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[quote name='dub_junkie' post='834665' date='May 11 2010, 08:29 PM']lucky fella! I miss my Albert lee guitar. I had it 3 years and then traded it last year against a Steve Morse Y2D. I love the Morse,just wish I could have kept the AL I'll have one of the Big ALs in the future[/quote] Lovely! Like that. Ive seen a Sonic Blue/Powder Blue one and it looks brilliant. Get in on the Big Al club

[quote name='Jigster' post='834649' date='May 11 2010, 08:16 PM']3 MM and 3 Fender - I detect a symmetry [/quote] Definitely! I feel as if I have hit exactly what I want. I dont really want to fiddle with them and buy/sell anymore. I also have a maple/rosewood even ratio! EDIT: There is an even ratio of sunburst/white as well! Im hoping this is it for a long time, and ill concentrate on playing.

Decision made, and rosewood for the board. Exact same spec as the pic in the first post. Deposit going down tomorrow

[quote name='tonybassplayer' post='834336' date='May 11 2010, 03:58 PM']Will load some pics up later tonight Reading quite a lot of good things about the Hartke LH500 amp over the last couple of days Anyone used one with an MB cab ??[/quote] Ive used the Amp on a tour before, its damn loud, pretty musical, but quite one dimensional and fairly heavy. But what a price! Try a LM3 as soon as you can...

[quote name='tonybassplayer' post='834269' date='May 11 2010, 02:40 PM']Managed to get another hour with it today and just done an A/B with my old Behringer cab that I only gig with so it is only really heard with lots of other noise going on ( drummer, guitarists tuning up etc then the gig ) and staggered how much hissing and farting it was doing at low and high volume ( I think the tweeter is the main culprit ) Must admit that my amp settings now bear no resemblance to where they were sat at last gig and I am now playing about with my Vamp and seeing what the potential is. So looking forward to Fridays wedding gig as it looks like a nightmare load in so may just go with the cab and not bother with the pa bass bins Tony PS Getting itchy to go the full monty and buy an MB combi to match [/quote] Pics???

I sold my 2 x 8ohm DB212s (Chocolate Thunder) to Higgie. I knew id have to stick with Aguilar. Ive tried all sorts of different manufacturers, all high end, even Bergantino, but Aguilar is just perfect for me. Introducing my new Aguilar DB212 Classic Black, 4 ohms - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=56307&st=0#entry558730"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...t=0#entry558730[/url] It looks really well made, and I think the black tolex is a tiny bit thicker. Sound? I already know, but this time its a one cab solution. I couldnt use the 2 8 ohm ones due to transport, and even this is going to be hard work. Happy chap. Amp/cab GAS has disappeared. Hopefully for a long time.

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='834248' date='May 11 2010, 02:18 PM']Well as my SUB had it (to my ears) and its a 2EQ im guessing they might. And if this "weak" G string is a MM thing wouldn't a SR5 also have it?[/quote] Apparently the Ray 5 doesnt suffer from it at all. "StingRays are generally known for the punch of their sound, making them very suitable for rock/funk applications and excellent for slapping, and for being of extremely high build quality. The 6-bolt neckplate is an example of this. The neck is also quite wide, especially compared to that of Fender Jazz Bass-type models, as well as having the above-mentioned truss-rod adjustment mechanism that allows players to adjust the truss-rod without removing the neck. Some users have also noticed an audible difference in volume between the lower three strings (E, A, D) and the highest G string, with the G string suffering from a lack of volume. This problem has not been observed in 5-string StingRays." [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_Man_StingRay"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_Man_StingRay[/url] No idea if its true but Ive not heard of it on a Ray 5.

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='834229' date='May 11 2010, 01:57 PM']I would say it doesn't put me off stingrays, as im happy with my Ray34 and not about to give up on MM but it does make getting a "real" SR4 a harder decision.[/quote] I havent looked into it much, but does the 2 band have the reported issue? If not, SR5 is calling you

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='834206' date='May 11 2010, 01:41 PM']Im convinced its a EQ/Freq and technique thing. Ive done all the set up adjustments and changed the pup to a Nordy in the Ray34. To be honest i didnt notice much improvement. The Sub was a bit easier to fix as i leveled the pole pieces. It seemed to do the trick. Still not as loud as my Duck Dunn but better than it was. When i play with a pick (most of the time) and dont cut the mids or highs its fine. It doesnt jump out like my previous basses (P's and Jazz) but its there. when i boost the lows or cut the mids, some notes on the G string almost disappear, normally at the first 5 or six frets. I only ever hear this when im playing along to music or gigging, not just playing on my own. Just doing the usual root octave thing is when i notice it more. Im not a slapper (not on bass anyway ;-) but when i pop the G occasionally its pretty damn loud so no, i dont think its a volume issue as such. I've also check the levels using the input on my PC and all strings seem to read about the same, with everything set flat. I have gig recordings that do prove its not just my imagination. I do think that if everyone else can live with it then i can. Its not a big deal.[/quote] Agreed its an EQ/Freq issue. Some notice it and some dont. The amp/cab/technique probably reveals things. Personally, It doesnt put me off Stingrays at all.

The LH500 is probably the best value for money amp out at the moment. I couldnt believe how cheap the prices were after I used a friends on tour. Excellent amp and value.

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='834003' date='May 11 2010, 10:14 AM']Both my Ray and the weak G thing and i did fix it on the Sub but cant on the Ray34. Ive even changed the pup. Its not bad, and i can control it but its still bugging me and putting me off getting a SR4 in the future. I know what you mean about having to have Made in USA on it. I was quite proud that my Sub had this on it. Sad i know. They do come out of the same factory as the Skyline range by Lakland though, thats encouraging as well all know (except Gareth;-) how well Skylines are made.[/quote] Id definitely try a few more EBMM Stingrays (perhaps 2 band) before worrying about the weak G string being consistent. Perhaps even try the new models

Nay to gaffa....I feel bad for the poor bass. I use the red rubber rings. Excellent...almost perfect fit! No drilling required.

