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[quote name='bartelby' timestamp='1340568316' post='1706429'] I think only 2 songs were televised. [/quote] Thanks man, very kind! I'll have a swatch at them tomorrow with my breakkie

Is this on iPlayer or something?...

Thanks for that mate. I've got a couple of lovely basses which I'm very settled with, so my amp GAS is flaring up a bit now. The Terror Bass has been on my list since I first saw it, but was worried about how it would cope with an active bass with a lot of EQ options. Sounds like it can be made to work though Cheers, Eude

I see you've got a Terror Bass. How does this boutique'y fancy EQ'd active'd bass sound through that kind of amp? I've been used to solid state for a long time now, but something in me still hankers for a bit of valve warmth/grit... Eude

Lovely bass mate, congrats. I've always liked the look of those W&T Basses. [quote name='lettsguitars' timestamp='1340346636' post='1703016'] That's wicked mate. Congrats. A little orginality goes a long way in my book. There's too many fenders in this world... [/quote] Wise wise words Eude

[quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1340146912' post='1700132'] Thanks man! I probably won't do a build thread, I'd rather just do a grand reveal when I've got it in my hands! It's not a complete custom job, strictly speaking they're all "standard" options I've chosen, it's just that there are so many standard options that I wouldn't be able to find EXACTLY the spec I want anywhere. It's gonna be a long wait....... [/quote] Fair enough mate, looking forward to seeing what you've decided on Eude

[quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1340129320' post='1699679'] I've literally just submitted the order for my new one today.... [/quote] Congrats mate, I saw that your green basic sold, can't believe it took that long. You going to start a build thread?... Eude

Really nice mate Nice playing and a very pleasant thick tone too. Top work fella!

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1340100062' post='1698954'] Sorry for the thread revival, but evidence of long term usage (and success or failure) is important considering we're at the "it might blow up in a week or the first time you really crank it" price point. I thought that I would report on a very successful studio recording session using the RedSub combo. Captured what I think sounds pretty good with the Gibson Victory Artist using a combination of DI and mic'ing up the combo. A tickle of bass boost, a tickle of treble boost, a small low mid boost on the EQ, colour off, contour at about 1 o' clock. Some overdubs/mixing still to be done, but will share the results once I have them. The more I use mine, the happier I get with it. I'm off this weekend to Portsoy to play a few tunes with some of the band (acoustic thing) and the combo will be perfect for that. The weekend after that, it's a big pub gig and I doubt I'll have PA support, so I'll have to bring the noise. So this thing does: band rehearsal (combo), bass lessons (combo), little gigs (combo), big gigs (hooked up to bigger cab), recording and general amplification (watching films on my laptop with busted speakers, some tunes when I was painting the bedroom). Err, that's everything covered, isn't it? Oh, and the unusual smell I reported on back when I got it has mostly gone away. Either that or I've got used to it [/quote] Awesome Matt! Regardless of what model you have, RedSub, HB or Ibby, the form factor of these little pups is insanely versatile, practice amp that can push 500W, crazy. I've not tried recording using mine yet, but I might have to very soon, probably just DI though, as I'll be doing it at home. Interestingly, I set mine up very similar to you, bar the smidge of treble. The only thing I miss is a bit more natural low end, that would come from a bigger speaker, but an additional cab would sort all that out. Eude

[quote name='rushers' timestamp='1340014027' post='1697491'] Thanks for the helpful advice! I'm more trying to go for lightweight 1x12's I think , which is why I'm now drawn to the Vanderkely and Barefaced. I'm quite happy spending that bit more money on this purchase, but obviously saving money is always good! I'm about 5 minutes away from Bass Direct, so trying out gear isn't really a problem... It's just finding the right one. At the moment I'm pretty set on the Barefaced Midget... Can anyone recommend anything? [/quote] Bass Direct is going to be a great place to start. You won't find a Barefaced there, but you'll be able to try most of the main players in the lightweight 1x12 market for sure! I'm intrigued by the GK 1x12 NEO offerrings, very good vale for money. The Vanderkley ones are apparently insanely good, but man alive they're pricey too... I used to have an Aggie GS112, which I though was fantastic, but not really considered lightweight by today's standards, 2 of those together sounded SO bloody good though and they're built to last. Eude

[quote name='pantherairsoft' timestamp='1340023700' post='1697723'] Board etc is back at Roscoe HQ so we are looking at final gluing etc over the next week or so and then onto finishing etc etc... [/quote] Awesome news mate [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?&app=forums&module=extras&section=legends#"][/url] Eude

[quote name='rushers' timestamp='1339966696' post='1697060'] Yes, Zilla specialise in guitar cabs only, although you can get specific minor changes to help that low end (EG 18mm Ply instead of 15 etc) but with all the hype surrounding them I thought I'd see if anyone had checked them out. Also... Barefaced 1x12 vs Vanderkley 112EXT ... thoughts? [/quote] The Barefaced and Vanderkley cabs get a great write up, but they're also quite pricey, particularly the Vanderkley. If you want a vintage styled 2x12, you could maybe try Matamp, they seem to do very reasonably priced cabs and will probably get a you similar look to the Zillas. [quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1339967021' post='1697071'] Never heard of them to be honest dude! Food for thought here, you could get a really awesome used bass cab from the For Sale section on here for £400! Many are like new, and most of them go for about half the retail price [/quote] This is good advice, if you're not quite sure what you want and you can't get the chance to try lots of options, I'd consider trying out some second hand options first, you can get a lot more for your money for sure that way Eude

Aren't those Zilla cabs all guitar specific? At least the ones online anyway... I like the look of them though, and if they would do a bass cab, they represent very good value for money! Eude

