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[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1386068445' post='2295167'] Not really worth +1,000,000 though, is it [/quote] Depends on whether or not the OP ends up with a Fodera, and which model, some of them cost about that don't they? Eude

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1386068036' post='2295159'] Well you say that, but the guy was asking for advice, should he go for a Fodera or two Fenders? When someone asks a question like that it suggests they don't really know very much about basses, or about what they want from a bass. So he clearly needs advice. [/quote] Whoops, I only meant to quote this bit... [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1386065573' post='2295113']But do get back to us and let us know what you thought/bought! [/quote] Eude

[quote name='thebassist' timestamp='1386060269' post='2295042'] I'm going to Bass Gear on Saturday to try their Monarch and while I'm there I'll try out a load of their other basses. Thanks for the input all. [/quote] A splendid idea mate, I really hope you find the special bass you're looking for [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1386065573' post='2295113'] There is a lot of inverse-snobbery at times on here. People will try to tell you that you can do everything you need with a Fender P bass... It's your money, do what the heck you like with it! But do get back to us and let us know what you thought/bought! [/quote] +1,000,000 Eude

In my opinion, you'd be nuts to spend Fodera money without trying one. I'm absolutely sure that it would play beautifully, and the build quality will wipe the floor with the other basses you're considering, but I personally didn't get on with the tone of the ones I've tried, more of a solo bass than a bass bass if that makes sense? May well be right up your street. These guys have a few Foderas in stock >> http://www.bassgear.co.uk/product-category/bass-guitars/fodera/ I'm not sure how far away they are from you, but as suggested above, if you're dropping that kind of money, you should consider spending a bit of cash to go try one out first. Eude

That looks rather special

[quote name='DiMarco' timestamp='1385932971' post='2293866'] That looks a lot more chunky, less sleek so to speak. No pun intended. I wanted an elegant looking design so I chose to keep it curvy. [/quote] Totally appreciate that, the whole singlecut things are marmite enough, before you even start looking at different designs... It will be a fair bit chunkier as it's based around a 6 string 32" bass. [quote name='charic' timestamp='1385933526' post='2293874'] I much prefer this one!!!! [/quote] Thanks dude.

I had Beavs Graphics, who used to do renderings for very little money do me a Dolphin Singlecut 6er a while back. What do you reckon? [attachment=149638:SCdolphintemp.png] Eude

An Ibanez Promethean 1X10 Combo, if you can find a good one, or one of the clones would do you right. I think it puts out near enough 300W into its little 10" speaker and it copes with it very well and I used mine at loads of gigs in Edinburgh, and if you need to be louder, there's usually always a PA at that kind of venue. You can always pop the 500W head out and use it with any cabs that are kicking around too...

If circumstances were different I would have these cabs in a hot minute! I've got plenty of space, I'm based in South London, but I just don't have time to play at the moment, never mind try out new gear and help pass demo gear around. Truly rotten timing :-(

Nice spec mate! Really looking forward to watching this pan out.

Alan at ACG has used a P Retro with two pickups on a few of his basses, by adding a rotary pickup selector switch, would surely work with a pan/blend too, perhaps you could try something like that?

I like it!

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1383911912' post='2270678'] If its a single guitarist through a moderate combo or small 2x12 setup, with drums, vocals, etc, then yes. It's a very capable cabinet. Very capable. [/quote] Thanks mate. I used to get away with a single Aggie GS112 most of the time, just wanted to check

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1383911621' post='2270672'] If anyone would like to speak to WoT about a trial of the 12/6 in Newcastle area, then I'm happy to pass it on etc. I've had a great time using it. Fantastic cab. If I didn't buy the Genz NX cab in the sale I'd be seriously looking into a TKS. [/quote] You reckon a single 12/6 would hold its own in a rock context with a powerful enough amp?

Very clever!

Sounds great mate

Thanks dude

Nice set up mate. Whats the low end like on the 12" cab?

One piece of advice that I think is VERY important, is to be sure you find a comfortable nut width. I've had a few customs now, 2 of them 6 strings and I had to let the first go as the nut was a bit too wide for my small hands. I went from 57mm to 52mm and I'm much much happier with it. I believe Warwick 6 strings and Ibanez Soundgear 6ers both have 52mm nuts, so might be worth seeking one out to see how it suits. I tend to play in lower register, around first position most of the time, more of a groove player than a soloist, so being comfy down there is VERY important. A bolt-on single cut will likely give a more familiar tone than a set or through neck one, but no point getting into that discussion (argument) here, its been done to death a million times. Both my 6 string customs have been bolt-on single cuts. I have a bolt-on single cut 5 and a set neck single cut 5 too, and I certainly prefer the response of a bolt-on. I'm not sure the single cut shape does anything special bar looking nice in my opinion, but a bolt-on single cut will have a slightly more compromised access to the upper register than a set/through neck, I prefer the sound though, and I'm not a solo player, so I'm happy to make the sacrifice. All my custom basses have been/are 33" scale, again as it suits my small hands. Some players go for this as you say, for soloing etc. I personally don't think 35" scale is worth it anymore, especially if you're bass is being made by an experienced luthier, but if I was a bigger chap, I'd probably have 34" basses, just to make life easier, the higher register is a little sweeter with the shorter scale though. I would also make sure you give active preamps some thoughts, as with the extended range, it can be useful to help balance things out a little. If you're going with Overwater, the SDS preamp made by John East is set up to be as transparent as possible, so that might be worth considering. String spacing at the bridge, I'd just get something you're used to, but don't get too hung up on it. I've got a variety of basses, 16.5mm, 17mm, 18mm and I find I settle into whatever I'm playing quite quickly. I do find that my finger style playing is faster on the 16.5mm spacing though, especially when crossing strings, but its not a huge deal. Wood choice, weight etc. Again, potentially an unending argument about this stuff, but bear in mind if you go for heavy woods you will end up with a VERY heavy bass as there's a bit more wood involved compared to a 4 string. Any good luthier will be able to advise you on choices, and there's methods they can use to negate the additional weight. I don't think I have anything else to add, but feel free to shoot me a PM if I can help mate, and if you're ever in the South London area, you're welcome to have a shot of my ACG basses. Eude

I agree, the spiraling costs of Aggie stuff is making it unattainable for regular folks. Their stuff will always be on my bucket list, but the TKS cabs are now on my "must buy" list

I think its a gorgeous looking thing, and I'm personally glad that Fender aren't making yet another slightly different Precision or Jazz bass. I personally don't care where its made either, I've seen and heard of plenty badly assembled, poorly finished Fenders come out of America, "made in China" doesn't speak of the quality of a product, instruments have been getting made there for decades. This thing is about £700, right? When I first saw it I expected it to be over £1000. I'm looking forward to trying Matt's at the Moffat Bass Bash next year after he gives in and buys one

Looks and sounds lovely, great work mate!

That all sounds very nice mate! The Shuker Jazz I used to have was lovely. Looking forward to seeing this finished

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1382014771' post='2246697'] Challenge accepted It's out on loan at the mo - when I get it back I'll have a shot and report back. [/quote] Thank you mate!

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1382014520' post='2246690'] That's one of the great things about them - clear in an upper-mid kind-of way. Ceramic vs. neo - difficult to tell. I've used the single neo 12 quite a few times, but it's always been with PA support. I'd need to use them at a backline-only gig to tell, really... [/quote] OK then, looks like you've got more homework then (sorry...) Eude