JohnnyLightyear

I play a MAG 300. I would use the word 'warm' not wooly. I've been perfectly happy with what I can get out of it, however I now have a trace 715 which admittedly does have more bite. I'd really like to get my hands on a Gallien Kruger RB 700. Had a hired one to play through on tour last month and it sounded great- had that lively sort of X factor to it. But, am perfectly happy with my MAG until funds materialize...

Thanks chaps, she's a beaut alright. The tone is immense- really full bottom end for the low B but without loosing the bite and texture and then for mid range lines with the occasional octave thrown in it sounds really punchy, yet glowing. Wow, what a descriptive turn- I should get into wine tasting! I'll try and sort some photos of my other bass, an Ibanez EDA905. Its not to everyone's taste but I like it- its very versatile because of the piezo bridge pickups as well as having a big fat mag. Cheers, Johnny

The 'wood' is on the gear porn page now, will try and get the Ibanez on there too at some point

Ah, my baby- It plays like an absolute dream and the tone is incredibly rich yet versatile. Please take a look and tell me what you think! [attachment=9974:IMG_0948.JPG] [attachment=9974:IMG_0948.JPG] [attachment=9976:IMG_0955.JPG] [attachment=9977:IMG_0957.JPG] [attachment=9978:IMG_0961.JPG] [attachment=9979:IMG_0966.JPG]

Thanks Neepheid, as I forgot to mention my gear: Ibanez 5 string Ergodyne EDA905 for live shows and practice. Spector 5 string NS5XL USA series, strictly for studio work. Yamaha 4 string (not sure which type- looks like an old school gig maker) which I've converted into a fretless with nylon wound strings. Amp wise I've been committed to combos due to a need to get around without a motor for a while. I used to have a roland DB500 until it collapsed. Now I play through a Ashdown MAG 300, although I have just recently got my hands on a Trace Elliot 715 which sounds great at home, although I'm yet to gig it. Its perhaps a bit too similar to the Ashdown to justify keeping once you add a compression peddle to the mix. Photos will follow soon!

Just a quick note of introduction... What an awesome community! When I was first introduced to the internet back in 199something i couldn't work out why it was better than C-fax on the telly... now I know! I'm 25 based in London and been playing about 12 years now. I mainly do session work at the moment- functions and club gigs and the odd recording date, but have a project bubbling away with some jazz minded friends too. Due to changing commitments, gigs etc (- also, I'd love to start an originals project, especially something instrumental with a strong slice of bass) plus financial pressures I think I'm going to have to start reorganizing my self and my rigg- possible with some buying and selling involved at some point. Its great to find a group of like minded and enthusiastic people who can give advice and recognise quality when they see it. Ebay makes me shudder! Thanks again, I'm going to do a bit of exploring now!