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anyone know any decent jam nights where you could form a band? Our old band just sorta stopped due to outside commitments, but want to get back on it. It doesn't even have to be to find band mates, anyone recommend any good jam nights in London, Herts or Brum in particular? There's tonnes if you search on google, but just wondering if anyone here had any particular ones thanks Taran

Is Mick's mystery bass like an Alembic?

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1463773208' post='3054036'] Must admit a white one would go very well in my white bass collection. [/quote] A white bass collection - pretty cool!

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1463769024' post='3053987'] I'm on my second! [/quote] nice! Take it they play well then!

Jack's the man, pretty cool how he gigs the stock factory versions of these, shows they must be good! Anybody have one?

[quote name='Highfox' timestamp='1463592051' post='3052685'] I've always liked those white slab and maple, maybe one day [/quote] yeah they're great aren't they? Looks amazing, they're very well priced and play superbly aswell! The pickups are custom made, never heard anything like them before, if you're after a JE tone these are the best on the market in my opinion, I wouldn't want any other P bass, but thats just me! They're actually comfortable too, contrary to popular opinion!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaFa_BVAVOE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA6ZRMAFpxE couple of demos of the basses. I've played them both, incredible tone machines

Hey guys Anyone tried these before? I've tried both a Slab P bass and a 'Frankenstein' model, both absolutely incredible. The tone is as close to Entwistle as you can get, the build quality is superb and the necks are the fastest I've ever played. They're built to cut through the mix and play lead, probably the best basses I've ever played, and I've played John's slab and Thunderbird. At £1,250 its a steal, what do you guys think? Taran

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1463141117' post='3048943'] That would be great, list updated (The Leeds is a great pedal btw) [list] [*][b]Lozz196[/b][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] - Aguilar Tonehammer, Tech21 Sansamp Bass Driver [/font][/color] [*][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][b]BillyApple[/b] - B7K[/font][/color] [*][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][b]EBUK[/b] - [/font][/color][color=#000000]LR Baggs Stadium Bass DI[/color] [*][color=#000000][b]Gary mac[/b] MXR M80[/color] [*][color=#000000][b]Ordep[/b] - Radial Tonebone[/color] [*][color=#000000][b]NickD[/b] - Zoom B3 (preamp on ths yet to be chosen)[/color] [*][color=#000000][b]The Ox[/b] - Tech21 Leeds[/color] [/list] [/quote] No worries if i can make it I'll bring it! If anyone fancies buying it off me please shoot me a message

Sold my ACG to Marinus, sent over the money straight away which allowed me to pay off bills! He arranged and paid for the courier service which took out a lot of hassle. This is my second deal with Marinus and is a pleasure to deal with, a top bloke! Cheers mate

could bring a Tech 21 Leeds sansamp if I can make it? Although the Bass Driver will probably win that one anyway

great sound! I like the treble

[quote name='Geddys nose' timestamp='1462599802' post='3044233'] Sorry I've no clips Solo'ed, this guy has- [media]http://youtu.be/jDZpxldutwg[/media] He's got the mid activated on this clip,The best person to ask about all things Buzzard is Senmen he's a member on here but not a regular, He's had B1's and B2's and is a fountain of knowledge on JE and Status. He owned the White B2 that was for sale at Frays Bass Shop before it shut, I'm still chasing that bass! [/quote] thanks mate, I saw this clip too! He achieves JE's 80s tone well, I was curious as to whether it could do more. Funnily enough I spoke to him last night! He said he preferred the B2 over the B1 due to the alder body, and also said the electronics far exceed an Alembic! I thought I'd take his word for it! Yeah I saw his white B2, amazing bass, nicer than the stock black ones

[quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1462568831' post='3044158'] In a word yes. Mind you Alan also offers other filter based preamps too. [url="http://www.acguitars.co.uk/acg_admin/wordpress/basses/electronics/"]http://www.acguitars...es/electronics/[/url] [/quote] cheers! Yeah, I was eyeing up a DFM preamp with MC series pickups. Do you or anyone you know have any experience with this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpGEeneO-t0 Tommy James is brilliant in Crimson and Clover

[quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1462558289' post='3044080'] I suppose it's just simplicity. It is just easier to cut or boost a single frequency. The Status pre works on both pickups at once as well. As you will know the EQ01 has low pass adjustment for the individual pickups. [/quote] thanks! So would you say the EQ01 has more range of tones?

[quote name='Geddys nose' timestamp='1462557865' post='3044077'] I've a B2 with just the Buzzard on the headstock (FU Warwick! And not the Small guy version) Mines a early version from '96 so can't comment on the newer versions, It's a big bass but sits beautifully on strap, The EQ is superb 18v with a micro switch to activate Mid EQ knob. Sound wise very sterile on its own but in a band mix it sings, You will always get heard with this and that's without the Mids activated. The one bass that I will never sell, If you where a bit closer you could have a go. I've owned a few different Statii but not a Stealth, my S3 and GP Vintage sound nothing like my B2 IMO. [url="http://www.statii.com/status_cats/reviews/26/index.html"]http://www.statii.co...s/26/index.html[/url] [/quote] I see thanks! Perhaps its the amount of effects he used in the 80s and the fact its John, but his tone is very very lead guitarish, then again he was bi amping and using the top end in stereo or something like that. Yeah thats a shame! I'd have loved to have had a go, thanks for the offer! Do you have any clips/vids?

does anyone want one potentially?

[quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1462550623' post='3044001'] I don't think you can compare the two as one is high/low pass filter based the other cut/boost of pre selected frequencies. I have both and prefer the bass, mid, treble of the Status. There is no doubt that there is a wealth of tones available from the ACG/East pre. [/quote] thanks! I unfortunately had to sell my ACG, the EQ01 was fantastic! What makes you prefer the status?

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1462539146' post='3043872'] They didn't change it - the B2 is a different instrument. It used to be available alongside the standard Buzzard as the Buzzard 2 but following his death Status were forced to stop producing the JE-designed Buzzard by Warwick. Production of the B2 was allowed to continue as long as all refernces to the name 'Buzzard' was removed. I've never played a B2 but have been lucky enough to play the Status Buzzard, and it's an incredible bass. The owner advised me that the closest equivalent would probably be the Stealth bass, being of one-piece graphite construction. [/quote] ahhh I see, so you think a Stealth is more Entwistle than a B2?