BassApprentice

7 hours ago, AndyTravis said:

they’re bloody clever

Now if that was short or medium scale I'd be in. Does look good though 

I reckon I would go 5 as I just imagine they need more engineering to make a great 5 string (could be completely wrong) and by that logic I could get a 4 that suits my tastes more easily from a production model. 

Thanks for all the opinions so far! 

As I said it's purely hypothetical and I flip flop in what I want far too often just now to commit to a 6 month+ waiting time for any bass. Just thought it was an interesting conundrum for those who regularly play 4 and 5 string. 

Chicago Music Exchange have it as VVT. 

And no offence, but I trust CME over Andertons website....

Weirdly nothing about the V5 on the Sire website. 

https://www.chicagomusicexchange.com/listing/sire-marcus-miller-v5-alder-4-string-natural-2nd-gen-pre-order/32643004

Three very different basses there, all good within their own right. 

Out of those, on specs alone, the Sire would win for most. Depends on the pickup arrangement you want. Its worth noting that Sire also do the P7 which is a PJ setup in a precision style body

2 hours ago, Nail Soup said:

Sounds like he is simply playing the snare on beats 1 and 3, instead of the normal backbeat of 2 and 4.

You know - the way some people clap along to music.

Don't worry, Harry Connick Jr can sort that

I've now convinced myself that I need to get a burgundy bass with a tort scratchplate 😅

This is purely hypothetical as my current situation means I can't afford don't need any form of new bass but it's a question that I've pondered a fair few times.

If I were to get a bass made for me, do I go 4 or 5? I play both and appreciate they both have their uses and advantages. I view 4 string as the instrument where I can do more technical tricks like slapping etc but 5s for me cover a lot of bases and I do like having the 5th string.

So really, I'm asking what people in a similar situation did when commissiong their first big expensive toy and why they chose 4 or 5?

If I were a richer man this would be mine! Best of luck. 

That's really cool! 

Must be super compact

So the time has come to sell my amp - I've toyed  with this for a long time but I am not going to be in a band and I mostly play in headphones so this is up for sale.

If you know about Phil Jones, you know the quality you're getting. Whilst this is a slightly older model this is basically new, all 4 speakers have been replaced and haven't been used for anything louder than indoor use since they were replaced. Also comes with a cover

Here are the official specs:

• 2 channel 300 W amp (180W into internal speakers)

• 4 x high power 5” drivers in computer designed 8Ω enclosure

Each input features;

• Active/Passive input

• 5 band eq  (50Hz/160Hz/630Hz, 2.5kHz/12kHz)

• Optical compressor/limiter (switchable/adjustable)

• Headphone out

• Balanced line out XLR DIi)

• Effects return

• Extension speaker out (taking the output to 300 W with extra 8Ω cab w/speakon)

1. •Dimensions; 16.5 H x 13.5 W x 17.5 D

2. •Weight - 49lb/23kgs

I am happy to ship it but it being 23kg it won't be cheap, happy to get you a quote though. Also happy to meet up to arrange collection.

Any questions let me know!

15 minutes ago, FinnDave said:

 I have a lovely Sandberg bass I bought in January but hardly ever play, if I decided to give it a viking funeral floating down the Windrush as it was consumed by flames, it's my prerogative. Bit of a waste of the best part of 2 grand, but it's my money to waste if I want to

Now, if you just wrap it in a nice fireproof blanket and let me know when and where you plan to perform this funeral, I'll be glad to watch it to make sure it all goes to plan😅

14 hours ago, ezbass said:

These look like the doggie’s dangly bits. I really like to try one. Maybe a trip to Anderton’s when normality and stock return is on the cards.

The Pros look great but the new standard in the trans blue has really caught my eye 

Wee Dino on my BB. 

Hidden by my arm when playing but adds a splash of colour to it! 

3 minutes ago, Woodinblack said:

Yeh, been trying to get a strap for it that sort of goes. Couch have failed me, there is a nice (expensive) vegan one on etsy, but it is only 2" wide which seems a bit narrow for a bass.

Granted that does seem narrow but isn't the bass super lightweight? 

Dead quick, are the tuners on a Mex Fender better or on par with Wilkinsons? 

Are either lighter/heavier? There's a set of Fender ones on Facebook for the same price as Wilkinson ones so just trying to make a decision. 

For reference, it's for a Bronco project. 

Jeez you are fair shifting through gear just now!  😅

But then you end up with this, very nice indeed!

Yeah seems like they skimped on having that as an option. Could probably be done fairly easily if the wires are all there. 

That would be about right looking at the price bracket of the other Tribute models.

Unfortunately I fear it will be £599 as a lot of brands now do that for new releases....but to be fair it would be right up against the short scale Stingray.

So I'm toying with replacing my BB425 with a jazz bass style 5 string. 

Basically it was going to be the Sire in burgundy - until I found this. 

I know that Revelation are well respected at the budget end but a quick search didn't bring much for this model. 

So anyone seen or tried this? Looks mint. 

On 09/06/2020 at 01:15, FLoydElgar said:

Does anyone have the hadrien feraud burner?

If so get posted

Ahem 

Seems the music instrument market is a bit of a racket just now. Korg, Roland and GAK all fined with others apparently on strong warnings....

Might be a good time to ask for a discount 😅

https://guitar.com/news/korg-roland-and-gak-fined-5-5m-for-price-fixing-by-uk-watchdog/?fbclid=IwAR3ivWtDwiPYBuEB0DRpLPvDUDZ4vCtCWT9aM89ivTIgrzC4yVwwpmu-4gc 

20 minutes ago, TRBboy said:

They will build whatever you want in theory though, but clearly if its a full - on custom build it will cost you custom bass money. 

Oh of course, but they have one of the few configurators where I don't spit my tea out when I'm finished speccing up my build. 

Here's a question, obviously going to get a slightly biased response but are Sandberg one of the most approachable guitar companies? 

I might not be asking quite the right question but they seem to be one of the few companies that you could buy on a shop wall or ask them to make you something very similar to what you tried in a shop for very similar money. 

And here's me swooning over the burgundy Sire/Bass Collection....

And I'm in Scotland..... 

But alas, Covid prevents it. Super cool bass otherwise.