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[quote name='Bassnut62' post='999647' date='Oct 25 2010, 07:41 AM']I know this is not quite what you're asking.......but how about a G&L 2000 or G&L Asat Bass if you are looking with something with an impressive range of sound options and capable of delivering a big sound as well as more conventional P/J-type sounds. I remember seeing the first StingRays over here back in the late 70s / early 80s and they seemed to have landed from another planet then. So I wouldn't be surprised if the Bongo's looks grow on all of us and become a future classic.[/quote] Thanks for the suggestion. As Ive hasd such great experiences (so far) with EBMM basses, Im sticking with what I know, especially when it comes to 5 strings! Its took me a long time to find a neck I really get on with, with a quality low B. Not saying G&L wont do that for me, I just dont want to gamble at the moment. I agree, the Bongo is slowly becoming quite a normal look....almost. Now the Big Al is the 'weird' creation, yet when I tested one out, it felt so comfortable I knew I had to have one.

Nice! Love that Big Al in particular. I find that the EQ on the Big Al only needs TINY adjustments. I loaned one to see if I liked it before I ordered, and I found a small treble cut, plus a small low mid bump, was perfect. What I found clever was that there was barely any volume difference between passive and active. The only setting that sounded a little louder was all buttons up, bridge plus middle pup in series.

100% NEEDS a box. The hardcase with be well damaged/chipped unless you bubble wrap / put it in a box.

Dont drill dude! The AE210 is too damn nice for extra holes!

Not enough!

Hmm....still want one of these bloomin Bongos!

Stunning colour! I like! I must admit, im the same with the Grolsch washers. I cant stand strap locks clanking about and they seem to mark things quite easily sometimes. It might be a cheap option, but its a very clever option! No mods, no messing about, pop them on and enjoy without worry! (I still worry anyway, but these help).

There is a massive thread on Talkbass about the B-15. Talks of it being $5000 and limited to 300. Its all point to point high quality USA built, but $5000?!

[url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=705692"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=705692[/url] No idea what the official specs are, as this hasnt been announced, but the weight is supposedly around 25lbs! If they sound anything as good as the DB/GS 112s/212s, we are in for some fun

Check out A Wilhelm Scream. Anyone can play very fast fingerstyle, it just takes some getting used to. Just keep trying faster and faster songs. Two fingers is fine.

Personally I would opt for either a MB LM3, F500, or TC RH450. You might have been better off with a 212 4 ohm IMO, but that's totally upto you

[quote name='Tegs' post='997584' date='Oct 22 2010, 10:20 PM']Tell me if I'm wrong, but surely your choice of guitar will affect the 'inadequate' bottom end on a 6.0, or for that matter, any amp?? Having recently got a Shuttle 6.0 210T combo (after a Trace AH-500 with 4x10 and 1x15), I certainly don't find a lack in bottom end with a Gibson Thunderbird (yes, I know you don't like them on here..!). The difference seems to be that I don't need to be two streets away to hear it! My 2p for what it's worth [/quote] I think its the 'thickness' of tone. If you compare the Markbass LM2/3 and the GB Shuttle 6.0, and then even throw in the TC RH450, the Shuttle 6.0 does sound a little thin in comparison. To some that's fine, it depends on your tone goals.

[quote name='MoonBassAlpha' post='997352' date='Oct 22 2010, 05:56 PM']Does anyone else on this thread find Genz's mid scoop button a complete waste of time? The bass and treb buttons have their use, but the mid seems really ill-conceived/implemented, I find it just sucks the life from the tone and makes the whole level appear to drop. I like everything else about it. Anyone agree/disagree?[/quote] Personally I think all three of the shape filters are a waste of time. Much prefer the Markbass VLE and VPF.

To be fair, I've heard of users maxing the 9.0 s master volume AND having the gain setup correctly. From what I've heard, Genz wattage ratings aren't what we are used to. 900W in their world is about 600W in Markbass terms.

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='997225' date='Oct 22 2010, 03:57 PM']Irrelevant observation - I was in town today, and I went into a guitar shop (an alien evironment for me). I saw an RS212 in the flesh for the first time. My God, it's huge. Err.. that's it. As you were.[/quote] Was it guitarguitar? Strangely, despite the width, I thought the cab was fairly compact, especially compared to my DB212! It is also a very nice weight for a ceramic loaded cab, I was suprised. For some people it would be overkill, as the RS210 would cover their gig.

Classic + RH450 - Same 'sound', upgrades if you want them on the RH450. Staccato - Different sound out of the box. MASSIVE low end! Still sounds like the same amp, but with different EQ points and a few other tweaks.

Strangely, the RS210 and RS212 match very nicely, and have been designed to mix with each other. Try one RS212 first, as that might be enough!

PTP....nice

The 9.0 doesnt just add more bottom, as obviously it adds more headroom, which along with the hi-pass filter adjustment (think thats the right way round) gives you a much larger sound apparently. I await to see what Genz release this NAMM. I have seen the two new Uber cabinets, and the Uber Quad (1x12, 2x8, Tweet 600W) looks awesome. If the release an amp with two mid controls, or with better control over those filters, ill be getting one. There are rumours about a new amp due this year!

EB Group III Flats!

[quote name='Phil-osopher10' post='995959' date='Oct 21 2010, 02:12 PM']The new David Nordschow Amp (DNA) cabs. THe DNS 112 is going for 699 dollars on bass central and the shipping is an extra 275. So I think it'll end up pretty expensive![/quote] Ah, Ive seen those reviews. Personally, id stick with a nice Berg 1x12 or Aguilar 1x12. Cheaper (as you wont have to pay import/postage), and very high quality. In fact, the GS112's by Aguilar are a great price.

Id leave it as it is, or buy a USA Fender set.