[quote name='Rayman' timestamp='1339706202' post='1693219'] Don't start me off......my head's spinning from all the comings and goings. I'm going to ban myself from the for sale section. [/quote] It's a dangerous place mate. You've got some loverly basses there, all basses covered if you'll pardon the pun, and a rig that fills me with jealousy, you'll not want for much else for at least a wee while I'll bet Eude

Nice collection mate You've gone through a fair few basses of late Eude

[quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1339665332' post='1692109'] Tried out my new 2 x 12 GK neo last night at a rehearsal. very nice cab indeed ! A bit of a bump in the hi mids (2000-2500Hz), and a small unexpected dip at around 600Hz (not difficult to adjust back with amp EQ though). Can be very bright if you want that. I ended up running the tweeter almost off. There is plenty of bass response with the cab, although not perhaps as tight as it could be. I have heard it said that these cabs have no damping inside, so if it really bothers me, I could always put some foam batting inside to tighten things up ... a pretty simple job for almost anyone. That might well remove the dip at 600Hz too. Fit and finish seems really good. And it's light. I haven't weighed it but it "seems" lighter than the GK quoted weight. If the 112 is anything like the 212 (and it is by all accounts) then it would be a great cab for the money, for sure. [/quote] Thanks for the review Is it the MBE 2x12 you've got, the vertically aligned one, or the NEO 2x12?... Eude

[quote name='skelf' timestamp='1339585068' post='1690875'] Bassbunny is in Manchester if that helps he might be worth getting in touch with. Alan [/quote] ...and he has a Recurve 5er too

[quote name='lettsguitars' timestamp='1339515890' post='1689681'] BigredX-Wise words. You can't teach your Grandma how to suck eggs. In my world 'custom' means spec, not untested shapes and woods. [/quote] Fair point, and well put BigRedX. I've certainly found the kind of bass that does it for me, after a few false starts, custom bass ones at that too! I am confident that ACG will be able to build what you want though, and it seems you already have a model in mind Eude

ACG all the way mate, go with your gut! I've got 2 ACGs (so far) and they are the best basses I've ever owned, amoung the finest I've ever played in every respect and represent amazing value for money. I've had a few custom basses built now and ACG win hands down for all your key things listed above, and one thing they do better than anyone else by far is communication, knowing that your phone call, text or email will actually be read and that you will get a reply within a reasonable time frame if not immediately is key when you're spending "custom bass amounts of money", you'll know what's going on all along the way and get pics proving that something's actually happening I've said this many times now, I seriously can't imagine owning a bass from another builder now. If you've got any questions feel free to shoot me a PM, and if you're ever in the London area, you're welcome to come try mine out. Order with confidence Eude

[quote name='thebuckets' timestamp='1338330992' post='1673033'] Well I took the plunge and got one..... over the past 2-3 months ive tried an ampeg BA115HP combo, ashdown mibass 550, Little mark LM250, Promethean combo and a Harley benton 500w promethean clone! then Finally as a last throw of the dice the Orange terror bass I love it :-) Its given me a lovely cut through, 'real bass sound' with out any of the wooly mush ive had to deal with from some other amps. It sounds great with my active Sandberg and has lots and I mean lots of headroom to spare. I now feel I have a head to do my Ashdown LB212 justice. so glad i went for it. The EQ might not alter the inherant sound a great deal but if its right, its right, and the simplicity of this amp really appeals to me. Think of it as the vanilla of bass sounds but not your cheap, bargain supermarket vanilla but more a rich, creamy, luxurious english lakes/cornish cream vanilla. try one you'll see what I mean :-) the 4-8ohm switching means if I ever get my hands on that midget I've convinced myself I need it'll give its full 500w welly through it [/quote] Nice one mate, glad you've found something after all your hunting I bet it looks cool as on top of the LB212 (pics please?...) Eude

I've got one, had it for a couple of years now and I really don't think you can get much more for your money. The fact that I can have one thing that is small and flexible enough to use as a home practice amp, that can hold it's own at small gigs (with a drummer) with no PA support, or as a stage monitor when things get a bit louder and has a removable 500W you can whip out and fire through a couple of 8 Ohm cabs, surely it's a bassist's wet dream! The 1x10 speaker obviously has it's limitations, but it's frickin' tiny! The clones are readily available and cheaper, but from what I've heard about them, the build quality isn't quite up to that of the Ibanez and although it sounds just fine as a combo, some folks have reported the head on it's own to be a little bit lacking, plus they're fugly Like thebuckets says, thomann have them in stock still >> [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/ibanez_p5110_promethean_bstock.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/ibanez_p5110_promethean_bstock.htm[/url] or [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/ibanez_p5110_promethean.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/ibanez_p5110_promethean.htm[/url] Eude

Wow, a 3 pickup P Bass?! Looking forward to seeing that

Care to share the specs mate?

[quote name='Scoop' timestamp='1337791837' post='1665561'] Your love is only right and proper, what with me being the exceptional [and modest] person I am. But videos? Loaning out basses so others can make videos? Pffft! 'Taint natural, mate. [/quote] You can't blame a bloke for trying

[quote name='Warwick_Official' timestamp='1337786441' post='1665458'] Mart: The Rockbass line is fitted with the same pickups and hardware as the German basses, the preamp is a different version. Many of these changes were implemented to assure greater consistency, as well as to offer great quality - even in a budget instrument. Quality control is closely monitored, to prevent any issues of the past arising in the future. Thanks! [/quote] Any plans for a shortscale Thumb Rockbass anytime soon?...