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Awesome setup!

These guys might be a bit much for some peoples tastes, but I actually think they ain't bad. I not listening to much really heavy stuff recently, but these chaps do it very well. [url="http://www2.kerrang.com/2009/10/watch_architects_new_video.html"]http://www2.kerrang.com/2009/10/watch_arch..._new_video.html[/url] I just love the Orange + P Bass!

[quote name='Clarky' post='628921' date='Oct 17 2009, 06:36 PM']Sold Gareth my MIA P-bass (to pay for dave_bass5's lookalike Oly white P5). Gareth was a pleasure to do business, very straightforward and accommodating. We exchanged the bass in a pub which is always a good thing! Cheers Gareth and good luck with the flat-hunting in London[/quote] [quote name='silddx' post='630467' date='Oct 19 2009, 04:09 PM']I was in the pub at the same time, to pick up Gareth's 1996 MIJ '62 RI Precision. The bass was in amazing condition as he had owned it from new and REALLY looked after it. He's a top bloke to do business with. A total gent and completely trustworthy. Thanks G, I'm really enjoying the bass All the best, Nigel[/quote] Cheers chaps!

Just bought Clarky's 2009 Fender P and it has TI flats on it. I LOVE how they feel. I have yet to amplify this bass properly as everything is in different rooms! I will no doubt miss the bite, but I wanted something totally different. Are they normally a little fatter in the low end? I noticed when I had a brief 5 mins at very low volume through a friends Marshall guitar combo that the tone control is much better for flats...eg roll it back and 'whump'...half way and its perfect!

Nigel is a top fella! Met in a pub near Oxford St Tube, and gave over my old faithful bass, a MIJ 62 Reissue Precision. Im glad that you like the bass Nigel, and thanks for the help and the coffee! Im very happy to meet fellow bassists, and Nigel is one trustworthy guy! He even paid for the bass 1 week in advance! Im sure we will have a few drinks and a bass update when I move down. Cheers Gareth

Oww Nigel! Im also annoyed this hasnt gone right as I was looking forward to the modded version! I think you have every right to send it back, and I cannot believe they have tried to 'get out of it'. Its not like an £800 bass....its a pickguard. Why they cant help out is beyond me! I think a firm phonecall is in order. Anyone else?

£679! Seriously?!??! Right...im am skint. But I really want one! Dammit. C card?! I never use it. Perhaps I have to now

+ 1 DB cabs are great...the 12 cabs are definitely my favourite though.

I picked up a DB112 and they arent that bad a weight at all. Id probably carry one at once if I went down the 2 x 112 route.

I heard an Aguilar DB 8x10, and all I can say is....wow. Very well made cabs, basically its a modern 8x10. Too big for me though.

Thats a looker!

I have 3 new Fenders. I shopped around for years for a decent 'modern' Fender and gave up for a few years. I had a 2000 ish USA Jazz for a week and it was awful. I was so disappointed. I swapped that at the shop and they sent it back, and I ended up with the 2nd Stingray as in my sig. But...Fender has always been right for me. I have a 2003 ish Telecaster and its a beautiful guitar. When I moved home and had more cash, I realised the new 08/09 American Series was getting rave reviews. What I liked from the write-ups was the new case, new bridge, rolled fingerboards, glossy fingerboards, colour scheme, and a sound that was miles away from the poor Jazz I tried in 2000 ish. Now? I have 3. 2 P's and 1 J. Fantastic for the price. All three of them thump exactly how I wanted a Fender to! Plus, the necks/bridges/cases are fantastic for a mass produced instrument. There are still 'bad versions' out there. But the good ones are EXCELLENT. Yes there are minor 'niggles' with each instrument, but I would be picking at 'tiny' little things that most instruments under £1.5K would have, like very very minor flaw in the paint, you wouldnt see it unless you looked it up and down closely. I am extremely happy with my 3. Plus...all together, they cost less than a US Sadowsky. Ive not played many other P's apart from Fender P's, but my Jazz, IMO, sounded and felt better than a Sadowsky Metro UV, and was less than half the price. The P's thump and punch like crazy. You need to try another!

Clarky and I had never met until I picked up the Fender Precision that he has just sold to me. A thoroughly nice chap, and definitely on the same wavelength when it comes to music/bass tone. Precision/Jazz and punk! Clarky kept in touch right from the go with information, pictures, and honest information. After knowing how trustworthy he was, I sent the payment for the bass via bank transfer without seeing it/playing it. I met him in a pub near Oxford Street tube and picked up my new Precision! Its exactly the colour and spec I was after. As I had already seen in the pictures, the case was virtually unused and the case candy was still sealed up. I even got the tag that Fender put round the tuning pegs! I also got an official black guard thrown into the deal, and it’s fitted with TI flats. Ive always wanted to try flats, so this was a perfect buy. This is now my main bass that I will gig with. Clarky is a truly trustworthy and decent guy. Quick and successful sale! Im looking forward to using the bass for the majority of my gigs. Buy/sell with Clarky with absolute confidence. This bass was in perfect condition. He looks after his gear just like I do. Cheers Gareth

Recently sold my as new Line 6 DL4 + Line 6 Mains Adapter to Josh/Clam. Josh kept in touch all the way through the transaction. I was paid very quickly, and sent the pedal + mains adapter out the very next day Sell to Josh with confidence; another genuine Basschat member! Thanks Josh! Gareth

Even though ive not yet met Clarky, we are in a transaction at the moment and he is ultra helpful and friendly!

If you are intending to slap....dont go for the HH....you have to adjust your technique as you have a lot less room. I tested the new HH's and they have a lot of tonal options, but for me the classic H is just exactly what Im looking for. I couldnt get the exact Stingray tone from a HH, but that could have been a number of things causing that. I'd like a Sterling with H + S though!

[quote name='turtlemoon' post='626343' date='Oct 14 2009, 08:10 PM']Many Thx for all your replies , I really appreciate your advise. I think i will take up stevefletch59s offer of listening to the Bergantino HS410 first and see how it sounds. And then possibly a trip to Matamp in Meltham and see what they have. Not really bothered too much about cab weight. I may have to consider getting a more powerful amp though If I was to go for the Bergantino HS410. I bought the Hartke 3500 head about 5 years ago and to be honest I have never had the chance to listen to anything else .It has been a good and reliable head. Once again many thx to you all..[/quote] The HS410 is incredible!

[quote name='urban Bassman' post='626278' date='Oct 14 2009, 06:46 PM']+1 from me on the Stingrays, like them so much I got two![/quote] +1 Same here.... Classic tone. The neck is very comfortable, and ive not got large hands. The best things about the 'Ray are: The style, the brilliant position for resting your thumb on the pickup, and the awesome powerful cutting tone.

One thing to think about, which swayed me massively with the Ampeg SVT CL, is that its 4 ohms. I dont always use a 4 Ohm cab!

[quote name='nash' post='625542' date='Oct 13 2009, 10:15 PM']i blame the ashdown cabs.[/quote] +1

I agree. He seems like a top bloke. Just wish he had a better Jazz tone! But, good on him!

These guys have come quite far to get Fender signature instruments....bet thats quite an epic feeling. As much as I like bass a lot more, im not as into the bass in Biffy as I am the awesome Strat sound.

Good quality OBBM cables are the best option