Musicman20

We are looking at Weddings and New Year at the moment. We are a three piece with a very modern and simple setup, (bass/vocals, drums/percussion, acoustic guitar/main vocals). Its such good fun and an easy load in, that I really appreciate being in the band. Im quite excited about more work, but I know they are starting to say 'no' to any freebies, even to pubs we worked with before just to get our foot in the door. Weddings? We are looking at £500 minimum for the band.

[quote name='daz' post='1287504' date='Jun 30 2011, 11:42 AM']Did you see those idiot twins though, trying to flog two signed pics of themselves taken by Damian hirst for £10,000!! what a pair of spanners. Like the bird said they are trying to get 10G for a photo that had been autographed by Hirst. They seemed to be under the missaprehension that it was one of his art works or something.[/quote] Haha, COULDN'T believe those two!

DB112s heavily scooped?! I know the GS might have a scoop, but the DB series is mid-central! Looking good btw. What are the normal 'aesthetics' of the stock Matamp 2x12 cabinets?

You may as well just buy an RS210 if you want a small, fairly light and well priced cabinet. IMO.

I watched the Four Rooms with this on. I cant believe the offers they made, some of them wouldnt even cover a normal vintage bass, never mind Dee Dee's! They clearly were trying to rip him off or knew nothing about the vintage market/rock n roll heritage.

[quote name='Bankai' post='1286935' date='Jun 29 2011, 08:44 PM']It says no international orders so it's US only?[/quote] Yep, unfortunately. $2000 is fair, as I mentioned above, as its a lot more than that for a non-NYC Sadowsky.

[quote name='Darkstrike' post='1286920' date='Jun 29 2011, 08:27 PM']The whole deal that they can't see that some might want/need/prefer wide spacing is mindboggling. I mean why do they think all the other company's make 'em that way, just to screw with people?[/quote] I think its probably because they have a 4 month+ waiting list (and Ive been buying new from them for over 10 years now) and this wait always seems to be around this long. In fact, its got longer. The Stingray 5 was such a massive influence on the market, and is still defined as one of 'the' classic 5 string basses. Ive grown up knowing that I would always end up with a Ray 5. From my days of looking at one in a store near me and being fascinated, to now, I still find them brilliant. 5ers are still new to me, in all honesty. I tried 34", 35" and all different spacings. In the end, I went with tone and quality over everything else, and that happened to be Musicman. I do understand those who want a 19mm, but I think personally I could adapt to anything.

I prefer her sister.

[quote name='PURPOLARIS' post='1286023' date='Jun 29 2011, 07:35 AM']Swap the scratchplate and keep the one with the sticker on for future sales.[/quote] ...or this.

Totally up to you. If you want the guard film on and sticker, leave it on. I think my MIA P still has it on...people have even noticed.

I think the TTE will be cheaper once its been around a few months...say £850? Still expensive, and probably much cheaper in the USA even though we are in Europe. Id like the 1x12 Combo Lite.

They have been reduced to $2000 and Sterling Ball (BP) is giving money to charity (all of it?) if it goes ahead. This makes me wonder why so many on talkbass criticise them. Sure, Ive had a few QC issues, but so far, they have done an excellent job with the replacements. $2000 for a custom spaced Ray 5 is cheap compared to a Metro Sadowsky! Anyway, im glad we seem to have more manners on Basschat as the Talkbass thread is appalling.

Great work! Wow!!!

Wow, what a gig. If I were playing gigs like that, Id have definitely felt 'this is where its at!'. Cool artist as well, she's a feisty lady with a great voice.

If you like the more 'sucked' mids distortion tone, just notch the low mids/high mids down a click or two, then ramp the tubetone right up (past 12 Im guessing). Im guessing this amp is putting out about 400-450 into 8 ohms maximum. Its a lot, anyway! TC watts are always quite conservatively rated. If you want a more mids based distortion, id ramp the low mids up a little, have the rest of the controls on 12 ish/flat probably, then again use the tubetone. A plectrum will make a massive difference for a really attacking tone. You can add some compression as well.

[url="http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20110624/1482/NY_Amp_Show_2011_Markbass_TTE_500_Randy_Jackson_Head_Alain_Caron_Signature_121_Combo_Lite_Demos.aspx"]http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/2011062...Lite_Demos.aspx[/url] Nice to see MB listened with the aux in, headphones in, and a MUTE! Lets hope they put these on the LM4, whenever we get it. That little 1x12 combo looks like a right monster! PS - Wow, lovely Classic Sterling!

Ive only ever been once, but I want to go again. Even if the bands arent my perfect lineup, its a great weekend.

Oh heck these seem like a great 2x12.

See that's more like it! Thanks! Why are they so cheap if they contain neos?! Do they still make a 1x12?

I just love Ps! I used to have two, now I miss my 2nd!

Thanks all. I'm just after a simple well made single split pup vol/tone... GW - I have thought about the CV but I'm not great at working on instruments and I have no proper tools, like solder iron, etc, and not a lot of time unfortunately. I'd like to, but I don't trust my skills! Btw - my replacement Sterling 5 HS arrived two weeks back. Much lighter, well made, awesome tone, no problems Brand new bass.

Hmm, well so far it seems to be that most people slate the distressed look, but then others will spend thousands on a custom shop, such as the Pino, which is also distressed! I want another P bass basically. Not boutique, not silly money (eg over £1200), and has to be a Fender. Why? Because Ive tried so many high end Ps, but the Fender just works.... Im quite tempted to try and pick up one of these....ill have a scout around.

After seeing so many nice 2x12s stating they were £450 ish all in, I asked for a quote on the same spec. How much? £1399 incl VAT, plus shipping. Did they add the 1 at the front by accident?! I asked about 1x12s, because there have been basschatters discussing these being built, and one in the for sale thread. Answer? They don't make them. Very odd.... Im intrigued.