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Just thought, Ibanez Promethean?

I know where Clarky is coming from, but Id be tempted with the Mesa WA option. If you want super light and powerful, the MB F1, Genz Benz 6.0/9.0 or GK MB500 are your best bet. Personally, I really want to get on with the Genz gear, but the 6.0 will sound bass-lite to a chap who is used to warm tubes....believe me. Who actually manages to get grind/proper dirt/rock tone from a Genz amp? I tried it with the Shuttle 9.0 and managed to get a very low bit of 'hair' on the notes, even with an active bass. The F1 is a great amp, but I still think I prefer the LM3. There is a LM Rocker Demo vid somewhere in German.

[quote name='EddieG' post='883114' date='Jul 1 2010, 04:00 PM']Admirable what Trujillo did, but this?... Hang your head in shame, Robert!![/quote] I think he should get the chance to enjoy it, its his gesture that got it back. Doesnt matter that a thrasher is playing a Jazz instrument. Jaco would probably think its pretty cool! Rob has got serious chops.

[quote name='henry norton' post='883259' date='Jul 1 2010, 06:25 PM']Naaah, Cliff Burton[/quote] +1, Cliff was awesome, Rob is damn good, but Newstead was dullllll.

Ive not had that experience yet, but I have had a friend who also plays bass say I have trademark 'Gareth' runs/fills and slides that I tend to use in certain songs.

[quote name='Legion' post='882577' date='Jun 30 2010, 11:21 PM']Keep plugging away boyo! Actually I just got back from practice and took the Pino & the Sado so I could A/B them...somewhat to my surprise I'll be taking the Sadowsky to the gig this weekend. Who knows what might happen. Sorry to derail, carry on Gareth [/quote] If the Pino or TF come up for sale let me know

Also, that Neck has a lot more Birdseye than the one I sent back did...jealous!

[quote name='enty' post='882560' date='Jun 30 2010, 10:59 PM']sorry to hear you had problems...care to share?[/quote] That colour looks great! I can see by looking at yours that I had a fairly rare problem; a neck pocket gap and a step between the neck side to the body. Yours looks perfect! Enjoy

[quote name='enty' post='882545' date='Jun 30 2010, 10:42 PM']I'm not sure if you are still interested in an answer to this question, but I've just picked up my classic 4 today. What an unbelievable finish, totally gobsmacked with the quality. I must admit to buying it without playing it - on reputation, as they say. Not my usual style, but I've a regular MM before and I figured they wouldn't get this new one wrong. I'll post a couple of pics, if anyone is interested. Thanks for listening...just needed to tell someone!!![/quote] I really REALLY wanted my Classic to be spot on, and it seems yours must be and mine had a small problem. I hope to see pics soon!

Unfortunately ive never tried this amp, although there is one for sale second hand in the for sale section! Aguilar make, IMO, some of the best cabinets out there. Their amps got rave reviews on talkbass and on here, so I need to try one at some point. If their amps are like their cabinets, they must be great Great demo here on a setup thats actually for sale in the for sale section (I think its the same amp!) [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrKjM4kTL3k"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrKjM4kTL3k[/url]

[quote name='silddx' post='882364' date='Jun 30 2010, 08:15 PM']You just love buying gear don't you You have already found your nirvana but that's such a nuisance because you don't have the excitement of searching for a new bass. What do you want from a new bass that you don't have already?[/quote] Hi Nig! Hmm, Nitro finish, possible custom paint job, amazing attention to detail on the small fine parts of the bass, (dont get me wrong the Fenders I have are top notch, but I mean the really small detail) official covers on the bridge/pickup, official thumb rest, American Reissue pickup wound to be as close to 'modern and punchy meets vintage motown thump'... To be honest, not a lot of massive differences, and only thing you would get if you spend more money (like a custom Fender paint job in Nitro). Ill think on!

This combo seems to tick MANY boxes. As I am an idiot I dont associate Ibanez with good quality bass amps, but this might change everything. I notice the Bass Merchant are now stocking these, and will no doubt do a great price if you enquire. Even im tempted!

[quote name='JTUK' post='881055' date='Jun 29 2010, 03:34 PM']Keep the cabs and get a car. All this schepping around without your own transport is nuts. I wouldn't compromise a cab just for size if it didn't do the job I wanted it to.[/quote] I must say I agree. Size and weight are factors, but tone and volume are more important. A single 12 will only go so far....ok for rehearsing and acoustic, but a 2x10 is the smallest Id go for small gigs. 2x12 is the optimum (or 1x12 x 2). Those MB 2x10s are very light.

