TRBboy

Thanks Mark! It's one of the Italian made ones I'm looking at, and the way you've described it is exactly what I'm looking for! Is it really that big though? Need to check the specs again!

Hi folks! Currently considering going back to a 4x10 from my current 2x12, and just wondered if anyone here had any experiences to share regarding the Markbass STD 104HF? I've had positive experiences with Markbass gear in the past (CMD102p + TRV115), but never this particular cab. It looks to tick all the boxes for me, but I'd be grateful for any real world experiences. Any help appreciated, cheers!

This is pretty much where I'm at.... . Would love to ditch the rat race and build basses, even if i don't earn as much! I'm an ex carpenter so have skills... but I've never made a bass before.... making and fretting the neck, i wouldn't be sure where to learn those skills.... confident i could do the rest competently. If anyone has any advice I'm all ears!

Tbh the show has put me in a bit of a quandary about my recent Sandberg order..... I've gone for a pretty 'safe' colour, but at the show i was really attracted to all the bright/ colourful/ glittery finishes...... hmmmm......

I went looking for the SBL bit early on but couldn't find it.... and then got distracted and forgot to resume my search! Where was it? Etta Ros seemed very nice, is she a well known player?

Those Tuli basses were stunning! And very ergonomically designed. I didn't even ask the price.....

Also, @ped, i was chatting to you and completely forgot to introduce myself (old big vs new small trace rigs!)

I was really interested in trying some of the cort stuff today, but it all seemed to sound terrible through the little practice amp they had, no matter what i did with it.....

Well, I've had a great time today. Wish i could've stayed a bit longer, but a 3.5 hour trip each way means i can't! Thought the show was much better laid out this year, although Eich and Darkglass/Emma could've done with being down the other end with all the other amps: I was trying out a Bass at Bass Direct's stand, and couldn't hear it even with the headphones maxed! Enjoyed looking at all the cool gear, and as always catching up with people. Nice to meet a few fellow BCers this year too! Saw Snow Owl in the auditorium, who seemed like a thoroughly nice bloke and a very competent player. And despite all the shiny stuff, the show actually allayed any GAS by confirming that nothing feels as 'right' for me as my Sandbergs! Only purchase was a Gruv Gear 4" neo strap, which seems epic! I did nearly fall in love..... Warwick custom shop thumb 5 single cut.... sounded INCREDIBLE and felt amazing too! However, over £6k and seemed to weigh about 20lbs, so a definite no-go! Might have to look at going Saturday next time, take the wife and stay over to make the most of it, just need to leave my 3 short-scale TRB's with someone......

On my way now, overslept though and it was lashing down when i left home, so not the best start..... Seems a bit brighter down here though, and no snow!

If you want a more traditional P bass, you would just go for a California VS. Completely different pickup combo top your TM. Also, if you were to order a new one to order you can specify whatever pickups you like, their black label pickups used on the nighthawk models are supposed to be excellent, less modern and more mid rangy (I've requested these on my new one). A lot of people who want a more traditional sound go for Haussel pickups, but you could choose pretty much whatever. Similarly if you were to buy a used VS, obviously you could switch the stock pickups.

As always, it all comes down to personal preference. For me, it would be a sandberg any day of the week. Not just because the build quality is excellent and they sound superb, but mainly because i know the neck profile and general 'feel ' of the bass will suit me perfectly. This is entirely personal. Fwiw, as great as they are, i think fender basses are grossly overpriced these days, especially the current range, when you look at what quality handbuilt instruments you can get for the same or often less money.

I've only been checking for my area (west Midlands) but currently met office showing light snow all day Thurs, heavy snow all day Fri, and light snow all day Sat. I'm going on Sunday, was planning to drive to Ruislip and get the train in again. Fingers crossed!