Musicman20

If they made it a 600W or 500W it would fly off the shelves. Otherwise, bit of a silly move considering the competition. I love their pedals and DIs, but the Aguilar TH500 is tiny/light compared to this and apparently 500W.

I bet you get yours before I get my two! Once they are here we can get some great pics up. Once again, I realise these basses look odd, but WOW do they sound and play great. SO comfortable and with a strange crossover of vintage Fender tone meets the more ballsy EBMM tone....but something brand new as well. I can see my 4SSS being my 'goto' bass for everything once its here.

[quote name='cetera' post='1067586' date='Dec 23 2010, 11:02 AM']Which is why I chose the Genz.... I love the upper mid 'grind' and don't need the glassy high end... [/quote] Such a hard decision to make....arghhh

I have to admit if I was a TB fan, id be after one of those! Nice design.

[quote name='Jigster' post='1067289' date='Dec 22 2010, 10:23 PM']still not persuaded by the Roadworn jazz Gareth?[/quote] Not as yet I'm still a bit wary of Jazz necks but since I sold my MIA there has been a void to fill. Perhaps I should just leave it and wait for the right jazz.

[quote name='poptart' post='1066930' date='Dec 22 2010, 04:16 PM']This is a very different cab to the Neox212T, I love the 212T, one of favourite cabs of all time (although the new Berg 212 is taking it on) the NV610 is a monster, if you like the mid growl and SVT tone then this cab is the biz! Mark[/quote] Which in your opinion is the winner if that's possible? Both have great form factor, the Genz is slightly cheaper.

I agree with the MIA Jazz problems. Either the UK have had a poor batch or the new qc is now failing! Same with Laklands...damn annoying. I still want a Jazz but I'm giving up.

Great to deal with, VERY fast payment

[quote name='CHRISDABASS' post='1066751' date='Dec 22 2010, 01:22 PM']just bought this as it was too much of a good deal to resist [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130426540979&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_719wt_1141"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...T#ht_719wt_1141[/url][/quote] Oh yes....YES. Beautiful. Great choice, and now there are 3 of us in the UK Big Al BassChat club. Me, you and Primebass.

[quote name='CHRISDABASS' post='1066548' date='Dec 22 2010, 10:45 AM']The Big Al bass is high on my list (if only somewhere actually had them in stock!!!) [/quote] Darren at the Bass Merchant has a very pretty blue one/matching headstock last time I checked if you need to try one out to see if you like it.

[quote name='skej21' post='1065446' date='Dec 21 2010, 10:20 AM']Another update guys. New tonehammer 500 alongside Aggy's newest cab, the SL112. MASSSSSSIIIIIVVVVVVEEEEEE GAS ATTACK![/quote] That is one stunning setup, aesthetically speaking. I hope it sounds as good as I expect It sure looks damn cool. To add to the new amps for 2011, see my thread near this. New Genz Benz Shuttle Max 9.0!

Revealed here, but no pictures: [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=723017"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=723017[/url] Kinda glad I didnt jump on a 9.0 now....Ill wait and see what the Streamliner 900 and Shuttlemax 9.0 are like before making anymore decisions.

Have you seen the rosewood/maple combination fretboard on the Dingwall site?!

This doesnt seem right. I know the headphone out has a speaker emulator (I think) and the sound I get is fantastic. It seems odd that it is fizzy..it should only distort if you have you gain too high or the tubetone cranked. Hmmm, is the cable ok?

[quote name='Ghost_Bass' post='1064369' date='Dec 20 2010, 10:49 AM']Don't forget the GB 9.0. Incredible piece of gear. Yesterday i cranked it at my drummers garage (where we reharse). I putted it trough two HK full range PA tops (1x15" + 1.5" horn, i think, don't remember the model) with 450W@8ohm each and still i couldn't crank the amp all the way because the cabs started to fart . The look on my drummers face - a mix of fear and surprise - was priceless, the entire garage was trembling! I can assure anybody that the 9.0 doesn't have any low end problems, it was all there without the need to resort to EQ! This new Aggie line looks awesome. If they had come out two months ago i would have trouble choosing betwen a Aggie or a GB rig! I know a lot of peolple on my side of the pond who will jump on them when they get to the stores - just hope i can resist the GAS! Theres a pic somewhere in the TB thread wit a stack of the TH head with two 1x12 neo cabs... :drool: ...that is surely a lot of people's wet dream![/quote] Id like a 9.0, and I have no doubt about them being great, but at the moment Im going to give it a long wait until the next new line of amps.