[quote name='dannybuoy' post='880503' date='Jun 28 2010, 11:23 PM']I was also going to suggest trying out the P-Retro, you have nothing to lose since it works in passive mode too and doesn't require any soldering to fit. Definitely whack those TI flats on. I prefer Pyramid Gold or LaBella flats for old school thump but the TIs are a good compromise between those and rounds. They also sound great played with a pick.[/quote] I didnt realise the P Retro need no soldering....interesting. Agreed on the Flats. I have some EB Group IIIs as well but I think they are going on the incoming Ray 4. [quote name='BigRedX' post='880810' date='Jun 29 2010, 11:52 AM']Unless you've have rampant GAS and a need to buy every weird design of bass going like me then the only real reason is to improve on what you already have. It sounds like your current bass is pretty much what you want, so what you need to is make a list of the things that you are not quite happy about with your current bass. Not things you think you might like but things you KNOW would improve the looks, feel, and sound. I'd be interested to know exactly what improvements you think your current bass NEEDS.[/quote] Good idea....to be honest, I think I can think of many things Id change other than have that Fender 'custom shop' magic....

[quote name='Legion' post='880887' date='Jun 29 2010, 12:57 PM']Gareth, as you know I've owned one or two P basses since getting sucked into the world of BC. Beedsters Kylie, a lovely '74, a very good Jap 70's RI, the TF fretless, a Sadowsky Metro and now the Sadowsky NYC. Hands down my Pino is my favourite by a long shot - yes they are all P basses, and yes some of it is in my head, but its the fattest, warmest most comfortable to play and played with a pick it has a massive presence. Totally my go-to bass. None of the others I've owned have lasted as well. If the house was on fire and I had time to grab one bass - it would be the Pino. I reckon what you have is already great, so you can either try changing pickups to adjust the tone or settle on knowing that you won't be happy until you get a Custom Shop... I have a suspicion that the latter is what you want to hear [/quote] Thanks for the input. I think you are spot on, and thats probably what I was aiming for. I wanted to hear it, but my bank balance didnt! It will take a long time to get to a stage to be able to afford one, and id have to do some serious shifting around, but that Pino looks stunning. Great to hear a hands on comparison as well, as it puts things in perspective. Ill leave my Ps as they are, and just get the TI's on one of them. Then in a year or so Ill look into a Custom Shop.

I know the Bass Merchant have a Streamer 5 $$ on offer at the moment.....if thats one youd consider. I personally cannot get around the first fret stretch on Warwicks, but thats just me.

Ive seen and lifted a Markbass NY122 (4 ohm) and they are super light/compact. If I didnt have the TC cabs (which are the same size or smaller) I would have a NY122 right now.

[quote name='tony_m' post='880467' date='Jun 28 2010, 10:41 PM']And the Multitasking Award has to go to the guy playing with Lissie on the Beeb set on Saturday night - nice throbby Fender Musicmaster Bass, hi-hat with his left foot, and kick-drum with his right. [attachment=53183:vlcsnap_...3m55s228.png] [attachment=53184:vlcsnap_...5m36s194.png][/quote] I caught this, and I thought his bass tone was awesome!

Rob's a really good player, and probably far too good for Metallica's poor 'low in the mix' bass that theyve had for the past decade. That guy can play INCREDIBLY well. I think it was a great thing for him to do. No doubt he is ultra careful with the BOD, and I imagine he only uses it on certain tracks. If I were him, Id record with it a few times at least.

[quote name='eude' post='880390' date='Jun 28 2010, 09:45 PM']Promethean P5110 combo and "man bag" ordered from Thomann. Let the anxious waiting begin... Eude[/quote] That is a fantastic price.

Boys! You are meant to be commenting on the rig/basses not chatting the owner up

I didnt think the strings were narrow when I tested a Ray 5.....but a Warwick 5 Streamer $$ I tried had REALLY tight spacing. I did a lot of research on 5 strings, and everyone I asked with a Musicman 5 said it just becomes second nature after a while. I tried a few Laklands down the line (they have WIDDDEEE spacing) I think they would be an idea for you...but they are 35" and no MM pups im afraid. I say keep at it with the MM spacing, youll get used to it. Sandberg might be an idea. The problem is, nothing sounds like a MM to me, at all. No Humbucker seems the same and no pre...if you want the MM tone dead on its gonna have to be a MM...IMO. Sorry I cant help...keep at it with the Bongo! Id love a Bongo....one day.