Musicman20

?! http://www.nevadamusic.co.uk/bass/bass-guitars/fender-fsr-japanese-made-1975-jazz-bass-pj

Nice rig!

I don't understand why there is a lack of new DB112s...although I see that Bass Direct are now stocking Aguilar.

Latest Genz Shuttle 6.2 12T.

I have recently bought one. I think the design/overall style is very modern and cooler than you'd think when you actually have it in front of you. Eg, the body is quite elegant and well thought out. If you get one, don't get a dark colour. Get a very bright colour as it really shows off the design. The pre-amp is very powerful, as are the pups. The neck is very comfy, they play very well, and they sound very 'Musicman'. Disadvantages? - The prices are, as everything else, going up. Not many people 'get' the Bongo.

It's an inherent part of the pre-amp/Stingray 4 apparently. I've never noticed it, or had issue with it. Part of why the slapping sounds like it does when you are doing octaves on the A and G strings. Strangely, it never gets discussed with the SR5.

Birdseye/flame obvious looks great. I have heard that high ratios of birdseye can lead to an unstable neck, but I wouldn't let it stop me enjoying a bass. However, the OP's photo is a little alarming. I wouldn't have a clue if that is decorative or an issue. I haven't seen anything like that on a high end bass. The age would suggest that perhaps this isn't an issue from the wood....

Heck...just seen your status. First time I've seen a Dingwall issue to be honest, but with two issues, you need to make sure you are happy with the outcome.

Cave-In - 'Big Riff'. More of a classic take on what id class as heavy.

[quote name='Stacker' timestamp='1362788395' post='2004976'] £16K, though? [/quote] Exactly. Crazy.

I personally like how they are effortlessly huge in their sound, with a brilliant rhythm usually underlying each song. Much to be said for the simplicity of the guitars. I prefer a guitarist who thinks 'melody' rather than 'technical'. There is an underlying 80s influence...probably stemming from Tears for Fears and their melancholic approach.

Always got time for Deftones. Ill give this latest one a listen very soon. I think the nu-metal tag is unfair...they just got caught in that period of music but always stood out as a very progressive, melodic rock band.

Genz might be no more at the end of 2013, along with SWR. Fender own both and are apparently closing down both, although I think Fender might rebrand the Genz gear.

[quote name='Chadders' timestamp='1362386003' post='1999089'] The Black Line gear was at Namm - Hadrien Ferraud was jamming on the combo and it sounded fine (but you can't hear much at that place). The Black Line LM 250 head is identical to an Italian LM 250 , but from Indonesia - same EQ, filters, balanced and unbalanced inputs, line out, speakon and 1/4 inch outs, fx send and return, the tuner out - there's no difference. I wouldn't call this a beginner's amp unless 250w is the benchmark for a beginner these days... The combo uses the same 250w head, and it has a 200w 15" speaker. There are two 8ohm cabs - a 200w with 15" speaker and a 500w with 4x10s. Both have 1" compression drivers for the top end. As far as I know, the speakers aren't neo. MB's Facebook page says they're at the London Bass show at the mo - so you can check them out there f you're in the area... [/quote] It's a student line...same features but cheap build. Hence budget line.

I've lost interest in these types of event...seems a bit like those video game shows/car shows. Just seems like too much effort to try something out for five minutes. I'm not really one for watching master classes or bass soloing. Also seems like the guys who go crazy slapping are trying to heighten their ego. I think going to a good store would be more interesting.

Guitar...most of what you know (eg how to use your hands on a bass) can be transposed to a guitar in some form. The necks feel tiny though!!! I'm doing the very same thing simply because I enjoy it, and most guitarist I know don't have much creatively...so ill do it.

[quote name='crez5150' timestamp='1362137024' post='1996203'] I play mostly funk and disco so they suit quite well but with the GK you can get a good rock tone also... I just really love Aguilar cabs. Not had a chance to use them in angst yet but just playing around yesterday I think they are gonna keep me happy for a very long time. Kool.... they are still in virtually new condition ;o) [/quote] Ay! I totally babied them! I think the current Aggie UK cab prices are insane...used to be able to get a DB212 for about £600...now? Probably £850.

How much is a GT200 nowadays?

[quote name='crez5150' timestamp='1362084822' post='1995654'] As of today I'm now 2x 2x12 [/quote] Those are my old cabs! They are stunning. I only sold them to get one 4 ohm DB212. Sometimes wish I had these back. Enjoy...they are one of my favourite cabs...period.

I saw a Spector Euro LX4 today....think it was a poplar natural burl? There was a black one as well but black doesn't interest me. All I can say is WOW. They look superb. I was never a Spector fan but their attention to detail is drawing me in. The through-neck quality is just amazing. I didn't get chance to play it....it has two EMG humbuckers...if was a PJ I would have tried it out. How much do these cost new nowadays?

Nice gear, very very pricey but I bet the tone is great.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1361978371' post='1993954'] ....anyway - how do these cabs sound in real life? Anyone? [/quote] Bingo! Anyone? I for one am very happy this isn't me involved in an online dispute. From my rock n roll perspective, I just hope it sounds good and performs well, that is all I care about.

That P bass does sound awful! The Jazz/Ray/Bongo sound lovely. Cool vid.

I realise this is getting quite heated haha! For me, it could quite possibly be a mis-aligned bridge. I've seen it a few times, and it also means the string don't align over the pups properly. Fender aren't known for taking a lot of attention to detail. These problems do happen. Unless its glaringly obvious that it is merely down to setup, I wouldn't waste time/money get it set up. I've never once took a bass to get it setup. I barely tweak my basses, but luckily most are EBMM's with the superior truss rod wheel adjustor. This sounds like more than a setup problem.

Sounds great Lozz! I have been very careful with buying recently, and despite looking, I still haven't found the 'right' American Standard 2012 Precision. I am definitely going to go with Olympic White though, despite some of the other colours being cheaper at some stages of the year. I tried a Charcoal Frost 2012 and it played and sounded awful. I don't think it had been looked after though. As soon as there is some kind of offer or rebate, I'll be picking up a 2012/13 P bass. I'm still unsure whether to stick with rosewood or get a maple to have a slightly different feel.