GreeneKing

Bloody brilliant, looking forward to the phots

That would be marvellous

I'm a bass fan and don't really want to get into a pointless 4 vs more argument. I am aware that as my bass playing improves my ability to pick up and play a 5 has too which is a nice bonus

Whereabouts r u Lozbass? I have an ACG pre or 2 you could try and I'd love to see that Alembic. Peter - in not so sunny Kendal

Solvol Autosol is good but take care not to overdo it as it can remove the chrome over time. A milder alternaltive is toothpaste, and it smells better. Can't hurt to give it a try. Cheap toothpaste (an abrasive) is best. Peter

Been a closet Alembic fan for many years and that is quite something. Much nicer than the Fodera imo

[quote name='lozbass' post='590064' date='Sep 4 2009, 07:38 PM']I'd put it back in its case for a month, then take it out and see what you think when you've had a bit of distance. I've chopped and changed a lot and then ended up back where I started. I've also had a break from basses the tone of which I wasn't too pleased with, then been blown away a few months later. Just an idea, but maybe save the money for now and see how you feel after a short hiatus. If however, you're not happy if you're not spending money (I'm a big offender), then go ahead - you shouldn't really go too far wrong with Nordys and, personally, I'd risk the solder breaks[/quote] That's probably very good advice. The Nordy I put in my Sterling was immense!

If you chipped your nuts on your Status perhaps you're holding it all wrong?

[quote name='alexclaber' post='589794' date='Sep 4 2009, 04:06 PM']It seems that song was first released in late '79, which explains a lot... Alex[/quote] The most I've laughed in a long while!

[quote name='Mikey R' post='589683' date='Sep 4 2009, 02:18 PM']I think this is the one: [/quote] That's the baby Warmoth 54P with a birdseye maple neck. Korina body tung oiled and neck Tru-oiled with a D tuner on Hipshot Ultralites and a Gotoh 201 bridge. Presently strung with D'Addario's. ACG02 with one Low Pass and one High Pass filter and a volume. Alan (of ACG) helped me by doing the routing and providing me with a neat macassar ebony surround plate for the Dark Star. It's a real workhorse and thanks go to Alan.

THAT is very expensive agreed but not all WD stuff is so bad. There's times when WD is a godsend. Service is good too. Allparts and Axes R Us are worth a look.

[quote name='Geddys nose' post='589537' date='Sep 4 2009, 11:49 AM']I think the only reason that prices have come down in the UK is down to Thomann when they started the website around 02/03 they where too cheap.Never had any problem with them and there after sales is great too.[/quote] I think the exchange rate may have had an influence too i.e. Thomann prices have shot up.

I find that there's time the open E doesn't sound as good as the fretted one. One or two songs we play are simplified by using the B string and it seems to offer more options for improvisation too.

[quote]such is the nature of a decent well set up 5 string.....[/quote] I don't think it's the bass, more me. I've owned may decent well set up 5 string basses. In fact none of my 5 stringers have been anything but... Peter

[quote name='Moos3h' post='589351' date='Sep 4 2009, 08:08 AM']Word of warning, my experience with Thomann was GREAT until something went wrong. At that point, I cannot begin to tell you the amount of grief it was. If it's a cab? Who cares, you're unlikely to have that much of an issue. If it's an amp I would think VERY carefully before buying from there....[/quote] I'd have to say the polar opposite here. The best after sales service I've ever experienced by far. Am I the only one? I returned my Yamaha BBT Amp when it was more than a year old. Excellent communication, pickup and delivery. I've had a few things break, mainly minor PSU type stuff and the story has always been the same - German efficiency, communication and politeness. Don't get me wrong I'd rather buy locally with folk like the BM or Bass Direct but there was a time/exchange rate when Thomann were a no brainer.

Not a bad song I suppose bit a bit weak in places too imo. Ferchrissake I'm 10 yrs older and all this [quote]*Feeling:- Alien concept to anyone who listens to (or plays) jazz, or anything written after 1976,[/quote] is utter nonsense You sound like our lead guitarist with the 1976 bit and he's a complete plonker Wake up, stop living in the past (while continuing to celebrate it) and start embracing the now.

Wood and general ascetics I like but far too much bling innit. Even for this Essex boy

I've always had good service from those guys

[quote name='ezbass' post='588615' date='Sep 3 2009, 01:49 PM']I bought the M80 because its flat sound is transparent i.e. no pre curve EQ, unlike the Sansamp for instance.[/quote] Except when you push the 'colour' button without noticing, and your bass gets completely 'Lost in Space'!!

FlightCaseWarehouse?

Switching the MXR in and out with the mids boosted a little only certainly didn't drastically alter the bass's tone, it just gave it a bit more 'bite'. I believe the Aguilar has sweepable mids too.

I have made that claim! I believe it, at least to an extent. I have found that boosting the mids helps with my particular tone and that passive basses have a deficiency of tweakability in this area. I could just use the amp of course but the pedal gives the option to switch it in and out (as does the Rebelhead). I also like the ability to add a little gentle crunch/distortion for some songs. Again, sounding like a stuck record, - Rebelhead I'd love to hear the RH 450 through a Vintage Alex

Do you still have it Pete?