionally minded bass player. The ACG Filter preamp takes the Wal principal and then builds on it giving similar(ish) application with far wider results. There's also several versions of the preamp available now too, the original EQ01, the EQ03 with added low and mid boosts, active/passive switching and tone control, and now the SEQ which is a simplified version which feels a lot more like a standard tone/tone setup but offering much much more. The new MC series pickups which are only available in the Uber Spec basses are unlike anything I've ever heard before, incredibly full range, open and hifi sounding. Even response and tone from the lowest open string to the highest notes on the G string, on the original Uber Spec Recurve I tried at the London Bass Show last year. This gives you as much of the tone of your bass and every nuance of your playing, for better or worse, to then do with as you will. I'm going to be ordering another ACG early 2014, if I can stretch to it, I'll be going for an Uber Spec too Just my 2p, other luthiers are available, but given your proximity to Moffat, you'd be mad to at least not pay Alan a visit Eude

Just to second Dread Bass's comments, check out ACG, seriously Eude

[quote name='risingson' timestamp='1387324988' post='2310850'] If you like the tonal characteristics of a Stingray but want the slimmer neck then check out the EBMM Sterling. [/quote] [quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1387325108' post='2310852'] EB make a Ray with a narrower neck, it's called a SLO Special - they're not exactly common, but you can get them. The Sterling has a narrower neck, too. [/quote] +1 The Sterling can sound a little more brittle/aggressive than the Stingray, but they still make "that sound" and they have a more Jazz-a-like neck, or you could see about a custom order Ray with the SLO profile Eude

[quote name='bottomfeed' timestamp='1387238198' post='2309864'] Currently really happy now I have an Aguilar AG500sc head with my GS112's ... Great tone, really suits me! Also since my Genz Neo-Pak died recently .... I have a Shuttle 6.2 filling it's shoes.... between the two... I'm happier than I've ever been!... [/quote] Brilliant Rig!

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1386948734' post='2306734'] Based on what I've heard, i'd agree with this. Drop Tommy a line - he'll give you the lowdown... [/quote] [quote name='bjelkeman' timestamp='1386948377' post='2306728'] I don't play a six string, so keep that in mind. But, I do have a pair of W2126, and I have heard most of the TKS cabs The speakers with the extra 6 for mids and highs are more full range in sound. Not everybody's cup of tea, but personally I would have gone for a 1126. [/quote] Thanks guys, much appreciated. I think it'll be a 1126 and a powerful amp by the looks of things then I do like the idea of a single cab setup to be honest, I used to gig with a single Aggies GS112 a while back, was so nice being able to move all my gear in one trip. Eude

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1386878118' post='2305936'] Sorry :-) [/quote] Its OK. I need to try and sort out a new setup next year, still dithering about going for two 112's like yourself but with one tweeter, or a single 1126. In your opinion, what do you think would be better to replicate the full range of 6 string bass? I'll be selling some effects, and the Promethean to fund this next step, but I think it'll be a good move Eude

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1386792539' post='2304712']Here's a pr0n shot from Saturday night. I swear to god... running both of these cabs together - which I don't get to do very often - is nirvana. [/quote] Please stop... Eude

Another vote for an ACG Graft J Type. Choice of 33", 34" or 35" scale. High quality components, Hipshot, Gotoh etcs. Choice of pickups, singlecoil, humbucking and precision style, any combination you want, all custom hand wound by Armstrong Pickups for ACG. 45mm nut, 18mm spacing at the bridge. Completely hand made with incredible attention to detail. 5 string passive for £795 or active, with some John East bits and bobs for £875, insane value for money </2p> Eude

I'm intrigued by these cabs. I've always been interested in trying to make my own cabs, partly down to not being able to afford the kind of cabs I'd like, my only concern would be getting a professional enough finish to keep me happy. Having said that, I might have a go at one of these next year...

[quote name='muttley' timestamp='1386674164' post='2302832'] Skim the body and apply a thick veneer? Nicer looking than a piece of plastic. No disrespect to your Wal, Eude. That's a fantastic looking bass. [/quote] Not my bass, just an example of the pickguard I found online! I've never even played a Wal, one day maybe. If a veneer is possible, I think that would certainly be the best bet too, but I think Bass Doc has already potentially ruled that out... Eude

I did cringe a little when I saw whats been done to that bass, but at the end of the day, they're for playing, not looking at, so whatever works for you is the right thing. If I was you, I would go for a pickguard to hide the wood insert, with the best intentions, wood stain wood help, but it'll never be a perfect match. Some of the old Wal pickguards are big enough to hide a multitude of sins, and I'm sure Bass Doc could design up something sympathetic of the original Wal style pickguard that is adapted to hide the grizzly bits... Something like this example below, with similar pickup locations wouldn't be too far off the mark and could be made with black plastic Anyway, best of luck with it, I look forward to seeing how it all turns out! Eude

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1386629755' post='2302544'] And once you've done that check out ACG - get a lot of love on here and their Recurve could possibly be of interest. [/quote] +1! If its just the singlecut aspect of the the Thumb Bass SC 6 string you like, I would definitely consider some UK based luthiers. You can't go far wrong with ACG, I've got of them, 3 of them singlecuts and they're sublime Eude

VERY exciting mate, can't wait to see the finished article! Eude

[quote name='DiMarco' timestamp='1386181204' post='2296862'] They will actually. If they think its good enough. Warwick are cool like that. [/quote] I asked about a 32" set neck Dolphin 6 string, based around their old TCS model a while ago, and it was met with an "absolutely not"... Obviously wasn't good enough :-(

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1386155673' post='2296400'] Very cool Warwick do have a custom-shop you know Si [/quote] They won't do modifications on the physical shape of their designs though...