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[quote name='gillento' post='765051' date='Mar 5 2010, 12:48 PM']Funny you mention Aguilar and Bergantino... I own a Berg HS210 and ordered an Aguilar db212 (partly due to you favourable comments on talkbass) to go with the RH (but also my Sadowsky SA200). Why are you selling your dbs, if you don't mind me asking? Mee too. I think OEM covers are overpriced! That's way I order my covers at d2fcovers.com. Even after paying for shipping and taxes, they are less expensive than most OEM covers.[/quote] Hi I sold my HS410...I wanted a modular 2x10 x 2 setup....and the RS Cabinets really did sound good for me. I think Im keeping the DB212s to be honest. My girlfriend thinks I will regret selling, as they are fantastic. Still not 100% what to do.

[quote name='gillento' post='764887' date='Mar 5 2010, 10:50 AM']Regarding Andertons.... I ordered the RH450 + bag & FS for799£. They advertised it as [b]in stock/shipping in 24 hours max[/b] Thats was the reason I chose Andertons.... hoping to get the amp this week for this Saturday's gig Now: [b]I put the order on Sunday , Feb 28, confirmed my CC details on Monday March 1. The amp got dispatched on Thursday March 4th!!!! [/b] Let's talk 24 hours shipping The amp hasn't arrived, yet [/quote] Ah man You will love it when it turns up. I have taken delivery of the new smoother black finish RS212 x 2 and RS212. So far I am very very impressed. The construction is great. I have yet to give them a proper testing. I think Aguilar and Bergantino should take note. In fact most amp/cab companies should...because the covers for the cabs, (and the gig bag for the amp) are of a very high quality and are a very low price. I dont see why covers should ever be over about £45-50. TC got it right charging £20-25 ish.

[quote name='dogload' post='764969' date='Mar 5 2010, 11:55 AM']The proper side in the vicinity of North Shields![/quote] Hahaha. Welcome. I am now living in Newcastle. Not born and bred here though.

[quote name='Ancient Mariner' post='764973' date='Mar 5 2010, 12:03 PM']That's not good - you should expect something that's at least fully functional based on the specifications, regardless of retail price. That is crazy-cheap though @ £179 online. Personally I might have just returned it, but if you can repair it satisfactorily and it sounds good then I'd say you're probably better off. Those speaker fixing screw mounts would bother me the most, as there's not much to be done when the wood around them crumbles away, without significant surgery.[/quote] +1, I would have returned it. But then again Im super picky.

Ive had this before....and I have lent my 'old' amps and cabs out before....but none of my new high end gear. I would possible lend a cab to someone who looked like he knew what he was doing. I wouldnt lend an amp unless it was a friend and I set up the gain etc for them. I would never lend a bass....unless I had an old one I wasnt so bothered about. My backup plan is always take a Sansamp....so if you cannot for any reason take an amp, at least you have a pretty good PA sound.

I know the new USA pups have smooth pole pieces..if that helps? They definitely sound massive in the two I own.

As the wood is going to be such a special piece....Im starting to wonder if I should not get it painted. Hmmm. I think id have to see some in the flesh first.

[quote name='OldGit' post='763530' date='Mar 4 2010, 12:13 AM']Yup He's not paying Sei type rent for a place in London, he's not paying for staff and a shop like Overwater and, to be honest with everyone, he doesn't charge enough.... That's about it as far as I can see. he is also up for one offs and "different" basses rather than variations on certain body types or shapes etc..That's how you get things like Dood's Doodles and Kiwi's Midi headless...[/quote] Ah yes, thats makes sense. Well...if anyone has any pictures of more 'vintage style' Jazz 5'ers from Shuker...please let me know. Blocks and bindings are a must! Im not getting LEDs, and I definitely want the best 'vintage sounding' 60/70s type Jazz pickups, but with the ability to go into a nice 3 band EQ...it all has to be the right tone and style for me.

[quote name='JMT3781' post='763513' date='Mar 3 2010, 11:44 PM']My quest for a new rig has ended, here is the result Sounds brilliant, the Mid control on the preamp is absolutely amazing, so many useable sounds set up is - Glockenklang bass art classic preamp - STK class d power amp 600w per side (temporary while bigger amp gets a repair) - Mark bass 4x10 "standard" x 2 its good [/quote] Jees...I bet that packs a wallop!

What I want to know about Shuker is how they compare to a Sei or Overwater? The prices seem lower for a similar bass with Shuker...is there a reason? That P bass looks sweet.

How big do you want the rig to 'sound'? Many of the new 1x12s x 2 will be enough for most players...or a 2x12. If you want bigger than that, 4x10 is the way to go, but just get an efficient cabinet.

[quote name='Schnozzalee' post='763386' date='Mar 3 2010, 09:33 PM']I've just purchased the USA G&L L2500 lined fretless from sshorepunk and firmly believe it will be the most versatile bass I'll own and may be my only bass (however I'll still have the GAS for the Vigier/Stingray punch!). Common consensus is that G&L are highly underrated?? The fingerboard is hard ebony so I can slap, should I need to and use roundwounds. I'll be able to get jazz/precision and near stingray tones adding and taking away the fretless nasal mwah when not needed - my guild was a fretless but it was easy to wipe out the tone with the precision punch. Got the B string i've been nagging for finally so no mid gig drop tuning. It looks bloody good, transparent green n black hardware n board!! But I've heard they're heavy so I'll probs name it the 'incredible bulk'. I was intent on having one bass because I haven't the money for any more at current. I've found the same versatility with my ESP PC-2V guitar. I just think this has been what I've been searching for, very grateful for TGevans' review which I recieved through pm - and he kindly offered to let me test his G&L out. I thought I'd found this kind of versatility with the VL Lightwave I recieved from Happy Jack but I was worried about the optic pickups should they ever need servicing. Needless to say I'm very excited!!! Anybody else found their holy grail bass of versatility??[/quote] Fender Precision! Believe it or not.

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[quote name='bubinga5' post='763241' date='Mar 3 2010, 07:07 PM']You got so much scope in that price range....Its the sort of price range where MOST.. of the top builders price there top of the line basses....even some of the hyper basses are in your price range second hand..Ken Smith, Celinder, Alleva, etc.. I personally would write a list of stuff you do love on a bass... and stuff that you dont like..then with that list wittle down what comes into line with what you want...Or if your going custom communicate this with the builder... or the other way, is to go out and try as many different basses as possible..then with all that knowledge under your belt, take it from there.....Myself i would look at Nordstrand, Sei...Martin Peterson is a genius... I think its great to name loads of amazing instrument makers, but you would be suprised at how many you dont like...there all very different.. Your welcome to try my Sei J5 if your ever down this way...[/quote] Hi! Many thanks for the advice and offer. A list is a really good idea. I think I will start a checklist now.

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[quote name='mcgraham' post='762959' date='Mar 3 2010, 01:59 PM']Really? One of your favourite gear manufacturers? I'd never have guessed... </sarcasm> I don't blame you at all! They are producing some top stuff.[/quote] Hahha...its that obvious isnt it.

[quote name='farmer61' post='763154' date='Mar 3 2010, 05:25 PM']Thanks... What about the price of this stuff?[/quote] I find the MB amps are a good price, even new. I think the cabs are a little expensive new though.

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='761958' date='Mar 2 2010, 04:34 PM']Gareth, have you ever played one of these? The last T-Bass I played at the factory blew away two of Mark King's KingBass Mk-II's. The T-Bass is a stunner [/quote] Interesting! Not seen these before. Thanks