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PS AE410 is 4 ohms only, and the PN-410HLF is 8 ohms only. If you want a one cab solution, the AE410 is probably better. Or, you could opt for 2 x 210, giving you a modular setup. The TC Electronics RS210 cabinets are superb and have suprised even those who like very high end bass cabinets.

Hi there With that price range, id definitely try to test them both out. Ive not seen the new Ampeg Neo cabs as yet. From what I hear from reports, the AE410 is loud, compact, and has quite an aggressive edge in the high mids. Personally, it wouldn't be smooth enough for me, but your tastes may be different.

[quote name='lojo' post='1122794' date='Feb 10 2011, 04:00 PM']Ive got a lovely MIJ 50th year Jazz bass, 3TS Its passive, but if thats your bag, then this has everything else you would wish for Ive seen and heard special jazzes worth 2k, but there not worth the £1500 or so more than this IMO I know you've done the Jap thing, but they do offer great value I may put it up for sale soon, I seem to always want to gig a P neck, and have a desire for a stingray[/quote] Hi Lojo Do let me know if you do want to sell.

[quote name='eude' post='1122676' date='Feb 10 2011, 02:27 PM']Well you do have a lot of Musicmans... Eude[/quote] Agreed. I went for so many after selling off my Fenders....and the quality is much higher IMO with the EBMMs....

[quote name='eude' post='1122654' date='Feb 10 2011, 02:13 PM']Just a thought dude, but what about the G&L JB? [url="http://www.glguitars.com/instruments/USA/basses/JB/index.asp"]http://www.glguitars.com/instruments/USA/basses/JB/index.asp[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/user/BassGuitarMag#p/u/14/EJNxLqWcJLQ"]http://www.youtube.com/user/BassGuitarMag#p/u/14/EJNxLqWcJLQ[/url] Sounds the part to me, and with the higher end G&L quality control, you're probably up there with the MusicMan(Men?)... Eude[/quote] I know what you mean....lovely! However, I think they retail for about £1700!!!!

Yep it is a premium Classic Ray. Hence the high price. Re: the weak G string issue. This is something I think, (although obviously not all) people can imagine. They presume before playing it that the G is weak. Ive had 2 90s Rays, sold them, I now have a new 2EQ Ray and a 3EQ on order. Ive never come across a weak G string. I personally think it might be a 3EQ 'EQ' issue, if it does exist...eg...its getting lost with that powerful onboard EQ somewhere. My Ray 5 doesnt have it, (although I hear its never been an issue on 5ers) but I can understand people are wary. I dont think the 2EQ is prone to it? Or am I wrong?! Argh. Either way, dont worry about it.

[quote name='Doddy' post='1122551' date='Feb 10 2011, 01:11 PM']I'd just go and try out a bunch and get the one you like. So what if there is a small gap in the neck pocket or whatever,it's no big deal. Get one and work with it. For me,Fenders feel nicer as they get played in,and that won't happen in 20 minutes. Get a decent feeling one and work with it for a while.[/quote] This was the plan...however, at £900-£1100 I just cannot accept a bass that isnt well made. As we all know, there are dogs in the Fender world, so Im quite paranoid haha!

Rehearsal room, less volume, roll off the low end, or perhaps even an Auralex board?! Do they stop the low end from your amp/cab travelling throught the floor so much?

Cheers for the links, ill check em! That Green is a lovely colour but Id like one thats a little younger!

[quote name='LukeFRC' post='1121955' date='Feb 9 2011, 09:45 PM']fender japan.... ...[/quote] I had a MIJ P which Nig bought off me. It was a very cool bass, but the current prices are too high for me...(they seem to be £700 ish now and some stores will do an American Standard for £150 more with a hardcase etc). Id also have to get USA pups, as I can hear a huge difference with them. Thanks anyway! If you could buy them new for £500-£600 Id have one!

Ha, you all know how picky I am. The main reason I dont want to spend a fortune is because I just want a nice quality, simple passive jazz. I dont need a nice top, additional circuits, etc. I just want a well built bass. Sadowsky/EBMM quality but Fender tone, style and sound. I have been offered a Squier CV 60s J or a Fender American Standard for a price thats pre-VAT/price rise....so nowhere near the current crazy prices. I dont know why I cant get around the Squier....they seem to be very popular....but will it cure my Jazz GAS?! At the moment, Im tempted to order before the quote expires, and if I cant find a nice American Standard after a few, just leave it be.

Nice rig...love the Orange gear.

[quote name='silddx' post='1121574' date='Feb 9 2011, 05:05 PM']Yes Cheers! It's hard to understand but I always did want a Fender, I was just put off by the random quality of them, and some a just plain rubbish, I've only played one USA one that had me thinking about it the next day, and that was a new USA Standard out of four I tried. But this, this is wonderful! It's like coming home. Although I am having to do lots of work on the POD to get it to sit in the mix right. No mad guitars to battle with but lots of keyboard, strings and vocal. I do one thing and it cancels out another, or I get a good audible eq but don't dig on the actual sound. These PODs can be wonderful but they are also a great way of disappearing up one's own arse.[/quote] The random quality is just utter sh**....it really annoys me. The current retail prices are sky high...they need to really think about what they do in QC.

Ah heck ill end up with a Jazz soon...ARGHH

Hi Cellkirk74 - nice to see on another forum!

[quote name='CHRISDABASS' post='1121276' date='Feb 9 2011, 12:50 PM']Does that mean ur buying it?? Such a bargain!!!![/quote] Unfortunately no Id love a mint green or fiesta red version. I have a normal 2 band Ray which is super super light and pretty, so I think im sticking with that. Have you seen the new Roasted Neck Matching Headstock Gold Classic Rays?! Its like a super package!

A drummer who understands bass, and a guitarist who gives you room to breathe! In all honesty id love to be part of a large band with brass eg ska-orientated or something like Rocket From The Crypt.

Ahhhh !

If I trusted myself with modding and soldering, id definitely be more interested. As it stands, I havent soldered anything since I was first taught how-to and that was YEARS back. I always think im going to ruin the paintwork or damage something.

UK prices have literally turned ridiculous. £300 price rise on USA Fenders when we were only expecting a 5% rise.

Not seen ANY in the UK/Europe. If they do it again this year im going to order one!

Are the CV Jazz basses really that good?! I played one, and it sounded pretty ok. But are they as nice as the current American Standards? How far apart are they? I realise its a huge price difference.

[quote name='tedgilley' post='1119661' date='Feb 8 2011, 12:22 AM']Beautiful! Is the bridge standard Fender or a Gotoh? Looks too heavy to be BBOT.[/quote] Thats the new standard high mass Fender bridge. Actually, its a really good upgrade IMO.