flychris Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 I would like to know if someone has one and your opinion on it ? Moreover. What is the value second hand for a like new one ? ( color is vintage white ) I could have it in a trade and don't know about them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flychris Posted July 11, 2010 Author Share Posted July 11, 2010 Is Nobody tried one ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 They're fantastic basses, although some still argue that the Pre is a bit harsh like on the Japanese 4 stringers. I've wanted one for years, and nearly got myself one once, but just missed out. The build quality on the one I've tried was superb, and to me it sounded totally sublime, and very similar to the also fantastic 4 stringers. Second hand, I guess I'd be expecting to pay just under a grand for one if it was in nice condition, but I've seen them go for a tad over that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flychris Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 I'll have one I think in a trade and I will test it by myself ... I'll give you my comments on it after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr1 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 MM 5 strings is very good bass. better than japanese version 4 strings. just better. but not my bass. not ash/maple fan, nor I play 5 strings anymore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flychris Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 it seems bu reading few oter forums that this MM V (US) is a very good bass and better in a lot of points compare to the Japan one. Like the reissue american vintage 75 jazz bass, but witha string more and a good preamp in. with custom vintage pickups etc ... So, I will see by myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL-the-Bassman Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 The Pre AMps on the American MM basses are better than the japanese ones, with out a doubt . Iam based in Reading . you welcome to demo mine . the Natural Finish basses are more expensive than the Colored ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 You're in Reading, he's in Paris... somehow, I don't reckon he'll be taking you up on the offer of a demo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL-the-Bassman Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 oh paris. thats about 3-4 hours away from . What a massive distance to travel Have you heard of the Channel Tunnel ?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL-the-Bassman Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 I've spent Longer trying to Get into London than trying to go to Paris Numb Nuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Calm down calm down, jeez it was only a joke. Numb nuts indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flychris Posted July 13, 2010 Author Share Posted July 13, 2010 (edited) [quote name='Rich' post='893663' date='Jul 13 2010, 02:08 PM']You're in Reading, he's in Paris... somehow, I don't reckon he'll be taking you up on the offer of a demo [/quote] I'm quite honored by the fact I could be taken for an english, seems that my "english language" is not so bad ... But, I will try one thursday in Paris and maybe take one, a swap of musical device. Edited July 13, 2010 by flychris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr1 Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 [quote name='flychris' post='892999' date='Jul 12 2010, 04:45 PM']it seems bu reading few oter forums that this MM V (US) is a very good bass and better in a lot of points compare to the Japan one. Like the reissue american vintage 75 jazz bass, but witha string more and a good preamp in. with custom vintage pickups etc ... So, I will see by myself.[/quote] do that. as "for better than other one" - well, i can say that for MMiller sig.bass. otherwise, best jazz i ever owned is definately my MIJ Fender jazz bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flychris Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 Ok. I ve got mine now and must admit it is a very good bass I didn(t saw exactly how the preamp works but Now, I understood, Only boost functions, no cut in this one ... So preamp "ON" , but bass and treble OFF, you've got the sound of the bass as in passive mode. But when you turn them, you ear the difference, and you can have a boost until +18 dB, so is it to amplify sub-woofers ? 18 dB is too much in my Opinion, but sure you can have this wooomph under your feet if you want it ! Mine necessitated a setup, and now, it plays wonderfully, So I was thinking to resell it quickly but maybe I will keep it a little, and maybe a lot for the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 I would expect the bass to be boost only and the treble to be cut and boost...mirroring a Sadowsky pre and one MM made famous, IMV. I agree that 18bd is way too much generally... as for Albassman... Numb nuts ?????... a bit OTT and uncalled for, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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