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[quote name='Conan' post='829446' date='May 6 2010, 11:35 AM']I [i]almost[/i] understood that... [/quote] Im a computer noob; I dont really know that much about how this all works, but Im getting there. Basically, a cable goes from the back of the RH450 (the remote footswitch port) into your computer via USB. Thats it, then the program does the rest.

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='829419' date='May 6 2010, 11:09 AM']You got your order in for the 5 string yet Gareth lol. This complicates things a bit doesn't it?[/quote] Hahah, luckily I am definite on EB 5 strings now. It took me a while, and I had to wait to be able to test, but the EB neck and B does work for me, (THANKFULLY!).

My software has been emailed, the amp and cable has arrived, and now I just need to find some time t have a good fiddle, especially with the high end. I know a fair few amount of players would buy this amp if it opened up at the high end (personally I like it how it is, but if you ant Markbass-type sizzle, it can be done with this software). There are a few clips up by KJung on youtube. Link to one of them here, (the rest can be found here also): [url="http://www.youtube.com/Kjungbass"]http://www.youtube.com/Kjungbass[/url] Unfortunately I dont have the technology to be able to actively compare on a video like Ken has, but Im hoping at some point to basically do two different videos, and let one be the amp flat, no changes, and the other with the high end tweaked. Although Ken's example definitely works, (I suggest headphones and no background noise, with a fairly high volume).

I was wrong, but close...its the top horn as stated above. Yep, it doesnt look right. I hope and imagine they have tested for balance...we shall see. My instinct is that the original Lakland DJ is more desirable.

[quote name='Bigwan' post='829289' date='May 6 2010, 08:21 AM']So what you're saying is give it a while and there'll be another Tecamp-style glut! Oh Goodie![/quote] Probably... I have nothing against them, but they arent bass specialists so in my eyes its a bad idea to have them being the sole stockists. Ive discussed this before with JTUK on here; usually one sole distributor leads to chaotic high pricing. I have bought a fair few bits from them before, but they dont understand the fact that some basses can be wonderful, and some can be undesirable, depending on whether the manufacturer got it right with that instrument. Therefore, they tend to refuse ordering another in.

Something about the bottom horn doesn't look right but that's probably just the mockup. Guitarguitar were not very helpful on the Lakland front, and wouldn't order in anything else. They also said the weight of the JO5 I tried was high because the wood was 'such high quality'. A retailer as a sole distributor is not a good thing usually.

I think it's a good idea to keep this bass in their catalogue! Is this officially released or incoming?

[quote name='Toasted' post='826732' date='May 3 2010, 07:01 PM']Harvest Leather. Don't look anywhere else. I have their straps and gigbag and they're brilliant.[/quote] Who distributes their straps?

Tough call. It depends if you like a more modern Fender tone. The Stingray will no doubt, IMO, be more consistent from bass to bass. But if you don't like the core tone, perhaps move it on for sonething else? What about a USA Fender 75 reissue Jazz?

I never realised Markbass didn't have a control for the high end on the piezo? Is this true on all of their combos?!

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='828003' date='May 4 2010, 10:58 PM']Oh Gareth, diamonds in the rough as per usual. I found one as well... So there I was quite happy with the sound of my AV-Series Precision, nicely filling in the vintage gap in my collection & I got the chance to play one of these new Deluxe models (the Precision) with the new N3 Jazz pickup & the new preamp through a new TV series BassMan amp. Oh dear. It was utterly fantastic. Possibly the best wooden bass I've played this year. The new preamp is massive sounding with loads of punch, the playability of the new deluxe is excellent & the passive tone control is a nice bonus as well. I actually sat playing the thing for nearly an hour. Good job I was actually in the place doing some consultancy work for the dealer today! I suppose the thing that impressed me the most was the new preamp. The old one was very harsh sounding & they seem to have got the frequencies right this time. The new one sounds amazing with the treble and bass max'd with the mids flat. A Precision that slaps just as well as a Jazz. Pity it was the white one. If it was the natural one I'd have happily gone into debt for it! So, yes - As per usual if you find a nice one, you're set. These are lovely basses. So do I sell the AV62 or save my pennies? Hmmmm... [/quote] Oh don't sell the 62! Too nice I've been playing my Fenders at home recently and decided these are definitely spot on, to the point where I don't need any more. I'm not even thinking vintage Fenders...happy with what I've got. Tis a great feeling. I've strayed back into EB, and the Big Al 5 is exactly the kind if bass I want next...eg unique, awesome tone, and EB quality.

OK chaps, I approached a few of the leather strap makers, and their stock sizes are pretty damn 'low slung' for what Im after. All of my straps I use now go pretty low, but im looking for something for more precise playing....so fairly high up! Im still a bit unsure if leather is what Im after. I tried one a few years back and found it rather odd compared to the normal Fender straps I use. So I need to check this out. Warwickhunt, I may take you up on that offer to try the Mono seen as though you are fairly close. Id only need it a few days just to test it at home and id know straight away if its right for me. Thanks for all the info guys.

