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Standard P or MM (has to be Fender or Musicman) for THAT classic tone. They win in the band I play in at the moment. Then JJ. Not sure about mixing them up, apart from the the dual Musicman pickups.

It might be just me being picky. Im sure I can get used to it if I used a Jazz bass and nothing else for a few weeks. At the moment im switching between 4s, 5s, and all different neck profiles.

I noticed again whilst packing my basses last night that a P bass neck is much more comfy for me. I put this down to years and years of using P bass style basses right from the first time I picked up a bass. I even started to feel the nut on the Jazz was too small...as in it cramped my hands. I have smallish hands...so this is odd. I want to still have a J bass, but now Im thinking maybe its not meant to be. Hmmm The problem is, I love the back pickup on a Jazz, and that growl you get with both on full. Hmmmm, again.

If its a tight budget, Hartke LH500. Cab wise....maybe a Peavey or Hartke?

Thanks for all the responses. At the moment its 50:50 between a EBMM Sterling 5 HS and a EBMM Bongo HH.

I cannot stand the guy called, I think, universalnote. He 'showcases a bass', by basically going into a shop and play the worst 'bass demo' nonsense Ive ever heard. Just random notes, awful technique, and doesnt even know what hes playing most the time. He has quite a list of demos, and they are all a waste of time.

[quote name='Chris2112' post='966036' date='Sep 23 2010, 08:21 PM']That really is a poor show. However, I've known people to ring Sounds Live and ask for boxes and get a negative reply. Said caller, suspicious that the sales assistant didn't actually check the stock room crosses the road and goes to shop and gets a box! If you're going to cycle shops check Steel's Cycles in Gosforth or Edinburgh Cycles at the top of Shields Road, Byker, they're usually good for boxes![/quote] Cheers. I agree. Soundslive didnt even go and look when I rang, they just said 'sorry no'. Ive been in before and got one though. Ive managed to make two massive mega boxes from 4 or 5 small thick boxes, and put extra padding on the corners etc. The basses are in hardcases and also the hardcase is covered in bubble wrap....then about 2 layers of thick card or more. I go a bit over the top! GuitarGuitar are never that helpful I find. The bigger they get the worse they become unfortunately....last year they seemed much more open and happy!

[quote name='gilmour' post='965866' date='Sep 23 2010, 05:40 PM']I think my next weekend off is the first weekend in Nov, when I will be lying in bed eating chips[/quote] Best post ever!

[quote name='Mark Latimour' post='965686' date='Sep 23 2010, 03:18 PM']If you say so. Ironically, now I think you don't know what patronising is.[/quote] Haha, but you are still slightly insulting his intelligence now. Please dont get the nearest copy of the dictionary out! It does seem that you dont even realise you are doing it. Nay mind! Group hug?!

[quote name='Bassassin' post='965625' date='Sep 23 2010, 02:22 PM']If you post a lot of basses & guitars, supermarket fruit boxes are the business: [attachment=59500:fruitbox.jpg] Your local Lidl will be delighted to let you take away as many of these as you can carry (they have to dispose of hundreds every day), and four of these & a hot-melt glue gun will build you a bomb-proof bass box. These are extremely rigid, with reinforced corners - they're designed to be stacked while filled with fruit & veg so they have to be sturdy. You have to unstick a couple of ends to make them overlap, bubble-wrap the bass, pack the box out with newspaper/whatever to stop it moving about inside and glue the top on by undoing ends to make it overlap. Cover any holes (these often have perforations/carrying handles) with sticky tape. They're adaptable too - use fewer boxes for guitars or instruments posted with the neck off. They come in half-sizes too which are useful for different sized instruments. I'll do a photo tutorial next time I pack a bass! Jon.[/quote] Hi Jon Thanks....Ive used some of these before and their is a market right near me that uses these boxes. Ill go and ask them on the way home. Both basses are hardcased so its going to take a fair bit of work, but worth it. Cheers

Cheers, good idea!

Im packing two basses tonight. Ive got more than enough for one bass, and the padding/proper tape. I go overboard so it should be safe. Can anyone suggest anywhere I could go to get a few cheeky boxes? They dont have to be guitar or bass shapes as I normally cut them to shape, then cover them in tape and padding. Eg a TV box or anything like that....Id need a few obviously. Ideas? Im going to ring Soundslive in a bit. GuitarGuitar said they charge £5 for a used tatty box. No thanks. I might drop by Tesco / etc.

Totally over the top perhaps, but the RH450 + a nice 112? Even their RS112? Ulitmate flexibility, warmth, and 'tube' like sound, but light and quiet.

Great service!

Can't believe this thread has spawned into 5 pages. Sometimes, it is good to get everything out in the open, discuss, and make sure we all have our own say as politely as possible. Hence the reason for a forum, to discuss. The reason I sometimes chime in with comments is that I have fallen foul of internet 'gear hype' on quite a few occasions, and I dont like how much it ends up costing me. Luckily, with the Metros, I got to test one fully. My girlfriend thinks they look incredibly well made, but could tell straight away by my face, it just wasnt for me. Thats fair I guess. If they are for you, thats fair as well! Talkbass and Basschat all have flavour of the month equipment. I always like looking at new gear, but im cautious now. I know what works for me, and the same is true with amps/cabs, (tried so many its unreal, and still havent found a neo cab for me). The next time a Sadowsky owner disses a P bass or a Stingray, im right in there! (Kidding). But seriously if you want a tone that cuts, nothing beats a Ray...ever.

After realising I really don’t need 1000 variations of a P or J bass (1 of each is enough) Im now back to where I was years ago. Eg, I love my Fenders and the sound they make, but EBMM basses still just work for me. I find I can even play them better, especially fingerstyle, (more than likely the string spacing and EQ available). Im bucking the trend I guess, but I think once you find a manufacturer that ticks all the boxes (eg consistent quality control, comfortable feel, great sound and aesthetically pleasing) then its sometimes best to stick with it. Ive flirted with Lakland, Warwick, tried a few Sadowsky Metros, tried a Rickenbacker 4003, and yet I still go ‘this isnt right, for me’. The Bongo. Never in my wildest dreams did I think Id want one. Odd design, silly amount of power on tap, and very modern. Ive been listening to demo and researching online about the pickups, the build, the history and the pricing. It seems whilst they are expensive, for what you get, they are stunning. Ive never been one to dare to step out of P/J/Ray shapes, but now its time I think to have at least one different bass! It seems to have held its head up for 7 or 8 years and its still popular, now even with a 6 string! So what are your thoughts on the Bongo? Im interested in a Bongo 5 HH. On the other side of the fence sits the EBMM Sterling 5 HS. But, that’s pretty close to my Stingray 5 HS I guess, except ceramic and with a slightly different body shape.

Nowt unfortunately...

[quote name='JTUK' post='965101' date='Sep 22 2010, 10:54 PM']But by the same token, this is just mostly all banter but some some don't want to hear it..and some are getting rather defensive. oh well..[/quote] A little defensive and getting a little upset. People slag Ps all the time, I dont care! I hope people don't think I'm patronising them, but I DO feel like people are patronising me about the issue! Flavour of the month? Is it barefaced again? I dunno...

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