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[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1342614185' post='1737862'] I love Spectors. Been considering string one of mine as BEAD too. [/quote] As I'm still learning, I think switching between 5 and 4 strings is good as it encourages me to think about what I play and to use different parts of the neck.

I'm feeling happy so thought I would share my joy! I took up guitar after a 25 year gap late last year. My son was out of work and I was telling him that he would be fine as he was a nice guy and very employable and that he should use his talents. Afterwards i got to thinking I should use my talents and record that song I wrote back in 1980 so I sold a pinball machine and got some guitars and gear. I started recording and bought a bass earlier this year to record with, as I don't have a musical circle of friends to call on. At the moment I'm enjoying playing bass more than guitar. I have been learning thanks to this forum and experimenting at home but about a month ago I was demotovated and playing was becoming a chore. At that time I had a very nice Schecter Stilleto Custom and Spector Legend 4 and was messing around with pedals trying to find the sound I wanted. Nothing was quite hitting the spot but things can change and since then.... 1. I traded my Schecter for a Dean 5 stringer. This got my enthusiasn going again and opened up more song writing possibilities with bass. 2. After deciding I could handle 5 strings I splashed out on a Yamaha TRB 1005 which sounds thunderously good 3. I settled on 3 pedals and have set up a pedal board that means I can access them easily without any hassle [i]Note: As a result I recently decided to sell my Legend 4 (still for sale) which I wasn;t using much as I liked having a "B" string[/i] This got me back playing with enthusiasm but wait, there is more 4. This week I swapped a lead guitar with a Basschatter for a 2nd Spector Legend 4 Bass. [i]Why ( you nutter) when you are already trying to sell your 1st you may ask?????[/i] [i]Well it was different as it had P/J pups and it came with a case. My justifacation was that it was a chance to try the new PUP arrangement and get a case for free, which I needed. This guitar is set up with BEAD tuning and so far it is hitting the spot. I love the soft/low sounds with just a hint of a growl[/i]. [i]BEAD Tuning? I wish I had tried it with my 1st Spector but being new to bass it just didn't occur to me. Others may miss the high string but as I'm doing my own stuff and I tend to play low, it's not an issue. Now have another Bass that I may well hang onto (I do like a nice Spector).[/i] 5. I have a vocalist who has contacted me and wants to come and do some recording, important as a lark I am not! I am really liking my gear at the moment and I'm feeling very motovated and positive so wanted to share! Thanks for all the advice I have recieced over recent months to get me to this point, in all cases it has been excellent! Also my son? Well starts his new job at the end of the month.

Sounds from the tone of your mail that you were happy with the way things were going to get another guitarist that fits in with the rest of you.

[quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1334504319' post='1616919'] Are they the same pickups on the 414 as the 424 ? Love, love, love my 424X (vintage white). Nothing Fender does, sounds as good for me. There's a punch and clarity with the 424's that I have not heard from any Fender as yet, and yes, that P pickup is a beat !!. Also plays as nicely as most USA Fenders too. [/quote] Congratulation on a nice guitar, I payed a 425x in a shop at the weekend. Both myself and the shop owner loved it. Great sound and player. If I had the cash I may have bought it then and there.

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1342443183' post='1734961'] Lovely looking bass. [/quote] Thanks, It sounds good as well. It has quite a unique *"ringing growl" sound. It has a brass nut and I (accidentally) added to that by putting on slinky Ernie Balls. It is totally different to the bottomless sound of my TRB 1005. I think by good luck I have two very complementary and different bass guitars. Someone on the Dean forum posted 2001 prices and RRP was $1450, 3x the standard Edge bass. I have been watching out for others but haven't seen one come up with a set neck as yet. Also I have played one of the new Dean Edges. They are totally different beasts, competent enough but built to a tighter budget. Dean Forum links here: http://www.deanguitars.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1463037#1463037 http://www.deanguitars.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1463037#1463037

Added some pics as promised-I normally get there eventually Thanks for the answers!

I think they did a great job with the looks of the guitar. The body shape and bridge in particular looks great.

Hi, I'm just curious about what this is like to play. http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/dingwall-combustion-5-string-bass/106445148 Anyone into against the fan fret system? Any playing experiences?

Luckily I'm sorted as I have the three pedals I plan on using and the board already. I would like to power them from the mains and have been in touch with "digidave" who I bought an adapter from a while back. It looks like the Digitech Synth Wah and Harke Bass Attack will daisy chain. That means I need to sort out an adapter for the MXR Blowtorch distortion. Thats 18v so I'm waiting for a reply on that. They don't do an adapter but I don't see why I can't use two 9v daisy chain inputs somehow. I'll let you know how I ressolve it. I can always run this off a seperate adapter if need be there is plenty of space on the board. Crude but functional is fine by me but I do need to get them set up. At the moment I don't use them much because I'm too lazy and just plug into the amp. Note to self: must find my camera!