Muzz

I contacted Nordstrand at the same time, and the contrast in reply couldn't have been greater - the guys there were happy to discuss what I was after and suggest alternatives and other options.

I've contacted them twice over the last few months with queries about pickups which aren't on the website, and both times I've (eventually) had one-line answers of "We don't/can't do that. Sorry." It's a shame, because I love the Wizards I've used, but they don't seem to be interested, as you say, in selling anything which isn't in stock.

Do they all have buckles or other metalwork? The site's a bit unclear. I never go for straps that have any metal on them - it's just a scratch waiting to happen...

Just bought a very nice bass from Michael. Packed a treat and posted even before the full payment had arrived - deal with him in confidence, he's one of the good guys! Thanks Michael. Muzz

The one I had was in a rack (with ears, natch) but if you wanted to take it out it was still a size. Odd.

Just sold a chorus pedal to George, very simple transaction, deal with him in confidence! Cheers George, Muzz

[quote name='brensabre79' timestamp='1353060049' post='1871003'] Dont forget the SVT 7, that is lightweight (Class D), and should sound like an SVT! [/quote] Oh yeah, forgot this one - had one for a few weeks: yep, does sound like an SVT (although the 15db pad input kills the tone - use with passive basses and it's fine) but it's an odd shape and size: 15" wide (nearly rack-width, too big for most gig bags) and 15lbs, even though it's a Class D hybrid. It kinda bugged me that they shoulda either shrunk it down to the Shuttle/LM/Streamliner size, or made it a 19" rackmount and maybe put a couple of extra features in. Very loud, tho.

As people have mentioned, if you have a Sansamp and VT, your tone is there in those pedals anyway - your choice of head isn't so critical if you want to use the pedals. If you want the sound without the pedals, you might have to choose a bit more carefully. I was after the sound you're looking for, and used a Sansamp with a LMIII for a while, which sounded good, but I was looking for a pedal-less solution, so I bought a RH450 which was good, and had lots of bells and whistles built-in, but eventually, after going through several other heads (I thought the PF500 was a bit, well, meh, and the OTB is great if you like its sound, but a bit bigger), I've settled on a Streamliner 900. Valvey, light and loud, and worth considering. Oh, and the Super 12 is a great cab.

[quote name='Dr.Dave' timestamp='1352992092' post='1870267'] I don't think you should ever settle for less than that. [/quote] Ba-zing! Reply of the day...

Oh yeah, forgot to add this - we made the final arrangements via off-EBay email.

I had exactly this last week, just ended the auction early, he paid cash on collection, we both saved some money. Job done.

I play it as G G# C D F G# G F D F. Most of the time...

Always happy with This Uneven Sky - the four of us have known each other for 30 years, and it just works on all levels. The covers/function work I do is as part of a dep collective around the main man, and the standard of players has stepped right up recently with some new additions, which has meant me upping my game considerably - always a good thing, and very enjoyable in a completely different way.

[quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1352307883' post='1861429'] I like me some P (check my sig) but that didn't do it for me, a typical Later mix devoid of anything musically discernible in the low end I thought . I was about to dismiss it as that until the next act, Trey Songz, came on. Now that was a bass tone that made my ears prick up, really nice. YMMV. I think it was an MTD through a GK rig. Now this brings into question whether Soundgarden were badly mixed or whether it was just a poor tonal choice by them to start with? [/quote] Just watched both bands, and all of this +1: nail > head

One of the first things I look at these days when I see a new bass is "How much does it weigh?" My 7.5lb Dingwall makes a real difference. I also sit at rehearsals most of the time.