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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.

Sounds great! Ill await the pics

[quote name='liamcapleton' post='880295' date='Jun 28 2010, 08:40 PM']Players like Nathan Watts have been in the game long enough to realise that although good gear matters, it's whatever needs the least maintenance on the road and what sounds adequate to get along with! People with his level of credibility don't need to deal with guys on online forums claiming to be experts on drivers, whereas given half the chance all those 'speaker experts' would probably jump at the chance to be Stevie Wonder's bass player and MD.[/quote] +1.

[quote name='casapete' post='879525' date='Jun 28 2010, 08:50 AM']I loved it,despite the odd 'moment'. Nate appeared to be using a couple of Hartke LH amps, with Hartke Hydrive 1x15 and 4x10 cabs. He played keys on a few including Superstition (which had Stevie on keys on the original.)[/quote] I wonder whether Nate cares about the 'dont mix drivers' the speaker gurus talk about. I doubt it...probably because if it sounds good it sounds good.

I replied just to get info with no reply anyway!

I bet the have something planned....lets hope its a good 'un.

Anyone heard any thing on this yet?

What rig is Nate using? GW in the other thread said the bass is a Sadowsky.

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='879351' date='Jun 27 2010, 11:21 PM']It's great but the mix is terrible. No bass whatsoever.[/quote] On superstition it appears Nate took his bass off to play keys! It was really noticeable.

He's a big chap but sooo many good songs!!!

I think it's pretty good, but I've not seen much of him before.

[quote name='merello' post='879312' date='Jun 27 2010, 10:31 PM']Nathan Watts - Allevo Copollo?[/quote] Is it an F bass or whatever they are called? I saw the sillouette of a Bongo 5 headstock when the camera went behind him...I think.

I would definitely test before doing it. The NY122 has a high sensitivity and is £727...and you only need one. I'd be tempted to stick with what you've got.

You've got a modular 4x10, which is pretty loud. No 1x12 will match it, but a 2x12 setup might get close. Have you seen the MB NY122? Light, compact, and on paper appears to be very very loud.

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Does anyone have any information on the large bodied hollow bass guitars that are around? Nothing as expensive as that amazing Gretsch for sale in the forum, but similar? This is the 'style' im after, but not as expensive - [url="http://www.gretschguitars.com/gear/index.php?product=G6136LSB&cat1=&cat2=&q=&st=1"]http://www.gretschguitars.com/gear/index.p...amp;q=&st=1[/url] I dont know what the market is like on these. Are they pretty much all under normal scale size? Im really craving that deep thumpy sound these bad boys make, along with the fact they look stunning. Cheers Edit - Just found the Jack Cassady Epiphone..mmmm