Oldman

Both Overwater Contempory Jazz with John East retro Pre's, but, there was a Black Sei Jazz on here that I rather fancied, that started the rot. But I bought the Green Mamba first.

Thanks Guys, it is a lovely Bass, its called Black Mamba after its "Green Mamba" sister, which was my inspiration for the build. Putting the Green Mamba up as a feeler soon [attachment=192264:Green Mamba.jpg]

Finally, arrived 1st May, Gigged 2nd then went on holiday. Out to play this week. A kind of translucent black over the body fading to a matt finish on the edges, DR Black Beauties set it of nicely. [attachment=192259:Jazz Body.JPG] [attachment=192260:Jazz Headstock.JPG] [attachment=192261:Outdoors.JPG] [attachment=192258:In the Case.JPG] [attachment=192262:Neck.JPG]

You will, be driven by your budget and compromise accordingly

http://www.tecamp.de/en/products/cabinets/57-xs-112.html#specifications The previous XS112 has a black grill and Neo speaker, light with bite and at 99db a good choice IMO. Depending where you are geographically speaking you might pick up a discontinued XS112 Neo at a good price. Good hunting

I bought my " Minnie" about a year ago, gigged infrequently, rehearsed same, never missed a beat, some issues with to hot an input signal, just turned the bass down, volume up. Never been past 6 'o clock into a 2 cab ( 8 Ohms each) 4 Ohm load. Very subtle in the way the controls interact a bit too subtle for me, but I like leaving the tone controls flat let the bass take over. It's not my favourite sounding head which is why I considered moving it on not long after purchase but reneged and pulled the 'feeler'. Still considering moving it on though as I am preferring the Eden parametric' option on the WT...... All in all an excellent head for an articulate Bass Player, which I am not ( playing wise of course)....

You win the skin off me rice puddin

Given the game away now, should be delivered this week [attachment=190685:Headstock with logo.JPG]

The skin off my rice puddin'

Come closer, there's more! [attachment=190530:Final hand carving neck.JPG] [attachment=190528:Body colour and lacquer.JPG] [attachment=190529:Headstock colour and lacquer.JPG] Snaps in the wrong order but you get the picture, or lack of them Delivery next week...... Ho Hum

I was pleasantly surprised by the MB AC101 Combo, all the gubbins I needed for the new band fretless project, then the band evaporated (the way they do). As this was only a couple of days after I received delivery I tentatively asked Chris would he consider a reversal. My flabber was gasted, when he, without hesitation, said no probs. A seamless untransaction by a great guy who was under absolutely no obligation to accede to my wishes. Never mind the extra mile, this was an extra marathon. Many thanks Chris, I owe you one. Brian

Well I was planning to Rock up with a Schroeder 18PL..... Yes 18" s

9th May, sheeet, I'm on holiday, loved last year (my first) lots of hands on stuff......... Good luck on the day guys..

C'm here, there's more

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I priced the carriage, €10 for delivery.... Still I've got to try it. Thanks for your assistance guys.