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As much as i love P basses ive always had a soft spot for semi-hollow basses. Been neogtiating with a local crack converters over a black Aria TAB bass and finally settled on a price at weekend. Needs a set up (action is a little high) and defo new strings. I normally use flats but for some reason i think they may be a bit TOO dark on this bass. Ive only had chance to play it at low volumes at the mo but will take it to rehearsal tomorrow and see how the current rounds sound. Might even take the oppertunity to try some Chromes seeing as they are meant to be quite bright. Im also assuming ill need Extra Long scale in view of the bridge/tailpiece setup. Any other TAB 66ers here on BC? Pics to follow

Jono bought a set of Flats off me in an effortlessly smooth and easy transaction. Immediate payment and good comms throughout. Deal with confidence, he's one of the good guys

Always pop into these places just in case they are ever selling something they dont quite know what theyve got bass wise and theres a bragin to be head. More often than not its way overpriced crap they theyre trying to flog but its always worth keeping an eye on i guess. Recently, however, ive been keeping an eye on their website and notice they have set prices and a ''Make An Offer' option. However it seems completely pointless! As in, unless you ''offer'' within about £3 of the asking price it just declines. Ive tried emailing and asking whjat ballpark they are looking for but never get a response. Anyone else use their site to try and get bass flavoured bargains and having the same issues?

I know this bass is shortscale but the bridge has a tailpeice so was wondering if ill need Medium Scale strings? Any users of this bass on BC?

[font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"]Really struggling to settle on a new number two bass. My main bass is a '76 P bass that I love but I want something a little different as back up.[/color][/size][/font] [font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"] [/color][/size][/font] [font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"]My main rig is a big SVT Valve head through a 4x10 Cab but my mini rig I use most is an Orange Bass terror though a 2x12 Ashdown. I play indie/mellow rock, use a pick and have flatwounds on everything. I like traditional looking basses (not a fan of Jazz's tho) and want deep but clear tones. I also love semi-hollow basses. Below is quite a varied shortlist that I have come up with:-[/color][/size][/font] [u][font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"] [/color][/size][/font][/u] [u][size="3"][color="#000000"][font="Calibri"]Ibanez Artcore AGB140[/font][/color][/size][/u] [font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"]Looks great with the semi hollow design yet retains the long scale neck. Could do with a gibson style pickguard but I would image with my fave flatwounds on this could be a thump monster. Hardcases that fit are hard to come by tho.[/color][/size][/font] [font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"] [/color][/size][/font] [u][size="3"][color="#000000"][font="Calibri"]Epiphone Thunderbird[/font][/color][/size][/u] [font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"]A bit out of left-field this one. Always loved the look of them and the sound the Kings Of Leon guy gets with his using flats. Seen a good deal on a Korean one with hardcase[/color][/size][/font] [u][font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"] [/color][/size][/font][/u] [u][size="3"][color="#000000"][font="Calibri"]Epiphone Jack Casady (Black)[/font][/color][/size][/u] [font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"]Probably the coolest looking one and the one ive played in PMT was lovely. With flats it could be great but this is the one that creeps up on the price scale.[/color][/size][/font] [font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"] [/color][/size][/font] [u][size="3"][color="#000000"][font="Calibri"]Fender/Squier Cabronita Bass[/font][/color][/size][/u] [font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"]Much more in keeping with my precision love and traditionalist styling. I did actually have one but got rid as the E string pole on the pickup was so far off that the note bloomed rather than the instant attack the other strings had. Ive since read that this maybe down to me buying a lemon rather than a standard fault. Worth giving it another chance?[/color][/size][/font] [font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"] [/color][/size][/font] [font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"] [/color][/size][/font] [font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"]I know the obvious thing to do would be try them all and see but as we all know most good deals are online and no shop certainly round here will stock all the above at the same time. Budget wise id say maybe £200-300 tops as it literally will be a back up bass.[/color][/size][/font] [font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"] [/color][/size][/font] [size="3"][color="#000000"][font="Calibri"]Any advice greatly recieved[/font][/color][/size]

Been in a studio all week with my trusty P bass and all is going well. They had a few basses hung up around the bass and inbetween takes i was noodling on a Korean Epi Thunderbird loaded with some ancient looking flats. Now im a flats player through and through, have them on everything i own but ive never seen them on a T'bird before. Didnt get chance to plug in but was wondering if an BCers regularly play a flats loaded Tbird?

