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Nice pic on the wall!

[quote name='JTUK' post='897105' date='Jul 17 2010, 09:19 AM']How would you value the basses, price-wise....? At a guess, I'd think the RV4 would be £1800 plus, and the DJ4 about £800...?? The Sadowsky would need to be REALLY REALLY spot on considering the competition around that price...??[/quote] £1800 for a non-NYC Sadowsky is just absolutely astronomical in terms of price! I cannot even believe they are THINKING of selling them for that much. Some of them on their site are over £2k, which is going into very high end basses. You could buy a lot more with that money. I know Sadowsky have a great rep and I must admit their attention to detail is great, BUT, £1800 for a 4 string Jazz bass with a pre in it?! The worst thing is that massive ugly plastic panel on the back for the battery etc. That unacceptable for that price. Sadowsky basses will still sell at this price as people will buy purely for the name and hype. Im not knocking their basses, as they look fantastic (apart from that rear panel) but Id never spend that much when its not even their top line. I wanted to like them when I tested 3 or 4 of them in the GuitarGuitar in Newcastle, but I thought they just sounded, hmmm, 'lacking'. Their was a guy next to me trying a normal American Standard Fender, so I picked it up after him, and there it was, that passive 'bite' and grunt that the Sadowsky just couldnt do. My next plan is to try their PJ to see what I think. I must admit, Guitarguitar have a hell of a lot of high end gear. Prices to match though.

[quote name='Doddy' post='897184' date='Jul 17 2010, 11:44 AM']It would be interesting to know what happened on the tour to make you feel like this.But until then,I'm going to offer a different answer from nearly everyone else. Maybe it would be for the best if you did sell some of your gear. If touring with your band was a dream,but in reality it made you feel low,then maybe music isn't for you. Maybe if you did sell your stuff you may get the urge to play again on a few years time and have more enthusiasm for it as a hobby. If you leave your gear lying around untouched,you may come to resent it.It's difficult for me to say because I have never felt like I have had enough of playing....Situations,yes,but never playing.[/quote] I agree, Ive wanted to stop certain band scenarios but NEVER playing. In fact if I did want to quit a band it was just to move on to something new.

I don't understand the huge popularity of the Squier Jag? It really doesn't look that pretty. The CV Jazz is fantastic, but that Jag doesn't look right.

I'd get the 7. The 3 is underpowered at 8 ohms.

Just watch the Lakland QC; I've had 4 basses and sent them all back.

Amazing amps, IMO. If you look at the price point of the cabs, they are seriously good. There are some comparison vids to a Berg cabinet and there isn't much in it. Huge price difference though. I was pleasantly surprised with the TC bass line. I went in to test very sceptical, and left the store planning to sell my old setup.

[quote name='Clarky' post='896620' date='Jul 16 2010, 03:30 PM']Sorted now - I have paid a bit extra to get a new TC Classic 450 as it does everything I want and as it was only £90 more than the best offer I had of a s/h micro-amp[/quote] Personally I think you might be pleasantly surprised how warm this amp sounds. A touch of tubetone and you have perfect tube-ish rock tone.

I still think the CV Jazz is prettier than all of these models....maybe thats just me.

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='896288' date='Jul 16 2010, 09:57 AM']My son has already claimed it, sorry. Thanks Clarky, yup its my birthday.[/quote] Happy Bez GW

A 60s Precision or Jazz, in immaculate condition, all original, with the original hardcase and paperwork. Sunburst/Tort/Rosewood.

One thing I will add is that I've gigged the Compact and the TC cabs, and for me the TCs just work. More punch, more vintage meets modern, lightish and fairly easy to move due to their size. The Orange cabs are super light, small and punchy but more vintage voiced. The Compact was light with a lot of low end but not enough definition in the highs for me (just not as punchy...I don't like lots of high end but I like to hear it as well as feel it).

Stick to the TC. If you went Orange I'd suggest 2x (2x12).

MM Jazz?

I dont even like Mark King...although his playing is technically very good.

[quote name='algmusic' post='895557' date='Jul 15 2010, 12:55 PM']Right I'm definitely getting a terror.. the MB rocker wasn't that gritty.. it just means, I can just carry one amp and no pedals (bar my tuner)[/quote] Good choice TBH. If I didnt have the AD200b I would DEFINITELY get one. I have the guitar Dual Terror and despite the fact its a fair bit heavier than the Bass Terror, its VERY good!

I doubt it would ever go. My old Trace had one and I never changed it for 10 years plus. I doubt it needs it now to be honest. I would definitely audition a Shuttle before taking the plunge; light/loud/crisp/hifi is my experience. Good at what they do but IMO not a rockers amp unless you like it pretty bright and snappy. SWR/TC Classic might be better.

[quote name='fatback' post='895237' date='Jul 14 2010, 11:49 PM']Anyone have any experience of the Markbass Rocker? What's the difference from the LM Tube (apart from £100)? Could it be as good as the Orange but a bit more flexible? /dreams/[/quote] Rocker video (in German but the sound from the amp is GREAT!) - [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6iqwo828es"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6iqwo828es[/url] The LMTube doesnt sound like it has a tube IMO, although it does add a subtle difference to the tone. The Rocker is exactly the same as a LM3 with the 'distortion' option. The LMTube has a few other additions but if I were you, and you want grit, get the LM3 plus a brilliant pedal OR the LMRocker.

Is the Mike Lull TBird comfortable?

[quote name='algmusic' post='894727' date='Jul 14 2010, 02:11 PM']I'm leaning towards that opinion.. does anyone know much about the.. I like where I can have warmth or grit.. Anyone know about the Mark Tube???[/quote] Mark Tube Amp gives you ZERO grit, it just changes the sound and feel of the notes a TINY bit. The other option is a Mark Bass Little Mark Rocker....that has some nice grit.