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Oh and I think Chris is spot on. It's not just about tone. To me my RI oozes something that a standard MIA didn't. It's partly the nitro finish and the vibe of the unusual scratchplate tortiness, the headstock button and the great rosewood but if you're looking for that worn in feel then however good the tone is you'd maybe not appreciate something like it in the long term. It's strange but as the 1st owner from new it also has something special about it, it's not 'someone else's' bass that I've aquired and it's a bit special too and I chose it because of that. I don't know if that makes any sense. All the best in your quest Clarky and patience is a great thing if you re-phrase it as foreplay.

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='656886' date='Nov 17 2009, 12:32 PM']Aww, that's a pity Peter - Both of my 5's have 18mm string spacing. Shucks! [/quote] They are also keepers I suspect Rich. I find 17mm just wide enough I suspect the P will be a keeper, once I've mastered 5 strings (perhaps that should read murdered) and am comfortable to switch it'll be a delight to return to.

Hehe, thanks for the appreciation of the P. It's certainly a P bass that persuaded me to part with my Overwater and I didn't think that possible. You're right Alan it's not getting played as I've moved to 5ers. Now if Rich wanted to part with a Status

[quote name='urban Bassman' post='656658' date='Nov 17 2009, 08:29 AM']I've posted stuff about TC in the past. But since the topic is specific, I thought I'd add my bit. Been using a RH450, RS210 and RS212 plus the foot controller for some time now and I'm totally happy with, I play mostly rock covers and it seems to handle this music with ease. It has oodles of power and the three switchable presets are very useful. The built in tuner is great and the footswitch, which also has the tuner makes everything very easy to control. It's true that the cabs are a bit prone to damage but I now have some covers for them so there shouldn't be any more. All in all the best rig I have had so far. Prior to this I've owned Trace, Mark Bass, Gallien Krueger and Peavey rigs and the TC set up beats them all IMO. Hope that helps.[/quote] How do you find the cabs themselves compare with others performance wise. I'm already chuffed with the head. Are you happy with your 2x10, 2x12 set up or would you change it. Peter

[quote name='Sean' post='655550' date='Nov 15 2009, 11:02 PM']I'm going to put some Wizard Gems in my NS-5XL just to see what they're like and how they get on with the U-Retro. I'm really intrigued by some of the reports I'm getting from CK and being a fettler I just have to have a go. There might be toggles on this bass yet, who knows I'll document the transplant for all to see and do some before and after sound files too. I don't know when the Wizards are arriving so please be patient.[/quote] I'll watch this one with interest Sean. I'm loving the tone of the EMGs myself. Not at all harsh. Modded U-Retro Deluxe arriving tomorrow. Peter

[quote name='Duarte' post='655155' date='Nov 15 2009, 01:38 PM']This thread. So depressing.[/quote] That's the least depressing post too

A bass built as cheap as possible with readily available materials that has become an icon. Realistic price £35 Likely price £3500 Funny old world.

Well I and quite a few others had a real treat last night. I'd best 'fess up' and say that I'm not a Steely Dan fan, not because I don't like them but because musically I've gone in other directions. The gig was pure entertainment, the band was as tight as could be and I found every song a joy. A great bunch of musicians including our Pete of course. Lots of entertaining banter and band interplay that made it fascinating to watch. Where did you find that drummer? So a thanks to Pete, if you enjoyed it half as much as I did you had a great time. Nearly Dan? I suspect that live you're all the way there Dan Peter

[quote name='bigthumb' post='654997' date='Nov 15 2009, 09:25 AM']I've waffled on about how much I like my iAmp800 over on finnbass probably a bit too much so I wont start here! I've used the amp with just one 4ohm EBS cab before and its been plenty loud enough and I've been more than happy with the results. I've played an outdoor gig with both cabs 'at volume' and the sound was massive. Again very very impressed. I think your iAmp puts 350w in to 8 Ohms Peter so I'm quite surprised that you're struggling with it. Your band isn't particularly loud by any means and when I watched you a couple of weeks ago the bass was cutting through nicely with the one cab, no drama at all![/quote] Yes I agree Paul. That was with the RH450 though. I'll try 2 cabs next time and a bit more EQ fiddling. Peter

