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[quote name='mart' timestamp='1358337390' post='1937137'] No, just about every other new item is on their pricelists, but not that amp. [/quote] Boo

[quote name='Warwick_Official' timestamp='1358270516' post='1936067'] Luke - The new amp is the latest creation by Jonas Hellborg, and some extensive R&D. Its a 2 channel, Class D output at 1000W - 4 band eq, compressor, tuner out, effects loop, DI out, and more. I haven't played one yet, but will at NAMM in 1.5 weeks. Andy Irvine has been doing extensive testing with it, and he says its incredible...with more depth and low-end thump than normally associated with a Class D amp. Full details to come, once I've spent some time with it! Thanks! [/quote] Oooh, I like that! Is there a list price for these yet? I guess it might be pretty pricey... Eude

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1358281091' post='1936345'] Well that's fair enough in the case of the Warwick instruments. Can I ask how similar they were? Same woods? Same pickup configuration and electronics? I ask because although I own both bolt-on and neck through basses (as well as two set neck) the individual instruments are so different from each other I wouldn't dare say that my preferences for one over the other was down to the way the neck was attached to the body. [/quote] I'd guess similar but not exactly the same, they were both made before Warwick stopped using Wenge necks (I think they're using them again now as of this year by the way). The neck through thumb had a bubinga body with a wenge/bubinga neck and wenge board, 26 frets, 2 MEC J pickups and MEC 3 band EQ. The bolt-on thumb would've been an ovankol (spelling?) body I think, wenge neck and board, 24 frets, 2 MEC J's and a MEC 2 band EQ. So I guess it's probably not nearly exact enough to make scientific comparison, but to my ears they sounded like they were from the same family, but different. The Warwick Thumb tone was there in both, but the neck through was smoother and the bolt-on sounded much better, more aggressive with more bite when I dug in and played slap lines, which was a big part of how I played back then. Of course, this is totally how it sounded to me, I appreciate its totally subjective... [quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1358281665' post='1936364'] I don't know that you need to go that far. I think what everyone in this discussion is saying that it is a very subjective thing. You're dealing with so many different dimensions, construction techniques and wood, that it will never be objective. Then there's the player... [/quote] Don't worry, I'm not actually in the huff, I hoped the smilie would have made that clear Eude

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1358271063' post='1936079'] How can you say this? Have you actually played two basses that were completely identical other than the manner in which the neck was attached to the body? What were they? As I siad in a previous post I have basses with all three types of neck construction but they are also made out of completely different materials and have completely different hardware pickups and electronics fitted. I have no idea what difference the way the neck joins the body makes to the overall sound, and I doubt anyone else can. Until someone can conclusively prove otherwise I'll be happy to go with the construction method that has a minimal impact on my playing technique. [/quote] I've not conducted a scientific experiment, but of all the basses I've had the pleasure of playing, and that's a lot, from crumby knock off Fender copies to custom basses costing thousands of pounds, I always seem to prefer the sound of a bolt-on, there seems to be more attack to basses constructed in that manner, where neck through basses, tend to sound more organic and polite. I guess the closest I've got to a the kind of comparison you require would be a bolt-on and neck through Warwick Thumb Bass, I much preferred the sound of the bolt-on, and it was cheaper This is of course my opinion, based on my experience and my ears, I shall keep it to myself from now on Eude

[quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1358268922' post='1936028'] I'm intrigued to know what would make you remove this choice when ordering a bass. [/quote] +1 I actually prefer the sound of bolt-on basses, and in my experience a well made custom bolt-on has just as much sustain as any through or set neck bass I've ever played...

[quote name='sk8' timestamp='1358161140' post='1933877'] Mini rig [/quote] Ha ha, classic mate! What a beast. Nice looking bass in the background too

Thanks Doddy, that's such a cool mini rig of doom

[quote name='Doddy' timestamp='1358100542' post='1933143'] I've got a one or two pics on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram,taken a month or so ago,with the rig behind me if you want a look. [/quote] Would love to see 'em matey, only ever seen the stock Ashdown product photos... Cheers, Eude

I'd still love to see some pics of this gear too...

I think you should probably sort out some more pictures ;-)

Nice spec mate, looking forward to seeing this one come along

Gorgeous, welcome to the club mate

[quote name='voxpop' timestamp='1357589474' post='1925045'] It's a 6 string fretted one like this with a Delano pickup and 3 band EQ. [url="http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/artist.html"]http://www.shukergui....uk/artist.html[/url] [/quote] Very nice! Make sure and share some pics when it's done!

[quote name='Higgie' timestamp='1357582983' post='1924873'] As promised... [/quote] Fantastic [quote name='voxpop' timestamp='1357585190' post='1924933'] Very nice. My second Shuker should be ready in 4 weeks. Bet you can't wait for it to be finished. It's worth the wait. [/quote] What you having built mate? (sorry for derailing the thread...)

Very nice mate

Such a shame, Ibanez really had a good shot at breaking into this market properly and they've thrown it away completely with bad quality control and now by pushing cheaper products under the Promethean brand. Total wasted opportunity... Eude

[quote name='kyboo' timestamp='1357248066' post='1919950'] Spoombung, amazing music. Have you got a CD I could buy? [/quote] You might find something here >> http://www.spoombung.co.uk

That is gorgeous mate, congratulations, glad it finally appeared Eude

Congratulations mate, that bass is an absolute corker Eude

Exciting!

Very nice dude, I love a happy ending!

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1355701205' post='1901699'] I priced up a singlecut with Jon, it's still in my sights, but some other business has to clear up first. I was under the impression I had to have a wood finish......he might not appreciate that I want a solid white finish now Si [/quote] You might be able to use some light unfigured wood, holly or something, a good piece of holly can look like a painted white finish...

[quote name='Highfox' timestamp='1355412068' post='1898091'] Just an update. I just changed my P3110 for a 5110 I found going used locally. Imo they both have the same great tone but the 5110 is VERY much louder..the other thing I noticed is the the 5110 has a better sounding aux/headphone input, played through the speaker it's very noticeable as well. More tweeter (very slight) hiss on the 5110 tho it's not bad and hopefully wouldn't be heard for recording, you can also if you listen very carefully hear the cooling fan going on and off with the mute engaged. As I said I think you get the same kind of punchy tone from each but way more headroom with the 5110. The P3110 was the best small combo I'd personally ever heard, you just get more with the 5110. I have stacked mine with a 112 and it's easily loud enough for anything I think I'll ever be doing. A bit overkill for home practice but I'll drag it out to play sometimes. [/quote] Glad you managed to settle on this mate. I have a very similar set up, Promethean 5110 and and EAD Foundation 112. It's plenty for most stuff, anything louder there'll be a PA anyway! I really really like the headphone out sound too, it sounds fantastic with good headphones Good work! Eude