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I'm really pleased with my TM5 which I bought off-the-peg at Bass Direct but I quite fancy a 4 string to go with it. I'm still playing with the configurator to decide exactly what I want, but it is likely to be a TT4, maybe even passive (although the active will run in passive mode... Mmmmm). Then the main decision is whether to go for a lovely Tobacco-burst with a bit of relicing, or to go for a proper Larry Graham style bright white, gold hardware, maple board with while pearl inlays. But - to anyone that has ordered one in their own spec - Who did you order from? How long did it take? Any downsides etc etc?

[quote name='spectoremg' timestamp='1424337427' post='2695182'] I've three other Spectors and had no trouble. Do they come in different thread sizes? [/quote] Yes.

[quote name='ubit' timestamp='1424250393' post='2694247'] Nor I, I like a bass to sound good obviously, but it's got to look good too. That's part of the charm of different basses. A guitar is something sexy. If you are happy to play a garish, horrible looking thing, you are further tarnishing the reputation of bassists to be the dull one that sits at the back supplying a necessary evil to the flashy guitarist, and not be an equally flamboyant star of the band! Ok, pink would be flamboyant, but not in a good, rock star way [/quote] [URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/DrSativa/media/bgm-electra-bass-big.jpg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/DrSativa/bgm-electra-bass-big.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Awesome!

[quote name='Count Bassy' timestamp='1424281775' post='2694729'] I have a feeling that some of the Blackstar guitar amps do this, but could be wrong. [/quote] Didn't some Warwick bass heads do that - had a little power valve on the board, and then into the proper SS poweramp?

Steaks at Rosie O'Grady's on Time Square. Yummy!

I've got 2 that I would happily play forever - a Sandberg TM5 and a Marleaux Consat Custom. They are very different in feel and tone. I'd be hard pushed to pick between them.

I have both shiny and relic. It's definitely true that I worry less about the finish on my Hardcore aged Sandberg than on my shiny Marleaux! Finish is way down the list when I pick a bass though. Weight, balance, sound are the important things. I'd happily gig a neon pink bass with an airbrushed pic of One Direction on it if the main criteria were met. Now - can we ban this topic for once and for all? Or at least auto merge it into 1 thread forever?

That grain and lightweight - is it Swamp Ash? Looks lovely!

Buy a Prodigy. It's an awesome amp.

[quote name='drTStingray' timestamp='1424032299' post='2691842'] You mean Talkbass?! I can't see the EBMM forum having much of a view although no doubt some may think you have taken leave of your senses and should sell the Ray and buy a bass you actually like?? It's your bass, your choice though. [/quote] You on the staff at EBMM? I do 'actually' like it. I love the easy playability and I've managed to get a nice lightweight one as well. Considering the positives of the instrument I reckon the "missing" 10% is far more likely to be the missing "15%" or more on another bass, even if it was another Ray - assuming I could find another one as light. All production line basses are a compromise based on the lowest common denominator most likely to generate a sale at a particular price point. However the relatively recent introduction of the HS and HH model 'Ray shows that EBMM realised there was a market for something different - it's just that they don't want the punters doing it themselves for some reason. I'd happily try installing a EBMM Single coil at the neck position on my Ray, but EBMM won't sell the parts. Even Ricky will sell parts! EBMM seem to be the only maker that insist that their stock instruments are absolutely perfect. They are the Apple of the guitar world (I like Apple too - but improvements or options are also obvious there)

The euro exchange rate is in the toilet at the mo. I got my Empress for £178 on thomann.de.

Supersize Me was scary and interesting.

Nordstrand will make me a 17.5mm spacing Big Single. One of them at the neck and a Nordy Bigman at the bridge.... I can hear the "other forum" exploding already!

Interesting! My TM5 output is massive compared to my ray. No idea which pickup is the ray, it's a 2005 if that helps.

Has anyone ripped the guts out of a ray5 and replaced the pickup & preamp with something else? Like a set of Nordy Big Singles and modern higher output preamp? To make a JazzRay? I love the playability of my Ray5, but tonally my Sandberg TM5 leaves it for dead. What have you lot done? (Obviously I'll put this on the EBMM forum as well at some point! )

Empress Compressor.

It's a shame it's sh*t. I used to look forward to getting it and reading it on the train home. Was a nice treat, that originally wasn't too expensive.

DOD Boneshaker. New pedal from NAMM. Looks perfect.

Phrygian Major. Also known as Spanish Gypsy scale. The basis of flamenco. Tis lovely!

I'd get a new scratch plate cut and load some tasty single coils into it. Nordstrand Big Singles or similar. Or - the EMG bucker that is shaped like a MM doesn't sound anything like it.

I've had both heads. I kept the Shuttle. Suited me far better and seemed to have more welly!

Pair of Berg CN112 would solve your problems.

I'd go for the band that allows the best musical education. Picking a song on the night doesn't have to be like a school band, it can be brilliant if the players are up to it. Playing in your comfort zone all the time is stagnating.

[quote name='NJE' timestamp='1423244306' post='2682778'] I got the white one as I am a sucker for white and tort, I was almost swayed by the red one as well though. I bought mine from Gear4Music, they were superb and it was free shipping I think. I know Thomas are super cheap but I presume they add a chunk for uk delivery. [/quote] Free delivery over £150 / €199 I think.