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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.

[quote name='LawrenceH' post='832133' date='May 9 2010, 01:02 PM']Does the Compact not have a pair of speakons then? If so, daisy-chain from that, it'll be parallel. If not (why not? Grr) then just use the speaker out jack, it'll be parallel with the speakon and with an 8 ohm cab will give you 4 ohms total load. The amp doesn't care which way round you connect the speakers as long as it's a parallel connection it's electrically identical, the speakon is just a better socket design than a jack.[/quote] Yes, the single speakon seems a little odd. Ways around it though I guess.

[quote name='jezzaboy' post='832186' date='May 9 2010, 01:56 PM']I saw this picture on Talkbass (forgive me I was bored!). This was from a thread about a guy who has owned the Jazz he`s playing for 40 years. Now I know you can`t see the bass but I just think that it`s a cracking photo. Better than playing a sweaty gig down the dog and duck. [attachment=49291:scan0014.jpg] Jez[/quote] Awesome photo.

[quote name='Prime_BASS' post='832173' date='May 9 2010, 01:39 PM']If wieght wasn't an issue and looks were I probably would have gone for the orange 1x15 as the orange tolex ghee me a small crisis. But after lugging around my guitar rig and being bent over at work hurts my back.[/quote] I dont blame you haha. The weight is pretty immense on most the Orange gear. The guitar PPC412....that is a killer.

[quote name='CHRISDABASS' post='832176' date='May 9 2010, 01:43 PM']Despite my "issues" i do have severe gas for the 4 string Big Al do u ever think a shop in the UK will have any in stock? [/quote] Haha, catching isnt it. If I order, im going through Darren n Co at the Bass Merchant as usual. Ive got a good quote im just making sure im 100%. When I emailed him, he said they have a Blue Big Al 4 in stock...not sure which blue. Id love to go and test it, but I cannot get down there at the moment. I think they are pretty damn rare at the moment.

[quote name='cameltoe' post='832126' date='May 9 2010, 12:59 PM']No, Road Worn [u]Precision[/u] in Fiesta Red. Honestly, I was blown away by it. And I was determined not to want it, as I always thought the Road Worn range was overpriced. I don't usually like red on instruments either, but for some reason I kinda like Fiesta red. I didn't actually like it at first, it grew on me big time. The fiesta red CV precision looks badass with the rosewood board. I kinda like Sonic blue but it doesn't all come together as well as the Fiesta red. This thread isn't helping- I'm now GASSING for a Fiesta red CV Precision. I guess it would be cool to have a little brother for the Road Worn![/quote] Ah! Got ya. It will essentially be the same apart from the fact the Road Worn will obviously be better. Hmm, if I were you, and you really like the Precisions, and didnt want a CV 60s Jazz, id get the 50s CV just to have a different option. Then again I can see why you want the Fiesta Red CV Precision.

[quote name='CHRISDABASS' post='832145' date='May 9 2010, 01:09 PM']i love the look and sound of these basses However, something really bothers me about them! and all Musicman basses! The string spacing and pickup pole pieces never, ever match up! it just does my head in! i mean how much money/time goes into the design process? my guess is rather a lot! but they still cant get that simple issue sorted out! The picture above really shows how bad it is, i personally like a little more attention to the design of a bass and its pickups, we could be heading for another Musicman weak G string issue here! Rant over [/quote] I never experienced the weak G string, and I had two 3 band EQ Ray 4s before my new orders. I have heard its usually those basses that you find it on; the Ray 5, for example, never has it. I dont think the weak G string is a pole position issue, I think its an EQ design that some notice and some do not....and maybe different amps/cabs pronounce it more. I know what you mean about pole/string position, but surely there is a reason for it? The main reason I like EB is that you just get great QC (Im hoping I do on my next few) for a good price. I wouldnt dream of swapping the electronics in them as they just work. Thats me though, EB fan boy hahah.

[quote name='LawrenceH' post='832133' date='May 9 2010, 01:02 PM']Does the Compact not have a pair of speakons then? If so, daisy-chain from that, it'll be parallel. If not (why not? Grr) then just use the speaker out jack, it'll be parallel with the speakon and with an 8 ohm cab will give you 4 ohms total load. The amp doesn't care which way round you connect the speakers as long as it's a parallel connection it's electrically identical, the speakon is just a better socket design than a jack.[/quote] +1 4 ohms minimum means your amp can power 1 x 4 ohm cabinet, or 2 x 8 ohm cabinets. You may need some combo speaker cables (speakon/jack) like I use with the Orange and take to gigs where Im expecting an old cab with no speakons. OBBM can sort you out very cheap for these and they are uber high quality.

I recently noticed a band using the guitar version, Albert Lee Guitar (The Swellers). It looked amazing. Im not normally one to go for the unusual, but this bass just works visually for me.

Looking good! Clarky...there are now two non-Fenders in your stable! Quick, get another Fender.