Yep, I think this helps with the nice tone of the RW series, and I should hope so at the price! Pics up when you get it, I do like how theyve done these basses.

[quote name='Tone Ranger' post='827570' date='May 4 2010, 03:39 PM']Hi to everybody here, i've trawled these pages over the last few years as a guest but have finally got off my a*se and registered. My situation is as follows: I'm 48, I live on the second floor of a block of flats (no lift) and I play in a garage punk band. My current backline is an old Trace GP7 300w 1x15" combo running it with the compression on, the eq flat with a Sansamp Bass Driver and another Trace 1x15" if I need the extra grunt. This is slowly killing me, driving back from a gig, still sweaty, full of the evenings memories and generally feeling good about the world when suddenly the thought of lugging the combo up those 32 stairs just kills my high!! The 1x15 isn't too bad but the combo? damn that thing!! What to do? Go lightweight but I still want to keep that 2x15" sound. This will save my back but i need to keep my marriage so there is a budget. I've probably got £900 to play with if I sell my Trace and a few toys so what do i look at? I've recently been rehearsing at Rooz Studios in Old Street, they're kitted out with Orange valve gear (there's nothing else in any of the rooms) and I admit that the 200w bass head is rather nice but obviously too heavy (and expensive). Should I consider a Bass Terror with on of those 2x12 cabs? Until I started reading these pages I thought that the only choice was Mark Bass, fine for nice gently jazzy sounding gigs, but not for me doing my Jean-Jacques Burnell impersonation. I now realise that the choice is much, much bigger but I'm looking for something with a rocky vibe to it not a smooth gentle jazz tone to it. Any thoughts, boys and girls, would fall on very grateful ears Cheers Tone[/quote] For that tone, Orange Bass Terror all the way. Damn loud and brilliant amps. Will dirt up nicely as well. Cabs, hmmm. The SP212 they do is great and tiny, but also fairly expensive. Im not sure what they are like to gig but I tested one in a room at Orange HQ...fairly high volume, and it sounded massive. One chap on here pairs the BT with a TC RS212 cab. That amp will do 500w into a 8 or 4 ohm load which is good news. The TC RS212 is fairly compact, loud and can do a smooth tone all the way to old school grind. Nice tweeter too.

[quote name='~tl' post='824718' date='May 1 2010, 11:59 AM']That would be mine! I'm needing to shift it in order to fund a move to France. I had a very hard time deciding on how to price this, as I did get it for considerably less than it's market value. In the end, I've put it at a price I feel is fair based on the current retail pricing (i.e. £1150 at the Bass Merchant). If anyone is interested, then I'm sure a bit of Basschat discount could be applied! They are awesome amps, just a shame I've never had a chance to use it in earnest![/quote] I can fully understand that price, and the fact they were a little crazily priced should not have an affect on the second hand value. Its like someone who manages to score an absolute bargain of a car then realises its actually worth more. Tecamp gear is fantastic, and I hope the sale goes ahead ok!

[quote name='Shire' post='827420' date='May 4 2010, 01:39 PM']I just got back from the post office after sending a bass to Denmark for a member on here. I hope it gets there ok... On my receipt, it says [b]suitcases and musical instrument cases are excluded from compensation[/b] so you might have got lucky [/quote] Seriously?! How can they exclude that? I best check every single part of small print next time. Im sure Interparcel cover those things.

To conclude this review, I had to sell the DBs as I wasnt getting the use out of the two cabinets, BUT, I was that impressed with them ive gone for yet another DB212 in 4 ohm, (change of colour....this time Classic Black). Once it arrives, and If I get chance, ill post some pictures. Very nice cabinets.

About 10 years back, I REALLY wanted a full SWR rig. I still havent played through one but the tone I heard from various live bassists was excellent.

[quote name='flyfisher' post='827344' date='May 4 2010, 12:42 PM']Sadly, I suspect that "no" is the stock response to most complaints and requests for compensation these days and I can imagine it works for a high proportion of customers (victims?) who just give up right away. There was a prog on R4 recently about banks and they had someone admitting that the 'policy' was to give people the runaround regarding any complaints until they just give up in desperation. All officially denied of course. I've had a few run-ins over the years, including a successful parking ticket cancellation after a tribunal appeal and a threatened small claims court action to sort out some building work. The one company I can be totally confident about no-quibble service is John Lewis. Twice I've taken items back for repair after being out of warranty only for THEM to tell ME that "this fault is not really acceptable" and they pursued claims on my behalf with the manufacturers with the result that both items were repaired (microwave oven) or replaced (DVD player) for no charge. Now [u]that's[/u] customer service! Well done to Silddx to not letting the bar-stewards grind him down![/quote] John Lewis sound good in that respect! Excellent. I always find, off topic, Argos to be great. Ive had lots of printers/small elec good go wrong and they just refunded me.

I must say it looks more professionally 'finished', which is a good thing. Very similar to the Genz Neo 212, except one side of ports. Cant go wrong with a 2x12, IMO.