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Whats peoples experiences with the RS212....and combined with an RS210?

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='756807' date='Feb 25 2010, 09:51 AM']The thing is im not unhappy with what i have. I think part of it is that the VM is so cheap. Its obtainable. its got good reviews, seems to tick all the right boxes for a cheap back up bass. I really like the look of your "proper" one and do miss my HW1 a lot more than i thought. Getting a VM will be a cheap option as it will probably get put in a cupboard after a few days. I put it down to that P vs Jazz thread, it got me thinking more that maybe my DD isnt ideal for all the songs. God forbid it becomes my main bass I Think i need to go and spend the day at dpreview.com to get this out of my system,.[/quote] How did the camera search go? My girlfriend i selling, I think, the same camera as you. She wants either a 5D, 7D, or 550D. I think the 5D is top of her list....but it lacks the great video the 550D has. I GAS everyday. I am starting to struggle with it hahah. But, I am holding back quite well. I have 5 very nice basses. I would like a lovely 5 string, but im tempted to wait and save for 6 months and get a real belter....maybe even some a little more exotic like a Roscoe. But, all in all I love the EB MM Ray 5 sound...so I might go for that. I do still love the idea of a $$ Streamer/Corvette, but the recent price hike has put me off. I have no amp GAS....no pedal GAS now the Polytune is ordered, but I do have GAS for ANOTHER TC cab....purely as I love cabinets. I would like a cheap backup bass....a used MIJ would be perfect. I dont want to get something thats a pain to play...so im upping the budget to £300. Lots of stuff around so im waiting for the right bass.

Its sometimes a right pain trying to buy second hand. Ive been lucky so far, mainly because of the great sellers I met on here, but if im 100% honest I love buying things brand new.

Id check the Aguilars....they are fantastic. I mean no disrespect to Ampeg but they are a step up...you will really notice the difference!

Im going to take a trip to Soundslive....but the mbox2 mini seems like a good deal. You get the program with it, as you mentioned. So, can I go direct from bass to mbox, or straight from sansamp to mbox, or more than likely, straight from RH450 to mbox? I am upping the budget a little...and going to get some nice headphones as well.

I had a GP12SMX...sold it on here. Brilliant amp. Sometimes a little too clicky and bright, but a very very nice amp. Very loud, clear, and bright. Weighed a lot, but well worth it.

[quote name='neptunehealer' post='755975' date='Feb 24 2010, 12:11 PM']I hoenstly do not not know whether to purchase a 2009 fender jazz in arctic/maple, or the precision model. I can see the benefits of both but i just cannot decide. Musicman, i not you have the 2009 jazz, is this the mexican model. If so would you recommend it, and what are the stock pups like?[/quote] PMd you back

Can anyone suggest a nice set of headphones for using when playing along to tracks on my RH450? I use an old set of Pioneers which seem ok...not sure what ill get by upgrading but I thought id ask. They are literally 14 years old but actually still look new! Anyway, I think budget is no more than £60/70... Cheaper would be nice! But I dont want to compromise on quality. Thanks

[quote name='Linus27' post='755124' date='Feb 23 2010, 03:58 PM']40%???? Are you sure?? Thats huge [/quote] There is no way id pay that amount...no way. You can get a lot more for your money. It basically takes the idea of a Skyline outside of the normal buyers pricepoint.

Hi I was asking around about the current Lakland situation, and apparently, the distributor have discontinued their contract with Lakland as there was yet another price rise. Now I thought the prices were high anyway...depsite the fact they are fantastic. But...another price rise?! What are you thoughts? Its a shame really, I think they need to keep the Skylines just below or above the £1k mark depending on the model otherwise its just getting damn silly. I wonder when the UK will see the new JO bass with blocks/binding?

Glad they sorted it for you. Seem MB make pretty damn robust amps I like the fact it senses a problem and shuts down.

[quote name='Ray' post='754932' date='Feb 23 2010, 12:59 PM']Adding a series/parallel switch to a Jazz bass gives you the best of both worlds. Pickups in parallel sounds like a Jazz. Pickups in series doesn't sound exactly like a P but has that dark P bass thump.[/quote] I do sort of agree....but my friend had the S1 Jazz, and he uses it to sound like a P all the time. But...IMO...it didnt sound like a Jazz enough I love the Jazz twang...but as per the topic, the P thump just sits brilliantly!

I need to play more vintage instruments to get a proper perspective on this. As Fender have really improved their line of Precision/Jazz basses recently, I cant find anything else thats comes close at the price point. Believe me, Ive tried. But, there still are some dogs out there...so that seems to be a continuing problem. Then again it seems to be the same for most large manufacturers. Ive played some awful Laklands, and some amazing ones. Pre 08 changes, I wouldnt have really bothered getting any modern Fenders unless I found a proper awesome one in the store. As I had bad luck with S1 basses, I stayed clear....but I always wanted a USA P and J. I did dabble with looking for a vintage, but this was before I became more interested in researching on here. Fast forward to 2008...I picked up the leaflet for the improved line. I waited patiently for reviews, and YES! They has finally come back with additions that most Fender players change on the instruments made before, (eg a much better bridge!). I would LOVE a pair of vintage Fenders....but I very much doubt I will buy any for the next 5 years or so unless one comes up when I actually have the cash. Im far too picky though...thats my problems!

I love the DB212s....but I probably have different tonal goals.....that being said I think the GS410 might be more your thing

Hmm....tough one. Nirvana....most of their early material. Then when I got into more of the punk side of music, NOFX.

[quote name='Clarky' post='754192' date='Feb 22 2010, 06:39 PM']Thanks all for advice, it seemed to come down to Line 6 vs Roland Cube, with votes evenly split. So in true contrarian style I have ordered one of the new Orange Pix 25W combos (£110 from Sounds Live). At least someone will then be able to review it for BassChat! And Mrs C will so like the colour .... [attachment=43329:Orange.jpg][/quote] That's an absolute bargain!