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  1. Shockwave
    See, if you wanted a very simple sound that looks the part, that could not go wrong, i would consider a 51 P bass reissue in Tobacco burst, or butterscotch, Its very fitting for the theatre part and has an excellent sound. Very simple to use, And would sound different to your RBX due to the single coil in the 51. And just switch between the two. I find that a musicman would probably be a bit too much in a theater setting, I havent really been a huge fan of picked stingray sounds (Apart from Jethro tull of course!)
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    This bass has been sold for a while. Soggs Sold it on Ebay. Pity. Ahh well!
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    [quote name='budget bassist' post='277954' date='Sep 5 2008, 03:57 PM']Just so you know you can get 5 string sterlings (you wont get one for £600-£700 though, nor will you get a bongo for this money), you can also get a sterling with a rosewood board.... As for sound, i find the SR4, SR5 and sterling sound pretty much the same. The bongo is a completely different beast though, i didn't think it had as much growl as the others, but the preamp is stupidly powerful and there's a lot of tonal variation there, i think it's got a 4 band EQ or something?[/quote] [quote name='Monz' post='277975' date='Sep 5 2008, 04:10 PM']You also need to factor in that getting your hands on a new Bongo HH 5 is like searching for rocking horse sh*te... and don't even think about having opinions on what colour you would like unless you are willing to wait 3 months[/quote] I would love a 5 string sterling! I have found a 5 string stealth bongo H-H overseas for about 600 including shipping and import tax, But hes unsure whether to truly sell.
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    [quote name='mistahbenn' post='277871' date='Sep 5 2008, 02:40 PM']I know this is nothing to do with MM, but if you want 5 strings, more versatility than an SR5, have you checked an L2500 out? kinda like SR5's big brother. I am gasing bad for one. [/quote] I have, For some reason i just dont like the look of them. They also look quite heavy. Unless i tried one in real life and really like it I probably wouldnt buy one.
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    Hey guys. As some of you may know, I have been slowly converting to Musicman styled basses. I have the oppurtunity to spend about 6-700 on a new bass. I currently have a SR5 With nordstrand pup and maple fingerboard. What sound different is there between a SR5, SR4, Sterling and Bongo? They obviously look different, But how much different do they sound? The Bongo is a frontrunner because it is a 5 string. But only because of that. Next would be the Sterling, However i am a tall thin guy (6,3) And i am worried it would look like a toy on me. However i do have a bad back so a lightweight bass would be ideal. I would like a rosewood board to get some variation, The Bongo and SR4 have one, But the Sterling has a maple board. I play everything from Funk/jazz to Goth rock/death metal. So in closing. What different sounds would i get from all the basses? For example, Is the Sterling/bongo more brittle sounding compared to a Stingray? Which is most versatile? Would the Sterling look ridiculous on me? What would be better for me if i cant get the Bongo 5, Sterling or SR4? Cheers guys Rob.
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    Gorgeous, Two Tone sunburst as far as i am concerned is the ONLY sunburst.
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    [quote name='matt_citizenbass' post='274124' date='Aug 31 2008, 11:18 PM']i'm not the biggest of guys and basically i feel like a full sized bass is a bit much for me. and completely love the shapes on music masters but they all have 19 frets i use the high register of my bass a lot in my bands songs so i need all i can get (but i hate 24 frets) and plus on the short scale basses i find it hard to reach to the top fret which i need good access to. can anyone help me? i might just buy a bronco then shave off a bit of the lower horn. matt[/quote] I dont know about 20 fret short scales, but dude i fricken love your music! Please come play in Bristol, Theres a huge scene devoted to this kinda stuff. Also, You would have a lot more luck if you try for a medium scale bass, as apposed to short. Such as a Fender Urge bass. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=25396"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=25396[/url] Rob
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    Arrgh!!!! 30 minutes after this sold i got the money for it. Damnit now i wish i hadnt sold my BCR Eagle to fund it!
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    [quote name='Waldo' post='273720' date='Aug 31 2008, 02:23 PM']Still here, will entertain trades (depending on what's offered of course!). Hit me [/quote] Warning, This guys very fussy
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    Pffft, No where near light enough to be my gauge 30-90's and then we can talk.
