Josh

[quote name='The Funk' post='251631' date='Jul 30 2008, 08:44 PM']Is it also that the Thumb has 26 frets as opposed to some of the other models? (I'm not sure if that's true - but I seem to remember hearing that somewhere).[/quote] Nah his is only 24 frets, I think only NT Thumb's have the elusive 26th fret, that or the older NT Thumbs........ermmmmmmmmm John, please feel free to correct me!

Another one ..... For the last so many weeks, I've been contemplating down-sizing to a smaller rig, for certain reasons, a main one being the weight, when I think about having to move out to go to Uni, I get pains at the idea of lugging even one 4x10 XLT up and down stairs, which are very heavy, and to save space as well, and to respect the other occupants who I'd be sharing the place with. Another reason is, I'm finding the sound of my rig to be not as crystal, growly and Hi-Fi as I had hoped for, whilst beign able to get a comfortable playing tone for alot of the time, it still leaves me wanting that cyrstalness(Ello??) to my tone, and now I've got 2 basses that are very Hi-Fi, and even with new strings their not as clear as I would prefer. I've had a good play around with the horns and it just makes the tone harsh and un-playable, to me they just serverly lack the tone I'm trying to get out of it. I'm not currently gigging at the moment, so I ahven't been able to put it to the test at a gig, but still even at home, I'm not too happy with it. The appeal of having a large expensive amp has really started to wear off, as I'm seeing and hearing so many players with much smaller and lighter rigs, with a perfect cyrstal and growly tone, and also in some cases, their rigs are a good bit cheaper than my whole rig put together. And one main brand that has really been turning my head is EBS, luckily I have had the chance to play through a TD650 head and 2x12 in my own room, and I was really liking the more Hi-Fi feeling to my tone, sure it had a tad to much treble for my liking but that was easily sorted, but for the size I was and still am really impressed. So I'm considering to buy 2 2x10's and a HD350, but I'm a bit undecided on wether to go Proline or Neo? Any experiences or other recommendations would gladdly be appreciated! Thanks Guys, Josh.

Adam, it depends what your preffered strap height is, I always had it just above the bottom of my ribs and it sat comfortably and never caused any hasstle whilst reaching down to the F's & G's, and your right, the pick up spacing is very comfortable, perfect for digging in.

[quote name='Faithless' post='250477' date='Jul 29 2008, 02:49 PM']Oh, there was also Vintage V950, but it's Sh1111tty heavy, and, though, I liked it a bit more than GSR, it would have killed my back in time..[/quote] I've still got my V950, and depending on your strap height the weight of the bass is fine, if it is at least above your waist it will sit comfortably and there is no real pull from the bass at all, I've done countless gigs with the old girl before I retired her and I can't re-call any pain brought on from the bass. Incidentally, compared to the Ibby's your looking into, IMHO, the V950 is one of the best 5 strings around in it's price range, for it's price you get a seriously growly work horse, that both looks nice and can deliver a great array of tones, whereas all of the Ibby's I've had experience with, all felt like souless, toneless robots.

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='248498' date='Jul 26 2008, 04:40 PM']Come on then, the both of you spill the beans![/quote] A cryptic clue: If you come up with the rather simple answer, and depeding on your music tastes of course, you'll get it dead on

[quote name='silddx' post='248060' date='Jul 25 2008, 08:01 PM']Dude, who are the vids of? Forgive my ignorance! Love the first one, really inspiring and humbling. EDIT : Dwayne (DW) Wright? And I completely agree about Alien3, it's a great film. Deep treatise on social alienation, bit like Lord of the Flies for grown ups. It's a subtle file that took me three times of watching to get past my expectations of Aliens the sequel.[/quote] The first is Dwayne Wright, and the second is Maurice Fitzgerald. And thats another person to the list

I'm guessing either a Thumb BO or $$, and I've just secured a deal on my next Warwick as well

Ahhhh gospel bassists, my favourite My personal favourite, Dwayne "DW" Wright: Andrew Gouche, his tone is just amazing: Thurman "Peanut" Woods: Keep an ear out for that last fill. Justin "Rafiki" Raines: Maurice Fitzgerald: Thats a few of my favourites, they are so tasteful and so inspirational, it's just all the religion jargon which makes it tad cheesey alot.

