Bigwan

Peavey 2x10s are 4 ohms, but they're pretty heavy...

Nonsense. If you're still considering a custom built neck with a different scale length then you don't have to move your bridge at all - it doesn't matter where you're bridge is, it just matters where the frets and nut are in relation to it. As long as whoever is building the neck makes all measurements in relation to the current bridge position then everything will be fine.

+1 on Flanker's point. I played Flanker's Celinder the same day he did in the Gallery, and it definately wasn't lacking anything... (I thought it had Dimarzio Ultra Jazz pickups though)... To date it's the only Jazz bass I've played that's better than my Joe Osborn Ltd Ed (that includes USA Sadowskys). I thihnk that one is a little odd looking with the reverse headstock and vintage body styling - but if someone was to give it me for my upcoming birthday then I wouldn't say no!

A quick read on TB has revealed that the 800/750 are the same amp: Definitely will run at 2-ohms. 400-watts at 8-ohms 750-watts at 4-ohms 800-watts at 2-ohms 21 pounds-ish Me wants one!!! EDIT: Sorry Robbie, hope I'm not stepping on your toes here?

From the talk an Talkbass there's an 800watt version in the works which'll be 600watts at 4 ohms (close to current t'funk specs), 700watts at 2.67 ohms and 800watts at 2 ohms. A downside for some guys on talkbass seems to be that the 550 can't handle a 2 ohm load - the 800 is supposed to be a response to that. My question would have to be: has the 800 developed into the 750 and is 2 ohm capable, or will there be 2 separate amps? Dood there's been more talk about a preamp and it looks like it might be happening. Dave's also talking about a 1600 watt into 4 ohm bridgeable, 3 unit head! NICE!

Will there still be a Thunderfunk 800 Robbie? I'd read something on Talkbass about an 800watt 2ohm capable Thunderfunk on the way.

Any idea how much more than the 550 it'll be Robbie?

The DB750 is reputed to be quite Thunderfunk-ish, but a bit fatter (both sound-wise and physically!) so that'll maybe give you an idea of what to expect (I know you owned the Thunderfunk that Bassjamm's selling at the mo' - an it sounds GOOD!)

Solid state basically means everything that isn't valves! Having heard my Ashdown alongside an SVT3 I would say you can't really go wrong with either for what you're looking for.

The SVT3 is the SVT-PRO with a solid state power amp added Jamie. Might be a good option. Try an Ashdown though, it might be all you need.

SWR use the same principle in their interstellar overdrive preamp I believe. Always thought it was a great idea!

So you were able to wait a year for a sei but you can't wait an extra week for your Shuker? Only joking of course! That would get my goat too. The bass looks like it'll be worth the extra wait though. I plan to ferry it from Belfast to collect my Shuker when it's ready so count yourself lucky that it's only 4.5 hours each way!

Well I've gone and done it. I've just put down a deposit with Jon for a 6 string bolt-on custom. Here's the spec we've agreed:- 35" scale 24 fret 2-way truss rod Carbon fibre reinforcement All wenge laminated neck Birdseye fingerboard Abalone dot inlays Quilted maple head veneer (matching body finish) Jumbo frets Bone and brass laminated nut Satin finish on neck (pores filled) Red side LEDs (jaguar style rear control plate switch) Wenge body (thinned down to save weight) Quilted maple top (drop top, polyester basecoat, gloss tiger eye finish) Matching ramp (matching quilt and finish) EMG DC soapbars John east / ac preamp (questionmark over this though) black hardwear solid ABM bridge with adjustable spacing (standard 19mm spacing) Gotoh GB707 tuners It's a big step for me, in more ways than one: my first custom and my first 6 string. I've been thinking about it for a while (and tried every couple of years for the last 10 to get Jon to build me something, but 2 redundancies and an engagement ring purchase have got in the way!). Still a few things to iron out, mostly the preamp - I'd love to put an AC Wal-style preamp in this, but Alan (AC Guitars) isn't selling the preamp to the public. I'm giving this a bit more thought, and since it's about the last thing Jon needs a decision on I should have a while to ponder! Jon has quoted 12 - 20 weeks build time, but I'm taking 20 as minimum! Hoping for a finish similar to this sadowsky:

SCHWEET!!!

[quote name='OldGit' post='83210' date='Nov 3 2007, 06:07 PM']X times 1.5 I suspect [/quote] Jon says more than 12, less than 20. I'm taking the minimum to be 20 though. That way I'll hopefully be surprised rather than disappointed!

That's GORGEOUS! I'm going to get my deposit to Jon this week so hopefully in x number of weeks I'll have something approaching that to show! Health to enjoy

Egypt is mighty! We were there a few years back. Alexandria, Siwa, Luxor, Cairo, Nile cruise topped off by a stay at the Old Chataract hotel on the Nile. Fantastic time. A bit hot for me in the valley of the kings though (@44 degrees!).

Probably would - I've had a few inquiries in the past when I thought about selling it, but I'm nervous about posting it (I'm in Northern Ireland). I'm about to slap some money down with Jon Shuker for a 6 string and I'll want to pick it up in person, so there's a road-trip to be planned in the near future. I may swing by the bass merchant too and pick up a few db112s and head case for my ag500 (tweed all the way for me!)...