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Markbass Jeff Berlin Combo? I agree on the Shuttle and HS410...although it's more than the amp than the cab being too 'hifi' I think. I also found that cabinet brilliant...but it is extremely clear and transparent. If you want a little more vintage thud have you tried flats on your bass?

Well im thinking of ordering the new Jazz 5 Deluxe (once reviews come out) and the Franklin Fretless in burst all at once and get a discount....thats quite a hefty order so i hope id get it cheaper. Ill see what happens, but thanks for the comments guys... I would go for a vintage 70s P fretless but id love that bridge Jazz pup

I know a few of you have owned or own one of these. They seem quite rare and sound absolutely stunning through the demos. Ive seen WoTs videos and it makes me want one even more. My 'fund' for a custom (£2.5k plus) which I had in mind (please note not actually saved this yet, it was an estimate of my max amount for a bass to be purchased in 11 months for my 30th!) would definitely cover a new Fender Deluxe Jazz 5 as per the thread below, and would also provide a large chunk towards the fretless fund. Ive always wanted a fretless, but I think a 4 would be enough, and I think id like the option of a P and a rear Jazz pickup sound. They are also in the perfect colour combo. GAS has hit big time. Good job my band is earning.

[quote name='harmonicfish' post='773017' date='Mar 12 2010, 06:02 PM']Hmmm, lots of advice now... which is all greatly appreciated, but I don't think I can follow all of it at once without causing some sort of paradox in my brain As for saving up enough to do it properly first time, I'd love to, but that's involves finding out what a 'proper' setup is for me (which, by the sounds of it, I have no chance of getting right first time). I realise second hand is a more sensible route to go down. Sadly I seem to be drawn to all the shiny new things that won't be sold on cheaply for a while yet (e.g. The Promethean, the TC electronics kit, and now I've made the mistake of reading through some threads about the Barefaced Midget too). On the plus side for the Promethean, if I were to get the combo, I could always keep the 1x10 as a nice compact cab for home use, and the actual head should have plenty of capacity for whatever I plug it into in the future. Anyway, I've got a nice big google docs spreadsheet of specs and prices building up... time to hit some more shops for a play around I think.[/quote] I recently did the same thing. You cannot go wrong with TC and Markbass. I tested a lot of gear. Obviously we all have very different tonal goals though.

My budget for a 30th custom bass means I can get one of these then pick up a fretless at some point.

Ah yes: Snagsby Band Links in my signature

[quote name='JTUK' post='772893' date='Mar 12 2010, 03:57 PM']An East Retro deluxe will drop straight in but if they are aiming at Sadwosky, then they will have to hit ther pre-amp as well.. Will gtrgtr get one in asap..?[/quote] I reckon soundslive will get them in first round here and no doubt guitarguitar will get them as well. I reckon they wont get over here for a good few months anyway. Their pre-amp needs to be good....the last Deluxe I had was the P with the Humbucker and split P pup...not my thing. These new Jazzes seem nice though.

Hi Ill chip in a bit. Id make sure you basically try and save as much as poss the go secondhand. A good cab will keep its value. A cheaper cab will never really shine. A few years back I had a great amp, and basses, but poor cabinets. I never really looked into it that much. Once I started getting more serious about bass, I sold the cabs, (they were immaculate but lost a fair bit due to the fact they were run of the mill cheap Peavey cabs) and the newer cabinets made a huge difference. I had what is classed as the ultimate 4x10....Berg HS410. Great cab, very expensive. Sold it to fund my TC RS210 x 2. I was that impressed I bought the RS212 as well. TC dont mess about...Im really impressed. There are clips of the RS210 vs very very expensive cabs and even the owner of all them admitted the RS210 was incredibly good, esp for its size and price. Its isnt neo, which for me was a plus point. Dont take my word on neo though. High end neo cabs are great, I just prefer ceramic. A 1x10 will really struggle IMO. The Hartke head recommended is your best step, then a quality 210 or 1x12 to add to. Even a 1x12 will struggle though.

[quote name='JTUK' post='772863' date='Mar 12 2010, 03:30 PM']yep, if it plays as good as it looks...this could be the way for you to go... and you'd get it quicker as well.. It looks like my custom....[/quote] Yep. I can probably get it in 6-8 months if I save well. Not only that, its £1000 cheaper than getting a custom. OK, I wont get that custom 'feel', but I cant really say no to the fact this ticks all my boxes and no doubt still has the classic Fender growl in passove as well as the active. Lets hope the active is decent....if not I suppose I could wait and upgrade it at some point.

Thank god they arent more than £1500. Itd be interesting to A/B the Metro Sadowsky to one of these. The Metro bass in this spec is £500 more ish. Im definitely interested in that Jazz.

[quote name='Clarky' post='772840' date='Mar 12 2010, 03:15 PM']Blimey Gareth that Oly White J5 is a looker and a half. Does the PJ come in any body colours other than black or natural?[/quote] Thats what I thought. If the new electrics are upto scratch, I think Ive just saved myself a fair amount of cash going custom. Ill have too hear them first though. Ill have to look at the colours with the PJ....

