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[quote name='jim_bass' post='713531' date='Jan 15 2010, 11:15 AM']Ok so I'm jealous that you saw them play the decline. I saw them in about 99/2000ish play at Manchest Apollo with a load of other bands off Fat Wreck (guttermouth, bosstones etc). They were amazing. I'm not doing so great with the decline, got up to about 2mins into the song, but my memory is crap. I have to play along to the tab. Also trying to learn a few rancid songs. I'm loving the bass to 'fall back down', but most of my efforts are on the solo part of 'maxwell murder', I've learned the first half of the solo, but I cant quite get the speed right - I play it at about 1/2 speed [/quote] I was there! I found with fast fast picking, get a really comfy pick, and find a technique that feels easy. I learnt early about 14 years ago off an older friend how to play at that speed and it just keeps getting easier

I've nailed a lot of Nofx's basslines, and braved a few Rancid ones, but I haven't tried The Decline. Mike is very very underrated, probably because no one thinks punk = talent. Not only that, he's the frontman/main vocals.

Thanks! I went to B&Q, noticed all the folding ones had small wheels! The standard old school trolley is £13 ish, but I'm still looking. I've seen the ones with 4 wheels on amazon. They might work as long as my 4X10 won't destroy it!

I have 5 4 string basses and I have my first proper 5 string in mind. IMO, you cannot go wrong with the Lakland 5 string neck. I have smallish hands but I picked up a DJ5 and I could play really quick! Nice n comfy. MM SR5s are nice, i'd like a new Classic series 5! I found the various Warwick necks I tested too fat for me, and I like Precision necks!

One of the chaps knocked this up: [url="http://www.laklandowners.com/joomla/images/fbfiles/images/skyline_anouncement.jpg"]http://www.laklandowners.com/joomla/images...anouncement.jpg[/url] The new listings are: Lakland Skyline News! Lakland Skyline 2010 New Models and Limited Edition Colors! Limited Edition Colors Teal Green Signature – Run of 100 each Inca Silver Signature – Run of 100 each Amber 44-02 Deluxe & 55-02 Deluxe – Run of 200 each Inca Silver Hollowbody – Run of 50 Pricing Glaub $1,499 Osborn 4 $1,599 Osborn 4 BB(Blocks and Binding) $1,699 Osborn 5 $1,750 Duck Dunn $1,599 44-02 Deluxe $1,999 55-02 Deluxe $2,099 Hollowbody $1,999 New Models Osborn 4 BB (Blocks and Binding) 4-string Three Tone Sunburst - Maple or Rosewood. Pearl Blocks and White Binding List Price $1,650 Osborn 5 BB (Blocks and Binding) 5-string Three Tone Sunburst - Maple or Rosewood. Pearl Blocks and White Binding List Price $1,750 Glaub 5-string Three Tone Sunburst - Maple or Rosewood. Standard Dot Inlay List Price $1,550 Personally, I think they really need to replace the DJ5 asap, but the JO with blocks is great. Kinda glad I cancelled my order now...will definitely be an expensive year. BG5

Not a comment just for this bass, but the entire new Warwick range is .... not to my tastes at all. Ive just seen some pics on their new 2010 basses. The Bootsy/Clayton ones are the worst by far hahaha.

There is a large thread on tbass about this....seen some comments from some basschat guys Looks impressive....BUT....it also looks a little 'overboard' for me. I wouldnt use all those options on it. Id prefer a normal VT Bass with a proper DI built in, same size as the BDDI. Any idea on price?! If its REALLY good, I might consider one mid 2010.

The BDDI is perfect for playing that modern dirty scooped bass tone thats on a lot of metal/punk/hardcore albums. Everyone I have toured with had one as a backup or effects or both. I once toured for 7 days just with the BDDI, no amp/cab. I DI'd every gig and it was fine. I recorded 3 tracks straight into the BDDI at one point. It works that well for that modern aggressive tone. The Aguilar Tone Hammer is also worth looking at...different grit tones....and a great pre amp/DI all in one. Perfect if you don't want to fiddle with insides of your bass (like me) and is like a pre amp for all of them...whichever I want to use! Very nice bits of kit.

