Musicman20

£900 is a bit steep! Is that rrp? Gone are the days when I bought my MIJ P for £440 new!

I doubt they change the magnets. Its probably a very small amount used. The Big Al pups are also neo. I think prices will just rise.

Its MIJ?!

I dont have this problem anymore because we do our own sound, and we all like to be able to hear each part of the band (no overbearing guitarists!). I will admit though, the SR P bass (currently on sale) nailed it live, despite the fact it doesnt have the quality of a USA P or similar.

Great idea, not pretty!

[quote name='henry norton' post='1302145' date='Jul 13 2011, 11:46 AM']That's probably because the classic Stingray pickup position [u]isn't[/u] next to the bridge like your 'Jazz with a MM in the bridge position' was. Look at the position of the pickup on a single Humbucker Stingray and you'll see it's way back from the bridge, possibly far enough to clash with a Precision route (close to anyway). There have certainly been a fair few moans from Stingray HH players about not really nailing 'that' sound as the bridge pickup is too close to the bridge and the neck pickup is too far away. Do you get what I mean......??????[/quote] The HH and HS Stingray 4/5 Sterling 4/5 have exactly the same position for the bridge H. Only the Bongo HH and HS have a different neck position H (closer to the bridge). The H and HH/HS Stingrays sound exactly the same at the bridge pup, the variations will be wood, construction, age, etc.

Ive owned the S 9.0, and the RH450. I currently have the STL900 and the RH750. I can tell you from this experience that the TC RH amps are very very high quality, and the 'tubetone' sounds MUCH more like a real tube amp compared to the S9.0. The 9.0 tube sounded a little fizzy. Weight isnt really a factor when it comes to these amps. However, I found the Shuttle amps to be a bit 'flimsy' because they are SO light, and in fact, I was worried they would fly off the top of my cabinet. Wattage doesnt really come into it as all the manufacturers seem to rate them differently. Markbass 500W amps seem to have almost as much headroom as the Shuttle 9.0 amps...almost. The TC RH amps are VERY loud, and dont sound digital at all. If you want a real tube design in a class D amp, it has to be the Streamliner 900. Higher quality build and slightly high weight compared to the Shuttle series. Very very beefy in the low end, and sweeter highs than the Shuttles. The difference is night and day. The RH750 does everything you could think of...expensive, but a very impressive amp. Loud, light, high quality build, lots of headroom, great tubetone, etc etc.

The DBs can be had for around £400 if you are cheeky. Bass Merchant are the best place for Aguilar...and cheapest.

I got it at pre price rise...the difference us quite a lot now! So, I'm going to stick with it and wait.

[quote name='andydye' post='1301195' date='Jul 12 2011, 03:54 PM']So far the head will be Genz Benz Shuttle 9.0 ...and cab options appear to be... Bergantino AE112 300W, 40hz-18khz, 100db 1w m, 31lbs, £585 (Bass Direct) - can't get them new now though Aguilar GS112 300W, 42hz-16khz, 95db 1w m, 42lbs, £408 (Bass Gallery) Epifani UL 112 300W, 43hz-16khz, 100db 1w m, 32lbs, £475 (Bass Gallery) Genz Benz Neox-112T 300W, 45hz-18khz, 98db 1w m, 36lbs, £595 (Bass Gallery) Vanderkley 112EXT 300W, 45hz-16khz, 100db 1w m, 33lbs, £550 (Bass Gallery) Barefaced Midget T 400w, 37hz-22khz, 95db 1w m, 22lbs, £550 (Barefaced)[/quote] Aguilar DB112?

Haha! It should. If I do ever go for a Bongo, it would never be black as Im not a fan of black anyway, so im safe.

Only a Ray sounds like a Ray. If you like the Ray sound, that's an excuse to buy one .

I did think about the MF, but isn't it more money? Plus, not sure I want maple. Hmmm

Well once my SR P bass sells ill be ordering a CV P in Fiesta Red. Seems like a much nicer backup to have (note, ill probably not refer to it as a backup, itll probably be the main gigged bass!)

Fender being chased as I type. Apparently there was a large backlog due to problems at a factory. Hence why the Deluxe USA series seems to have taken a while to hit the market and be in stock. Its a case of waiting in a large queue!

Future buys will hopefully be test driven Totally agree its the way forward. Going to call tomorrow to see what Fender is doing!

I would suggest, from previous advice to me, to be very careful with the Bongo pre-amp as a little goes a long way. The Big Al eq, when in active, is 4 band, and so far I love it. Id leave the EQ as it is, dont mod it, it would devalue it quite a lot!

Aside from the fact I know that some stores will have actually had stock ongoing, has anyone else experienced problems with waiting times from Fender recently? I ordered a new 3TS/Rosewood Jazz back in March, and still no stock...4 months for a Fender?! I know they had a paint factory problem back near Xmas apparently, so maybe this is a knock on effect?

I told the guy who was selling that (a personal friend) that he should have sold it for much more. Bargain.

What would be a reasonable price for a new one thats a discontinued finish? Eg probably made 2008 ish but still brand new? Im looking at a 5HH.

Ive used the AD200b with the OBC410 plenty of times and it is VERY VERY loud. Masses of rock n roll tone. It is quite a low end friendly cabinet as well, little but more 'ommph' down low compared to the SVT 410HE (im guessing due to the fact the Ampeg is sealed and the way they are both tuned).

See, the fact its pickup pan and the H is slightly closer to the bridge (not the sweetspot) makes the 5HH a totally different beast to my other basses. But, and this is a big but, I know when I look at my current EBMMs that I will never run out of options, so its a case of myself wanting 'the set' I think. Ill keep on thinking. Monz - That is a great offer. I might well take you up on that very soon! Thank you.