Musicman20

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.

[quote name='attackbass' post='894728' date='Jul 14 2010, 02:12 PM'] Attack! Attack! album tour!! Heading to europe after that, euro dates tbc. Also Supporting Lostprophets at the end of August at Glasgow ABC and London Sheppards Bush.[/quote] I caught you guys with Alkaline Trio and I was VERY impressed Ill try to get to the Newcastle show.

Bump

[quote name='yorick' post='894701' date='Jul 14 2010, 01:45 PM']Just buy the Terror Bass head... less than £500, 2x 12AX7'S in the preamp, same controls as the AD200 . Simple![/quote] +1 The MB might have the warmth but no grit, and the GB IMO is very bright and almost hifi. The tube grind from the pre in the Shuttle isnt that gritty at all. Bass Terror is your friend. Loud/light/warm/gritty when you want it/not expensive considering what it does!

[quote name='Cairobill' post='894609' date='Jul 14 2010, 12:38 PM']Best production j bass I have experience of is the 75RI. Very well built with a lot of cojones. I have the maple board but I'm sure the rosewood would be lovely too. The 75RI utterly outclasses every American Standard I have played. It's really good... N[/quote] Ah, they are great looking basses, but I just prefer normal 60s pickup spacing.

[quote name='thedontcarebear' post='894534' date='Jul 14 2010, 10:51 AM']I am still yet to play a bass better than my Sandberg California JJ.[/quote] I do like the style of Sandbergs, but im concerned they wont sound 'vintage J' enough for me, as they tend to be quite modern.

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='893820' date='Jul 13 2010, 03:23 PM']For me this is the king of Jazzes [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=94548"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=94548[/url][/quote] Tis lovely. If it was the rosewood version Id be going to check it out, definitely. I just fancied a different board on this un. Still a toss up between American Standard and Roadworn....both basically the same price new except the RW has a soft gig bag.

[quote name='Mog' post='893470' date='Jul 13 2010, 09:50 AM']Did you try the Aerodyne. Not exactly what you are looking for I suppose but its the only Fender I know of with the same neck specs as the Roadworn jazz. Great bass for longer gigs. I've heard they do a sunburst model but I've yet to see one.[/quote] Hi Thanks, but unfortunately im not into the style of the Aerodyne. Sunburst would be great though! It now seems I might be being predictable and just getting another American Series Jazz unless something else comes up. Once I get a proper case for the Roadworn its the same price as the American Standard and yep that includes the Sunburst version! Im going to give it some thought.