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    [quote name='AsterL' post='1201755' date='Apr 16 2011, 12:35 PM']I'm looking to get one of these amps, Does anyone own/have played through one. Anything in comparison to its bigger brother?[/quote] Received my Micro VR stack a few days ago. After being initially a [i]little [/i]underwhelmed with the sound I like it. Not as warm as an all-valve amp but it does sound like Ampeg and whatever Ampeg do to the bass sound is really where it's at for me. It seems a shame that such a low-powered (200w) amp even needs a fan. It's not too loud but it's certainly there. I would imagine it's only ever really needed at loud volume. I think the sealed cab contributes to it's Ampeg character. It's a good match. For the money you pay the Micro VR is a winner. I just use it for noodling around the house and it fits the bill nicely.
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    I bought one from Mark at Bass Direct on Saturday for a P bass project that I am about to embark upon. Looking forward to having more tonal flexibility onboard.
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    The earlier Jazz basses would also have had vintage frets which are thinner. The stack knob pre-62/63 Jazzes allow for independent control of tone for each pickup as opposed to a shared pot. Binding and blocks were introduced around 1965/66. [quote name='Linus27' post='1196717' date='Apr 12 2011, 12:46 PM']Was that on all 70's Jazz basses as standard?[/quote] Yes until 1981 or so. The main difference as already has been pointed out is pickup placement for the bridge pickup - the 70s Jazz has more wirey-growl whilst the 60s is slightly rounder and warmer.
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    I'm considering selling my unmarked IP rig IP112ER + 112ER. Love the size but I also love the vibe of vintage looking Ampeg.
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    The Jazz width neck probably rules it out for me. Pity, it looks a stunner. It seems Fender are starting to reproduce those vintage sunbursts that I like. Not sure about the benefits of the Badass bridge or the greasebucket. The 'U' neck sounds interesting. If the nut width was wider I'd be seriously looking at it.
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    [quote name='parker_muse' post='1165409' date='Mar 17 2011, 09:19 AM']If you go in 'images' the second picture is of a very sexy P bass... a new one in teh range coming soon perhaps sir? Have they let the cat out of the bad a bit soon sir?[/quote] That's the Limited Edition 1960 P Bass.
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    Yeah Trace gear is really good for 'punch' and it is incredible value on the S/H market. Very undervalued these amps IMO.
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    [quote name='JimBobTTD' post='1160271' date='Mar 13 2011, 10:37 AM']Excellent post - thanks for sharing your photos & doing the legwork so those of us who were not there could have a taste.[/quote] I really enjoyed the photos too, thanks.
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    I don't need this!
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    This is now sold pending payment.
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    I wouldn't mind trying a Precision (maybe even a P/J) with an Ebony fingerboard. Been thinking about building a parts bass for a little while. Maybe with a P-Retro. But then I remember that I love the newer 2008+ Fender maple necks with the rolled edges and lacquer and wonder if I should really gamble on a parts bass when a nice Fender sunburst / maple is already available. But building your own bass could be very rewarding. I do like how most Warwicks seem to have an acoustic 'soft/warm/absorbent' tone to my ears, which I associate with the Wenge/Ovangkol thing they have going on.
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    Edited for adding location in original post. A few nibbles so far but nothing concrete. If this doesn't go soon it is going to Europe. BuMp.
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    I'm also interested in these little rigs for the home. Well, the Ampeg ones. At the moment I'm edging towards the micro vr stack. I love the classic SVT look and I'm yet to be convinced by the tone/feel of Class D amps. The Micro VR is solid state/mosfet and gets plenty of kudos on Talkbass. Having said that, the PF series also looks great. I heard the PF350 has a preamp based on the Micro VR and the PF500 is based on the SVT 7 Pro.
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    I used to have an Ibanez Musician that I think had an ebony board. Don't remember it too well though... Agreed that maple seems aggressive and snappy (sometimes good), rosewood is soft and bloomy (sometimes good), graphite is precise and even (sometimes good!) but I think ebony could be the magic choice for a good all-rounder. I'm thinking it may be a woodier-sounding 'graphite' which would suit me. Not much help I know but if it sounds as it looks...
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    Shuker

    markorbit replied to hellothere's topic in Bass Guitars

    I think you can trust Jon and any colleagues he may have to safely take care of your basses. I've dealt with Jon on two occasions and he knows his stuff.
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    Dingwall or Roscoe come to mind. I've been doing a fair bit of research myself on a 5ver around that price point. The Dingwall in particular looks an interesting concept that makes logical sense.
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    [b]No longer available[/b] Anyone interested in a Mesa D180 all valve head? It's from 1982 with switchable graphic. It has the ability to cascade the input channels so you can do this unique to this model thing by lowering the Master and increasing the gain on one channel to get some proper cool overdrive. Don't think you can do that with the 400+. I'm thinning the herd and have no need for it anymore. At a guess it's 180 watts (but I've read it's 200). Runs on 6L6s. Condition-wise it's pretty good - most noticable from the front are some scratches on the front handles. Back casing has a few as the photos double highlight. Just been testing it and the pots are slightly noisy and would benefit from a clean but it hasn't been used for ages so that may just disappear with regular use. Fan has two speeds. Pickup from Doncaster preferred but could look into shipping. £430 + shipping. Or try me with an offer.
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    PM'd.
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    Old school Trace gear is great. I've just sold all of my last pieces and I'm not sure that I'm not going to regret it. Sure it has a certain signature sound but what a sound. Great for punchy, springy, funky rounds IMO! If I wasn't chasing the tube tone in a smaller box I'd still be a Trace user without doubt.
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    [quote name='Strife34' post='1143589' date='Feb 27 2011, 05:39 PM']I'm looking at advancing from 4 string to 5 string and wondering what was a good bass to get around £300 - £450[/quote] I was really impressed by a used Cort A5 when I tried it. Nearly bought it. It's at Electro Music Doncaster. They have fairly close string spacing but I found it good for fingerstyle.
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    Yes, I'm on the same trip... very hard to let each one go but once gone you realise you won't really miss that one. And you worry one bass less about setups and strings etc, which is good. I've recently switched to 5vers and now I just can't see my four stringers the same as I used to which makes things a little easier. I want to get down to two basses - I know I will always gas for a P-type (so I have a Lakland Glaub 5) and the other will be pokier with plenty of warm articulate mids, maybe a Dingwall as they really intrigue me at the moment. But er... yes, I'm selling as well, honest. Think I have about eight still.
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    I think I'm heading that way soon... just gotta decide which Dingwall. Considering letting go of a few basses and possibly going for a Z3 but even the more affordable ones look like exceptional basses.
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    I would leave the preset off as that will always have the Trace signature tone all over it. The 12 band eq is very versatile. For Motown try a [b]fine[/b] cut curve cutting the top end from 2.6k onwards. Cut out some mids around 340hz and adjacent sliders to taste and give a slight bass boost around 60/100. If you need more 'body' put some 180hz back. 660hz is good for definition too.
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    As a recent convert to 5 strings I now find 4 string basses somewhat incomplete - almost like being used to 4 but then having 3. There are other advantages to having a wider neck - it is more natural to me to adapt to better fingering technique. Of course you don't [i]need[/i] the 5th string, but I really like all the options that open up when it's there, not to mention the extra low notes.
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    I have this exact bass (plus flats and ashtray) and I love mine. So comfortable to play.
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