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Agree about the temp. Just a low setting on the radiator, so its not too cold, but nothing extremely warm. DON'T put the basses near the radiator....opposite wall if possible. Will all be fine.

Just taken my American Standard P Bass out of its case. Not used it for around 6 months (might have had a tinkle on it but definitely no gigs). Not been tuned for a long time. Guess what? Perfectly in tune. One thing I love about Fender's (the one's I've owned) is how good they stay in tune.

Thanks all!

Unfortunately I can't really justify spending that on one bass because a new car beckons, and Im taking a break from buying gear (apart from a new Genz amp in the next few months). If I suddenly came across a lot of money, I'd buy something like this.

Makes you wonder what they do with the bits that have been sent back?!

Oh heck

[quote name='poptart' timestamp='1326231906' post='1494306'] There seems to be a very nostalgic, old school vibe in music today [/quote] Completely agree.

http://www.facebook.com/GenzBenzAmplifiers Latest few posts show new light ceramic cabinets (whuuut?!), the new 9.2 and Max 12.2 amps, and new Contour combos. These guys are on fire.

http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/SJ5_3TSB.html Classic meets modern. Stunning.

Super fast payment, communication, etc! Pleasure to deal with. Thanks.

[quote name='dbass' timestamp='1326128244' post='1492658'] Question is: Do I really need to upgrade my 12.0 to a 12.2 for the sake of a couple of upgrades? Are the upgrades really worth it as IMO I haven't heard a better amp live yet that's so versatile and light. I think I shall stick to my 12.0 (and save pennies!) [/quote] Tough one. Problem is, as new products surface, the old ones drop value on the second hand market which is a PAIN!

None of them have the head that comes out, unless you mod it. Probably a poor choice by Markbass. They should offer it.

From my understanding, the Shuttle 3.0 and 6.0 have the High-Pass filter set so that the low end isn't 'deep' enough to damage the little Shuttle cabinets. Good idea to retain a healthy cab/combo (after all, they were marketed as a combo first and foremost) but obviously if a bass player in a 'fairly' loud band wanted to use the 6.0 with a larger cabinet, the HPF cannot be 'adjusted' as such, (you can click in the LF extension or boost or whatever they call it, but some think that doesn't do the same trick.) so you end up with what some class as a 'thinner' low end. No 'meat' to the tone. For a rock band, obviously this might cause problems. I rely on a full but tight low end, and I tend to cut through when needed with low mids/mid mids, and the higher registers are added more for my benefit if needed. The Shuttlemax 6.0/12.0 and Shuttle 9.0 do not have this built in, the same with the newer Shuttle 9.2, Max 9.2 and Max 12.2 (and they have other revisions to them as well). The Shuttle 6.2 has the revisions, AND it has the high pass filer/low end improvement. So, essentially, it keeps up with the LM3/F500/RH450 in terms of producing a full tone without eating wattage by boosting your EQ. Think that makes sense...ish. If Genz are around (they have been before) no doubt they will help out.

I'd opt for the Orange, for size/weight/tube grit/UK warranty reasons, and of course, I prefer the tone. But, it might not be worth it if you have the BT. Tough one.

Does anyone use the Zoom H4N fo live recording and/or the xlr/line in recording option (basically the same as an audio interface)? It seem to tick ALL the boxes, and I wanted an audio interface at some point anyway. Thanks

Or, if you don't mind the size/weight, that TC BH500 is great but I'd perhaps go for a more expensive cabinet, (the BC cabs are their budget cabs, and I wouldnt personally go for a cheap cabinet). There is also the TC RH450/Classic, and you can add an RS cabinet. Thats more money, but well worth it.

If you don't mind not having the latest model, check out the Genz sale at Bass Direct. I would pickup a Shuttle 9.0 and trade in your amp/sell it to get the rest for a cabinet. You could get the Shuttle 6.0 12T combo (I bet Mark would be happy to do you a deal on one...but they are currently £799). If you don't want to spend that much, pickup a Shuttle 6.0 and add a cabinet...whichever you like basically. For value for money/resale value/power, the current Shuttle's for sale are very hard to beat.

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1325961221' post='1490501'] Looking at that bridge, I'm not surprised! What type is that? It's real heavy duty stuff... [/quote] I really like that bridge. It looks much better than a Badass (never liked the style of their bridges). If you look at the new Fender American Standard Bridges (2008-) the backplate looks VERY similar to this one on WoTs.

[quote name='Johnston' timestamp='1326017949' post='1490955'] Thing is Fender have strayed away from straight P and J re hashes . The lines bombed and get pulled within a year or two. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/163736-fender-jp-90/"]http://basschat.co.u...6-fender-jp-90/[/url] [/quote] +1. They know what is 'Fender' and stick to it. Occasionally they go a little crazy and sometimes it works (from looking at WoT's new one) but usually Ps and Js and what they know, and from trying a few of their different models (back when their QC was pretty much awful) I just can't get away from a simple American Standard P or J. However, I definitely want to try a American Deluxe P. I really disliked the old version with the 'Fender Humbucker' (sounded naff) and the pre was harsh, but the new basses look classic with a nice modern twist. I'll always like Fender, but I'll leave innovation to Ernie Ball Musicman (Big Al, Bongo, Reflex, etc)

I want the Max 9.2. Don't really need cabs/combos like the 6.2 12T (although would never say no) but the Max 9.2 really does have everything I want.

As long as the tort isnt that MIJ/CIJ bright red tort, it will look great.

Dave, with your cab the Shuttlemax 9.2 would absolutely kill!