Musicman20

[quote name='magcom1977' timestamp='1365004489' post='2034023'] My Overwater 5 had 19mm spacing so there will be an adjustment period but I actually found that too wide. Anyway, I've just pulled the trigger on a SR5 HH "Honey Roasted" with shell pickguard. What a rush! [/quote] Wow, freshly ordered?! That was quick Picsssss!

[quote name='ern500evo' timestamp='1364998773' post='2033878'] I was looking forward to my first rehearsal with my new RH450 tonight, until I read this thread!! [/quote] Well, after the wattage review, I did have a bit of 'what the...' thoughts about the amp. I then forgot about it, and realised that before these reviews, EVERYONE said the RH450 appeared to have more horsepower than the Markbass LM3/F500 and other higher rated amps, (Genz Shuttle 6.0). Don't get hung up on forum opinions, as these amps were a big hit, and still get great reviews. I still enjoy my RH750; nothing like it on the market. It is like a smaller, more reliable, and well featured Ampeg amp, IMO.

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1364999931' post='2033906'] The HH SR5 is a monsterously powerful ( and good ) sounding bass . Just be aware that the string spacing is on the narrow side and on most examples I have ever played the distribution of the strings on the neck is such that the B and particulaly the G string are very close to the edge of the fingerboard . [/quote] Ay, I agree. It is 17.5 mm, but since its 'all I know' for a 5 string bass, I've got used to it and started to really enjoy how fast I can play on it. As all my fivers are by EBMM, I don't have to adjust.

Absolutely! HH all the way.

I'd check out the Aggie DB cabs and take ideas from those...eg the piping, tolex, and cloth.

GT200 and two 4x10s. Use your 8x10 cab speakers as you mentioned. Get it voiced how you want. Colour? I love white gear, but white tolex won't stay white for long. I'd suggest perhaps a cool green, slate grey, or indeed black with chrome hardware.

Firstly, no matter which you get, the H at the bridge sounds the same. The small variables you do hear would be wood/winding etc and inidividual to each bass, no matter what the pup configuration. Just be aware that from 2008, they went BACK to alnico pickups as per the normal Stingray tone, (ceramic being the Sterling tone). Secondly, if you want to be able to single coil the bridge pup, don't get the latest H 2008- bass, get the HS, The new H model only allows for parallel, series, and series plus filter. If you want to be able to use a single coil at the neck, plus two other cool tones and the normal H tone, get the HS. Thirdly, with the HH, you cannot use any single coils; it is all combinations. Yes, they sound great, but the difference in the HS and HH comes down to whether you want the option to use single coils, (and, for example, get the Jazz-ish Jaco tone at the bridge). In my eyes, unless you really don't mind not having extra tones, get the HS or HH. Not only do they retain their value a little better due to the rarity, but they offer the normal Stingray tone PLUS 4 others. That with a three band EQ = a lot of options.

[quote name='jjl5590' timestamp='1364939576' post='2033181'] Hey guys, I'm currently using a Genz Benz STL 9.0, and have been for a couple of years. Thing is, I'm frankly a bit bored with the sound, and was never reeeally that impressed with it to begin with. My old GK RB1001, at 700W, sounded better and louder than my Genz Benz at 900W. The only reason I switched was because of the weight. So, I'm wondering whether to change. I've heard nothing but good things about the TC RH450, and it sounds great. But at 450W, it's half the power of the Genz Benz. Now, some say that it can still match it in volume, but I wonder how this is possible? Can anyone confirm this? Unfortunately there is no realistic way of me trying it to find out myself. I just find the Genz Benz... lacks something... I don't know what. I've never been able to get that great funk rock slap tone that I could from my GK.... Thanks for any advice given! [/quote] The RH might be too warm and middy compared to the Gallien tone you like. The RH750 does have more high end on tap though. Great amps and very very loud (if you like an Ampeg pushed through an 8x10 you will like the RH amps). However, I think you might really like the Gallien MB800!

I think if Jaco were still around, he'd play a modern high end bass, perhaps a Fodera. Last night I discovered you can get a Musicman Bongo HH to sound very Jazz-bass like, and almost dead on P bass like with technique and using a little EQ. All that, plus its own Musicman/Stingray tone, with far higher quality electronics and build. Plus, a neck sent from heaven haha.

Apparently Fender may have a new line of MIM Classic basses with nitro paint/nice tolex traditional hardcase. I do think they are struggling though despite what we might expect. A lot of people just return them...I bet they have a lot of problems due to the 7 day return rule.

[quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1364911506' post='2032493'] A few years ago I ordered a new Ashown Perfect Ten mini rig, when it came - in original factory packing, the proper UK mains lead was stuffed down the front of the amp causing some serious scratches on the front panel. I phoned to complain & a replacement was checked before sending out for next day, the damaged one collected the day after. All very well sorted by Sounds Live. [/quote] Similar incident with a LM3 from another store. The plug took the paint off the back of the amp.

[quote name='markbunney' timestamp='1364885248' post='2032081'] Strange that Fender finish their cashback offer one day and increase prices the next. A new USA standard P hass effectively gone up £125 overnight [/quote] Yeah...that's not great

Makes the current Stingray prices seem a little more realistic.

Mark at Bass Direct can get these, and quite cheap.

Funnier still is to ask the guitarist to play a 5 string bass. I play a bit of guitar and I enjoy it, but it feels a little 'toy-like' compared to bass.

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1364814489' post='2031110'] The Israelis refer to today as "the day the English tell lies.." [/quote] If they are referring to our Government, that could be any day of the year...

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1364812947' post='2031077'] They do have a choice - they choose to maintain (or increase) profit margins instead of taking a slight hit on margins in order to generate better profits through increased sales. They can't keep increasing the price faster than the average person's means. That is not sustainable. [/quote] Agreed. This probably applies to many manufacturers in the guitar/bass market.

What a bizarre outcome to the thread,

People will stop buying, like I have. I'm still tempted to buy but I think carefully about it beforehand and usually realise I'm paying too much. In 2010 ish, a mere three years ago, I bought the best American Fender P ive played for under £700, brand new, in the higher priced sunburst colour. It is the latest spec, and I count myself lucky. Now, it would be £400+ extra. Why?!

It looks like a budget copy. Awful.

I've used the 450/750 for a few years and I really like the tone of the amps. I would spend time with one if you can. It's a certain tone you may like/not like! Volume and dynamics aren't an issue, IMO, from either of them. In fact, when I had the 450, I felt it had the horsepower to be much louder than its 500w competitors.

Interesting 'movie'! I liked it. Agreed re the Trent/Homme/Grohl section...great! Paul's section was a bit weird...his vocals...why?! I have a lot of respect for Paul but Grohl/etc are pretty heavyweight musicians themselves.

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1364480069' post='2027046'] Aw come on, for approx 700, you want one of these bad boys - (Gretsch G5422TDCG) [/quote] Don't tempt me! There is a guitar shop right near my work with a load of Gretsch guitars. I ABSOLUTELY love how they look. I have no idea how good the budget Gretsch guitars are..but if they sound/feel have as good as they look, I'd be happy.

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1364474503' post='2026938'] Spotted this Super P5 on the Bass Gallery website: [url="http://www.thebassgallery.com/product_details.cfm?ID=2194&type=Bass%20Guitar"]http://www.thebassga...e=Bass%20Guitar[/url] Don't like the look of it much myself, weird orange tort on the plate, the black knobs don't go, and the body looks out of proportion? [/quote] Kinda cool, but needs chrome knobs and a brown tort plate immediately.

PS - Keep that Clover! Lovely colour.