Musicman20

Cute! And I bet....very very awesome. Orange continue to impress me. If I didnt have the full rig i'd consider a similar setup but with 2 SP212s.

I love his tone on Runaway, (the Live at Abbey Road version is immense).

[quote name='Linus27' post='690301' date='Dec 21 2009, 12:17 AM']To be honest, any Musicman you try will probably sound exactly the same. What I mean is if you try a bunch of 3EQ Rays, they will more than likely all sound and feel like 3EQ Rays. Not much difference if any between them all. They are not like Fender's where each one can feel and sound very very different. If you do get a bit desperate, then you are more than welcome to try mine over the Xmas period. This week especially I am doing nothing so you are more than welcome to pop down and have a play. You are always welcome.[/quote] This is a good idea! In addition, I'm moving to Royal Arsenal in Jan so that's an option also.

In addition, I was incredibly impressed with the RS210 + 212 Chris let me test today at BMerchant. Vastly underrated, I agree with TBass users that they are very very nice. I think it's the ceramic that does it for me...so warm. The 210 has perfect clarity n punch, and the 212 sounds HUGE. I tested a Lakland JO5 with it, the Passive B was AMAZING. Don't be fooled by the fact they aren't as expensive as some high end makers. Half of this is the non neo thing.

You can't change the EQ in the way you can on the RH. So many greAt features, I'd definitely recommend spending the extra!

I definitely think the Stingray is one of the best one trick ponies ever. Thing is, they are not, as you stick flats on it, and it's instantly fatter and more old school...less aggressive. The necks, IMO, are much quicker than people think. They are less chunky than a P. The attention to detail is also really good. I think the low second hand prices are crazy. No way would I sell any of mine below 800, but if you find one, it's a bargain! I think these basses will make a cone back soon, with Fender getting a lot of attention recently. I tried a Warwick 5 $$, and the wood and finish was stunning. Too heavy, and the neck was just not for me. Far too chunky and massive. Lovely low action, but Stingray wins for me. Then again, I just cannot deal with smaller bodied basses. The Gallery had loads! Have you been in to try any? I reckon a H will do, I agree with the above, 2 Hs are a little too much. Maybe a H+S? Another thing, despite Ed Friedland loving Genz, when I A/Bed my LM3 with the Shuttle 9 I had for a bit, the LM3 was a superb match. Markbass and MMs just work!

I just got this amp. I am stunned about how good this sounds. The videos online are good, but nothing prepares you for how tube like this amp is. It is very well designed, almost like the Apple of the bass world.

Names and logos aren't anything, but I really think the BF ones could do with a change. All IMO of course.

[quote name='JayGarrett' post='687661' date='Dec 17 2009, 07:41 PM']Heya! I've only had a quick play around to make sure all's working as it should and I'm a very happy bunny. I'm just restringing my main gig bass and then will start playing with the multitude of settings to get my perfect sound. The Tube Tone is really nice to use and all-in-all the fact that I can put the RS210 on the little luggage trolley and slip the amp and pedal in the carry bag I think this may prove to be one of my best buys for a long time [attachment=38482:New_rig_...t_to_old.jpg][/quote] What's the cab like?

Good amp!

[quote name='krispn' post='687793' date='Dec 17 2009, 09:54 PM']Hi there To describe the sound can be a mine field but .......as a Lakland Forum poster described it when someone asked what pick up was in his Skyline 08 BG? "If its the fattest sounding p/u you've ever hear its the Lakland p/u!" This is my Minkster with a lovely tort dress on. Ain't she purdy! What I'll say about the tone is that this bass sounds great through the range of the tone and volume knobs. It responds well and you can hear the difference i.e. if you have the tone and volume opened up on full and use a pick (with my preferred amp setting) I get a really nice edge to the tone - great for emulating that ampeg tone. Rolling back the tone knob and the volume slightly and playing with fingers yields a thicker, fatter tone. I basically set my preamp one way for the gig and adjust my playing style and the controls on the bass to get different sounds. It is very rewarding. The neck is great and the spacing is good for me. If you get the chance play one of these basses![/quote] That sunburst is very very nice.

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[quote name='JayGarrett' post='687657' date='Dec 17 2009, 07:36 PM']Well - I for one am happy with the RH450 [attachment=38480:New_rig_...t_to_old.jpg] It's gonna be a darned site easier to get in a cab or on the tube - yes, that is a fold-up luggage trolley between the TC rig and the Hartke - I am now fully mobile in a carbon friendly way![/quote] I like it! A lot. I picking my amp up this weekend and testing the cabs.

[quote name='Toasted' post='686424' date='Dec 16 2009, 03:42 PM']I bet you could buy Musicman20's Bergantino HS410 for around £825. They even use screws to attach the grill - hard to believe but true![/quote] +1 I think even a new HS410 is around 929 with a cover, but yep if I was gonna sell rob would get it cheaper and have the best 4x10 ever! Covers all ground, awesome build quality, sensitive, loud, clear. It's heavy but really skinny and have 0 problems. Casters make it easy!

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='686507' date='Dec 16 2009, 04:49 PM']I'm experienced enough to hear when a cab is going to cut it at a gig or not. No tops in non gig environment = no top at the gig. No note definition in a non gig environment = no note definition at the gig. Running a TD650 at 11 o'clock and the cab is not keeping up with a 2x10 = problems at a gig. Sometimes, you don't need to gig an item to know how its going to perform. Common sense prevails... but then again, I do spend my life gigging and been through a lot of gear to know how things perform.[/quote] I agree, if something doesn't sound right in any environment, including at home, I wouldn't bother.

Evem though I'm not on finnbass I'm aware of this thread. The bass world is small!

I definitely think it's materials as well. I bet the Mesa is really chunky and well built I have one neo cab, and it's impressed me a hell of a lot whereas others did not. That said, I still love ceramics.

Berg /Aguilar don't tend up get heavy criticism. Strangely as much as I like tolex, I don't mind the carpet covering on the HS cabs. it's very smooth and neat.

Unfortunately this whole forum does carry fads, with all different types of equipment. All it takes is 8-10 peole stating it's amazing, then all of a sudden people want it. Then, if you try to sell a small brand elsewhere, it grabs 0 attention. Happens on tbass too. I've tested certain amps that were raved about by the endorsers and I was shocked how much I didn't like it. Everyone is different and ages with different bands, so tone goals are different, eg the covers guys who are a little more mature might insist on lightweight. Nothing wrong with that, but it's not for everyone.

1x Aguilar DB112, plus amp of your choice. I like MB LM 3 or TC RH450. All in combo? Gotta be Mesa Walkabout 112

[quote name='Toasted' post='685414' date='Dec 15 2009, 04:58 PM']With respect Phaedrus - there's so many guys do the polar opposite with regard to these cabs, it's almost refreshing to hear a dissenting voice.[/quote] I have to +1 you there

Rob I'm a big AWS fan and he uses 10s with a stingray and tube amp. Loads of his tone is oh his ultra aggressive finger style, and bass, but, and no disrespect to anyone, for that classic punk punch you should go for 10s or 12s, IMO they do sound different to me. I've been playing punk for 14 years plus, and I like my orange 1x15, but you need some 10s in there! I await to be told I'm wrong, but that's life!

Very popular thread! I hope you get it sorted Rob. My thoughts are that you might be better suited to another cabinet.