The BT500 is loud. The RH450 is loud. Once you put it through enough speakers, the issue of 'how loud can my amp go' doesnt really matter, as it will be loud anyway! Hope you enjoy the BT.

It sure is a looker. Apparently they retail for about $700-800, which means its actually in a very competitive position. For me, its between this, the Genz Streamliner, and whatever TC and Markbass come up with for my next new amp. Wont be until at least mid 2011 mind, when Ive had chance to read reviews etc.

[quote name='JTUK' post='1063027' date='Dec 18 2010, 10:27 PM']I'd take all talk about great 'B' strings on a lot of basses with a pinch of salt. I'd have to hear it.[/quote] +1. Id try them out if I were you. I have different experiences to everyone else. We all have different definitions of what makes a great bass. Don't be too hung up on getting the best B out there. Why? Because the rest of the strings are just as important. I didnt realise this until after reading an interview with Paul Turner, who apparently favours 4s but uses a 5 for some tracks. His comments were that its important to have an eveness and consistency throughout the strings, eg some basses can have amazing whomping Bs, but rather average on the rest of the strings! You want a smooth transition from one string to another, so its not so obvious like 'hey im playing my BBBBBBBB string now!!!'. [quote name='Delberthot' post='1063394' date='Dec 19 2010, 11:48 AM']The best B in my opinion was one of the first 5 string basses - the Musicman Stingray. Its not that heavy but probably a bit too heavy for you if your looking for something a bit more lightweight.[/quote] The Ray 5 is the industry standard 5, and this is why I thought Id like it. I do, luckily, its a very even instrument, and the string spacing really works for me. The B doesnt scream 'wow this is a BBBBB string', its just as clear as the other strings, which is what I wanted. Sure, if you have your amp on fairly loud, that B string sounds thunderous, but to a certain extent a lot of them will. My personal experience with Lakland was the DJ5 and JO5, both 35" scale. It does feel a little odd, but you can get used to it very quickly. My gripe was that the Bs felt quite....hmm, they were VERY bassy, very prominant....almost a little too slack. That could have been anything though, so test some and see how you feel. My hands felt like they were really working hard on the 35" scale, but only after a lonnnng test. I do think an active bass can make quite a difference in the world of B strings. Its not necessarily the EQ, its the sheer power when you pluck it lightly.

Good choice!

I think that White Ray is up here in Newcastle....I think!

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1061848' date='Dec 17 2010, 05:52 PM']Musicman20 can you tell if this is going to be the earlier version with the old pup or the later one as you say?, It sounds like I would prefer the one with the alnico pup. The blurb says its alnico but as its secondhand they might of just lifted that from anything its certainly not aged yellow for a start! Or is there a way of telling when we get there in the morning? Thanks for the advice in advance. [url="http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/bass_guitars_detail.asp?stock=com-NE15JE31#ProductDetail"]http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/bass_guitars...1#ProductDetail[/url] This is winning at the moment for me both on price and Im liking the white its very festive I will update either tomorrow or sunday as I have a gig saturday night so might not have time for pics and as we know without them it dont exist! Whatever it is its coming straight out the box and into a 2 hour set for my first time on a fiver, wish me luck...[/quote] Hmm, it looks like it might be pretty recent. It has the barcode and serial number stickers still on it. EBMM forum could give you an exact date. Are you coming to Newcastle to test it?! The easiest way to tell is if the middle position on the selector sounds like a Jazz single coil (ish) then thats the earlier Ceramic version. Pre 08 Ceramic (eg Sterling 4 magnets and now Sterling 5) selector switch on single H = Closest to bridge is both coils parallel, middle position is single coil closest to bridge + phantom, closest to neck is both coils in series. Post 08 Alnico (eg Ray 4 magnets) selector switch on single H = Closest to bridge is both coils parallel, middle position is both coils in series plus filter, closest to neck is both coils in series. The only way to get a new Ray 5 with the ability to have the bridge pickup solo'd is to get the Ray 5 HS....the Ray 5 H and HH wont give you any single coil options. All depends what floats your boat

You could get the TC and add 3 x RS210 cabs...it WILL power all three no problems. Only works with TC cabs. MASSSSSIVE sound.

Great, and I hope its fine I have a delivery coming tomorrow and I plan (if it gets here) to leave it alone still wrapped up for a good half day at least.

Just realised that Yamaha goes stereo. Woah...what does that sound like?!