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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

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1382013485' post='2246663'] FWIW, my 112's would absolutely own a small rock/jazz/funk gig with regards to volume and headroom. To be honest, a single cab would probably suffice. I have absolutely no experience with the Aggie SL's, so I can't comment on them. [/quote] Just listened to your demo a few pages back there again, and the Jazz Bass tone you have is wonderful, just enough grit and high end to bring out aggression without being harsh. I actually think I could live without a tweeter these days. You may have already been asked this, but can you notice much difference between the Ceramic and Neo versions if you've managed to AB them? Eude

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1382001030' post='2246459'] Now this shows that it is possible for a small company to have stunning fit and finish, as well as building an excellently designed cabinet. [/quote] + at reasonable prices too I'm certainly smitten

[quote name='TG Flatline' timestamp='1381336345' post='2237838'] Hey Eude, For something that simple the LS-2 would be a cheaper option honestly. Sure I'm probably not supposed to talk my way out of business but for purely blending clean back in with your existing dirt the LS-2 will do the job just fine. Check for anything that will invert phase though, in which case either a unit from me or the Xotic would be good options! Cheers :-) Tom [/quote] Hey Tom, thanks for chiming in, much appreciated! I'll look out for a secondhand LS-2 then. Cheers, Eude

I've been thinking about getting a blend pedal of some kind, basically to just mix back in some proper bass tone when using effects, mainly dirt. Was looking like the LS-2 was the only option, but it's kinda complicated as all I need is A/B volume, even a sinlge pan or blend knob would do it and an on/off switch. Reckon it would be worth talking to Cog, or would it end up more pricey than just getting an LS-2 and ignoring everything else it does?... Cheers, Eude

[quote name='bassist_lewis' timestamp='1381323328' post='2237546'] I've seen the MPBs, very interesting. How steep is the headstock angle on an ACG ? [/quote] I believe its 15º as standard on ACGs, or at least it certinaly was when I originally discussed it with Alan when he built my first ACG back in 2009. Obviously, the Graft and J Type basses have a non angled, i.e. more Fender style headstock, but string retainers can be used to improve the break angle on that kind of design anyway. Hope that helps!

[quote name='bassist_lewis' timestamp='1381263902' post='2236782'] [url="http://www.callowhillbass.com"]http://www.callowhillbass.com[/url] Short scale 5 string bass with a low B. The builder (Tim Cloonan) claims that the B string is excellent (slight bias) as does its co-designer, ex-Roots bassist, Owen Biddle. Somewhere on FB Tim Cloonan puts it down to the break angles at the nut and bridge. Kind of related is the subject of Inharmonicity, which is where the harmonics of a note are not an exact integer of the fundamental (eg non-tuned percussion is made of a lot of inharmonicity). Inharmonicity increases proportionally to string diameter (not quite as simple as that but as much as I understood) and is inversely proportional to string length. So getting a heavier gauge B string to compensate for a shorter scale will actually increase inharmonicity :0 in moderation it adds warmth to a sound... but I haven't a clue how much is too much :S Still, someone believes it can be done [/quote] Having heard Owain's stuff, the low B on his basses certainly sounds amazing, would be inetersted to see what it feels like! The OBS model is insanely expesnive though, but Callowhill are doing a cheaper bass based on some of the same principals, a kinda P Bass style thing called the MPB, they start at $1950 with a passive jobby with a single pickup, with upcharges from there. There's more details on the Facebox page, the Callowhill website is always behind the times a bit... I spoke to a guy at length who has a Nordstrand 6 string 30" Bass with a low B, a one off. He said that the break angle at the nut was the most important thing, so the headstock angle on his bass was steeper than normal, the construction was also through neck with a lot of Ebony in the neck to keep the wood under the "speaking length" of the string as stuff as possible. Ulimately, I think most good luthiers would be able to put something together that would get you a resoanable B string. Owain Biddle has a fairly light touch, which will certainly help get the best out of a shorter scale B string. The 33"ers I play are close enough to 34" as far as feel goes, and as I mentioned before, you can always compensate with going up a gauge in strings, making a 30" feel like 34" might be a bit trickier. My vote still goes for ACG Eude

[quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1381159637' post='2235151'] I had one along with the combo. Sold them to a friend and ended up buying another combo recently. I believe my friend has his rig for sale right now, if you're interested i can try to find out how much he's asking for it with shipping costs. [/quote] If he doesn't mind splitting the rig, that would be fantastic mate! Thank you Eude

Before someone says I should put an ad int he "Wanted" section, I already have. I'm just wondering where all these cabs went? Quite a few folks on here had one at some point, mostly along with their P5110 Combos, which all seem to have moved on, and away from forum users too. I've tried contacting Ibanez, tried distributors and it seems I'm too late to find one. Does anyone still have one? Does anyone know anyone who has one? If so, I would REALLY like to pick one up at some point. Thanks for looking folks. Eude

The 2x8 would be a pretty good home practice and gigging combo, it's pretty small and is the only one where you can hook up an extra cab. I think the only thing missing is say a 2x8 extension cab, or maybe a 10" sub that would sit snugly underneath...

[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1380444879' post='2225189'] Were playing in Nambucca. Don't know the place myself. Would be braw to catch up min. [/quote] Will try my bestos dude!

[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1380409808' post='2225029'] Cheers bud. We make the official announcement this week... but it kicks off in the Deen on the 18th then we make our way down to London stopping off on a few venues in between. [/quote] Will try and catch you in London if I can!

Happy to help

Our very own Sk8 is having something similar built by Mike of Zoot/Purple Chilli fame. Its going to be 34" scale, but Mike is scaling the body up accordingly >> http://basschat.co.uk/topic/196521-custom-telecaster-bass-build/ Eude

Gorgeous! Love to see shorter scale 6ers too

[quote name='bassmayhem' timestamp='1380117602' post='2221050'] Well, today the first of two TKS D2126 "Bass Mayhem Edition" arrived. The next one arrives during next month, due to late order from my side. It will be exactly the same, no tweeters. Black tolex on the box, crème on the front frame, Fender tweed era cloth over metal mesh. Nice, eh...? [/quote] That is just not fair - absolutely gorgeous! One day, hopefully soon, I'll be placing an order with Meester TKS, I'm absolutely smitten. Eude

[quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1380058697' post='2220411'] YES! GET IN! Just ordered my new custom spec Sandberg! Gotta wait til week 5 now though..... [/quote] Nice one!

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1379831940' post='2217080'] I used the Neo 112 at last night's gig. It sounded bloody great! So round and punchy. The notes were even right across the board. And it's 8kgs. Crazy. [/quote] Such a cool looking setup! I'd better start saving I guess...

HOT DAMN!

Do you reckon this'll mean some cool new kit from Fender? I hope so. They made some pretty nice combos a while back, this one in particular was VERY good >> http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/fender-bassman-150-bass-combo-amp As was the 10" version. They didn't seem to produce anything particularly exciting after they acquired SWR though, and naff all since the bought Genz Benz, if anything it all got a bit worse. Fender have always made nice guitar amps, but have always seemed to lag behind a bit with the bass stuff...