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It's worth trying a few and probably not having too many preconceptions about how good it should be dependant on year of manufacture. I've had two '78s and they were so different. One was super aggressive where the other was so warm and hollow sounding. Both weighed an absolute ton too. Neither played as well as my 2012 either and that did a good copy of the sound of the 78s too, dependant on what you did with the tone pot.

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1449485689' post='2923843'] Thanks guys, yes it's a beauty isn't it. I wasn't sure about the black pick guard when I ordered it, I had a more vintage white idea in my head (but couldn't find the colour from Adrians examples), but now I know the black was exactly the right choice. The fingerboard is Rosewood, but I specified as dark as possible. There's bound to be some light in the photo effecting it, but it almost looks ebony, which is perfect! Adrian has been amazing to deal with, incredibly helpful and patient! It should hopefully arrive this week, typically just after I have another 6 hour session on my arm tattoo.....so will only get to play it fully next week when I'm healed lol Si [/quote] Really diggin' that colour. Great choice. Could you specify that the headstock only had the logo too? I think that looks really smart.

Seriously cool. Are these more warm, vintage sounding things? They look like they should pack a bit of old skool thump?

Fusion. Simply, the best gig bag on the market. I had a Protec Contego and it was cool, but the Fusion is better. Not sure if it fits the SKB, but worth checking out.

I've only got experience of my current Sandberg. It's immaculate. But, I've had two experiences of Thomann sending me 'new' basses which are quite obviously damaged.

Yep, I think 30% is quite a common commission charge. Ouch.

See what happens with your replacement. It doesn't really do zingy highs. What bass and strings do you play, does your cab have tweeters?

Neotech Mega for me too. Nice and padded and comfortable but light too. I tried a Sandberg Flex Strap which had more padding than a 2 seater sofa, but was so stiff and bulky.

[quote name='ubit' timestamp='1448213062' post='2913708'] I think they should be banned. 6 strings? On a bass ? It's supposed to be about the low end, isn't it ? [/quote] Unless I'm mistaken, the bottom 5 strings get progressively lower? 😉

I know what You mean. One of my old US Precision sounded particularly dull around the 7th fret E string. I assumed it was the stings at the time.

[quote name='paulnb57' timestamp='1447886992' post='2911324'] Hi Scott, I'm in Lake... [/quote] Welcome. I'm in Shanklin. Lots of great bands on the IOW and some cool jam nights if you're looking to get into a band!

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1447941114' post='2911672'] Ha!.. no i'm not begruding the cost or benefits of a proper set of earplugs. I was more worrying that I've put my faith in the little foam ones for so long and they might not have been providing the protection I thought they were [/quote] I had this conversation with a bandmate once, who also happened to be an audiologist. He said that not all foam plugs are created equally, but on the whole, they offer better protection than the non custom Christmas tree types. At least they properly fill the ear canal, which the off the shelf ones don't. Only problem is it sounds like your playing under water!

Maplin. One fits my Tonehammer 500 like it was made for it. They're pretty good quality for the price too. Nothing like Peli or proper expensive case, but good enough of you don't plan on dropping it from a height!

I have a Matsumoku 1986 Rainbow II semi acoustic 6 string, it is better than any Gibson 335 I've owned or played. This is the top spec model, beautiful flame maple cap on mahogany and exquisitely built. Can't speak for the basses, having never had one. But, this is a top quality guitar.

[quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1447555019' post='2908541'] I haven't even got mine yet and I'm contemplating another one... [/quote] Just been and checked the Facebook page and there is a natural finish Elwood L 5 string that went to Barcelona. It weighed 3.55kg and looks stunning. Crikey, that's my 30th birthday gift sorted, I think.

[quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1447508695' post='2908169'] 8.5 lb [/quote] It should be 8lbs 13, I believe. My baby was just born bang on 4kg a few weeks ago! Haha. They measure metric, but also state imperial, as people still want to know lbs and ounces when weighing babies, and basses too it seems. Anyway, a couple more longish gigs this weekend and my shoulder is painful after recent neck and back problems. It might be time to start thinking about an Elwood L5 little more seriously...

[quote name='three' timestamp='1447418277' post='2907504'] I've never been a big fan of the J-retro as a unit (though I admire Jon's work in general). I prefer Sadowsky (available as a pedal too) for a J. I have an Agi OBP3 too - impressive but in a Spector not a Fender type [/quote] Only had a quick blast through the Sadowsky pedal, but, sounded really great.

I use two of them with a TH500, no tweeters here and over a hundred gigs in I've not wanted for tweeters once. If you're unsure, getting one with a tweeter might be worthwhile, you can always dial it out if you don't like it.

I had a 1996 50th anniversary in Shell Pink. I want it back :-(

Much of a muchness, I'd imagine. Even though the Aguilar is 250w at 8 ohm, it can be pushed quite hard.

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1446843226' post='2902933'] But he's not playing in a band situation and is clearly doing it to show off his skills. Not my thing but fair play to him. [/quote] Why can't people see this? It's odd some people get worked up over stuff like this.