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IMO, if you want an agressive growly tone, obviously its partly down to what bass you use (Jazz basses help) and having the amp just touching the 'break up' sound (if using a tube amp). Gallien's are well known for lots of growl, but obviously that doesnt help here. Personally, Id seek a 2x10 (x2) or 4x10. I find having the horn on the cab a little brings out that brightness a little. Depends on what you consider growl

When you say rattle do you mean buzz on the higher frets? Im guessing so. I bought the MIA Fender P I have and it had an insanely low setup, but wow was it a beauty to play. The neck seemed spot on, so I just adjusted the string height saddles very slightly. Now the fret buzz I had near the higher frets has completely gone. I think youve managed to sort it anyway

I used to play this song with a covers band. The two guitarists basically said 'they probably didnt even realise it wasnt in standard tuning', which I probably agree with. I tried to fathom it out, but yep, something sounds off to my ears.

I think the 200 Watt Tube Head popularity is beginning to show. I think it seems a lot of players didnt need the 300W of the Ampeg CL/VR and are looking for a lighter tube solution, and that tone you get from pushing an amp with less watts. Nice idea. I like where Ashdown are going at the moment. I doubt id buy one, but Id love to test it against my Orange.

Cool, glad you like it! It definitely stands out

That's more like it!!

Im keeping my eye out for a cheap P bass now...if you see one for around £50-£70 let me know.

Was the bass second hand or new when you purchased it?

[quote name='Conan' post='1043399' date='Dec 1 2010, 09:50 AM']You can have mine for that!! [/quote] I know, I wish it were a P (or just a P neck!)...other than that its a great bass!

Contact Strings & Things in the UK, and also email Musicman customer service in the USA. Strings & Things are you first call, and they are excellent with problems like this.

[quote name='lemmywinks' post='1042759' date='Nov 30 2010, 07:00 PM']I picked up a Westfield 2 tone sunburst Precision with gigbag, strap and tuner for £50 a few months ago, bought it for parts but ended up playing it for a bit and selling it. Very well made and sounded great, i've been on the lookout for the Jazz version since as you can never have too many jazz basses![/quote] Thats an excellent price! Where can I find these sub £100 bargains?!

Wow, Ive never seen one of these! Needs a rosewood board though.

Ive seen some prices; £850 ish which I think is a little steep when you compare it to the GK Fusion or add a little cash (or no cash) and get the RH450 with more features. We shall see, the price will probably drop to £775 ish with some retailers once its been around a while.

[quote name='Smash' post='1043064' date='Nov 30 2010, 10:20 PM']I finally picked up my new TC Electronics RH450 and RS210, very nice it is too, soon I will be adding an RS112 but still was thinking is it possible to add yet another RS112? I can't see anywhere that has had this combination I was wondering if it would work and what would it sound like.[/quote] It WILL work no problems, as it can power 3 cabinets from the RS range (nothing else x3 though). I like the RS210+212, and it seems popular on talkbass. Nice full punchy tone with the tens giving you a touch of definition when stacked on top.

[quote name='cetera' post='1042118' date='Nov 30 2010, 11:12 AM']You can't go wrong with a second hand Genz Benz Neox212T 2x12 cab. 600W @ 4 ohms - a perfect match for the SVTIIIPro (I have both) and very lightweight AND powerful![/quote] +1 good idea.

In my time as a bassist, the times I was less bothered about gear and more bothered about normal life I was actually always in stronger bands. I have 3 key bands I should never have left. Two are still going, so one was never meant to be anyway. The 2 that are left are both originals bands, and one of them in particular was just stunning. I never knew it at the time as money was tight (post-student days so I was lacking funds) and I had other rubbish going on in my life, plus I was deciding about where to go next (which I finally did with my LPC...thankfully). I feel like an idiot listening to them now. Im still in touch with them, and Ive emailed to see how they are. They are now a 2 piece with a live drummer they bring in for big gigs and the bass is all either programmed or on keys with the singer I think. They have suddenly got a huge following, especially overseas. Jealous? Hell yes. Feel like I should have realised back then the grass isnt always greener? Hell yes. Dont get me wrong, I enjoy the band Im in now, but for sheer songwriting quality, I am still a little gutted I left.

[quote name='Conan' post='1041976' date='Nov 30 2010, 09:08 AM']Er... didn't you just sell one a few months ago? [/quote] Sold a Berg HS410, which sometimes I wish I still had.

[quote name='Prime_BASS' post='1041867' date='Nov 30 2010, 12:19 AM']Do I smell GAS?[/quote] Quite possibly but I dont have the cash!

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='1041191' date='Nov 29 2010, 02:24 PM']Was that 'Notes' rehearsal rooms?[/quote] It was 'Sound Inc'...

I checked for any blown drivers....I thought it was odd myself. Nothing a miss. Simply put...a 4x10 (even 8 ohms) can get VERY loud. Even in the bands I play in.

[quote name='umph' post='1041110' date='Nov 29 2010, 01:23 PM']should be a noticable increase in volume, did you try doing that in a band setting?[/quote] It was the band rehearsing, and to be honest, the levels are pretty much as we do them all the time. Not ridiculous, but I wear ear protection. There was a difference, just not HUGE. I did try it with/without ear protection as well.

[quote name='Ghost_Bass' post='1041073' date='Nov 29 2010, 12:52 PM']Using just one cab the amp (set at the same volume) will put out a little more in that cab than having to split the signal in two cabs (the same way we say a amp is 180W@8ohm / 300W@4ohm for full power... don't know the techs on this... but i think you get my point). Adding to this you used the bottom cab alone who benefits of floor coupling. So, if we see this in perspective we have two situations: A - Both cabs running - each will recieve less signal than a single one. B - Bottom cab running solo - the cab will recieve an increase in signal and the floor coupling will increase in the same progression thus giving the feeling of having almost the same volume of two cabs. You may find interesting next time you're in a reharsal to try with the top cab running solo. I believe you'll then notice a big drop in volume. Try to A-B all the possibilities (two cabs vs top cab vs bottom cab) if you find the time and post your results. It'll be an interesting expirience and we'll all learn something mores about cab placement and coupling Cheers edit: correction of my portuglish...[/quote] Cool, good idea. Next time, top cab only. I actually realised how much I quite like 4x10s. Id love a Berg/Genz/Aguilar 4x10.

For the record, back in the day I didnt like sunburst. I used to like black and natural. Owning a white bass for 16 years meant the colour grew on me, and now I LOVE it. After seeing a few Precisions in sunburst, and Kurt Cobain with a sunburst Fender guitar of some sort, I fell for sunburst. A classic IMO. Black? I now avoid it for some reason.