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[quote name='PauBass' timestamp='1430257145' post='2759670'] Do the effects have the blend option? [/quote] Good question, yes I'd like to know that too

Yes indeed - looking forward to seeing / hearing some review videos of the M.A in action - especially I am interested in the stereo version.

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1430250907' post='2759590'] Ok, so I'm going to bite the bullet - I wanted a second five string to drop tune, but I think I'm going to go for it - my Dingwall AB1 will be dropping to an F# tuning very soon! Though I still have my thoughts on that Overwater! [/quote]

Ok, so I'm going to bite the bullet - I wanted a second five string to drop tune, but I think I'm going to go for it - my Dingwall AB1 will be dropping to an F# tuning very soon!

ha!! Hopefully the way that earned the most amount of money

Honiton is a bit of a way for me to come but yes I'd love to hear it in action! - I've sold my grannies, kidneys, arm and leg - not sure what's left!!

At this rate I'm gonna need a couple of grand to cover the cost of the purchases I need in my life right now! This is just one such item ha!

Cheers Hubrad! That's a corker and ticks all the boxes eh!

Off to take a look!

[quote name='sykilz' timestamp='1429984365' post='2756978'] Like the video they have on youtube, may have to hunt down the album, cheers for that. [/quote] Good point, here it is: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZDJFhnaWKg&spfreload=10[/media]

Thank you for the replies everyone - yes it seems that bolt-on isn't a deal breaker - I just prefer neck through. What I was originally looking for I suspect is just delaying the inevitable that I want to buy a Dingwall Combustion for F# tuning but I'm cutting corners because there's two other pieces of kit I want to buy as well!! Ok, so the combustion is neither a neck through or a 16mm spacing which is a preference, but it's advantages do out-weigh those points. I'll check out the suggestions and see what I can come up with.

I played a melodic bass solo at a gig once and a member of the audience shouted out 'it's not a bloody guitar', to which I wish I shouted back that technically it was. Considering it was a prog gig I was somewhat surprised at the closed mindedness of this particular chap.

Yes that one did spring to mind but it's rather out of budget it seems - as much as I'd love to hear one!

I think the key is having an active system on board to bring out the best of the cabinet qualities. So the cabinet, although not physically massive could contain a three way active system delivering subs to one driver, bass and mids to another then the last path driving the high frequency unit. For monstrous lows then drivers could be doubled up. This in theory would then give those who have asked for a 3x12 (which personally I think is a GREAT idea) that possibility. You'd not be worrying about impedance problems as each amplifier would be able to deliver to a load within it's capability. Why not go crazy, two 12's for subs, two 12's for mids and bass and a high frequency unit up top - massive ports and sets of EQ presets on the back depending on application. Now THAT is a behemoth cab

Currently spinning in my CD player is this cracking album 'In The Head Of A Maniac' from [url="http://audioplastik.com"]http://audioplastik.com[/url] that came out this February. It's feet are firmly in prog land, but I would call it 'modern prog' rather than elves, wizards and twiddling flutes of yesteryear. There's no cookie monster growls or screamy power metal vocals either. What I love about this album is that it's song based rather than being tech or having to have a million time changes and 15 minute epic productions. Though to be fair, there's plenty of tech in there with a huge sounding cinematic production to the whole album. At the fear of turning this in to a review, I'll stop there and I'll stick some links below, but if it floats ya boat, give it a listen and buy the CD to support 'em. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/audioplastik https://itunes.apple.com/album/in-the-head-of-a-maniac/id960072108 http://www.amazon.com/Head-Maniac-Audioplastik/dp/B00SJNATI8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1423610224&sr=8-1&keywords=audioplastik The album is on Spotify too. https://open.spotify.com/artist/4SSxmRJtei5kKteCvPU8Z4

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1429693165' post='2753915'] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTezrda44qo[/media] Made in Korea unlike their more expensive amps, you can preorder for £450 here: [url="http://www.effectpowersupplies.com/tech-21-vt-bass-500-5650-p.asp"]http://www.effectpow...-500-5650-p.asp[/url] Although I would wait to see what Thomanns prices are! [/quote] The music in the background of the video is my very good mate Andy James shredding away!

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1429879041' post='2755898'] What about LTD? I think their fivers are 35" scale. And they use EMGs too [/quote] Are they? I mean, I had a quick look the oter day and dismissed them as I spotted lots of 34" - unless I have myself confused, which isn't unusual at the moment!!

Thank you for the suggestions so far. As for being neck-through, well it's just a preference really; Access to the dust end and in some cases a preference in tone.

[quote name='owen' timestamp='1429870003' post='2755724'] I did a session once, the engineer looked at my bass and was amazed that I had EMGs in it. He said "I thought they were meant to be all zingy, bright and clinical. They were not. They sounded really good". A lot of internet hearsay tells us that EMGs have no soul. This is not true. [/quote] This!

When I do my magazine review videos, generally I shy away from any musical theatrics or showing off. Videos are not about me, I prefer to demonstrate gear as if it were someone trying kit out in a shop. I'll demo a little slap or finger style whilst going through EQ settings for example but you'll never get a shred fest from me. (I reserve that for being creative elsewhere!) I've only received compliments for presenting in this manner and I really don't care for YT comments from those wanting to see some sort of ego-fest

I agree that EMGs do have a signature due to their design and preamp on board, but most of that character is in the top end hence my comments about rolling off the zing a bit. You'd be hard pushed to tell the difference against another active bass with the top end pulled back. That said, the upper mids and top end are what our ears are most sensitive to, so you could apply that to any pickup and any bass. Thus making my post pointless lol

I'm looking out for the above and wondered what's out there? Carvin XB and Schecter Hellraiser come to mind but it seems that there's less chance of finding all of those specs on one instrument until the price bumps up. To make it even more difficult, a 16mm string spacing would be beneficial- 17 max.

I've been a big fan of EMG pickups for many years. In order to reign in that top end hifi sizzle, it's actually a very simple thing you need to do. Simply wind back the tone control - If you've an active EQ then hopefully the treble control is centred such that you can still get clarity without too much top end. If you are after a passive type pickup, I have to say that the Aguilar DCB pickups are superb. Brilliant. They are bar type units like the DC's and have similarities in tone, but are warmer sounding and will require an active EQ to boost the top to match EMGs natural tone. Very pleased with the Aguilars though!