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[quote name='bassman7755' post='1374076' date='Sep 15 2011, 09:28 AM']For guitar absolutely, you get a digitech rp100 off ebay for 30 quid than does a fantastic balls out marshall impression. For bass however the procesing delay of modelling pedals makes them unusable (for me anyway).[/quote] Eh? What delay? I must tell my bands and studio engineers about this. And make it clear that when they say they like my laid back and just-behind-the-beat feel, what they are actually hearing is a DELAY brought about by the inability of the processors in my POD to process what I'm playing quickly enough to enable my Anthony Jackson style dead-on-the-beat execution to make itself apparent. I will of course pretend this is deliberate on my part.

[quote name='BigRedX' post='1374063' date='Sep 15 2011, 09:17 AM']Mr Venom from a recent gig... [/quote] Great shot!

[quote name='Bankai' post='1373960' date='Sep 15 2011, 12:50 AM']See you then [/quote] Yeah, bye!

[quote name='Spoombung' post='1373825' date='Sep 14 2011, 09:57 PM']I've looked at a couple of them in the Bass Merchant. I'm not sure they're what you're looking for as the necks were not particularly narrow or attractively contoured and most of them are equipped with MM style pickups. They look okay but don't stand out sonically or ergonomically IMO.[/quote] Ahh, interesting, thank you. I love the looks, anything you recommend as an alternative? I don't dig on the Lakland look though. Think I'll nip into GG and try them.

[quote name='janmaat' post='1373953' date='Sep 15 2011, 12:24 AM'] [/quote] Don't be so rude.

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[quote name='51m0n' post='1373916' date='Sep 14 2011, 11:33 PM']Right-ho Mrs Slocombe....[/quote] I was thinking of attending in a similar outfit actually I've had no takers at all for the Bassists in Drag challenge! Am I really going to be the only one there in a ball gown?

Well now, looks like Paul the Drums will be coming, so I will bring my Status Graphite Vintage PJ4 and my Fender USA Deluxe Strat (with the trusty POD X3 Live) and encamp in the Jam Room so you buggers can have something to jam to. I think Happy Jack is bringing a little amp for me, thanks Jack, bottle of fun your way. I would like to see some more action in the Jam Room this year, we had great fun last year, but only five of you made it in. Bad signposting If you want to see how a bass stacks up against drums and guitar, the Jam Room is the place. Paul is a seriously great drummer and you can show off your odd meter skillz in there with me and him, or have a nice easy going jam in A major. Whatever. It's all lovely in the Jam Room and there's never a reason to be scared. Get the f*** in there, or be well f***ing S Q U A R E ! ! ! ! ! ! Also, sad to hear some regulars won't be making it, Clarky, et Cetera

[quote name='thestick' post='1373506' date='Sep 14 2011, 06:26 PM'] I should be coming!! cant wait...[/quote] Please bring your Sandy mate!

[quote name='BassBus' post='1373711' date='Sep 14 2011, 08:51 PM']I'm not a fan of slap bass at all but I do admire his style. [b]I do like his fretless playing[/b] though, Ink Illusion being my favourite. [/quote] I wish someone could explain this phenomenon to me.

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1373695' date='Sep 14 2011, 08:42 PM']They have 3 4 stringers, one is a vintage sunburst roadworn with a MM pickup in the bridge and an inverted P in the neck position then a blue one exactly the same but not roadworn, same pickup configuration and then they have an olympic white again not roadworn but with a J pickup in the neck. Out of the 3 of them I absolutely loved the roadworn one. All 3 of them are active / passive. All three basses are very close mix between a Stingray and either a Jazz or a P bass, the bridge humbucker sound is very similar to that of a pre Ernie Stingray, 2 band EQ helps it steer it in that direction, however when played passive is very similar to a Jazz bass single coil, I am not sure if going passive cuts out one of the coils and make it sound single but that was the impression I got, and I know nothing about these basses so I could be wrong. The P pickup is also very nice, these Delano pickups have surprised me as it was the first time I had tried them. The one with the J pickup in the neck position was the one I am not too sure about. But I repeat the roadworn one they have in there is sweet to the max and I nearly bought it if I wasn't more impressed by my American Standard P which I took instead also, the price was a bit steep at £1500. Try one by all means, you will like them. When I am a bit flush I might order a 5 strings one with a maple and block inlays roadworn of course, as I have seen one on their website just like that, which looked very sexy.[/quote] Bugger. I just saw them. I'm bloody gassing now Did you notice if the JM had a jazz like nut width and if the PM was wider perchance? Why did you prefer the roadworn? This is all extremely useful GW, thanks so much for your post!

