Musicman20

[quote name='absolutpepper' post='1086550' date='Jan 12 2011, 11:57 AM']+1 on the Sansamp Bass Driver. I once saw a quote (on TB I think) that said they only put a footswitch on it so you could hear how much better it made the sound when activated. I have to agree...it will turn a flat uninspiring sound into something truely fantastic.[/quote] It does sound great. Adds a character to the sound but you dont have to have the grit, (although I have some!). Probably the best pedal for bass Ive used apart from the Aguilar Tone Hammer.

[quote name='bubinga5' post='1085914' date='Jan 11 2011, 07:10 PM']Maybe try the new Aguilar 5 string pickups..ive heard good things..[/quote] +1

I like both, and both options have their advantages. A passive Fender type bass sounds amazing, lets face it, but sometimes the output can be a little 'soft'. It depends on your setup. An active bass (mine are all EBMM) just have HUGE punch, and massive tone even with the lightest touch. This might not apply to all active basses, but you know what I mean. Playing style and strings help to change both. Eg, stick flats on a Ray and play with your fingers / cut the treble = instant old school tones....nothing like the usual snarl and bite. My recent EBMM Big Al experience was fantastic, and the passive/active option with a passive tone control is the icing on the cake. Therefore, I cannot vote haha.

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='1086438' date='Jan 12 2011, 09:41 AM']Blimey, thats the whole Ugly tree you posted there Wayne, even the frets are wonky [/quote] Oh heck, I sense we are in for a long thread now

Who is that Jenni Tarma?! Sorry thats off topic, but: [url="http://www.jennitarma.com/photo-gallery/photo-gallery-2/"]http://www.jennitarma.com/photo-gallery/photo-gallery-2/[/url] [url="http://www.fender.com/artists/index.php?id=259"]http://www.fender.com/artists/index.php?id=259[/url] Nice....err....basses

Was it bought from the Bass Gallery in London? I think I spotted a modded Ray 5 on their site a few months back.

[quote name='jezzaboy' post='1086165' date='Jan 11 2011, 10:14 PM']Price hikes? Your damm tootin!! £500 for a Mexican P bass in Guitarguitar? I remember not so long ago, they were about £360. Or was I imagining it? Rip off ba*tar*s all of em!! Manufacturers, distributurs, the shop`s and the goverment. Jez[/quote] Agreed. But GG is a very expensive place now anyway. Their American Standards have been close to £1k for a while. Daft.

[quote name='ian' post='1086148' date='Jan 11 2011, 10:00 PM']hi again so heres the story my friend bought a musicman stingray 5 today thinking its a HH5 but the pick ups are right next to each other like a double buck .it sounds great but will this mod devalue the bass ? because i guess its just a mid 90s stingray 5 .many thanks[/quote] Heck.....was it ebay?! That will not be original....check the wiring etc.

It is ridiculous/ace, and if it truely is that wattage, and 2 ohm capable, then it will be stupidly powerful as my RH450 outperforms all the other micros Ive tried in terms of wattage and ommph, (honestly rated watts are great!). I would never need such a rig, but If I played for Metallica I would want two.

The OBC115 is one seriously nice 1x15. Yes, it isnt anything scientifically outstanding, but the sheer tone and force is there. Ive never played a 1x15 like it. Ive never played a 1x15 with such a nice definition with no horn! It is fairly expensive and it is heavy, but when Ive used mine with my old band, (not used it for a while) I was literally stunned at the amount of force one 1x15 can push. Oh, and it looks fantastic too. Here is a pic with the Bass Terror: [url="http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ZZL-Xror-fXZEM:http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/9420/cimg3581.jpg&t=1"]http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ZZL-Xro...581.jpg&t=1[/url] Part of me wants two for an old school setup. There is a picture of that here: [url="http://www.brusabass.com/gear_files/images/obc115_00.jpg"]http://www.brusabass.com/gear_files/images/obc115_00.jpg[/url] Here is a writeup from the god of gear, Tom Bowlus: Orange OBC-115 - This cab was a bit of a surprise, as I had mostly just played it with the matching 4x10 and the AD200 head. I was really amazed at what a great stand alone cab it makes. Very full, very strong, very tight low B. Great articulation and growl on the low B. Not quite as full on the low B as the HT115, but closer than any other cab, and more articulate and controlled. I found myself just pounding away on the low B for the sheer joy of it. On the E-A strings, it was again not quite as full as the HT115 (and not as close as it was on the low , and again more aggressive and articulate than the Berg. There is no tweeter (and no tweeter sheen), but it offers very impressive high end information, all things considered. It is not as dark sounding as the newer Trace cab, but more balanced, more articulate, and more powerful. On the whole, the competitor that most closely matches its performance is the older Trace 1153. Full writeup and 1x15 shootout here: [url="http://bowlusblog.blogspot.com/2007/08/1x15-shootout.html"]http://bowlusblog.blogspot.com/2007/08/1x15-shootout.html[/url]

