Ramsay777

If you google "Fender Fever reviews" you'll get some feedback.

I emailed them/him about something a while back and didn't like his tone so I left it.

Grainger make really nice stuff! Is it bolt-on or neck-through?

I don't think they've been released yet. Im keeping an eye out, there was a little bit of discussion in the Ashdown ABM thread.

They look great, seem to sound good and have some very useful features over an ABM.

Interesting, the old finish is way nicer!

Battalion is sold, just the (very pretty) Envelope Filter left.

2 hours ago, Quatschmacher said:

Ooh, the original purple sparkle BEF. These are lovely. 

I've no idea, do newer ones come in a different finish?

In full working order and good condition bar a couple of minor marks.

Bought used so I don't have the original box etc but will be packaged well for the journey. 

Price includes UK postage, cheers!

On 26/01/2024 at 22:30, alexa3020 said:

Yep headphone out is on the back.

Good overview here:

 

Not to clutter the ABM thread too much with this but I am sold tbh.

I currently just have an ABM 410 that I run a GenzBenz through, would love an ABM head but i'd miss a lot of the things the GB can do with regards to home playing, quiet practice etc.

The new RM feels like a great option for me wanting to scratch the Ashdown itch!

The new RM looks great! Always though the previous ones looked fugly. 

Cab sim is a great addition. The previous RMs had a headphone jack? Hopefully this is the same and would make for a great head for home and gigging...

2 hours ago, asingardenof said:

That's a heck of a lot for what essentially amounts to a stripped down passive Jazz.

An incredibly bland one at that, EBMM have lost the plot on pricing.

Looks absolutely amazing. 

A gamechanger imo, would love to try one.

17 hours ago, Minininjarob said:

As far as I can tell the first is passive, the next two have 2 and 3 way EQ, is that right?

 

Also what’s the benefit of having the double pickup HH variant? Just more options or do they sound different like jazz/precision different? I’d be interested in the HH if it was a more powerful output. 

I've never played a H model Musicman but I can highly recommend going for a HH. My main bass is a Sterling USA 4HH and every position on the 5 way switch is very usable - add in the 3 band EQ and it's fit for pretty much any sound. Can get very close to a J or a P imo (purists may disagree)

The 4HH is rare as hen's teeth nowadays, I've been hoping to pick up another and haven't found anything in many months.

Calling their budget range "Sterling" is a crazy shout.

Thanks for all the suggestions folks, i've been checking them out. I think closed-back are going to be the most suitable for my current set-up although it does seem that some folk run a pair of them AND a pair of open-back depending...

I've got stretched ear lobes so I reckon on-ears won't sit great or maybe even get a bit uncomfortable.

The DT770s keep cropping up, they're priced well too so im gonna give them a spin, courtesy of Santa. Might even venture into trying a set of open-back in the future... Cheers!

Found myself going down the rabbit hole here, looking for some thoughts and advice.

Currently using an Ampeg SGT-DI for headphone practice regularly and I'm finding my current headphones to be lacking a bit - they're Audio Technica ATH-M20x, which are fairly entry-level at £50. They seem to distort quite easily and bass response is poor, if I EQ more in they tend to get "mushy". They aren't very comfortable for long periods either.

Could my distortion problem be due to using active basses? I've got a Musicman Sterling and Fender Jazz with a J-Retro, if that's the case then I need a pair that can handle a hotter signal.

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x seem to come up often but I'm a bit put off after using the lesser model. Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro also seem to be popular.

Budget of around £200, maybe a bit more, i'm sure I can pick up a nice upgrade for that?

Bought an OC5 from Danny - spot on to deal with, no dramas at all.

Love a good refurb! I know nothing about these amps but it's cleaned up really well - hope it works 😂

"If it's cheap, it's probably crap"

Maybe an acquired taste with the pointy headstock but im all for some well-spec'd Japanese basses.

https://volaguitars.com/products/zva-4p-mf?variant=43949726728448

https://youtu.be/wXllC-pT1g8?si=V1cPdpnA8_r9yXm-

Very cool, love Sleep Token!

Not usually into P Basses but that looks amazing!

Alain bought a couple of pedals from me recently, absolutely spot on to deal with, cheers!

Looks awesome, big 80's vibes!

Huge fan of these, they're like an Inverted Geddy Lee sig.

Realised I never got any full body shots and there's more here detailing the condition of the neck

Ian Allison has nearly had me sold on. HX Stomp numerous times but the reality is i'll probably get lost in all the features and lose interest.

Not too keen on the idea of having to use an app or PC to get the most of of my effects either, fair play to the folk that do though!

Bought this a while ago with the intention of turning it into a project but I've had another idea.

She's well used, plenty buckle rash and some dings around the edge of the body, neck and headstock. H/st Decal's peeling away and the gloss finish has flaked off in places on the neck. I planned on having the body refinished and fitting a Player Series neck but that's up to the next owner...

Mods were done before I came along - Been converted to a PJ (clean job and the pickguard fits well), Badass II Bridge, Schaller Tuners, Seymour Duncans and aftermarket chrome knobs.

Kind of hard to price as it's far from immaculate but there's some solid parts fitted, definitely open to hearing offers.

Better photos in daylight tomorrow, cheers!