[quote name='Bankai' post='1373659' date='Sep 14 2011, 08:15 PM']We have two in GG Epsom I tried one for the first time last weekend and I absolutely loved it![/quote] Do you? I looked, and found nowt in the internet. What are they mate?

[quote name='Johnston' post='1373614' date='Sep 14 2011, 07:38 PM']Come on every one knows thats 2nd rate and you need [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-/110739610961?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Outboards_Effects_MJ&hash=item19c8985d51"]this.[/url][/quote] Too pricey, [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ5TajZYW6Y"]this[/url] is better for your needs ..

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='1373578' date='Sep 14 2011, 07:09 PM']This is all the gear you need: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-/110739609857?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Outboards_Effects_MJ&hash=item19c8985901"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-/110739609857?...=item19c8985901[/url] Zen is a wonderful thing ...[/quote] Might be worth a punt actually!

Mostly very encouraging answers so far! Thank you so much. I'd really like to know if the PM4 nut width is wider than the JM4, and if neck profiles vary much. If Sandberg follow the Fender principle then I'll need A PM4 body with a JM4 neck Cheers!

[quote name='yorick' post='1373448' date='Sep 14 2011, 05:36 PM']Owned a JM4 for yonks now. Well made, sound great. The neck width on mine at the nut is 38.75mm(yes i have some digital verniers) Mine has Delano MM and J pickups, Glockenklang preamp with two band eq, active/passive and a coil tap for the MM. Overall, a great versatile bass, well worth the dosh.[/quote] Great stuff, thank you! Anyone know the nut width on the PM? I prefer the PM body style.

I need a bass that ticks my boxes. I need at least 22 frets, active if possible, and something that looks tasty. I have narrowed my current feelings down to a Sandberg California PM4 or JM4. They look fantastic but I can't find one to try and I'll be going for a S/H one. I think I have a good idea of tone, but what about feel and reliability. What do the necks feel like? I love shallow Jazz necks and nut widths no more than 40mm. The neck is the most important thing to me. Good balance? Reliable? Stay in tune, etc.? Anyone had any problems with one? Thanks all, Nigel

[quote name='Spike Vincent' post='1373313' date='Sep 14 2011, 03:15 PM']It may sound like an Ampeg SVT through an 8x10,but it doesn't look like one..[/quote] And an Ampeg SVT through an 8x10 doesn't look like this ..

I sold Daz a fairly expensive book about Zappa's 1988 tour. He paid instantly and is a very nice guy to deal with. Cheers Daz, I hope you enjoy it mate!

[quote name='toneknob' post='1370385' date='Sep 12 2011, 01:19 PM']Couldn't disagree more - whenever I go in (which used to be a lot - I worked around the corner), they're always first to suggest that I try out whatever I like the look of, and are more than happy to chat around any aspect of their stock. They've also helped out with valuing some of my more aged guitars. As someone else said, one of the more pleasant places to shop on Denmark St.[/quote] Yep me too. Most of the Fender and Rick basses I tried were awful to play, battered, dirty, and very overpriced, but the people were friendly and helpful and happy to let me play the instruments.

[quote name='martthebass' post='1371672' date='Sep 13 2011, 12:39 PM']To coin a phrase, I think the OP 'lit the blue touch paper and retired' on this.....[/quote] I think he retired because there's so little of interest that can be said about the matter. People appear to talk about shoes a LOT more than they do about walking. So what?