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As promised, here's a few pics of my Shuker taken this morning with the new preamp. I bought a U Retro Deluxe and had it fitted but it sounded dreadful, turns out the bridge pup was wired out of phase. A few phone calls and 5 mins with a screwdriver fixed that and now all is tickety boo. I liked the Shuker pre that was fitted at birth but wanted a bit more versatility and this thing certainly gives me plenty of that.

Dan's the man

Been GASsing for a Ray 5 for a long time now - proper bass IMHO.

Howzit sound?

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='1101767' date='Jan 25 2011, 09:31 AM']You're 16 you have been playing bass for a few years, want to start gigging, not hugely knowledgeable about brands you have a part time job and you have saved up and you walk into the shop and you can buy the most powerful amp in the world. You will buy the nuke.[/quote] More reason why young people should listen to their elders

Very nice Purpolaris - I understand why you're selling that other bass.

Sorry just stumbled on this thread and can't be arsed reading about something so utterly pointless that'll self destruct within a matter of days anyway - can someone explain why anyone would want to own this?

I wish Mark had some more Dingwalls in - I'd definitely be heading south this weekend if he did and wouldn't expect to come home empty handed.

Beat me to it GW, go for it son

Must take some pics of mine with the new preamp fitted - looks and sounds great now it's wired in correctly. Pics to follow.

Box size does make a big difference IMHO plus don't forget 2x12"=24" whereas 4x10"=40". I can't explain why that makes a difference apart from moving a lot more air but having just switched back from 12s to a 4x10 I can tell you it does. (edit for typo)

Easy ...Steve Lukather

[quote name='TheGreek' post='1099724' date='Jan 23 2011, 03:20 PM']KISS, in my mind, will lead to nothing but mediocrity and bass being nothing more than a backing instrument..[/quote] Bass is a backing instrument in a band situation but of course if you like playing with yourself, by all means do so.

I had an audition for a band - a really good band. They sent me a cd and I learnt 5 songs as best I could in the time I had. I turned up and nervously played those songs with them and after the audition, they asked me how I thought it went and I said .."if you don't mind, I'll just pack my gear up and slither away". They all looked at me in shock and said I'd done really well and told me to stay and play some more. I was in awe of their musicianship and the quality of the live sound - and there's me, a humble pub plodder as I refer to myself playing with guys who've played at Wembley, V-Festival, Ronny Scotts, jammed with Steely Dan you name it. I thought they were being kind and at the end of the session, I said thanks and loaded my gear into the car and said tara. The keyboard player followed me out and said " see you next week" which kinda floored me. At the time I didn't know why but I got the gig and a few weeks later I asked why and was told it was because I played simply and sympathetically with the music and made the band sound solid and more 'together' than it had ever done before. I guess playing 'simply' has its benefits.

Hi Freddie, you'll get a lot of different questions and answers to this but IMHO, if you like the sound of a 2x10 then buy another one. I'm pretty sure the concensus is it'll sound better than a 210/115 combination but no doubt someone will be along soon to say ignore that old git. It also makes a nice modular rig for differnt sized gigs. As far as makes are concerned, you can't go wrong with Epifani, Bergantino or Aguilar - again IMHO.

...or a free Dingwall bass?

I had a GB NEOX 212 for a while and loved it to bits - great cab. Only sold it because I found it a bit bulky and big to carry up and down stairs. A lame excuse I know.

Hoping to be there myself - the chance to play a Dingwall is worth the 4 hour drive

[quote name='chris_b' post='1095776' date='Jan 19 2011, 10:48 PM']A good 410 (or 2 210's) would give you more low end than you'd need. Bass Direct has a used Epifani 410 which will knock your socks off.[/quote] Truer words have never been spoken - I've gone back to an Epi UL410 and I'm very glad I did.

I'm the proud owner of a Shuker that was made for the late Si Cox (OldGit) - it's a £2,000+ bass and I got it for less than a grand in unplayed condition. My guess is that people sell them because they don't like them when they're finished, simple as that. I wouldn't know where to start ordering ans specc'ing a custom bass and would probably end up with a monstrosity I don't like whereas I can go into a store, pick up a bass and if I like it, buy it or put it back on the hanger if I don't. Can't really do that with a custom bass.

Love it muchly