fretmeister

Zon Hyperbass.

[quote name='Veils' timestamp='1476709812' post='3156487'] Definitely not in the right price range. I don't even think they're made as well as they used to be. I wouldn't buy one of the newer shapes, they look kinda ugly in the pursuit of individuality. Just a personal preference, I'm sure they still tick a lot of boxes for a lot of people [/quote] There are rumours that Fender were "involved" in the new shape being introduced. Fender haven't tried it on with Sadowsky or Lull, presumably because the price points are so different. So if it is true, it must be because Sandberg were perceived to be taking market share.

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1476709502' post='3156479'] Sandbergs are lovely but are no longer in the right price range. £1900 is insane. [/quote] As said - £1350 ish without the relic paint effect.

[quote name='Veils' timestamp='1476704445' post='3156403'] Disgustingly overpriced! [/quote] The hardcore aged ones have always been about that. Bass Direct have one at only £50 cheaper, and an un-aged at £1350 The aged process is expensive.

Stickiness is already going after a few hours noodling in front of the telly. Tension is a little higher than the rounds of the same gauge but I wanted a little more tension so that is great. Very much enjoying them. Will rehearse with them on Saturday and see how it goes then.

I don't think 5 string P bass players are "fiercely loyal" to Fender. It's just there is very little choice in the 5 string P bass market under about £1500 Above that and there is quite a bit of choice. Lull, Sadowsky, Sandberg etc

EMG's come with a standard Tone control. EQ systems are optional extras. My ray5 has EMGs in it. 2 vol, 1 Tone. Lovely

Mine finally arrived from the US. 5 string set for my Ray. Only had 15 mins with them on but they feel pretty good so far. Bit sticky as said but I'll play it loads and see what happens.

Rehearsal finished. Very pleased with it.

Rehearsal starts in an hour! Could be fun!

Right chaps.... Anyone know of a good bag that will fit it properly?

Hefty!

I'm not fussed about sub £500 instrument reviews. I don't want my mundane life reflected in a magazine. I want porn. I want really nice kit to drool over. I don't buy car mags with VW Polos in them either. I buy ones with cars I want but could never afford.

I used to sub, then stopped. I still buy it if I happen to find a rare newsagent with a copy. If there are new owners I might give it another try. I do like a printed mag, and unlike my iPad it doesn't matter too much if I drop it in the bath!

Some fuzzes can cause problems in the loop. There was a thread on thefretboard by some amp builders as to why. Something about causing output transformer modulation and instability. I'll see if I can find it.

Depends on the bass, the strings and the tone. Flats and a deep warm tone and I'm away with the fairies in Motown!

The VMT with the gain low is lovely. It has a warmth to it while staying clean.

It sounds immense. I might want bigger cabs. I don't need them, but you know...

I have to do it. I can't help it. The sound. It has... heft.

I do everything with my pair of One10s. I love them. Plenty loud enough for me.

I've had another 15 mins playing rather than having any lunch. It sounds huge. I've cut the mids a bit and then used the VMT for a bit of grit. Wonderful sound!

It was my gain knob. Doug is sending me a replacement.

Mine is here I've had a 5 minute blast. First impressions are very good. It's loud and clear. The drive section is excellent - I might even prefer it to my pedal versions. There is some fan noise but it is quieter than my PC (admittedly a gaming PC with fecking huge fans and water cooling etc). The only tiny negative is that one of the knobs is a tiny bit damaged - like it's been pushed onto the shaft a bit hard. I've sent Doug a message so hopefully I get get a new knob (oo-er).