Personally, for the messing about id start again and just buy a new Peavey cab for about £60-£80 secondhand or £150.00 new. [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/peavey_1x15_bass_cabinets.html"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/peavey_1x15_bass_cabinets.html[/url] (Not BW)

Definitely mint but too much for me!

Make sure you test ALL of them before you buy. Its hard to recommend a cab as you might have different tastes, but my Tower of Orange is perfect. Heavy? Yes. Massive sound? OH yes. Sometimes a nice big old ceramic-loaded cabinet is the best thing for old school tones. It depends. Berg NV610/412 are options, but expensive.

How you finding the Big Al?

Be wary of buying without trying or at least hearing and seeing them cab in the flesh. Plenty of cabs and amps seem they would be perfect, but then you find out that for YOU, they are not what you are after. Also, Im a picky so and so when it comes to build quality, so if I were you, at that budget, Id want very high build quality and something that at least looks like it can handle gigging. Its also not always the most expensive option that is the best, which I have discovered with the TC cabinets which replaced a Berg cab. But, then again, thats MY ears thats making the decision. Nice budget to play with IMO. I wouldnt know what to recommend as my Aguilar DB212 cab has a slight mid bump which is great for being in the mix (although its not extreme, its just smooth and punchy). Amp wise? Definitely try the Markbass F1/500 is you want SUPER clean tight tone. Or, you could try the GB Shuttle 9.0/Shuttlemax 9.0 when it lands. You could try the Markbass F1/F500 with the Markbass NY122. Ive tested that rig and its super duper clean. You might find in the end you prefer the slight colouring from some amps and cabs, but again its something Id have a good think about and a good test.

Super cool.

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='1083644' date='Jan 9 2011, 09:40 PM']And if i remember correctly Gareth (Musicman20) had to send his back due to a very poor neck heal/joint. Not good for a bass costing that much.[/quote] Correct. Massive shame as the neck tint and colours are just beautiful. I never even plugged it in as I knew Id love the tone straight away. I was going to opt for a replacement, perhaps in another colour, but Ive got a very nice and light 2 band EQ Standard Ray instead and it sounds brilliant! I still GAS for a Classic, but this time id 100% go for Mint Green or Coral Red. Although, personally I like the contours and modern upgrades.

[quote name='Raggy' post='1083956' date='Jan 10 2011, 09:59 AM']I sent a couple of emails enquiries year, but no response.[/quote] I have a feeling they get a massive amount of emails as sometimes it takes a day or so to get a response. Usually I get a response within a few hours Definitely give them a call because their prices are fantastic.

Definitely worth the trip. Nice shop, excellent selection of gear, cups of tea/coffee/hot chocolate, and great service. On top of that the prices are also great. Enjoy!

Quite like the look of these....nice

[quote name='allihts' post='1081232' date='Jan 7 2011, 03:55 PM']Spongebob-fest on this thread! Thats so cool about the tour, are you going to go all over Europe/Canada without a spare/back-up though?[/quote] I think we will have to....although we are going with another band.... Space is a premium. I dont think im even taking a cab...maybe not even an amp just the Tonehammer or Sansamp as th other band have the backline. Cheers!

[url="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b6/tombowlus/Misc/BT_Comboslr.jpg"]http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b6/tombo...BT_Comboslr.jpg[/url] Personally I wouldnt be on the market for one, as the AD200 is IT for me, but cool idea with the combos.

Seriously low prices. Mental. Is the CV P staying at its current price?

Jees, 800W! Serious amount of new amps coming out this year. I think the Streamliner is on my 'to test' list.