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[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1363985712' post='2020702'] Helloooooooo! I reckon Jim Bergantino rules the roost when it comes to build quality. [/quote] Absolutely! He also has that eye for style as do Aguilar. I need to hear the 212...

[quote name='The Dark Lord' timestamp='1363970230' post='2020356'] I see that the 1x12 is a little bit heavier than Barefaced's Compact 1x15. [/quote] I don't think any of these cabs are a problem to shift. It all depends on tone and quality, so choose whichever floats your boat

Almost tempted to finally get a lightweight 2x12....very close to making a deposit.

[quote name='Rayman' timestamp='1363950074' post='2019937'] Yeah I always wanted one too. I've had a few Stingrays in my time, but I always wondered how they compared to each other? [/quote] From what I have heard, they are more 'hifi' and clear. Less of the tradtional Stingray rasp, more of a very clear and precise tone.

ALWAYS wanted one of these.

Genz Shuttlemax 9.2. I owned a Trace GP12 400 SMX for years and I found it very loud and clear, with a tight low end and sparkly highs. The Genz is the closest I've heard in micro format.

[quote name='dodge_bass' timestamp='1363821705' post='2018333'] Sure I sent it fully wrapped in a lot of bubble wrap having being read on this forum that it was probably better to send it with the handle showing (and therefore clearly an instrument) as opposed to a big box which could contain anything. Perhaps I was wrong (and happy to be so) but the other bass I sent to Europe similarly wrapped arrived fine and I've received multiple basses similarly packaged with no damage to their hard cases. I've also flown with my bass in lite-flight case only (not wrapped / packed) and put in the hold and only once in about 30 flights have I had any damage done to the case. I've also seen my bass from the aircraft window being lobbed down by the ground crew unloading and watched it drop down and clunk round a luggage conveyor.... *slightly defensive rant over* So...it's probably the luck of the draw I suspect with this kinda of thing. Also isn't this why we put instruments in flight cases - so the case, not the instrument, takes the damage when people throw it around, drop things on, its shifts in transit etc etc. Faithless - I'm happy to provide you with backup re.the case although I don't have any photos of the actual case which probably doesn't help. Email if there's anything I can do to help at all on this - sorry its proving a problem at your end. I never anticipated that you would have to claim on the flight case being damaged and that it would end up being the hassle its seeming to be. Cheers Ian [/quote] Ian - I wasn't attacking anyone on this, I was just shocked anything was sent without a proper box. Heck, when I ordered a very lightweight and super strong £140 hybrid case, it was packed inside a box, and bubbled inside the box. I can see that a lot of wrapping of bubble wrap could help, but it would not stop proper force from damaging the case or indeed breaking the handle/badly scratching the case. Yes, cases are built to protect the bass, but not to be subjected to couriers without proper protection. We all know what they are like!

Cover bands are great, but also 'soul destroying' if you are the typical run of the mill, recreating a few tired rock songs then being of so [b]incredibly exciting[/b] with a very lacklustre cover of an early Green Day song. If I had the choice? My own/my own bands material, EVERY time. Unless its a high profile covers band who really are good at nailing a lot of different styles. When I've gigged in covers bands, I've often felt quite fake. If you want to play your own music, concentrate on months of getting it right, and don't gig every gig you get offered.

Most basswood MIJ Fenders are quite light, although £400+ used. Squier CV P or J should be basswood, and the P may be lighter? I would suggest checking out the MTD Kingston basses at Bass Direct. They not only look great, but they are superb value IMO. Even I want one and I don't usually dig modern looking basses. I used to own a Bass Collection 4 string P/J. It was featherlight, and VERY fast and easy to play. Sometimes I wish I still had it!

Best 2x12 I've experienced so far.

I just absolutely love the body shape of the big E335's/Casino's. It's been years since I wanted a new 6 string, and at the moment its between a Strat, another Tele, or possibly a big ol' Gibson/Epiphone semi-hollow type guitar. Can anyone recommend an Epiphone Casino model? Pref. current. There are about 3-4 versions at the moment. Any other recommendations? I don't want to spend more than about £1000...really....

Put a new ad ups since I posted. Now meeting up with a potential new band. Hopefully...they will be on the right track!

