Bigwan

[quote name='jay-syncro' timestamp='1506518953' post='3379299'] Andertons Prices: M900 - £795 M500 - £749 ....Wtf? [/quote] No doubt they'll sort this out... By hiking the price of the M900 most likely... I think if the 500 watt amp could have been brought in around the £500 mark they'd have made a killing. As it is I don't see where this is pitched exactly. As has been pointed out already it adds a headphone out, which is kind of pointless without an aux in, and fixes an issue in the M900. Maybe in true Apple style they'll say that's a feature rather than fixing a f**k up?

I really liked thee M900 I owned and would still have it if I hadn't decided to switch to in-ears. It's so much more than just a distortion unit with an amp attached. The 500 watt may interest me even just as a preamp if the price is right, or if I wait for used one. Have to say I am slightly surprised about the big hooha for such a mediocre release though. Everybody knew about the cabs, so really the amp was all it was about and it's hardly breaking new ground in the market, although I would imagine they'll sell a ton of them! I think Doug at Darkglass is taking a leaf out of the Apple playboy. Lots of big noises over baby steps in "development", if you can call them that. But people will suck it up and, as with Apple, will pay through the nose for it!

Think there was a global blend option on the B3 but not on the MS60B but I may be wrong on that...

No looper, drum sounds, USB audio interface, headphone output on the MS60B. Different switching options, obviously more limited on the MS60B. Recent MS60B firmware updates have added loads of effects to the MS60B. There's probably more but that's what comes immediately to mind...

Just sold Tony a little Tascam MP3 bass trainer. Prompt payment and quick to let me know it had arrived safe and sound. Sort of deal that makes basschat great!

Crispin has just bought a little pedal power supply from me. Great, friendly communications and prompt payment. What more could a seller want?

Dan has just bought a pedal I built. Quick payment and great communication as usual. We've dealt before and no doubt we'll deal again! Thoroughly recommended!

Any more updates? Been keen to see the finished product!

[quote name='bigsmokebass' timestamp='1506129090' post='3376675'] 35" scale, you want that B to be piano like in tone and sustain. [/quote] I used to think that until I had a 33" scale ACG with a B string better than all the 35" scales I'd played and almost as good as a 37" Dingwall. It's stiffness of construction that makes the difference I think... Try before you buy of you can, and try EVERYTHING you can!

There was a CIJ P on ebay the other day from Japan that specifically mentioned that it would take 2 extra weeks to ship while CITES docs were arranged. Not sure if it was Ishibashi though...

[quote name='Steve Browning' timestamp='1506000145' post='3375775'] What, the barman ex of Coronation Street? :-) [/quote] No, but he does actually play bass for said barman's real life "band"...

[quote name='Wilco' timestamp='1505999591' post='3375765'] With your available budget, I'd be getting on to Maruszczyk to get your own spec built. [/quote] That may be where I'll end up as I like a lot of what Adrian is about. A lot of folks would say "it's not a Fender" but I really don't care what the headstock says, or if it doesn't use the same bridge or tuners. If it feels like a 60's P and sounds like a 60's P, it's perfect for me! And I could get it in the colour I want... I'd also considered AV Basses, but that's right at the top of my budget range. Drawn to them as Keith Duffy is a fan of them, and there's a man who knows a good bass...

[quote name='bumnote' timestamp='1505997878' post='3375746'] I agree with Steve. I have a 62 re issue which I imported from Japan a few years ago, fitted it with a lollar pick up and its really nice. Has the wide 44mm neck and plays well. I have an L series precision bought in the 60s, [not all original unfortunately] and I can tell them apart but theres not much in it. I also like the necks on the classic 50s mex reissue. [/quote] I also like the necks on the classic 50s Mexican P. Played a new one last year and was very, very impressed with it. Having owned a Roadworn Jazz I can only imagine how nice the 50s Roadworn P is (never had hands on one)... Problem is I'm much more a rosewood fan than maple.

[quote name='Steve Browning' timestamp='1505993621' post='3375708'] [url="http://www.ishibashi.co.jp/u_box/e/select.php?cd=08-325079704"]http://www.ishibashi...cd=08-325079704[/url] That's £395. About £500 imported I would think. [/quote] That's REALLY nice!