Andrew Gouche and Dante Nolen.

"Floater" by Every Time I Die, gets me in the mood quite easily, as does "94 Hours" by As I Lay Dying............brooooooootoool. But what gets me going groovewise:

[quote name='7string' post='245798' date='Jul 22 2008, 11:55 PM']It's a great system to have on any kind of guitar. If I could afford it, I'd get all my instruments "Feitenized"... I'm in the middle of doing an Open University course on the technology of music, which went into the thinking behind different temperaments and their relative "in-tuneness" (for lack of a better word). Really interesting stuff. Long story short, players could only play in certain keys or modes to sound "in-tune". Same instrument, different mode or key and it sounded terrible. Even now, un-Feitenized guitars sound more in-tune with some chords than with others.[/quote] So ermmmmm, so really it makes no difference whatsoever?

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='245437' date='Jul 22 2008, 03:30 PM']Your Smith BSR5 had a barky grunt, my friend. I think Wals and Smiths are very similar in general character although there are subtle differences.[/quote] One looks medieval??

[quote name='johnnylager' post='245047' date='Jul 22 2008, 08:01 AM']Hope you got it cheap mate, someone's scribbled all over the back of the headstock. EDIT: How does that Buzz Feiten malarky hold up?[/quote] Some bearded geezer to be precise! To be honest, even after looking at the website for it and everything I'm still baffled at what difference it actually makes

[quote name='7string' post='244969' date='Jul 22 2008, 12:24 AM']What a great pair of basses. So pleased to see that the MTD was all that you hoped it would be. Always liked a happy ending [/quote] They are quite the odd couple! I know man it really is great, and I'm just glad I got it before Randy-Hope-Taylor could put any money down on it! Now am I the 3rd person on here who has a 535?? Theres Ari and Gwilym.......

I'm so glad I bought this bass!! It is exactly what I'm after, and in the flesh it's even more stunning, the picture on The Gallerys site didn't show how figured the body is, and it's also spalted! The tones are wide and varied, and just the feel and the craftsmanship of it really is amazing, it is hands down, the finest bass I've ever owned or had the pleasure of playing!..........I want another one :brow: Have a looksie: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=23969"]535[/url] My advice.........get one!!

[quote name='silverfoxnik' post='244628' date='Jul 21 2008, 05:50 PM']+1 Looks like a fabulous instrument! I hope you've got it or will get it (and the Kingbass) insured?[/quote] Definetly for Uni!

[quote name='CHRISDABASS' post='244600' date='Jul 21 2008, 05:23 PM']Sweet basses Josh!! how much did the 535 set you back?? it looks beautiful!! i really wish a could get back into the idea of a figured wood bass (coffee table) lol at the moment i like em plain but yours is starting to give me GAS[/quote] £2150 from The Gallery!!

Got the 535 today and it is easily the best 5 string I've ever owned or played, and pretty much the best bass I've ever played: It is set-up just perfectly, plays like butter and sounds even better . Ohhh and here's my King-Bass: Naff photos I know, but you really need to see them in the flesh to fully appreciate them, I still can't get over the craftsmanship of my 535

Status again +1!

Make way for Cetera!

[quote name='thedontcarebear' post='242821' date='Jul 18 2008, 03:46 PM']Yeah, it's good to have another Warwick again! My house mate plays bass too and he bums it, haha, if it was 5 string I think he would have already stolen it.[/quote] Hehe that bass was lusted after by all the guys I teach, it is a workhouse, but at least I won't be going too long without a Warwick!

[quote name='thedontcarebear' post='242752' date='Jul 18 2008, 02:39 PM']Oh and does anyone know what the body of that Thumb is made from? It's from '99. Had fun cleaning it last night, reminded me of cleaning my old Dolphin Pro.[/quote] I'm pretty sure it's Ovangkol Adam, and an all wenge neck. Enjoying it now man?

Beautiful MM!

[quote name='L1zz1e' post='240686' date='Jul 16 2008, 10:35 AM']yeah i wouldnt really bother looking into his solo stuff.. What do people think of Tal Wilkenfeld?[/quote] Ummm for me, IMHO I think she is kind of overrated, all she really is to me is a fusion player, good sound and great feel but nothing I haven't seen other players of lesser fame pull off with ease.