Thanks for all the advice. Im going to have a good look at this thread over the next few weeks. The band seem to be of the opinion that the bass can 'wonder off' at certain points and they invited me to add a few runs etc, but as mentioned, the solid bass lines that are recognisable need to be tight and pretty close to the original. Depends on the song I guess. My finger style has really come on now. One year ago I rarely played fingerstyle, but in this band I can play virtually all the songs finger or pick style....which IMO is important. Some songs just SOUND right fingerstyle, whereas the rockier songs need that pick snarl. We have a new vocalist as well now, and he seems to gel well and have a good rock voice. First gigs for the new lineup are being booked for late May early June. On the note of the old bassist, basically they said he was an old friend, but he was struggling to get to practice as he now lives a fair while from the practice rooms. Not only that, I think he needed more time with family etc. So, it seems it was all amicable. Cheers

Mingusbass on Talkbass has just took delivery on one. Apparently Fender are releasing all the info in 2 weeks...launch on site etc. Well, I know I was after a super Fender 5 string bass, and my budget was a lot higher than these are probably going to be, but basically Fender have nailed most of my features in these new basses. Check this....THIS is the one: [url="http://www.musicpower.com/mmMUSICPOWER/Images/BGFW-0194690705-f.jpg"]http://www.musicpower.com/mmMUSICPOWER/Ima...194690705-f.jpg[/url] 5 String, blocks, passive switch, new pups and circuit, lovely colour, rosewood board, 70s logo. If these play as well as they look, I can forget getting a custom...this is it. The Talkbass thread on the first post has more updates and this pic from Mingusbass: [url="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/MingusBass/0311001747.jpg"]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/Ming.../0311001747.jpg[/url] Im glad someone at Fender finally listened to the customer. Good 08-10 USA Series, and now these!

I have just spent my last amount of money for 'gear or music related items' on a posh T Rex Chameleon Power Supply and TC Nova Repeater (mainly for guitar as I sold my Line 6 DL4 and delay is the only guitar pedal I really like)....oh and a ticket to Groezrock. Thats it now...until this band get earning in early summer I can have no GAS Probably a good thing.

[quote name='Clarky' post='771443' date='Mar 11 2010, 11:54 AM']You are probably right but there is also the delicate question of me having over-spent on basses in the past four months (three vintage Fenders, ouch) [/quote] Try to keep the Jazz! You cant split the family now I am the same though...over spent.

Sorted AND was UNDER BUDGET for once 5/5 Stars in all the reviews incl user reviews and the 'What Hifi' Reviews. Retailed for £159.99, play.com keep having them cropping up brand new in the sales for £49.99! Goldring NS1000 [url="http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/8240767/Goldring-NS1000-Active-Noise-Reduction-Cancelling-Headphones/Product.html"]http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronic...es/Product.html[/url]

[quote name='pantherairsoft' post='770927' date='Mar 10 2010, 09:00 PM']Am already eyeing up a vent panel with that though in mind... Have just got back from an audition/rehearsal for a band which looks to be my new proper band!! Woohoo. Love the stuff and have known them for a while due to playing gigs with them a while back. I took the Roscoe fretless, as it was the only bass I had at hand, it's totally not the bass you would usually pick for a metal band, and it had light guage strings... But somehow it worked seriously well, and the string rattle from the retuned light strings just added to the sound. They have asked me to join providing I use the fretless 6 Loving this new bass!![/quote] This is what Im thinking...my views of 'this bass is right for that' have recently been vanquished completely. I am having a good old nose at the Roscoe site, and I MAY...but not certain, combine my need for a 5 string with my want for a fretless. If the Roscoe is that nice to play....it might suit me down to the ground.

Nice colour. I might look at one of these. Are they officially being released?

At first I thought the hinge on the case was the height of the strings off the board!

Ouch....was it described like that in sale?!

I await the reviews. I hope the pre-amp is improved. I might be in the minority on the Humbucker...they are best left to Rays IMO.

[quote name='pantherairsoft' post='770360' date='Mar 10 2010, 01:38 PM']I believe most of there basses are made to shop order, so prob a few months. I assume when a retailer sells one he would order another to fill it's slot on the wall so to speak. They come with a Roscoe gig bag which is a massively padded case with 'ROSCOE Guitars' Embroidered on it. When I say Passed I mean padded... Both sides as thick as the bass itself made of sponge, covered on the inside with a soft felt... [/quote] Ohhh, I do like a good case! Thanks for the pics.

Im glad they ditched the Humbucker in the Precision. Anyone else thinking the same as the Talkbass chaps? Eg Fender - 'Sadowsky, please dont copy us'. Sadowsky - 'Tough, we are allowed and do a very good job'. Fender - 'How you like that? We copied you back!'

[quote name='pantherairsoft' post='770334' date='Mar 10 2010, 01:11 PM']That one is in stock. I saw it yesterday I'm sure. pretty confident thats a pic of the actual bass mate. Mark generally ships next day well! Action on my Roscoe is too good to be true... perfect in fact! EBS Combo will be with me tomorrow. Mark agreed to send it with me as I was travelling on a packed train with a bass and a bag already :-)[/quote] Ah! I wonder how long it takes to get a non stock item over...hmm. Do Roscoe provide a nice case with their basses?