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[quote name='flip' post='1085617' date='Jan 11 2011, 03:42 PM']As per another thread on here, the dude from My Chemical Romance is now playing a Mustang, I imagine that would ensure a fair few sales to teens who can't afford £700 for a Japanese reissue! I've noticed quite a few players using Mustangs of late. I keep thinking about modding a Bronco but they just don't feel right to me, obviously they aren't going to compare with a Mustang, but again it's like that noticeable difference between an Affinity Precision and a CV one.[/quote] Yeah, they did a bass for the Fall Out Boy guy didn't they, and he's not exactly a bassist's bassist, wonder if they sold many... So, Plan B... Looks like I'll need to find an "OK" Bronco before I start, as I gather the quality is fairly variable. Then it'll get a refinish, or at least a matching headstock, maybe even a vintage style lacquer to the neck and fingerboard, through body stringing, mustang hardware, bridge, control plate, pickguard, vintage style tuners, and then either a proper mustang pickup or perhaps a hot ass Bill Lawrence twin rail pickup... Of course, this might all add up to about the same cost as a proper Mustang, so who knows what'll happen. Cheers, Eude

[quote name='flip' post='1085589' date='Jan 11 2011, 03:22 PM']I emailed Squier last year and they said there was no plans to produce a VM or CV shortscale. Sadly, my powers of persuasion got me nowhere on that one. [/quote] Such a shame, but I appreciate, it has to make financial sense for them, as they're really getting these basses out at a very good price point. Oh well, looks like I'll be modding a Bronco, maybe later this year... At least it has the right shape of headstock, for the proper tuners, and it's the same body shape as a Mustang/Musicmaster, so you can use their pickguards, bridges etc. which are fairly readily available, albeit from the US, as far as I can see. Cheers, Eude

[quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='1085223' date='Jan 11 2011, 10:10 AM']+ 1 Something like the vista series musicmasters, but with a thin finish would be good, but a squier mustang bass in Daphne blue at a similar price to the jags in this thread would be even better[/quote] Think it might be the more bespoke components and smaller (pardon the pun, I'm only 5 foot 6 myslef) target audience that could be preventing this happening for now, most of the Squier range share parts with sibling models in some way or another. I bet the Mustang style pickup is one of the biggest hurdles, but if they replaced it with something else, would it still be a Mustang?... If they did pull it off, it might end up too expensive Love the look of those [url="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vvbvqpwVBz8/SeFaAeCV8WI/AAAAAAAAAx4/Z52gttbbfuk/s1600-h/mmvista.jpg"]Vista Musicmasters[/url], very nice! Eude

[quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='1085223' date='Jan 11 2011, 10:10 AM']+ 1 Something like the vista series musicmasters, but with a thin finish would be good, but a squier mustang bass in Daphne blue at a similar price to the jags in this thread would be even better[/quote] Glad [b]someone[/b] agrees! If they don't do something soon, I guess I'll just have to get a Bronco and have someone a lot more talented then myself mod it to taste. Eude

[quote name='Circle_of_Fifths' post='1081352' date='Jan 7 2011, 05:56 PM']As [color="#4B0082"]Lord High-Master of Things Squier[/color] - I'd say that you can put your hand on your thigh and get a skin graft faster than these will hit the used market.[/quote] Well Lord High-master of Things Squier, any chance you can get Squier to do a VM Mustang or Musicmaster Bass? Pretty please?... Eude

[quote name='dwh87' post='1081523' date='Jan 7 2011, 08:59 PM']The list prices are Pro series start around £900 The signatures are about £1500[/quote] Thanks bud. Hmmm, still a bit pricey me thinks. I would have thought they would try to compete more in the Ibanez price range with this lot. Still, sexy beasts nonetheless! Eude

[quote name='throwoff' post='1081213' date='Jan 7 2011, 03:47 PM']The Artist Series are Korean built versions of the actual German built signatures at a lower price point. The Pro-Series are again Korean built basses at a lower price than the German built but still using the genuine MEC pickups/electrics etc. Also of interest - click amplification, they are changing the whole range![/quote] Wonder what kinda price they'll be....