[quote name='basshead56' post='712144' date='Jan 14 2010, 12:25 AM']They look much nicer than any Rays I've seen of late Where are they built?[/quote] Same place as the normal Rays etc.... USA

Apparently the NAMM release for TC is the Combo 450 with either the Classic or Staccato amp head as well as the RH450. Im hoping they dont make a new RH450 for a while! New finish on the cabinets as well with diff placement of the badge, (as per the ones I ordered).

[quote name='umph' post='712112' date='Jan 13 2010, 11:53 PM']for that price you could get someone to custom build you one that'll do the 300watts cleanly and not ring like fook![/quote] +1 It is FAR too expensive, and the argument on TBass is that they are designed and 'assembled' in the USA with a few expensive tubes....therefore basically the same except they are put together in an american building. The Heritage logo is cool, but I think they really need to to try hard to pull them out of the deep pit they made themselves.

I just looked over on the forums at www.music-man.com Seems they have the Classic Ray 4 and 5 as discussed, the Classic Sterling 4 as discussed, and a new Big Al 5 with a single fat humbucker. I know EB MM have become a little unpopular recently, but im VERY impressed with whats going on. Vintage style instruments are massively in fashion with modern bands and those new classic line are very very nice. Perfect colours. I know for a fact the Classic Ray 4 or 5 are definitely for me...love the necks and the colours. Once we have proper pricing in the UK and im sorted in Newcastle im going to HAVE to deposit one hahaha.

Ok....that means this year I have to save for either a 4 or 5 string Classic Ray....those colours are fabulous. Any idea on the prices?!

They have announced a US built Ltd run SVT setup. Its weird they charge so much for something that was built there before a few years back. Clever marketing ploy?! Perhaps this has been on the cards all the time?! (Eg if you want USA, youll have to pay the price). I just realised the amp alone is 85lbs....no thanks....with a flight case thats got to be over 100lbs. I think i'll stick to Orange (and Matamp possibly) for tube amps. Heritage line: [url="http://www.ampeg.com/products/heritage/splash.html"]http://www.ampeg.com/products/heritage/splash.html[/url] Neo cabinets (USA built) - [url="http://www.ampeg.com/products/proneo/index.html"]http://www.ampeg.com/products/proneo/index.html[/url] Class D Amp - [url="http://www.ampeg.com/products/pro/svt7pro/index.html"]http://www.ampeg.com/products/pro/svt7pro/index.html[/url] Prices are astronomical on the Heritage line.

Pretty thing indeed. Shame its not original. That bridge stands out a mile.

Update: I have two of the RS210s on order now. I have ordered the new black shiny finish so it might be a few months yet. I was going to get the RS212 + RS210, but I wanted to stick to tens with this rig for now...and have the 'small slim 4x10' thing going on

Hey Can anyone recommend a nice trolley that can be folded up? It is to transport cabs around...only really my Orange gear. Max load would be 100lbs approx. Thanks

I have just ordered the new smooth shiny black finish RS210s, (x2). I was going to get an RS212+210, but the 210 seems to get the most praise, and I wanted a small setup. Going to be a bit of a wait as TC havent got the 210s in that finish in the UK yet....but I dont mind

I really like the NY121 and the small MB cabs...I tried a normal size 1x15 and wasnt that keen. But, please bear in mind that I STILL prefer ceramic no matter what at the moment. Ive tested about 5-6 different manufacturers of neo cabs, and it just wasnt 100% for me. VERY close with Berg and Tecamp, but not QUITE the ceramic thump. I love the MB amps, and I do like their combos/small cabs. The NY121 is fantastic for its size.

I would be wary of prices in some normal stores. I got quoted more than £100 more for a new American Series Fender Jazz in a store in Yorkshire. They would match and then they lost the sale. Make sure they realise you know the normal prices. Do some google searches for best prices.

I havent taken any photos of my amp yet, and ill be waiting for the RS210s for a while in the new finish, but lets get this thread going

Oh, and the 78 P looks like its in great condition