Mmmmm 4 x KT88 style amp drooooooooool

Just got myself an Orange bass terror for a bit of a mess around with and the speakon-speakon lead that came with it has confused me. At one end is a neutrik connector labelled NL4FX and the other end a neutrik labelled NL4FC. Im plugging the bass terror onto an Ashdown VS212. Basic question - is this the correct lead?

Snagged one of these for a mess around with in a good deal form the local Crack Coverters. However, the bulb on the front panel isnt working. Anyone know what/where the best replacement bulb can be found for these?

[font="Times New Roman"][size="3"][color="#000000"]Right then….[/color][/size][/font] [font="Times New Roman"][size="3"][color="#000000"] [/color][/size][/font] [font="Times New Roman"][size="3"][color="#000000"]Many more suggestions and research later im kinda still a bit stuck. I worked on the RH450 a lot more and have now got a much more satisfying tone from it after messing with the Shift button. I have a nice fat growly tone…..BUT… I still cant help think id get closer to my sound with one of the following:-[/color][/size][/font] [font="Times New Roman"][size="3"][color="#000000"] [/color][/size][/font] [font="Times New Roman"][size="3"][color="#000000"]Ampeg SVT 7 Pro[/color][/size][/font] [font="Times New Roman"][size="3"][color="#000000"]Genz Benz Streamliner 600[/color][/size][/font] [font="Times New Roman"][size="3"][color="#000000"]Orange Terror Bass[/color][/size][/font] [font="Times New Roman"][size="3"][color="#000000"]Ashdown Spyder (maybe my least preferred option on list – certainly lighter than my SVT but not a micro head).[/color][/size][/font] [font="Times New Roman"][size="3"][color="#000000"] [/color][/size][/font] [font="Times New Roman"][size="3"][color="#000000"]Ive accepted im not going to get a proper all-valve sound from something not all-valve but the more I read on the GB Streamliner the more it sounds tempting. Real valve pre-amp and some fangle-dangle technology adding proper valve type heft to each note sounds great.[/color][/size][/font] [font="Times New Roman"][size="3"][color="#000000"] [/color][/size][/font] [size="3"][color="#000000"][font="Times New Roman"]The SVT7 has lots of good reviews in regards to getting that valvey Ampegy tone and also has the real valve pre-amp. [/font][/color][/size] [font="Times New Roman"][size="3"][color="#000000"] [/color][/size][/font] [font="Times New Roman"][size="3"][color="#000000"]The Orange looks great and again has the valve pre-amp but the few times ive played one its been a bit buzzy and almost trying too hard to get a valve sound (if that makes sense), it seems to concentrate on just one aspect of the valve sound – the breakup, to me the valve tone is much more than that.[/color][/size][/font] [font="Times New Roman"][size="3"][color="#000000"] [/color][/size][/font] [font="Times New Roman"][size="3"][color="#000000"]Budget wise I think I could get circa £350 for the TC and so the GB would be within budget as would the SVT7 and the Orange. The spyders are available for less than budget also.[/color][/size][/font]

Simon bought a set of my old flats off me in an effortlessly smooth transaction. No problems here

[size="2"]Anyone had an experience with these yet?[/size] [size="2"]Down to one bass and looking for a semi-hollow as a bit of fun/back up. GAS keeps pushing me towards an Epiphone Casady bass but this is certainly plucking my interest at this price point[/size]