Musicman20

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1344868487' post='1770341'] The really lucky ones have both... [/quote] Haha

[quote name='Jigster' timestamp='1344872472' post='1770434'] I think Sandberg, altho I guess less inconic than Wicks right now, has to be chucked in here. I've owned a Warwick, German made, and right now am on my second Sandberg. The Bergs are sensational instruments - and a whole lot better looking than Warwicks [/quote] I want one of the new PJ style California VT basses. Awesome!

I'm on 17.5 mm at the mo anyway, so close ish.

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1344869892' post='1770368'] well with all your problems with bad basses being sent back, never heard much bad from warwick on that respect [/quote] True! In fact most German products are normally very well engineered and finished.

I'm hoping the official Warwick guy will come along and say: 'Gareth, to you, £1500 for a BO5 German made'

It does sound fantastic doesn't it! Perfect for back pickup digging in which personally I love!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7spc7CHbT_Q Back pup...love it. Its partly his technique but I like this bass. I bet they are nigh on £3K now.

[quote name='eude' timestamp='1344806570' post='1769468'] Well I finally got hold of my new cab! A prototype EAD Foundation 112. I've not managed to try it out loud yet, but the neighbours are away this week I have tried these cabs out before though and I haven't heard anything better It's a 3 way design, with a 12", 6" and tweeter, all controlled by a custom designed, hand built crossover. It's an easy 1 hand lift and the fit and finish is incredible, especially considering it's a hand made cab, when the design finally makes full production it will be the best 3 way cab available on the earth, I honestly believe that! [attachment=115496:ACG_EAD_Nice.jpg] More to come over the next few days Eude [/quote] The fit and finish on that cab, even in the photos, looks like Berg quality.

[quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1344590146' post='1766693'] I have mine on order, should be with me early November: California VT (that's a PJ pickup configuration to you and me) Fretted 5 string Rosewood board with dots Three tone sunburst with tortoisehell scratchplate Hardcore aged (to match my 70 fretless P) 34" scale Can't wait! Cheers Gareth [/quote] Weirdly enough I just noticed the P/J! Probably the best value highest spec PJ available in Europe!

The Genz amps have the quietest fans out of all the amps I've owned. The loudest fan was a big old Trace 400GP12SMX. In fact, the Streamliner is probably the quietest amp ive heard with a fan.

I think the new Tecamp Puma 900 uses the chassis to disburse of excess heat. No fan! Cool idea.

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1344718616' post='1768446'] shop in edinburgh, type Livemusicrocks edinburgh into google and you'll find a secondhand one- good condition too. [/quote] Thanks!

The UK distributor priced me up a new SB 5 string and it ended up being as expensive as a USA Fender Deluxe. In the USA the gear is excellent value.

For the past few years I've been using those foam plugs that literally block out what seems like half the actual volume. They can make the sound muffled but I never go home from gigs or rehearsals with ringing now. Are these doing the job? They aren't great for sound quality but it seems to save my hearing. If I take them out mid rehearsal the volume increase is insane. I have another set from boots which were roughly £10 and tend to have less of a drastic effect abc less muffling.

In a Musicman, yes. The Sterling pickups (and Stingray 5 for a certain period) are/were ceramic. Much 'middier' and seem a bit hotter. A little more aggression and sizzle. Series wiring also adds to this difference. The normal Stingray alnico pups are smoother, less in your face, more traditional. Parallel wiring normally. I think if we are talking P basses, it would still be a fairly similar difference.

I doubt I could get down just to witness the cabinet differences, but what I will say is that nothing 'special' should be set up...at all. When you get to a gig, you put your cab down and get on with it. As long as the same amp, cables and bass are used, by the same person demoing it, then that's enough.

I have contacted Synergy and Alan was very helpful, but the one I want isn't in and I've never played one yet, so really I need to try one out. I've heard they can weight quite a bit, which isn't that much of a problem as long as it isn't ridiculous. I think the P/MM type VM basses look great. Thing is, the conversion to the Euro is an advantage at the moment, so brands like Sandberg should be a pretty good deal.

Cool bass tone and nice to hear proper vocals and some singing in a heavier band...like it.

The Alembic was bottom for me. The Stingray came out on top because personally I love that raspy aggressive tone. Warwick's were alright. The hollow body just sounded like a Jazz type tone.

Funny how when Krist plays bass on Should Have Known, it's dead obvious and crazy aggressive.

[quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1344373513' post='1763731'] You need to speak to Alan Greensall at Synergy Distribution, the UK Distributor. I got prices from Thomann, Session Music, etc, but Alan has helped me get the deal I want through a UK seller. It seems much more straightforward dealing with a UK company, and far easier if there's any problems. Alan has also been very, very helpful advising me of the possibilities, and answering all of my relentless questions! [/quote] Will they get close to the Thomann price?

Nice but id be happier with 34 inch scale.