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I think having Mark on here is a really good idea...its good to see deals for the bassists and its like they are becoming more involved with bassists. I like it...adds a personal touch.

[quote name='TheButler' post='665973' date='Nov 26 2009, 10:07 AM']It looks virtually the same as the Dual Terror that the guitarist in my band has. That thing is mighty, really loud and a tone full of character. If this is in the same league, then i'd consider these. I'm not too keen on the cabinets though, i remember reading in the other thread about these that the technology was a step back in the past and the 4x10 will just sound more or less like a 2x10... but weigh the same as a 4x10 - i see the point in that. [/quote] I think its the same size ish as my Dual Terror, perhaps smaller. Weighs a fair bit less though.

I started on an Encore copy of a P bass....I then stupidly decided that P's sounded dull, (I was 12/13...give me a break). I was into a lot of metal and grunge..and I bought a few slightly smaller bodied more modern basses. I then saw a Fender Precision MIJ , (now in Nigels hands) and at first I didnt know if it was safe to go 'old school' as most of the guitars in fashion were not like this with what I listened to. I then got into punk...a lot, and that love of P's has stuck with me. Once I saw a few bands playing proper P's, not Encores, and I had a chat with the store owner, I bought it. A few mates took the mick saying I looked stupid with a massive white bass. Guess what? Ive never looked back...I really dont get on with the visual look of small basses anymore...it has to be old school, and Ps just WORK...somehow.... They can be clanky and bright with aggression, or fat and warm but still cut the mix. Brilliant simple design...who needs 1000 different pickup configurations.

IMO the best 12s in lightweight format come from GB, Tecamp or Bergantino

Yep there sure is and they are well positioned:)

This sounds like punk right up my street! Ps I did the same with my old mij p bass plus sansamp and it works really well!!!

[quote name='Toasted' post='664519' date='Nov 24 2009, 11:24 PM']You have to be straight. There's no way I would have agreed to record vids of me playing. I'm in a similar situation 'aww just come round to my house mate and we'll have a jam' - to which I said no thanks, pick 5 songs, send me mp3s and I'll learn them and come to your next band practice. Remember you're auditioning them as much as they're auditioning you. Don't get messed around - they're noT doing you a favour letting you be in their band. One positive note: glad to see you've got the bullshit detector well and truly tuned in - one decent band from 20 enquiries seems about right!![/quote] +1...cheers. From now on, I do it my way, or its not going to work. In addition, I make sure they realise a decent bassist who isnt just a guitarist fiddling with bass is a tough musician to find. Ive been totally messed about...no more 'videos' of me playing along...from now on ill learn 2-3 tracks and try out...thats it. No more messing about. Thanks for the advice.

Just got my Roqsolid cover....perfect fit, nice and padded inside, superb quality and great waterproof outer. Very impressed....cannot go wrong at that price. It basically looks better than some of the more expensive covers....very well cut and cut together. Roqsolid are very pro!

Just got my cover....perfect fit, nice and padded inside, superb quality and great waterproof outer. Very impressed....cannot go wrong at that price. It basically looks better than some of the more expensive covers....very well cut and put together.

Previous efforts to try and rehearse have failed...only serious offers please. Bump

I agree with this now. Ive had 15-20 offers for joining bands. 2-3 were half decent, one of them sounded pro as hell. What do THEY want me to do? Go all out, learn a lot of material, and play along to it on videos...then send them through. A fair bit of messing about. Guess what, I do all that, they keep asking me for more, they like it, and they still say 'we gotta rehearse first see what you are like'. I carry on....FFWD to today...the band have split. Waste of time and now im basically annoyed as hell and bored of bands being like this. Meh.

[quote name='Linus27' post='664098' date='Nov 24 2009, 06:08 PM']Which ones do you like then?[/quote] Warwick $$ Active 5, but now I think they have 'too much' going on with two H's.... Warwick Streamer Jazzman 5...out of budget and a risk for a bass id never really researched much before.... Etc.... That bass you have on order is a bloomin bargain! Enjoy [quote name='Brave Sir Robin' post='664147' date='Nov 24 2009, 06:41 PM']Light warwick? Corvette Bubinga and Thumbs are heavy despite the reduced body size, haven't tried a SS2. Swamp ash (corvette standard, $$) or maple (SS1, Streamer LX, Corvette Proline, Jazzman) are more reasonable. Dunno about the SS2, but I hear it's on the heavy side (especially 5 strings). Depends. They have in general a bump in the low-mids instead of full-on bass, which gives them a specific voice. They don't sound like Fenders, or Musicmans. They have models that are quite unique, like the Thumb, The Streamer Pro-M (discontinued sadly, all maple, sort of Stingray-ish), the Vampyre, the Dolphin, and their special editions (Thumb Dirty Blond, Corvette $$ 2008, ...). In general, it's Streamer LX, Jazzman, Stage 1, Stage 2, the Thumbs (odd beasts), and Corvettes you will most likely encounter. They changed their neck profile recently to something less fat, and more conventional. Try if you can. The Corvette $$ is a popular model, however I wasn't so keen on the 5 string model (bit muddy down low). The Thumbs are peculiar. Imo, Stage 1 and Stage 2 is where it's at.[/quote] Thanks for the advice. I think I need to play a few of them for a few months and do some research. They are completely alien to me...its very odd that I have GAS for one..but I think I should definitely try a few.

Glad you got it looks like a beaut as well. We should a/b my maple board one with your rosewood. I think the sunburst is really good, and the bridge/case/candy/neck/board/pickups are really impressive

[quote name='sk8' post='663827' date='Nov 24 2009, 03:00 PM']STL9's should be in country by friday Woohoo![/quote] Excellent news I'll check with my store looking forward to it.

How come every Warwick I seem to like runs in at £1.5k plus'

How come every Warwick I seem to like runs in at £1.5k plus'

Get the pics up tonight!!!!

I used to, and still do, like a bit of classic Megadeth. He does a good job again: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keQs-Ml5uBE&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keQs-Ml5uBE...feature=related[/url]

I think its a ego thing, although I must say Ive not seen many bassists who play that genre of music play as well as he does. He really excels with his fingers...although sometimes a pick would make it more defined for the immensely fast lines. I wish I could play at half thats speed with my fingers. Pick.no probs, but fingers....I just havent got the strength or time to learn!

[quote name='titchfieldrelic' post='661687' date='Nov 22 2009, 12:14 PM']I've just finished looking at the Music Man guitar porn. Lovely! So many guitars, but most have got single humbuckers. Why? If you've got 2 pups, you've got more sound variation, haven't you? Also, what is the best stand for a Music Man? I've got a Stingray and a Sterling, but the jack has to be taken out if I'm using my Genisis stand 'cos the jack is directly in line with the right hand support.[/quote] Hey Id get an angled jack for the MM. Ive not tried it plugged in on my Herc stand as yet ill let you know. But overall, the Hercules Stands are the best, and seem to be very popular. I didnt have the option of two H's as mine were both purchased before the option became available, but after hearing a few, and seeing how much space you don't have for the occasional bit of slap, Im kinda glad. I would get a Humbucker + Single Coil option, possibly in the future. Little more room. To me, Stingray tone is 1 H, thats it. The two H's I heard are very very close, and do give you more options, but I am the type who prefers the classic designs....eg Ive tried a Precision Deluxe with a P pickup and Humbucker, and it just did nothing for me. However, like I said, H+H gives you more options...if you want them.