Matt at Fender UK is great. I've dealt with who Lozz mentioned, and had issues. So, never been back. You should definitely get a pack with all the tools mentioned, brochures, key and duster, etc.

It was sent without a proper box?!

My last bass arrrived with a crack in the case, which could have happened at any point. Luckily it was new, so I just got a new case, but it is, I agree, a total pain. How they break a hardcase is anyone's guess! Good luck.

I tend to really enjoy bass whether I'm learning alone or gigging. I just love how it sounds and feels. However, I don't think giving up on making your own music is a good idea....ever. Covers bands are fun, but again, it has to be the right band. My last covers band was a lucky break for me, and I doubt I'll get that lucky again to have such a stress free band. My next project WILL be originals material, its as simple as that. In my mind, I've made it (almost) in my career, so I have little desire for a band to become huge. I just want the fun side of it, and to write/record and gig for a few years in a good quality band. I'm aiming for The Smiths/Suede/Kasabian vibe, well away from my usual hardcore punk.

[quote name='thumperbob 2002' timestamp='1363643818' post='2015327'] No problem with players who wait for the right band. Myself I would rather set one up myself. Plenty of good players around if you have a good network. Avoid th Internet and unknown musicians. [/quote] This might be my approach. Find a good guitarist or vocalist and go from there.

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1363646365' post='2015383'] I think I must be really f***ing lucky or something All my bands are a delight to be in, I can exercise my creativity, get funky, get really challenged, all with ace musicians who are a total pleasure to be around. All playing original material of high quality and musical interest. A couple of the bands are old friends, and I found Kit advertising for a bassist on here. It can be done. But you have to look, and luck plays a big part. Just keep going, I'm nearly fifty and playing with the best bands I've ever been a part of. It's got better and better over 30 years. If music is your passion and you have some skills and a good ear, you won't give up, you'll get there eventually. [/quote] Nig you don't look your age! Ay, I'm envious, but you have obviously worked at getting into those bands, so all credit to you.

My reasons for currently not gigging are: [list] [*]STILL waiting for the right band to come along, (not messing about with time wasters or the obvious cover band); [*]Time is restricted due to my career, (career comes first); [*]The time off I do have is taken up with getting fit and socialising. [/list] I still have the desire to gig, 100%. I'm just being more picky. Most of us end up like this in our late 20s +. I'm 32 now, and still wanting to play my own music, so I'm going to hang on and keep advertising.

SUNBURST IS THE BEST. OR SUMMITS CLOSE.

PS - A Ric looks great in black. I can almost see myself with a Black/White Guard/Maple Board Jazz in the future.

All depends. I have 0 black basses/guitars. I often consider a Stingray in black (again) because EBMM's black is incredibly well painted on. It just seems to have so much sheen and class. But, I find it boring. I rather stupidly think black, especially all black (hardware etc) makes you look like a 'metal head', and as a (hopefully) fairly smart mod about town, I steer clear from anything that associates me with something I tried out when I was 13 and grew out of. White is cool.

I almost had a 5 HS as well as my new 5 HH Bongo. The 5 HS on the Sterling and Stingray, as per the models I have, are stunning. You can definitely get a cool Jazz-ish vibe with it, a proper Musicman tone, and an almost P bass crossed with a Gibson for the more hollow warm neck pup. Of course, all with the Musicman DNA. The Bongo HH seems the most popular by far. I think the only thing putting me off a H is the fact you don't have the 4 band EQ, and I agree, the mid controls are what makes the Bongo so damn brilliant. You can get around this with the H Piezo, but needs another £250!!! The problem I have is that the UK just haven't accepted the Bongo, nor indeed many of the other Musicman shapes, even the Reflex. So, getting one is hard work, especially if you want a different spec (bright colours, piezo, H or HS, 5 or 6). More shops should stock them, like Bass Direct do from time to time. Heck, if there was a shop stocking a 5 HS right now, in the colour I liked, and it was a reasonable price, I would buy it. I just don't want the long wait at the moment, (and that is no criticism, they are just busy).

[quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1363483555' post='2013325'] How much?! [/quote] Ay! A lot.