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  1. GreeneKing
    [quote name='owen' post='615310' date='Oct 2 2009, 10:19 PM']My very first MB1 bump. I am complete.[/quote] ROTFL
  2. GreeneKing
    It's no secret that I find our lead guitarist and singer difficult to work with. It's not just me, we all do. During band practices he'll often say ' can I just do the solo'. I dread it because I find it difficult to work out where the bass comes in mid song. Eventually I thought to myself, I learn the bassline and then I bring it to band practice, I wouldn't dream of using band practice to learn it as I feel that's down to me. So I hinted in a band email that we should learn the solo's 1st and not use everyone else's time to do it. Tonight, as per usual he says 'can I just do the solo again?'. Well we do it and I say 'Dave perhaps we should work on that stuff by ourselves and not waste the band's time. OMG was he pissed. What do you think? Am I out of order on this? Peter
  3. GreeneKing
    Cocaine? or failing that some whizz?
  4. GreeneKing
    Yes Tisch what a bass sells for and how that equates to it's inherent 'quality' is a mystery only understood by clever marketing types I suggest. I can think of at least one custom bass producer whose perceived 'brand value' would go up not if he built better basses (that could be difficult anyway) but if he charged more for the same ones. It's a strange world
  5. GreeneKing
    Thanks for the nice comments. I'll include the Neotech strap with Dunlops too. I've become a bassist with more straps than basses
  6. GreeneKing
    I thought I had a buyer for this great bass but distance proved to be a hurdle. I bought this bass a few months back from a great guy, Tom (AREA) in Germany. He placed a review on Harmony Central that I would describe as very accurate indeed: [url="http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Electric+Bass/product/Maruszczyk+Instruments/Elwood/10/1"]http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews...nts/Elwood/10/1[/url] It's a passive Jazz (v/v/t) that is superbly well made, has a great neck and fretwork and is I think quite a stunner. The hardware is ABM and is really the tops in terms of quality and ergonomics. It has a zero fret with an ebony nut. It came with no string tree but as I managed to make the G string rattle a little I fitted one and that sorted this minor issue. Pickups are hand wound Bass Culture and the electrics are smooth and clean producing a classic jazz tone. The bridge pup is I believe in the 70's position. Body is European Ash and the neck is maple with a rosewood board. Here's the Maruszczyk site detailing this model: [url="http://www.public-peace.de/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=113&Itemid=48"]http://www.public-peace.de/index.php?optio...3&Itemid=48[/url] There are a couple of very minor marks on the headstock and some scraching on the plate if you hold it to the light but other than that the bass is perfect. I have too may basses, not an unusual occurrence, and two jazzes, I'm not sure that I'm selling the right one tbh but selling my new MM IV with a Sadowsky pre would be taking a big hit financially. It cost me £450 and comes with a very good quality soft case (as opposed to a gig bag). I'm asking the same plus P&P and won't consider lower offers at this time. It's great value for money imo knocking Fender quality outta the window as much as I love my AV P re-issue that cost a whole lot more . You are more than welcome to pop in for a coffee and try it out (Kendal in the mighty NW) I'll even make a donation if it sells Peter
  7. GreeneKing
    Re the tapered section at the bridge. I like nickels and most tapered strings are steel. Sadowsky do a set of 5 string nickels with just a tapered B. (I think all their 5 string sets have a tapered . I've ordered a set from the States at a reasonable price and I'm going to try them out. Re Spector basses some B strings are to thick to fit into the bridge too so hopefully this will help there. Sadowsky strings are made by La Bella but aren't the same strings repackaged. [url="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120339508362"]http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...em=120339508362[/url]
  8. GreeneKing
    With the string being so stiff over this overwound part it's likely that it's effectively almost forming part of the bridge so bringing the saddle further forward won't change the intonation much anyway. I've experienced B strings intonation changing as they bed in needing the saddle moved forward anyway. Make sure the string has a good break angle over the saddle by forcing it down with your thumb on the pickup side. All worth a go
  9. GreeneKing
    I'd say 500W and give yourself a bit of slack.
  10. GreeneKing
    No John not at all (I did used to be a copper - ABC, Accept nothing, Believe nobody and Check everything out), BUT, it would help explain why the extension might be in series. If you get my drift?
  11. GreeneKing
    OMG, snow blinded!
  12. GreeneKing
    The manual says that the driver is 4ohm (with a 4ohm tweeter). If 4 ohms is the nominal impedance I can see why the extension o/p is in series although why bother
  13. GreeneKing
    That seems to be the case If you can borrow a cab you can always 'suck it and see'. If not maybe replacing it is your best option, it'll be a fine combo by itself for someone.
  14. GreeneKing
    I checked the manual online as well as the website specs and they both say the same thing - series
  15. GreeneKing
    Wanting to try a taperwound B on the NS5 and having a preference for nickels I've just ordered a set of Sadowskys 45 to 130 XL. $35 incl shipping but we'll see about the Duty
  16. GreeneKing
    This is one very sweet bass indeed. Quality wood doesn't need to be heavy and this one proves that point no end. Peter
  17. GreeneKing
    Richard Bona
  18. GreeneKing
    [quote name='munkonthehill' post='613353' date='Sep 30 2009, 10:09 PM']ok so final questions, is my amp currently delivering 200watts? if i added a 200watt cab will i have 200watts being delivered from both amp and cab? and finally will this have a major impact in my overall loudness and presence?[/quote] If the amp has a max output of 200 watts or thereabout into 4 ohm, and you add an extension cab in [b]series[/b] to increase the impedance seen by the amp then the output will fall. The whole idea of a 4 ohm combo with a series output to increase the impedance seems strange to say the least. I'd argue that adding an extension cab to an amp that will have its output reduced is a waste of time.
  19. GreeneKing
    [quote name='chris_b' post='612703' date='Sep 30 2009, 01:23 AM']There are no downsides to playing a 4 or 5 string bass, but it would be a mistake to keep changing back and forth between a 4 and a 5 while you are trying to acclimatise on the 5! Keep playing and getting better on the 5 and you'll be glad you stuck at it! If I can do it anyone can![/quote] Absolutely. The only downside is that you may feel guilty for owning some superb 4 stringers and not playing them
  20. GreeneKing
    A place called 'Gear' in Kendal, does trendy home and kitchen stuff. It's rather comfy
  21. GreeneKing
    I've not met this one but from hearing Russ talk about it in glowing terms I know that this is a lot of bass for not a lot of money.
  22. GreeneKing
    The semi parametric is exactly the reason I went U-Retro. I use around 30 to 40 degrees clockwise on the sweep and nearly max on the boost. Bass is low (boost only) and no treble boost or cut. I love the tone.
  23. GreeneKing
    Alan That gap in the control cavity outside of the plate is [b]HUGE[/b]. Just to save you the stress I'll take it off your hands for a fiver, heck I'll even collect.
  24. GreeneKing
    Kendal, as per the title
  25. GreeneKing
    I've just bought one from Mark for my NS-5XL to nestle in. Very nice choice imo.
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