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    Elixir Nanoweb or Rotosound Swing Bass

    in Accessories and Misc

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    So...I'm looking to buy a new set of strings, roundwound 45-105. I know it sounds weird but I've never tried these on my MIM Fender Jazz. (been playing with EB...sound ok, don't last that long though) I play hard rock/ metal use mostly fingers (use pick on 2 songs)

    According to the reviews I've read the Elixir last longer and are easier on fingers and fretboard, but opinions seem divided in terms of sound. As for Rotos, not as great in terms of durability but have a great tone. My sound is quite agressive, I'm a heavy handed guy...I'm mostly looking for a good growly sound. so bearing in mind what I play and how I play it...which one should I try now?

    Sansamp Bass Driver DI Vs Behringer BDI21

    in Effects

    Posted

    A friend of mine bought the Behringer a couple of months ago...

    His veredict:

    It 'eats' batteries in 2 or 3 reharsals
    He tried 2 similar power supplies, one worked, the other didn't (same voltage) and a month later both didn't work with the pedal (they were fine, he uses them with other pedals)

    so...I'm still not sure if I should get one or save money for the sansamp...i'm really tempted to be honest...with that price tag, it's almost begging me to buy it :)

    Best budget P-bass

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='488121' date='May 14 2009, 05:52 PM']Squier Classic Vibe 50's & 60's Precisions, or course![/quote]

    Not keen on the 50's and my problem with the 60's is the colour, otherwise it would be on my shortlist. Any other suggestions?

    Mexican Fenders Substandard?

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    I have a MIM jazz...it's ok, does the job. The knobs are crap and loose all the time, bridge could be better and the pickups..not great, but not that bad i suppose. Overall it's a nice instrument but does feel a bit cheap in some aspects. I bought it 2nd hand for £200 so in your case it's different...and must be really dissapointing. We've all been there mate, in one way or another, the good thing is, it still is under the warrany and that's a good budget to purchase a nice axe. Good luck :)

    Best budget P-bass

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    [quote name='dannybuoy' post='487749' date='May 14 2009, 12:04 PM']These are the same as SX - Jim Deacon. Make sure you get the 20 fret jobbies and not the cheaper 21 fret ones that come in the packs with the amp.



    Jim Deacon / SX FPB62 in vintage white... available for [url="http://www.hartnollguitars.co.uk/products.asp?id=4714"]£109 delivered[/url] including strap/lead/bag etc, and comparable to genuine Fenders according to Talkbass hype. I was thinking of buying one myself...

    I have the white VM P and it's fantastic (pots are crap though but cheap to replace), but if I was shopping for a bass right now I would try out this one for less than half the dosh.[/quote]

    That sounds interesting..and looks nice too! Have you got a spec list on that, there's not much info on the website?!

    Best budget P-bass

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    [quote name='Hamster' post='487671' date='May 14 2009, 11:01 AM']Vintage V4 P Bass - [url="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/14236-vintage-v4-bass-series-sunburst.html/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=base"]http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/1423...m_campaign=base[/url]

    These are excellent for the money imho.[/quote]

    never tried vintage basses before, how does this model compares o the Vintage ICON V4, and for that matter, all the other options?

    Best budget P-bass

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    [quote name='ben604' post='487635' date='May 14 2009, 10:13 AM']Just a quick word of warning, I bought a VMP and while it looks and sounds great, it's just starting to fall apart on me after about 2 months. The tone/volume knobs dont fit and therefore try to fall off all the time and the jack socket has just worked itself loose which is giving me intermittent sound. They're easy fixes, but these little niggles can be frustrating. I'd suggest buying 2nd hand from a reliable and honest BCer!

    Ben.[/quote]

    My MIM knobs are rubbish too. The neck volume one is completely loose, easy fix but feels really cheap. A bit of hum when the bridge pickup is full on and the neck off. The hum oes away when both are full on ?!? lol...not to mention the bridge, but again I'll upgrade it on my jazz and hopefully my future precision :)

    Best budget P-bass

    in Bass Guitars

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    So...I have a Fender Jazz MIM and I'm now GASing for a Precision. I'll go around the shops and try some out but what are your thoughts on the best options?

    I've checked the Squire VM and C Vibe ones...it looks like the CV have better specs, but there's a big problem...the colour, I just hate it! Is the VM a bood bass in this price range? Shall I go with a used Fender MIM instead?..any other brands that have affordable and good quality Precisions?

    All suggestions welcome.

    Cheers

    Fairly cheap new rig - , 8x10, 6x10 or 2x10/4x10 combination?

