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  1. [quote name='Basslessfret' timestamp='1391707941' post='2360485'] ...if you look at the video at 9 seconds in it definitely has 5 control knobs and a switch laid out as on the 505. I have taken a screen shot ... [/quote] And finally, here it is!
  2. [quote name='relos' timestamp='1386957541' post='2306876'] Has anyone tried 1x12 vs1x15? worth the extra 50€? [/quote] It might be a bit late for you - but yes I have. I was looking for a lighter combo to replace the old Trace combo that was getting too heavy for my ageing back. I thought I would buy the 1x12 because of its slightly greater portability, and the fact I always used to like 12s (I've played through 10s, 12s, 15s and even 18s in the past). However, I found the 1x15 had a more rounded bass sound that suited my preferences - this was with the tone settings flat. I had hoped to try out a Genz Benz Contour but couldn't get across to Bass Direct to try one and it is quite a lot heavier then the TC combos. I was very happy with my trial of the BG250-115 Mk2 so I bought it. I've had it a few weeks now and so far it has performed perfectly at gigs, rehearsals and home. Those who think you need more than 250W to play in a pub should consider the fact that 100W used to be considered more than enough! Sound is also perceived on a logarithmic scale, which means that 100W is twice as loud as 10W. You need 1000W to be twice as loud as 100W. I hope your hearing survives...and I hope my BG250 does too! There is also quite a helpful video comparison of all the different BG250 models here [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc4rj6EhB7M[/media]
  3. [quote name='Basslessfret' timestamp='1390842657' post='2350206'] Has anyone seen a transparent white one 504/505? Can you see the mahogany wood grain through it? [/quote] OK, since no-one else answered I will! I have now seen a trans white 505 - the grain does not really show through. In some light (especially bright light or daylight) the finish looks opaque and in dimmer artificial light you can just about see a hint of the wood grain underneath, but it is very subtle. The wood grain appears to show through much better on the trans brown one. Hope that this is of interest to someone else!
  4. [quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1391644264' post='2359812'] I asked Yamaha themselves on their Facebook page when they posted the video and they said yep, it was a 305 not a 504 as they had posted originally. [/quote] That might be what they say, but if you look at the video at 9 seconds in it definitely has 5 control knobs and a switch laid out as on the 505. I have taken a screen shot but can't figure out how to post it here! I know its not that important...
  5. [quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1389033614' post='2329105'] Yamaha linked a video on their Facebook page of one being used live. They say it's a TRBX 504 but they don't come in that finish, plus it's a 5-string so I think it's a TRBX 305. Can't tell for sure as there's some cheap tramp standing in front of the bass player most of the time: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-Sm7FUXeKE[/media] [/quote] If you stop the footage between about 5-10 seconds into the video you can see it is indeed a TRBX505 - it has the 5-controls and a single switch - there is a close-up on it as he turns away and then back again. The bass player must have got a special on the colour since, as you say, the likes of you and I can't get the 505 in that finish.
  6. [quote name='patrikmarky' timestamp='1389908955' post='2339541'] Picked up a white one ....for the money it's awesome...cannot fault at all.... [/quote] Can you see the woodgrain through the trans white finish? Or is yours the 300 series...
  7. I think these look really interesting too - haven't managed to see one in the 'flesh' yet though. However, I'm really tempted to order one and have it delivered since they appear to offer just what I'm looking for in a new bass. The trans colours all look opaque in the photos (except the brown maybe). I really like to be able to see the wood grain when its a decent hardwood body. Has anyone seen a transparent white one 504/505? Can you see the mahogany wood grain through it?
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