Why oh why do Squier not bring out a VM Shortscale of some description?!!!! Or even just a higher quality shorty than the little Bronco... I'd be on it like an aggressive moss! Eude

[quote name='NJE' post='1080534' date='Jan 6 2011, 10:35 PM']I might be being very slow here but are warwick doing a cheaper version of the signature models? i can see Artist Series and Signature Series. If they are, I quite fancy the cheaper P-Nut signature, a streamer with a musicman pickup will be great fun.[/quote] Was about to ask the same question. Seems they're doing maple necked bolt on versions of quite a few of the sig models. Anyone? Bueller?... Eude

[quote name='cameltoe' post='1079240' date='Jan 5 2011, 10:03 PM']I find D'addadrio sound similar, but yes, feel a whole lot different. If I was to put XL nickels on my bass, the truss rod would need tightening as a result. I love the Sunbeams, am looking forward to trying Fatbeams on a recommendation. How are the Low riders?[/quote] Hey man, I find them quite like SunBeams but a bit more aggressive, slightly tighter too, but nothing like the D'addadrio's... If you like the SunBeams, definitely worth a punt Eude

I've found the D'Addorio XL Nickels and SIT Nickels to be the closest to DR Sunbeams and Nickel Lo-Riders, they can be similar in tone, however the feel is radically different. The come close, but no cigar, unfortunately... I buy my DR's from the states via ebay, usually ends up about £25 for a 5er set and less than £30 for a 6er, including shipping, the only pain is the wait, but it's never been longer than a week. I do feel bad about not patronising a local or even British music store but bass string prices in the UK are a total joke! I used to pay over £50 for DR Hi-Beams for my 6er years back, and they're not much cheaper now over 10 years on - insane... Eude

Thanks for that dude! Those Grooveline basses look really interesting, love the headstock, not entirely sure about the body, but I'll reserve judgment till I actually have a go on one. Really like the basic ATK Basses too. The originals were amazing! Glad to see they haven't revamped the Promethean line, hate having gear that's out of date Eude

Just a quick note, I played a gig on the 28th, to about 300/400 folks using a 15" kickback combo for stage monitoring (well known brand) and as soon as the "live" sound kicked in, I couldn't hear a thing and had to rely on the wedge monitors entirely to hear myself - really missed the power and clarity of my wee Promethean... I think, at least if you're considering using the amp for stage monitoring, I'd avoid going for a single 15", simply just not punchy enough to be heard above everything else... My other 2p Eude

[quote name='willyf87' post='1067759' date='Dec 23 2010, 01:24 PM']I'm in the market for a small cab/ combo. Been looking at the promethean as well, is it reliable, I use quite a lot of distortion etc, I assume by the amount of strings you use it can definitely handle the lows at a high volume!![/quote] I've not had any problems at all dude. Both my basses have fairly hot outputs so I reckon it'd handle some distortion no bother at all, I use a bit from time to time myself, fingers crossed Santa will be bringing me a Bass Muff or an El Grande Fuzz As far as reliability, I've not heard any horror stories at all, some of the earlier production runs had some issues with hiss, but nobody had any issues getting replacements or refunds. The thing is surprisingly solidly built, I mean that in the best possible way too. I didn't expect the Ibanez kit to be up there with the big boys but it really does hold its own! Cheers, Eude

