Josh

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='354708' date='Dec 15 2008, 12:00 AM']Can't be ars*d with waiting for a used one and seeing as how I've sold one of my Warwicks... I've bought a new Euro 4 (a tad worrying as it's unseen and unplayed). [/quote] Thank God. You finally bit the bullet, I'm proud of you John! I'm getting visions of your name chaning to SpectorHunt in the next few months.

Some better qaulity pics from the original owner:

[quote name='6stringbassist' post='354655' date='Dec 14 2008, 10:53 PM']Don't use the B as an anchor, that's not really good technique, as it means having to move off that anchor to play the be and E. An ergonomically better way is to sort of float, using your thumb as a mute, move your hand down the strings to play the higher strings. It will take a bit of getting used to, but will be much better in the long run, and if you're only just starting out on a 5, then now's the time to adapt. I find a 5 or a 6 easier to play, I don't have to move around so much up and down the neck, I can play low Eb, F etc in the same position as playing high F, G etc on my C string, or high D and E etc on the G string on a 5 string.[/quote] As I said it's natural to want to use it as an anchor but eventually you learn to float, but if your so use to constantly anchoring it's hard to get use to floating. I've seen it from various guys I teach, you can't force them to change from what their use to, and Barrie is so use to anchoring whereas I'm always floating. Hmmm, Barrie, maybe 5's and 6's just aren't for you, if your happy with yours 4's then really you shouldn't ever worry about needing a 5 or 6, just have one tuned a full step down or alternatively, all of them .

[quote name='molan' post='354532' date='Dec 14 2008, 08:18 PM']PS - Josh, you're not allowed to comment [/quote] Pffft try and stop me You know that I've got 2 4's and a 6, and all 3 varying in scale/width/weight etc... Yet I can seemingly switch between all 3 in one sitting and be comfortable after a few minutes, as you've seen for yourself. Basically I forced myself to get use to them and luckily I have, as mentioned, the best approach is to not feel the need to have to constantly add the low B into your playing, that will easily halt any progress on a 5/6/7 string. You bring it in gradually, using the B as a more flexible anchor is natural, but you do have spend some time noticing how your right hand is fairing. I noticed that you do tend to keep your right hand anchored when you play, which is perfectly fine but I'd hazzard a guess and say thats probally what is causing both your hands to get confused and thus trip over yourself. A bit OT, but I'm really not missing that MTD, if you did decide to give it back I'll probally try and hunt someone down with a USA Spector 4/5 string, though I was hoping to see your Roscoe again .

[quote name='ashevans09' post='349451' date='Dec 9 2008, 10:28 AM']While I was in Boston some guy was trying out amps in a Guitar Center with his 635...I started up a chat with him and got a little fiddle there [/quote] They feel amazing, Mike just gives them a factory set up and they feel absoloutely incredible. All I've had to do on my 635 is lower the c string saddle a little, thats it, whereas my 535 I didn't adjust a thing, it was that perfect.

Love it! Besides the P-Bass.

He like's The Stone Roses , thats it. Anyways Anne-Marie answering your original question, as someone who's been lucky to have both a couple of Jazzes and a handful of Warwicks, I'd say if I had to choose I would go for a Warwick, because they just ooze character and IMO look amazing (Well besides the Katanas, Dolphins, Infities, Vampyre's, JHB Series, Strykers, Nobby's and corvettes ^_^) and one way or another do offer a variation of the classic Jazz tone which to me is more appealing, Thumb's and Streamer's (Stage 1 and 2) are by far 2 of the most used basses in production and are solid work horses for EVERY genre not just the classic stereotype of Metal and Funk, although they do work extremely well in those contexts. The Jury is still out on wether a Stage 1 is as growly as a Jazz, it's all down to personal preference, I'd go for a Stage 1 because of the pick up configuration, the Precision p'up will give the mids more of a push and generally beef up the overall tone, whereas some Jazz basses lack that push and sound very nasal and brittle. And also, Welcome Anne-Marie .

[quote name='ashevans09' post='348917' date='Dec 8 2008, 06:38 PM']Haha, I'll be honest aesthetically I really really don't like Shukers :ph34r: , can't really comment on their sound! Thanks for the info, I just got a confirmation of the order through from the grooveshoppe [/quote] I've never played one which lives up to it's hype. I'm all excited for you now man, have you ever actually played an MTD before?

