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[quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1376663974' post='2177649'] No, they've moved on to poly, but people still demand the inferior old way of doing it. Kind of like wanting tolex or carpet instead of hard coatings. [/quote] Is tolex/carpet inferior to the textured paint?! Doubtful. Tolex might be a little delicate, but it looks fantastic. Carpet is the strongest.

I would be shocked if someone didn't buy Modulus...but it shows how bad the economy is. SWR is apparently no more, and Genz are (apparently) going through changes....I predict that as they are part of Fender, we are going to see new Fender micro amps from the Genz chaps. In fact, I want a Modulus, so they best carry on. Flea Bass PLZ.

These are hitting the UK!!! I need one.

Bass Gear, Bass Direct.

Molan - I'm glad AC is still proving popular and this hasn't affected Bass Gear. I still haven't managed to buy anything yet...but I've got my eye out. Pete - I'm the same as you. I could sell all my EBMM's and buy two very high end Fender copies, or a vintage Fender. Absolutely no desire to at all....

[quote name='risingson' timestamp='1376580542' post='2176410'] I wanted to love Sadowskys but I was consistently underwhelmed with 80% of ones I've tried, both NYC and Metro. I even swung by the new shop in Queens a few months back. Some lovely stuff but almost nothing to justify me spending. The exception are the (relatively) new Will Lee models with the mid boost. Really helped the preamp along and so easy to play. Mike Lull stuff is doing it for me at the moment. [/quote] Ay, this is no criticism of the Metro basses, (and the elecs are almost the same are can be exactly the same) but I found the Metro's I tried to be a bit 'dry' and not that exciting, BUT, this was a few years back, and the shop had them hanging next to bright sunshine in the middle of summer. They probably weren't wearing the best strings etc etc. I still like Sadowsky basses no matter what to be honest; Roger just has a way with aesthetics and quality that pleases me. Lull's look great, but I personally would get a Sadowsky.

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1376558554' post='2175838'] [size=3]Buy with your ears not your eyes. [/size] [/quote] Absolutely, I agree, but you can do both...its not hard to make something look fantastic.

I've tried a fair few cabs in my time, and I've yet to find anything I like as much as the 'Aguilar DB 12s' sound. I used to own two DB212s, and then downsized to one Classic Black DB212 at 4 ohms. They just sound fabulous. Very clear, very 'bass guitar orientated' (eg not a PA-like response), lots of punchy low mids, plenty of sparkle IF you want it, (just dial the tweeter if you don't) and slamming low end. The low B response is fabulous. If I were to want to get something a little lighter, I'd be opting for the Berg CN212 at 46lbs.

Ay, tiring thread. Hopefully the OP now had the funds on the way back to him, and he can plan his next purchase! For THAT kind of money, I'd be straight onto Roger Sadowsky for a custom 5 string. Guaranteed it will be perfect.

[quote name='mr zed' timestamp='1376510226' post='2175305'] Yep- most people forget about the 25th/Reflex which is a real shame because they are outstanding.....IMHO of course :-) [/quote] I want a Reflex 5 HH in the Tangerine Pearl colour!

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1376498042' post='2174976'] Above - £960 at Bass Direct (thats including the 10 pounds for postage) S12T (with tweeter) at £870 (with postage - [b] Postage and packing[/b] UK postage and packing is charged at a flat rate of £30 for small cabs (Compact/Big Baby/Midget) and £60 for large cabs, i.e. the ones with wheels (Big Twin/Super Twelve/Dubster/Super Fifteen/'69er). ) So that's £960 vs £900. (Plus Berg has come from the US and through a dealer) [/quote] £60 postage?!

[quote name='Matt P' timestamp='1376494896' post='2174880'] [size=4][color=#222222][font=Arial] [/font][/color][/size] [size=4][color=#222222][font=Arial][/font][/color] [/size] [size=4][color=#222222][font=Arial]If you're planning on popping along to the upcoming North east bass bash you're welcome to have a go with my barefaced midgets, there might be a super12 there as well if i can persuade it's owner to come along. Your very welcome to use your own head too. [/font][/color][/size] [color=#222222][font=Arial][size=1][/size][/font][/color] [size=4]Matt[/size] [/quote] Cheers ill check the diary.

I will have a point in the next 2-3 months where I might get a new lightweight superduper 2x12. I am not saying whose is better, but the money so far is on the Bergantino CN212 at 46lbs...unless I can be pursuaded otherwise. If the BF really is better, then perhaps I'll get that.

[quote name='mr zed' timestamp='1376431133' post='2174020'] Not wishing to be a smartass here but the 25 Anniversary/Reflex in HSS config also has the H pickup closer to the bridge - it's the only way they can get all 3 pickups to fit. Sounds bloody great as well. [/quote] Oh yes I totally forgot they made the HSS! Thanks

[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1376423263' post='2173849'] Surely the point of airing your dirty laundry by posting on a public forum is an open invitation for others to comment/contribute/apply pressure and in some way anyone posting about issues that they have, would be soliciting support from others! [/quote] More than likely this is so in most instances.

[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1376422166' post='2173820'] So you are saying that if a person (a member of an internet forum) finds themselves in dispute with person/business and they are getting nowhere, then they shouldn't air their grievance on an internet forum? Surely the circumstances of ANY dispute are known only to the parties involved... in that case nobody should have the right to chip in. Yes/No? [/quote] What I've said there is basically IF you aren't involved with the argument, but you want to put your opinion in, you opinion is quite strong and could affect someones credibility, and its not necessarily the place to do so because you are for example: A - No involved B - Associated with the manufacturer etc and therefore slightly biased ....then you shouldn't add anything to the thread without serious consideration. IF the OP has a serious griple, and the manufacturer comes along and they both just rant at each other, let them go ahead...its their business. Not ours to create more gossip.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1376421058' post='2173791'] Previous instances I can think of have consisted of vague and occasionally wild accusations away from the gaze of the 'accused', with very little clear information produced to back up those claims. [/quote] This has happened in numerous threads over the years, and stating anyone would effectively start to 'stretch the truth' or make 'wild accusations' when the actual circumstances are only known by the two parties (and this is exactly what we have here) should just be kept out of it. If AC decided he wanted to take action against the forums for the threads, I'm just glad I wasn't part of it. Main thing is the OP is sorted and maybe AC will pull something out the bag to sort it out. None of us are affected so let's be thankful for that.

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1376420872' post='2173781'] Aaw come on... it was just a bit of humour - I thought the thread needed it. No offence intended [/quote] No worries!!

[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1376420519' post='2173767'] Really! My memory isn't what it was but I can recall several occasions in the recent past when members of this forum have pulled up UK builders/manufacturers/businesses and the same mentality was displayed; off-set by the moderate majority! [/quote] The response was nothing like this, and I think various OPs were 'told off' for raising the issue by those who might then do exactly the same. Hence I think it should cool off because none of us ultimately know the facts and/or are involved.

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1376420322' post='2173759'] Have you ever read any of the Barefaced threads?? [/quote] Of course, and I've commented on them but I've been informed lots has changed at BF recently so things I didn't like probably don't exist now... The threads never got like this, and owners are very defensive of BF.

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1376420268' post='2173757'] Fixed! [/quote] Not required Conan. Not at all. See my previous post re: previous threads of this nature.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1376420255' post='2173754'] It's the internet - idiots are never far away. You just have to ignore 'em. [/quote] Agreed.