dannybuoy

[quote name='funky8884' timestamp='1488971367' post='3253326'] Is it possible to buy a mid range bass and have a solid B string ? [/quote] Most definitely yes. I'm waiting for a certain someone with an expensive taste in basses to come along and say otherwise! I have a 34" scale Warwick Rockbass Streamer V that has the best low B I've ever experienced. Stiff multi-laminate neck and solid construction, it's very defined and piano like. They are worth a fair bit more but I got it from an Italian store for under £280 delivered! My Yamaha BB has a decent low B too, miles better than the Fenders I've tried, but it doesn't sound as clear and defined as the Warwick.

I far prefer the flatter boards of my Sandberg, Yamaha and Warwick basses. My Fender P has a 9.5" radius and is also very comfy to play; but I can't get on with the 7.25" radius of the vintage styled models. It feels like I have to move my hand more to press down that E and G strings, and can't even see the G if I look down. Also, I have a Squier CV Jazz that on paper has a 9.5" radius but it looks way more curvier than my US Standard P and wouldn't be surprised if it was a typo and actually 7.25"! I don't get on with this neck and intend to move it on.

I thought it was all of them?

I didn't know they made 5 string versions! Nice score.

Essentially, yes they are. The eq section of both the B7K and Vintage Ultra appear to be identical so you could pair 1 Ultra and 1 standard pedal of your choice to do as you describe. However there is a limitation with the Ultra design; you can't have different EQ settings with the drive on and off, so you might not be able to switch between clean and dirty without some kind of compromise on EQ settings. For example, you might want the bass and treble boosted on your clean tone through the B7K Ultra. But then you find yourself using the grunt and attack switches to get your drive sounding how you want it, both of which boost bass and treble also, so with the dirt on you might not want the same EQ. Also, the original Vintage is rather dark sounding; I found myself trading it in for the Deluxe so I could boost the treble control (which actually affects more of the high mids on that one). The newest Vintage Deluxe also adds in the attack/grunt switches from the BXK lineup.

If you don't like the colour turned to the right you might not like the B3K then. I prefer the left side too, very midrangey and jumps out of the mix.

Separate pedals all the way for me. I love being able to swap things in and out so that I end up with the best of each effect that suits my needs. Multis are always a compromise, especially when it comes to dirt. Aside from the tonal aspects, I find them a pain to tweak and program, and far prefer the hands on usability that separates offer. I'm no technophobe either, I work in IT and am a tech geek.

Overdrive is the only essential for me, I have several favourites that all sound different and match up better with certain basses. But envelope filters are the most fun, especially the Mini Q-Tron or Fwonkbeta. Serious bass face.

[quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1487575868' post='3240774'] Yikes. Why so expensive? [/quote] On the plus side, a set will last you years. My TIs have been on for 7, and 20+ is not unheard of!

I would wait for the new Alpha Omega, or at least for some comparison videos to make an appearance!

I know! And the fact it comes in black means I might have to put my Classic Pro up for sale...

[quote name='Dosi Y'Anarchy' timestamp='1487442525' post='3239876'] Sorry to derail, but regarding Prymaxe: would i have to ask them to "fix it" so i don't get charged import? Thinking about getting some stuff, funnily enough a Bearfoot Blue Berry after this thread, am i best picking a specific shipping option? [/quote] No need to ask, I just always go for the cheapest shipping option and stuff turns up within a week usually. Don't forget, if there is no discount code going, or the code doesn't work for what's in your basket, use the live chat and they'll sort you out!

Also there are some Chinese knock offs that are supposed to sound pretty close: http://www.eyguitarmusic.com/Thunderbird-Bass-Pickup-Vintage-Style-for-GibsonChromeNickel_p_2287.html I have a set waiting to go into a bass when I get the time.

[quote name='Dazed' timestamp='1487344608' post='3239177'] I'd love to try something with decent thunderbuckers. I've become quite smitten with the idea of a p bird. Like that lull but don't like the head stocks. [/quote] Epiphone are about to replace the Classic Pro with the Vintage Pro, with vintage style chrome pickups... Hopefully they will be close to the Thunderbuckers!

It will work but it will make the tone a bit thinner and brighter compared to having the pots attached. I rewired the S1 switch on my Precision as a volume/tone bypass and didn't care much for the sound when it was pushed in, so reverted it to stock.

You post a thread titled "Anyone here not a fan of flats?" then get annoyed when people come in to confirm that they are not a fan of flats?! BTW, tapewounds are roundwounds under the wrap, perhaps that's why you like them!

I still found them too stiff, but I'm a TI guy.

I used to use a practice room that had Orange stacks (1x15 + 4x10) set up and I never noticed a difference in width! In fact I noticed the 15 was on top one time and swapped them over to get the horn closer to my ears...

Judges faces at 4:20!

[quote name='markdavid' timestamp='1486575934' post='3232965'] drats , just found out they have been discontinued, am hoping I dont get on with them now as it could be frustrating trying to get hold of them in future , wish I had gone with the usual Prosteels now [/quote] I think I have an unopened set here if you're struggling to get them elsewhere!

1" radius anyone? http://youtu.be/UA3Qah6z1gg

This settings thread didn't get much mileage did it! I do like my Manta for some more unusual sounds but agree with what's been said. Hard to beat a Mr Black Fwonkbeta for filthy squelch, and the MXR sounds great too, especially for slap. There's also a new version of the Emma Discumbobulator out and a new mini filter coming from Mu-Fx. Robotalk looks cool too though. http://youtu.be/wnrl3gkAbGs

About 7 years on my TI's on my P so far, no intention of changing them yet! Must suck to be a flatwound string manufacturer, roundwounds are where the money is!

Sell it. Someone else would love an original sunburst one with a rosewood board. I had a Matt Freeman and it was very lightweight, but like any bass they vary!

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1486669341' post='3233748'] I'm not big on Epi Birds, however they do look pretty nice. Blue [/quote] The old bolt-on Epis are a totally different animal to the new Classic Pros, which use the same materials, construction and pickups as the Gibson. They are so good that Gibson just gave up making Thunderbirds altogether!