basshead56

I had castors that came on an Ampeg cab. I was told to take them off as bass cabs sound and feel better if they are in direct contact with the floor. don´t know if i believed it or not, but I took them off anyways when I got a case for the cab which was lift off, so there were wheels on the bottom anyway. I have seen SVT head flight cases with castors but no way in hell would I wheel an amp (valve or not) around. Too many delicate parts. Cabs are ok, proper ones-Trace Elliot, Ampeg, Marshall were made to be chucked about stages and thrown into vans. Just wouldn´t do the same with amps or combos.

Saw that blue one this morning. Looks lovely though I reckon that Fernandes/burny last week was better value considering the prices. There´s also a nice Aria Pro II faker on there too

[quote name='WWRRSS' post='710999' date='Jan 13 2010, 10:33 AM'][/quote] +1 I´ll take one of those too. Failing that, seeing as I´d have all that money, I´d get Epiphone to build me a 4 string version of my guitar at the moment (not the strat): [url="http://www.americanbikestore.com/images/Logo%20Epiphone%20Flamekat.jpg"]http://www.americanbikestore.com/images/Lo...%20Flamekat.jpg[/url] Coolest guitar I´ve ever owned or played!

No way! not in a million years!

[quote name='Sibob' post='710721' date='Jan 12 2010, 10:45 PM']Cheers guys....I'm thinking about it lol Si[/quote] Check the ebay links- I found a really cheap MIA Jazz V For what its worth, the Jazz V was the first 5 string I ever tried and the only reason I didn't go with it in the end was because I was already breaking one personal rule-no more than 4 strings, so figured I'd defect to a Gibson while I was at it, very cheeky!

Are there two versions of this-two different ratings? Can one of these heads power two (matching) cabs? Anyone got one? The reason I ask is... [url="http://www.dv247.com/search/0/0/ProductQuantity/Descending/ampeg+micro/1/"]http://www.dv247.com/search/0/0/ProductQua.../ampeg+micro/1/[/url] Two different descriptions and two different prices hmm crap, I've put this in the wrong place! Why is Spooks so bloody enthralling? Please move to amps and cabs discussion

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Epiphone-Thunderbird-Custom_W0QQitemZ220538612880QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item3359202c90"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Epiphone-Thunderbird...=item3359202c90[/url]

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/USA-Fender-Jazz-5-String-Bass_W0QQitemZ290390566281QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item439ca06589"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/USA-Fender-Jazz-5-St...=item439ca06589[/url]

[quote name='gary mac' post='710594' date='Jan 12 2010, 09:09 PM']Good to hear you are happy, long may it continue[/quote] +1

[quote name='grimbeaver' post='710559' date='Jan 12 2010, 08:50 PM']brilliant, dont know what to say really other than brilliant[/quote] +1 simples!

[quote name='bubinga5' post='700974' date='Jan 4 2010, 09:07 PM']Blimey, why do they wack the price up so much? for a matching headstock!!!... you can get a 75 RI for £1299 and this £300 more??? ok its a 50th Anniversary.. Fender should bring out some limited edition colors with matching headstocks, binding, string through body's, etc.. Its not special enough for £1599.99 Fender rely far too much on there image... (did i say it was lovely)[/quote] As much as I love Fender, +1 definately an insane price tag for not that much bass But again, it is beautiful

That looks great! how would it fare ina full band (rock) situation?. I´ve heard those cabs pack a serious wallop

they look gorgeous. Bet there´s real balls to them too! Prices seem very reasonable too

I like it. I´m a fan of (Sideshow Bob quote) "That retro-fifties charm"

I don´t think there´s any risk of damage

Yeah, he and I own them all!haha He´s big into Cort now though. Yeah Avatar are great (producer/keys player produces for us aswell) small world?not really, just a small town I will pass on my best if I see him Steve, Good luck with the hunt and I´ll keep my eyes peeled for that Warwick for you mate Cheers Colin

Would love a set. are they expensive?

[quote name='redstriper' post='710280' date='Jan 12 2010, 05:14 PM']Thanks basshead, I haven't tried a streamer but the corvette suited me. There is a used rockbass corvette available not too far from me that I might go and try. BTW - I see you're in Kerry, do you know James Kennedy from Tralee ?[/quote] Yeah, I´m in Tralee aswell. I know James pretty well. Sound bloke, and a fantastic player. Do you know him then?

nevermind, just noticed its been sold. keep looking though, they do pop up from time to time

[quote name='redstriper' post='710016' date='Jan 12 2010, 02:14 PM']How does the rockbass corvette compare to the warwick standard model ? I need a light weight dub bass with a smooth feel and deep sound. I like the w. corvette std, but it's more than I want to pay.[/quote] there´s one for sale on here somewhere for less than the price of a new Rockbass vette [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=72157&hl=warwick"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...&hl=warwick[/url]

+1 to all above. Try swapping out the factory strings. Get some decent flats and adjust the intonation, action etc Try the pickups at different heights aswell- a few mm makes a world of difference. I wouldn´t give up on the VMJ-they are typically excellent value for money and as already stated, very well regarded on this site. As regards the MIA Fender- be careful. Not all are amazing. The new standard series are great basses but if you´re going second hand, be wary as like most big brands, Fender quality has its ups and downs. The synth pickup issue- avoid the guitar version- it won´t compliment the sound of the bass at all. I´m nearly sure arsenic is right in saying that the guitar version uses individual-string-specific mini pups so the bass strings wouldn´t match up too well. Have heard the Bass version though, on a Vigier, and it sounded amazing!!!