[quote name='The Bass Doc' post='654654' date='Nov 14 2009, 04:57 PM']Eye karnt cee ennithing rong wif de avdert.[/quote] I always wondered how Geordie is spelt

I think MM's tune in the vid has got stuff all to do with bass playing, talent, de-tuners or technique if you look at the product, the music. I love it, a lot don't. I consider myself lucky that I can gain enjoyment from this piece where others can't. Peter

I took the EA iAmp 500 to practice last night instead of my TC RebelHead 450 along with just the one Aguilar DB112 cab as per usual. The verdict? Well with the iAmp I suspect I needs 2 cabs to get the enough output available for my band practice. The gain was up to just past 3 o'clock and the master volume pretty much the same and the o/p limiter light was coming on all the time. The input gain light never clips though, even with 18v Spector and Status basses going in. Has anyone else noticed hard difficult it seems to be to overload the input into these heads? The head sounded like it was straining to be honest whilst at lower volumes at home it sounds pretty lush. Maybe the limiter introduces some harshness? In the home scenario it sounds a lot less coloured than the RH450 too. I used a range of EQ settings including EQ'ing the low mids up which seemed to help a bit. Strangely I've heard a few times that the iAmp 800 isn't much if any louder into 4 ohms (these amps will go down to 2 ohms). I'll try two cabs for next practice but the TC RH 450 easily copes with just the one. I suspect it'll be a fine sounding head with 2 cabs but just less powerful than the RH. Interesting. Peter

That must rate as the worst eBay ad ever? Maybe very young, have learning difficulties or illiterate. Might be worth a visit if you're near Nuneaton. You never know what it's going to be (probably crap though).

Just saw this. Seems an okay price from a retailer. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=67343&hl="]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=67343&hl=[/url]

Thank you guys it's as I thought and I'll bring em in. Not many thieves where I live though, unless you count the chickens, cows or sheep Chicken's 'll chase you round the yard for a bread scrap. Peter

It'd be easier for me to leave one DB112 (covered) in my van for band practice. I don't as I worry about the paper cones becoming soft with damp and corrosion in the frame. What do you reckon. I live in the cold and very damp Lake District. Peter

[quote name='jakesbass' post='654100' date='Nov 13 2009, 10:43 PM']He's dynamite on Rickie Lee Jones' 'Flying Cowboys' produced by Walter Becker[/quote] Now you've got my curiosity wetted Jake

Polish for a bass? Basowa evidently

Well he says Sheffield in the OP, could be a subtle clue?

A stunning CS there Alan. I'm loving the NS though, it's a bit special. Peter

I've started playing with a new band and the drummer recommended Document by Karizma. Neil Stubenhaus is a little bit good isn't he. I hope they don't want that standard of playing from me or I'm on my ear [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqaWRgwYer0"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqaWRgwYer0[/url] 5:45 Peter

[quote name='BigRedX' post='652404' date='Nov 12 2009, 10:59 AM']But IME unless you're paying serious money for an on board pre-amp (at least J-Retro minimum) then the circuitry isn't really going to do you tone any favours. Anyone with a decent audio electronics knowledge can build a musical sounding circuit when space is no object and you can power it off the mains - your standard amp head tone controls. The real challenge comes when you want to do the same thing in the space provided by a Jazz bass control cavity and power it from a single PP3 battery. That's why the active electronics in your average sub-£1000 bass are a poor substitute for what is already there on your amp.[/quote] I agree but whatever the overall effect of any circuitry I think that we need to remember that the human ear and it's associated brain are the receiver. I suspect that a perfectly symmetrical and evenly spaced series of sine waves and sub harmonics would actually sound pretty uninteresting. To my ear the best sounding basses I've owned have been active, with higher end pre-amps such as U-Retro's, ACG's and Status's product.

[quote name='BigRedX' post='652411' date='Nov 12 2009, 11:02 AM']What you want is a programmable rack-mounting pre-amp and a footswitch. I use a BassPod XT Pro and the Line 6 Shortboard to do exactly that.[/quote] My thoughts entirely. Easier to use a toe than your fingers. The RH450 only has 3 presets but I find it very useful. Peter