Snagsby would have done it, but I think Essex might prove a little too far. Shame, as our set is 99% ready with a new vocalist. Good luck.

Ginger was lovely... I've just googled Nicole and she's yet another looker from what I can see.

WoT, I had a good listen, and I must admit the basses sound much more focussed and 'articulate', but still warm and smooth. I like it....compared to the older tones you had, (the Mesa did sound great BTW) I can see why you are favouring the RH450. How are you finding the compressor?

Id still like an old school vintage Ampeg combo, the real deal. I wouldnt go back to their modern 8x10s after owning the one, not a chance. I agree, we are paying for the lightweight/small size. Soon it wont be 'as' expensive though. Im quite excited to see what becomes of the latest cabinets/amps, although I think the Markbass F1 is very very small and thats small enough!

[quote name='tonybassplayer' post='833384' date='May 10 2010, 06:24 PM']Strangely enough that is what happened but I think one of my young daughters had also been playing with the eq on my amp Only had about twenty minutes playing about with it ( her indoors is now home and said she isn't listening to that noise all night, strangely enough my suggestion for her to go back to work then didn't go down too well ) Set the eq all flat and it's starting to sound nice and looking forward to playing about with it more tomorrow but as I am still using my Behringer amp think that I may not be able to fully utilise it's potential ( trying to talk myself in to buying a new amp )[/quote] I HIGHLY suggest a LM2/3 for that cab. It will be the best combination and you can add to it to get a cool MB rig

[quote name='dub_junkie' post='833435' date='May 10 2010, 06:46 PM']you are buying some great musicmans at the moment. this is another one imo. the wait on all three will be worth it![/quote] Its killing my savings, although to justify I basically was going to spend around £3k on a custom Sei/Overwater for my 30th next March. In the end I knew I wanted a few different basses instead of one very expensive one. I cant really pick what I want from a custom builder, plus Im not one for really exotic tops. I also sold my two Rays to fund the incoming two...but yep the Big Al 5 SSS will be worth it I think. Ill update the thread when I go ahead haha.

Have any of you used the DI/line out yet? Its brilliant....Im very impressed!

I know exactly what you mean, but I think there is a point where high end blurs in on itself! It all sounds that good, you are paying the extra for a brand name or even just the hype (often seen on talkbass). I think once you are at the high levels of Aguilar and Bergantino, the differences arent really 'better' or 'worse', its what you like! As I rehearse with a buch of really good musicians in a totally different area, I literally just take picks/straps/cables/sansamp. I use their cheap rig and their cheap bass. Why? Safety on the way home on the Metro, and the fact it can sometimes be raining and I dont want anything getting wet! Gigs will be different though. However, to counteract all of this, I took the TC RH450 test amp TC Elec have sent me tonight. I used the bands cheap bass, and the bands 1x12 PA cab. I used the DI on the amp....it sounded fantastic. It was mid-punch central. That cheap little 1x12 probably wasnt enjoying it, but it sounded pretty good and the DI quality was fantastic. On Weds im getting a lift so ill take the RS210, the RH450 test amp, and use their bass again, just to see what difference a proper bass cabinet makes. I BET that 2x10 is easily loud enough, as every time we will play or rehearse we DI the bass. I have used cheap combos in the past and had great fun, and great sound. Ive never used much Hartke gear but Id like to hear the high end kit.

Well the price I have been quoted is certainly decent and judging by what some other people have been quoted, and some of the higher prices on the net, im more than likely going to order in the next day or so. Its going to be a LONG wait.

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='833159' date='May 10 2010, 03:53 PM']For what its worth my MB 151P cab was the worst cab ive ever owned. Not wanting to bring a downer on this thread but it lasted all of two gigs (regular ones so i knew how different i sounded) before i took it back to the shop. The problem was i wanted a one cab rig and while the MB was a nice cab it really needed something to go with it. It was all low end with no mid punch. Its the only time ive ever had to have the master on my SA450 almost all the way up to get heard, and that was not a good tone. Even my MAG115 deep outperformed it with the same amp at the same gigs. And yes, i did everything i could with the EQ. Thats the only reason it lasted two gigs. Tony, i hope you have better luck than i did. EDIT: I should add it was the older, square version. It was too small to deliver. Hopefully the newer ones are better.[/quote] Oh heck, I hope its alright Tony. Im sure the redesigned version should be. I want this one: [url="http://www.bassmerchant.com/item_detail.php?product_id=990&category_id=2"]http://www.bassmerchant.com/item_detail.ph...p;category_id=2[/url]

Jees, that's quite a significant upgrade! Markbass cabs are some of the most expensive out there. It will handle the frequencies much better, be lighter, and a lot more reliable! Personally I like the design of their cabinets quite a lot, especially the NY series. Hope you like it

[quote name='Legion' post='832656' date='May 9 2010, 11:03 PM']Just had a play on that today - very nice I managed to buy some DDT strings instead of a bass though so its still hanging on the wall...[/quote] Ohh do tell! How did you find the bodyshape whilst playing? I'm sold on the electrics already, I imagine it sounded really good?!

[quote name='allighatt0r' post='832514' date='May 9 2010, 08:06 PM']Has anyone tried the terror bass with the OBC 410? Or do you guys think it would be best with the 15?[/quote] If I get the urge to buy one Ill definitely try it, but I think if I did buy one it wouldnt get much use.