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Do you plan on expanding your rig beyond the single 2x12 cabinet? If not, I'd opt for the 4 ohm NY122. If you want two cabs, two RS212s would be thunderous!

There are two great videos here that I found for when I bought mine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rp45IKy48U http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9Ef2CQZxXo&feature=related Personally, I find the HS to be really really good! The 2008- Ray 5s are ALL alnico, like the Ray 4s. The Sterling's are all ceramic. If you bought a 2008 onwards HS, you get all the nice single coil/combined coil options, plus the normal fat Ray H tone which is essential. A 2008- H does not give you the Jaco single coil tone at the bridge....single coil mode isnt possible unless you get a HS now. Pre-2008, different story.

Love Fender, not sure what they are doing though...Blacktop and now these?!

Plus one to TC to be fair. Matt Davey is the chap to contact at Fender GBI, btw. Nice helpful chap. I still didnt get to the bottom of my first Streamliner 900 which I sent back. I think everyone thought I was mad re: the power cable that always came lose. It seems a few other had the same issue, tried other cables, and they still didnt fit tight. This is even when putting severe force onto the power cable, which shouldnt be necessary. Anyway, I know I was right because the new one I received fits and sit perfectly. Doesnt budge. I will say this though, Genz Service is top notch, but obviously much easier if you are USA based.

Just a quick one! Is it possible for a basschatter to send a payment to me from Portugal for free? It's not a large amount, but I'm guessing the bank will charge him for the exchange? Can he send it for free on Paypal so neither of us lose out? Thanks

Crazy! That's quite scary. I must remember to always check that switch. I hope it gets sorted. Thing is, they aren't that expensive here (around £650+) and for some reason the Shuttle 9.0 is more money?! I have thought about importing but stories like this stop me.

I assume you mean a 5 string Stingray? Well, these things have changed over the years. Pre-2008, it USED to be a series/parallel switch, and one selection also gave you the bridge coil of the humbucker. The newer 2008 onwards Ray 5s are now different. There are schematic on their website, Basically, I don't think you get the option of a single coil at all on them, you only get that on a Stingray 5 HS....or if you go for a Sterling 4 or 5 instead. Stingray 4 H basses dont have the toggle.

Sounds like it was just a night of overdoing it! I have only started to play long sets and with my fingers entirely, and once Im warmed up after 20-30 mins, my hands 'catch up' with how fast I want to be. Ive played with a plec since day one, and took up playing 95% finger style about 12-18 months ago. Ive definitely improved and Im glad I can finally do both, but my plec style is obviously much stronger at the moment. I do sometimes feel im working too hard with my plucking hand, but this tends to be when I get worked up in a song and me and the drummer really nail it...adrenaline makes me play harder.

On my home Mac, my iPhone, and works PC, its still lagging and slow. Nice site, but a lot going on!

The difference is mainly due to the fact you have another cab...when it comes to 'how loud', if they are vertical, it appears louder than a normal 4x10. I rarely use them vertically, only when its a good safe stage. Otherwise, I put them horizontal like a 4x10. I can get away with one RS210 for quite a lot of gigs I currently play, or just DI and no amp!

[quote name='Moos3h' timestamp='1316964651' post='1384910'] SNAP! Bought one of these yesterday, although a little disappointed with how noisy it was at last night's gig - opened up the control cavity today and I don't at all agree with Guitar and Bass Magazine's 'Well shielded' comment. Also, had to shim the neck as couldn't get the action low enough and one of the screws fell apart. Seriously. Oh yes, and without the strings on, the bridge saddles fell off and the nut doesn't seem to be glued in place, so is able to move from side to side! I think these are well appointed basses, but so far I'm not impressed with the build of mine. Friday effort? [/quote] I would contact Overwater and ask for a replacement or at least some help with it. Not good. Hope you get it sorted.

Good idea!

My picture is squashed! Ive tried putting a smaller one up, but it didnt help. What size do they need to be?

My picture is squashed! Ive tried putting a smaller one up, but it didnt help. What size do they need to be?

I can vouch for the LM3 as well as the TC amps. The LM3 is a classic, but the RH amps are game changing for me.

The Rh450 does have the Spectracomp compressor, its on the gain knob I think. You have to click the shift button to get to it.

Id opt for the RS212 cab, and the RH450 now its down in price.

Thanks chaps. Are the Hercules mic stands any good? The guitar/bass stands certainly are!