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    I grabbed an ABM 810 for £550 new from the shop :) you might find one half price second hand. Ashdown stop producing them so if you get it new, you should get a decent price as they are getting rid of the stock. Never played the MAG, but for the difference in price I would say go with the ABM series, much better quality and looks. In terms of portability...it's quite manouverable, it's heavy but having said that, i went up and down the stairs with it a few times, and unlike a 4x10, the 'proper' weels and cab angle helps. Just miss a couple of back rails and the corners could be stronger. In terms of sound....I can tell you, I play a GK1001RBII and a single 4x10 just wasn't doing it for me. With this beast behind me...I've never been happier...or LOUDER!

    Difference between sleeve and shallow rack cases?

    in Accessories and Misc

    Posted

    cheers Alex

    in that case, would you say the normal version will be enough? is the 'sleeve' version just a marketing trick or it can really handle more abuse...cause they're not really shock mount are they? (just a thought) I don't have to worry about valves for a start and as i said before, the ABS cases are not visually apealling to me ( i find them really ugly to be honest, some sort of military phone box! :) ) so I shortlisted these two versions of more 'traditional' flightcases. the GK seems quite rugged so maybe the normal version will do the job

    Difference between sleeve and shallow rack cases?

    in Accessories and Misc

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    [quote name='alexclaber' post='470559' date='Apr 23 2009, 12:03 PM']I'd get a 2U, cut a hole above the the fan on the GK, and use any tuner other than an oversized overweight overpriced rack tuner.

    Alex[/quote]

    Just bought one 2nd hand for £55 and I'm not a DIY guy...I just want to know if the difference between these two cases (sleeve and shallow) is worth the price difference, considering the protection they offer.

    GK 1001 RB II VS GB Shuttle 6.0

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    [quote name='Josh' post='467802' date='Apr 20 2009, 08:12 PM']I hope this doesn't sound condescending in anyway but playing the head through a different isn't going to make it sound bad at all man, just go with the head that you think will give you the punk tone your after.[/quote]

    +1

    exactly...as I said previously I play my 1001rb through an ashdown abm 810 and it ROCKS! the GK is a very balanced head, you can get a great tone out of any half decent cab, and your cabs are weeeell decent imo :) I would say go for it, it will blow your mind with every single cab combination you use....and as for volume, I would say GK watts are on steroids :brow:

    GK 1001 RB II VS GB Shuttle 6.0

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    [quote name='Musicman20' post='467477' date='Apr 20 2009, 02:22 PM']Im mainly a passive guy apart from MM Stingray.

    Im looking for a good rock tone basically....with some hi fi as an option.

    Only thing is, I wont be using GK cabs....I cant afford yet more cabs.[/quote]

    Well...I'm a very heavy handed player and a rock tone guy myself and my 1001rb does deliver the goods. The boost button is great for rock, it gives you growl and it's like an extra volume control. Oh and I play it through an Ashdown ABM 810 (on full range)...have tried GK cabs, sound great with the bi-amp system, just not my cup of tea...too hi-fi to my hears whereas with the ashdown i can get thunder and crystal clean sounds out of it. Try one if you have the chance, headroom and pleeeeeeeeeeenty of volume, whatever style you play, you can get something out of it :)

    Small, Lightweight, 400W + Head wanted for Punk/Rock/Slap etc

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    [quote name='Musicman20' post='465543' date='Apr 17 2009, 09:17 PM']Small, fairly lightweight, compact, loud, solid state or ‘hybrid’ Bass Amp Required – Please recommend

    Budget: Approx £500-£600 MAX! (Mid price range)

    Hello everyone!

    Really need some advice on a head that fits the small/lightweight ish/loud category![/quote]

    You can't go wrong with this baby

    [url="http://www.gallien-krueger.com/products_artist_hd_1001.html"]http://www.gallien-krueger.com/products_artist_hd_1001.html[/url]

    I have one and man...it does it all and also meets all your criteria...the price has gone up now I believe, they're in the £650 region, but with some research you might get one in the £600ish region or secondhand :)

    Gotoh 201 VS Badass II for a Fender Jazz?

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='464783' date='Apr 17 2009, 10:47 AM']The thnig to consider is this - Which kind of jazz bass do you have? If you have an MIM or a Japanese model, you'll find a lot of advantage in these bridges. The increased sustain and stability are definitely useful.[/quote]

    I have a MIM and I'll start pimping it up :) now...the Gotoh is cheaper, if it does the job well, I might consider it over the badass...some people tell me there's no much of a difference from the bridge i've got now (original) to a badass or gotoh...some say it does make a difference, I suppose i have to get one and try it myself!

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