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    Bought my DOD chorus pedal from me. Prompt payment and decent comms Cheers mate!
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    Pmed.
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    The Bass is now traded come the 19th ish of September.
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    I have had an offer i may not be able to refuse, Will anyone be able to better it? Maybe for a Musicman 5 string?
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    This is gorgeous.
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    [quote name='NancyJohnson' post='270232' date='Aug 26 2008, 01:27 PM']Don't know whether this will come over correctly, but I think this is the first time I've ever seen an Fender-style headstock without a logo on it that looks so nice. Does this make sense? Without a [Fender] logo it generally looks like something is missing. The black hardware is yummy. Nice bass. P[/quote] I know what you mean, I think maybe a logo on the truss rod cover would be quite nice. If it was on the bare wood i think the headstock would look a little crowded. Rob.
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    Ok had a good play on it tonight and i am close to keeping it for the time being. See if i can fall in love with it again, However if the right offer is made i will accept.
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    Bump.
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    Just lobbed a older set of 110/30's on her, It's a slap machine! Still waiting on offers.
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    Pmed, With offer.
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    [quote name='Paul Cooke' post='267950' date='Aug 22 2008, 04:17 PM']you're nuts to be selling this... especially after putting so much into it... if you sell it, then it's a sure bet that a few months down the line you'll be regretting it and wanting to buy it back...[/quote] Hehe, I feel like that quite often, Which is the buyers advantage. However i dont see much use for the Jazz 5 in my current band, I buy basses for use in the current bands i am in. This Would have been good for the funk band i was in, However since that nest has fled my gothy rock band probably wont be too appreciative of it! Seriously guys stop putting me off from selling it Doesant work! hehe.
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    [quote name='Shaggy' post='267908' date='Aug 22 2008, 03:15 PM']I knew it…...I knew I’d see this here before long! What’s the longest you’ve ever kept a bass, Shockwave? As the original progenitor of this beastie (before other projects took over – after acquiring an OLP3 to “learn” on whilst I was building this I soon realised I would remain forever faithful to 4) I can confirm that short of putting a graphite neck on this you’d be hard pressed to find better components or a nicer body than this anywhere at any price. Also, apart from the small stuff (from Allparts), all sourced from BC members! The angled ouput jack on the rear plate was inspired by a Listerud I once had, and is a brilliantly simple and ergonomic system. Rob and his luthier have made a fantastic job of completing, and someone’s going to have an absolutely unique top-end bass for bargain money, so BUMP [/quote] The longest i have kept a bass is a Yamaha 6 string john myung bass, and a Tokai P bass, Closely followed the Eagle now in your possesion
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    [quote name='Rich' post='267848' date='Aug 22 2008, 01:51 PM']Don't suppose you'd fancy a PX with a Status S1 deluxe 5-string..?[/quote] Pmed. [quote name='BassJase' post='267873' date='Aug 22 2008, 02:25 PM']Good luck with this one Rob, if i weren't so damn skint i'd love this beauty.[/quote] Cheers dude!
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    After thinking about it, I have probably overpriced it a bit. £620 shipped or 600 collected.
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    [quote name='BassManKev' post='267347' date='Aug 21 2008, 08:36 PM']wow this is a suprise!! bloody fantastic bass, had a little jam with it a short while ago, now its all setup it plays and sounds fantastic! i think id buy it for that nifty input jack location alone cant beat black hardware on a body and neck like that, beautiful. Waghorn are top quality too so expect the best considering how much time and effort has been spent on this that is a great price[/quote] Thanks dude. Alot of people have been wondering why i am selling up. Well I spent a long time on this project, Now its 99% finished i just dont have the energy to get the balance pot installed or matching knobs. Its a nice player but because of the amount of work i have put into it, I just feel a bit sick of seeing it! Its a genuinely nice player, I just wont be able to get the satisfaction out of it that another person would (Like Kev but bless his cotton socks he doesant have the money!) As for ideal trades. I would love Musicmans, 5 strings, 4 strings, Sterlings, Bongos, Possibly fretlesses. Or any other possible 5 string, I can take part Ex both ways as well for the right bass. Rob.
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