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Cheers, I'm off to the store today to try it out and potentially buy, so I'm going to make sure a .130 fits through the bridge comfortably. They've already tested the pickups for me and they seem to be the correct ones installed so equal volume on all strings. It is an early model with the strap button on the side of the body, so I'll need to change that myself which I don't mind doing. Main concerns at this stage are the pickups and the bridge, but I'm looking forward to testing it out.

Afternoon all I'm currently looking for an Epiphone Thunderbird Pro-V to add to my Thunderbird gang, but simply cannot find one anywhere in this country, new or secondhand. I'm in talks with a gentleman on eBay about one he is selling but it's listed at a nearly new price, although the hard case is included for £400. However, I can quite easily pick up a Thunderbird Pro-IV, either new or second hand, and for a lot less money. My main problem is, I need the bass for drop tunings, mainly Drop A and Drop B. Now, I know the bridges are different to the usual three-point bridges, and are top loading much like the Hipshot Supertones, but does anyone know what size of B string I could possibly get through it? I'd want a .130 at the minimum. Then of course there's the nut issue, I'm aware I'd probably have to get a new nut made. If I did go down the Pro-V route, I'm aware of the issues with some of the basses that were fitted with 4-string pickups resulting in a quiet B. Is there any way to tell by serial number or any other means as to what batches have the proper 5-string pickups in? Lastly...if anyone has a Pro-V they want to sell me or know of anywhere other than eBay where I could grab one...that'd be grand EDIT: After yet another thorough search on Google, I've managed to find a store that has a Pro-V in stock! Just waiting on photos to be emailed to me!

If you weren't already fulfilling bass duties, I would've been right on this! Have some drum/guitar/keyboard experience - especially with NIN back catalogue (and learning Hurt on piano at least) but not to a level where I'm that confident... Have a bump from me!

And the BIN price has been lowered to £130.

Afternoon all On my way to work today, I spied a bass in the local Cash Converters window out of the corner of my eye as I went past on the bus. I walked back and had a proper look, but struggled to identify it. It looks like something from the SR range, but I can't really match it up with anything on the Ibanez website. Anyone have any ideas? Could it be a potential bargain? Sorry for the dodgy photos, didn't have time to go in and ask to have a proper look at it.

Looks like Amazon have stock again for anyone interested

What a beauty!

Dispatch from Amazon is 2 to 4 months. Has anyone found it available a bit quicker than that? Anyone know if this is compatible with the iPhone 5/5C/5S? It looks like the old style connector, if that's the case I'll have to purchase to Lightning adaptor for it. Very intrigued by this, already playing with the app on my phone.

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1382295708' post='2250334'] If I wanted to spend £200 on a Precision bass I would hold out for a Silver Series Squier. I had one and it is the second best Precision straight off the bat that I have played (the best being my newly acquired JV). They are lightweight, have a beautiful neck and a warm, dark, woody tone especially with flats on. [/quote] I second this, I love the one you sold me

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1381756230' post='2243175'] 4x10 alone, but on top of the unplugged 2x10 (or something taller if you have it) and not using any low end boost. [/quote] I'll try this as well, thanks.

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1381755299' post='2243153'] Just noticed this, what? [/quote] This is me being half asleep, it is of course valve. [quote name='paulpirie8' timestamp='1381755685' post='2243163'] Can't seem to upload a photo, but I used to use the Tour 700 with an ABM410 and my guitarist used a 6505 though a Marsall 4x12. I never had any problem matching him for volume. I never even strayed past the halfway point on my amp for the 2 years or so I used this rig and that was about 500w at 8ohms IIRC. I can only suggest that the 4x10/2x10 combo may be inefficient. Maybe you should try using just the 4x10 for a rehearsal and see if that helps? Paul [/quote] I remember, you sold me the head we're rehearsing tonight, so I'll try just the 410. Ta.

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1381754313' post='2243136'] You are stuck with the limitations of the 2x10, both those cabs are the same impedance so power is split 50/50. You need to use two cabs the same it will make less issue. As it is, cut the low eq, crank the mids, 5150 users nearly always mid scoop all to hell because they want to be a bass and a snare drum at once. Loads of mids, and play high and widdly until he starts playing the guitar parts. [/quote] This is what I thought may be happening, thanks. Two 410s is a bit much to be carrying around, so I might have to rethink my cab situation. Cheers.

Afternoon all This seems like a silly question and I feel a bit silly for asking it, but I'm really starting to doubt my rig's power and reliability. I use a Peavey Tour 700 with an Ashdown ABM 410 and ABM 210 cabs. The amp puts out 700watts on that 4ohm load; the 410 is rated at 600watts and the 210 is rated at 300watts. Now, I know wattage isn't a clear indication of actual power (from what I've read anyway) but I really do struggle sometimes to match my guitarist's volume during rehearsals (a valve Peavey 6505, 120watts, with his gain set at around 2-3). I have to push my pregain halfway and postgain to maximum to start matching the volume of his head. The trouble is with the amp going that high, the speaker protection starts kicking in and I have to turn down in case my cabs blow (more specifically, the lower rated 210). Now, I know valve amps are significantly louder than solid states, but should there really be that much difference between 120 watts valve and 700 watts solid state? Could there be something up with the head, something wrong with the cabs, or are they just unsuited? Cheers

Could be worse. Your cat could've found a way inside your cab like mine did a few months ago! The little tart woke me up from meowing; she managed to get in but couldn't get out.

Here's my little setup, the mixer's out of action until I can afford a new power supply for it, and I'm desperate need of some studio monitors, but you get the jist of it. Works very well for what I want it for.

[quote name='olliedf89' timestamp='1381241252' post='2236259'] I wonder if he'll still be in the groove when they get to the UK in April..? [/quote] They'll be here in April?!

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1380298615' post='2223514'] Pino will also excel in any given musical situation......but for me, JMJ was the ultimate NIN bassist! Si [/quote] I always struggle to decide whether I preferred Jeordie or Justin playing bass for NIN - it's so close I just can't choose between them. Unfortunately, after watching some videos from the Tension tour, I'm really disappointed with Pino. Excellent bassist, not going to dispute that, and because his comfort zone is purely bass, NIN has live bass on songs like Head Like A Hole, Wish and March Of The Pigs now, which has never happened before. But he just looks so out of place, is completely stationary while playing and to be honest, looks entirely uninterested in being there I'm sure that's not the case, but that's just the way it comes across.

[quote name='stjohn' timestamp='1380306387' post='2223666'] Buy it. The silver series instruments are absolutely fantastic. The pick ups are a tad cheap but the stuff that matters is all there. [/quote] Already there, now the proud owner of one. Completely in love with it.