[quote name='ras52' post='1067700' date='Dec 23 2010, 12:37 PM']Hi All, After selling most of my gear and not playing for ages, I'm now window-shopping with a view to getting a giggable combo. Back in the day (1980s) I used a Trace Elliot 1115. [url="http://www.gbaudio.co.uk/data/te1115.htm"]Younger readers click here[/url]. That was 150w into 1x15, and delivered more than enough power. It replaced a Carlsbro Cobra (60w into 1x12, I think), which wasn't enough! My fantasy is that technology has progressed in the meantime and that now a smaller, lighter 1x12 combo might suit me. As I'm now older and weaker I'd love to find what I need in a more portable package - something like this little Hartke [url="http://www.samsontech.com/products/productpage.cfm?prodID=30&brandID=3"]http://www.samsontech.com/products/product...0&brandID=3[/url]. (An if the specs on the interweb are to believed, the corresponding 1x15 is still only 1/2 the weight of the Trace.) What do you think? Cheers Richard[/quote] Check out the Ibanez Promethean P5110 combo. It more than keeps up for small pub gigs and you can use the DI when there's PA support and tilt it back for monitoring. It's tiny and an easy one hand lift. The 500W head is removable so you can use it with full size cabs when the time suits too. Definitely worth a look Eude

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1067622' date='Dec 23 2010, 11:27 AM']Ah yes I like to think me and Jon Shuker have a lot in common.... neither of us will win any Build A Bass Quickly prizes. Btw I have another build over on FB you might wanna have a wee butchers at. [/quote] Ha ha, yeah, know what you mean. Still, Jon built my 6er in 12 weeks all those years ago, things must've gotten a lot busier for him since then though, which is no bad thing I guess, I big wait time means he must be building basses folks are willing to wait for. Found your other thread, very interesting. I might bug you about helping to fix up a shorty next year if you're willing and able, or maybe just some advice, we can chat about it in Feb if that's cool with you, and that's assuming I can find something worth doing up/modding... Cheers, Eude

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1067555' date='Dec 23 2010, 10:36 AM']Yep. A pox on the pikey scum that puts a fecked neck up on the the bay with all the "straight as a die" BS in the description. It'll definitely be coming to Moffat.... but as Matt rightly predicted, I'll probably be still building it the night before. .[/quote] Looking forward to seeing it dude, and of course catching up with your good self Eude

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1067547' date='Dec 23 2010, 10:29 AM']Haha yes. I'll get onto it boss. [/quote] Good man You've unfortunately set a precedent after bringing along yer awesome Pingray last time. Some of us have come to expect a new creation each time now... Seriously though dude, you're scarily good at this, loving watching it come together. Now get back to the shed! Eude

Looking good Rich! Shame about the neck, but every cloud I guess, the figuring on the SX fingerboard is lush So you think you'll have this up and running by February? Eude

[quote name='pantherairsoft' post='1066168' date='Dec 21 2010, 09:03 PM']My new home practice and small gig rig. A step away from EBS, I needed something I could carry and had a solid fat finger tone for acoustic funk gigs. This whole rig fits into a EA backpack and off I go! Damn sight better sounding than most mini practice combo's too... MarkBass LittleMark 250 EA Wizzy 10 Shep[/quote] Very nice dude, I miss the sound of my LittleMark/AguilarGS112 combination, amazing sound for the cash/size etc. Very happy with the little Promethean combo I replaced it with though too. How does the 10" handle the low B? Eude

[quote name='skej21' post='1064079' date='Dec 19 2010, 10:07 PM']New Aguilar Tonehammer 500, coming soon. New lightweight amp. Looks like it could be interesting for all the Aggy fans out there (like me lol).[/quote] Want!

[quote name='dan670844' post='1048752' date='Dec 5 2010, 09:25 PM']I think they are listening to what people are saying, they make some really nice stuff now, a lot of it UK made great, Dan Gooday is probably lurkin on here somewhere, he is a bass player after all............[/quote] I hope so, would love to be able to "Buy British" Eude

I'm really impressed with what Ashdown are coming out with at the moment. I've always wanted to like their kit but never really got on with it, but the past few months they've really been catching my attention. Wonder if they might take another stab at the micro market and get it right this time? Perhaps a single channel micro power section with a decent tube front end and some of this real classy vintage design thrown in... Either way, that Drophead looks brilliant! Eude

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Nice work dude