dave_bass5

The first, ans only Sandberg ive every played was a Black burst PM5 and i loved it. I almost brought it but it had neck issues so i passed but i will have one, one day. There were a few doing the rounds on here last year IIR, and the custom model with the block inlays is very, very nice.

Thanks mark. I think im now going to go with what i have for a while. I really dont "need" a new amp and while that never stops us spending money i want to check out the new Matt Freeman Squier P bass first.

Mine is a necessity rather than following a trend. If i had a car i wouldn't care what size the amp was but having to travel on public transport, the smaller the better.

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='1189311' date='Apr 5 2011, 05:16 PM']Have a word with Mark at Bass Direct... you never know, he might be able to match it. Mind you, I didn't think the 600 had hit these shores yet...?[/quote] Cheers WoT. I would call Navada first before ordering anyway but if its in stock then its not really about saving a few £. Bass Direct are saying due in this month on their website, i dont know if they have them or not but if i could get one before this sat i would be very happy.

Cheers, I'm sold. I see that Nevada music are advertising them for £569 and in stock. Damn, i could have one before the next gig (if the website is accurate) My SA450 will also be up for sale soon.

I really want in. I was all set to get a TC 450 Classic but thats been sold. Ive been looking in to a GB Streamliner until this morning when i noticed the (old) GB Shuttle 6.0 that looks ideal to replace my big and heavy MB SA450 lol. And all this was started by seeing a GKMB500 at the Gallery a few months ago. One day soon i will be a member of the tiny amp gang.

Gigady

Mtt Freeman bass now on Squier's website and it says vintage frets. Very cool. [url="http://www.squierguitars.com/products/search.php?partno=0301080"]Matt Freeman Bass[/url]

I think the idea is you would have your ipad or iphone etc with you anyway, so by just using the iRig, a lead and bass you have a pretty good rehearsal (or with Garage Band a recording) device. Its not for everyone but if you do use a iPhone it saves having to cart a laptop and audio interface around as well. Great for learning songs or warming up back stage etc.

Bugger. I knew i shouldn't have clicked on this thread. Ive been thinking of downsizing my MB SA450 9yeah, really) and have been tempted by the few TC 4500 Classics that have been turning up on here, but after seeing this, and hearing the clips WoT has kindly uploaded im now 99% sure ill get a 600 sooner rather than later. I was going to get a new bass but i think after 4 years with the SA450 im ready for amp GAS. The 600 will be more than loud enough and the price seems pretty good compared to the other small heads around at the moment. Anyone care to comment how these sound compared to the MB heads?

As i seem to be messing about with pups at the moment i need to get some more sponge or foam. I'll probably use an old mouse mat so im not asking what to use, but rather if there are any advantages to using Biro springs (for example) over the normal sponge stuff. Cheers.

I did my first gig with the Fender pup in last night and im in two minds whether to keep it or not. I normally use a BDDI and i couldn't be bothered last night (3 hour wait to set up) and i had my cab at a different angle so i can understand that everything would sound different, i need to give it another go this weekend with my normal set up, but i must say i was a bit underwhelmed with my tone last night. I also felt this way at home through my PC and my usual practice set up. Maybe l liked the Thumper more than i thought.

Ive also got Wizards (74's) in my CV Jazz and love them. They do change the character of the bass, it now sounds more thumpy but without loosing the growl. Shame this thread started after i put my Wizards back in other wise i would have let the OP borrow them for a while. They wont be coming back out now

OMG, its true. They also have the Matt Freeman. Thats settled it. [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_sq_matt_freeman_p_bass_bk.htm"]My next Bass[/url] And it seems they are doing it in white as well as black. EDIT: Assuming it has vintage style frets though. The short scale Jags have also been anounced, including one in silver.

I got a new credit card today. 0% for 6 months. Hmmm.

[quote name='mcnach' post='1185346' date='Apr 1 2011, 10:10 PM']so was this on the fiesta red CV Squier? how did you think the pickups compared to the originals?[/quote] It was. The I only did one gig with the stock pickup, and to be honest it sounded fine, but the Thumper has a lot more punch to it. It seems quite heavy in the low mids and has a darker overal tone. I've been happy with it but now ive got the Fender in i think its a bit more open sounding and pretty close to the original pup.

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1185274' date='Apr 1 2011, 09:14 PM']Nice one dave_bass5, mine started off like yours and after many mods ended up looking like this:[/quote] Thanks Fran. I followed your thread and i love the look of your Squier. In fact it was you who told me where to get the pickguard. That neck really sets it apart from the others. I think that PG goes really well with the maple neck. @mcnach. I got the PG from here [url="http://www.axesrus.com/AxePlatesBass.html"]Axesrus[/url]

Here mine with its new PG on. I much prefer the overall look of the bass now. [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/davebass5/5579699119/"][/url]

Ha, beat you to it [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=126675"]GK app[/url] Ive still to take the plunge and get another iRig. I had one before (with the Amplitube app) and i was very disappointed with it. I sold it about 30 mins after getting it. Apparently the GK one is much better.

It "seems" like the Butterscotch bass is now availible. There are a couple of guys on TB that have them on the way, and it was showing as available to buy on Guitarcentre.com (USA site) this morning, but its now out of stock.

Welcome to the club. Both my CV's came from Soundslive and both we very playable straight out fo the box, but of course i had to mess with it, it wouldn't be a new bass without a tinkle. Ive just put a black pickguard on mine and i much prefer the look of it now. Ive never really liked the Fiesta red and tort but stuck with the bass as its such a great player. Now its almost perfect.

[quote name='Platypus' post='1182822' date='Mar 30 2011, 10:38 PM']Can you not just fit a Thumper pup in the original Fender casings?[/quote] Not without filing the plate that holds the coil down. This was the first thing i tried.

Right'o, a quick update as ive now sorted it out. Ive now replaced the Thumper with a Fender 62 Original pickup and it fits perfectly. Ive looked at a few other pups and they are also slightly smaller than the Thumper. I know Andy said the case was Fender size (and im sure thats what he thought) but its definitely bigger than the Stock pup, all the Symour Duncans ive looked at, and the Fender i now have in the bass. No big deal, i think i might prefer the Fender pup, at least for now. I now need to get another PG as the one i have is looking a bit manky around the cut outs.

[quote name='danhkr' post='1181923' date='Mar 30 2011, 10:18 AM']Well if you can stand Matt Freeman's signature on the headstock - it's happening [/quote] Fantastic. I dont really know Matt Freeman but as long as its close to a standard P with vintage frets i'll get one. I guess it makes sense if its based on a 77 P. That would mean there is a CV P for each decade. Ive already got the Fender bridge for it and i guess ill drop the Wizard Thumper in it. I had a MIM Classic Jazz for a few hours last year and didnt like the neck. Very chunky.