[quote name='ashevans09' post='348459' date='Dec 8 2008, 11:37 AM']Aaaaand I just came... Just a quick note though, this is really my first time for a custom build, so do I need to ask for build updates or will mike/grooveshoppe send them along? Also does anyone know how long it takes mike to make an instrument? I know the wait time is about a year, but how much of that is simply finishing existing orders?[/quote] Hehe I knew you'd like that . Usually they will send you an update every now and again, Mike is reknown for keeping up to date with all of his customers, some sooner than later but they will always get a photo and written update also, it's only when it's been like 6 months without even a word that you then send a message enquiring about the build. The general build time for MTD's is roughly 9 months - a year, depending on how much Mike has got to do of course, remember now there is only 3 of them in that cramped little shack, yet the basses he makes are just incredible. Sitll it's nice to see a "Non"- Shuker build for a change....how very dare you!

[quote name='Geoff' post='348070' date='Dec 7 2008, 07:47 PM']Yeah it has. Just noticed you're using a TD650 and 2x 2x10's. If I was looking at a more portable rig for practise, could I safely run the TD650 through 1 2x10?[/quote] Depending on how loud you guys practice I would say yes, but just make sure your not over doing it but if I could use both every time I would, but that's more of a tonal preference.

Ash, here's something for you to salivate over: [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6605728&postcount=357"]MTD 535 + 635, Walnut + Ash goodness.[/url]

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='347991' date='Dec 7 2008, 05:35 PM']I'm not that much of a fan of it. Sure there's a bit of technical fluff but it doesn't really get down on the One like the original bass line, the fancy bits compete with the songs hooks and his timing is off. I know its a jam but I don't see the point of it, it definitely doesn't make the song sound better and isn't that what its all about at the end of the day?[/quote] +1 Steve. I do like what Marlowe is offering to bassists but sometimes I feel his playing can be really stale, IMO his earlier videos were more enjoyable to watch.

[quote name='Geoff' post='348029' date='Dec 7 2008, 06:43 PM']I may upgrade to one of the Proline cabs, as i've heard many good things about them. Im using an Ampeg 410HLE at the moment, so im hoping it'll sound good through that.[/quote] If it's got a horn it should be fine.

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='347955' date='Dec 7 2008, 04:39 PM']Jeez! It's not as if it's that heavy![/quote] Amen.

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[quote name='ashevans09' post='347472' date='Dec 6 2008, 07:55 PM']Harry Potter plays bass... [/quote] It's the career he got cursed when he was caught giving Hermione one in Dumbledoor's office.

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='347458' date='Dec 6 2008, 07:43 PM']I had a custom bass made about 20 years ago (Howard Satterley up in the NE) and I specified Walnut. I went through 3 necks before I settled on the ebony board ESP neck in the pic below (please be gentle with your comments it was some time ago ). I did try a maple board with the all walnut body but it was a bit too in your face, the rosewood was 'very' mellow and the ebony a nice compromise... but remember that is just my taste! [/quote] You look like the missing Porcaro bother!

[quote name='ashevans09' post='347322' date='Dec 6 2008, 04:32 PM']I actually went through GrooveShoppe, and they are saying about 10-12 months, and Mike gave a similar time too, though he mentioned that the Bass Gallery and some other American shops had basses on order with flexible options. While it's going to suck waiting that long, being brutally honest it's probably going to work out better financially for it to take that long [/quote] Definetly, man if you did live anywhere near to here you'd be welcome to try out my 635 to hear what that combo sounds like in person. Still, the next year is going to be a slow one for you, still an MTD build diary will be nice to see instead of Shukers all the time.

[quote name='ashevans09' post='347311' date='Dec 6 2008, 04:08 PM']535, Ash body/walnut burl top, ash neck, birdseye maple neck, matching trussrod cover and headstock, 21 frets I'm so unbelievably excited [/quote] Did Mike give an estimated time?

[quote name='ashevans09' post='347244' date='Dec 6 2008, 02:13 PM']Either way, just put the deposit down on that bad boy! Can't wait, been saving for so long [/quote] What've you finally gone for Ash?

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='346645' date='Dec 5 2008, 05:04 PM']again... I really hope anyone reading this knows that we are referring to a bass! [/quote] Still, offer me something I can't refuse John!

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='346640' date='Dec 5 2008, 04:59 PM']I'd watch it Josh... children have a habit of growing up and leaving home. As it happens I've sourced a couple likely candidates but unfortunately the bass that is the right colour is the wrong price and the bass that is the right price is the wrong colour... [/quote] Face it, you want mine badly don't you John?

[quote name='stonecoldbass' post='346614' date='Dec 5 2008, 04:40 PM']Nice use of the major pentatonic mate, some nice licks in there, maybe just work on phrasing/timing a bit and you'll be even funkier! c[/quote] Thanks man Come Christmas, I should have my Boss RC-50 looper so that will help my phrasing quite a bit.

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='346608' date='Dec 5 2008, 04:34 PM']I hope this isn't a lewd reference to the kind of thing that they talk about in threads concerning Sarah5string! [/quote] Ahhh I'm not in the que for courting Sarah5string . It's a lwed refernce to one of your many "children" though.