TRBboy

[quote name='birdy' timestamp='1319042173' post='1409275']I hope to come to this but can't commit till nearer the time. If I do come I will bring whatever I still have but pretty definately my Alleva LG4. Steve[/quote]

My advice is just to try as many as you can, it's all down to personal preference. For me, the feel is by far the most important thing. Followed by the sound and then looks. As people have mentioned above though, you just can't go wrong with a Yamaha, and obviously P's and J's have been around for so long for a reason. If I was in your shoes right this second....... I would probably take a punt on the Washburn XB800 with Status electronics that's in the For Sale forum at the moment for £200, and either blow the rest or start a fund for the next acquisition.....

[quote name='Caerphilee' timestamp='1319013245' post='1408777'] Hi TRBboy, Did you get the MXR? I'm thinking of buying one etc. [/quote] Yeah I did go for the MXR in the end, and I'm very pleased with it. To my ears the distortion is pretty aggressive and metally, and it takes a bit of fiddling if you want to try and tame it to get a more overdriven sound. The only other thing is it would be good to have separate eq for clean and dirty, but hey, I knew about that when I bought it! Apart from these minor things, it really is a superb unit, and suits my needs pretty well. As I don't need to use it as a DI box very often I use it in my FX loop and use it bypassed most of the time and have the clean channel set as a clean boost. Great quality sound and pretty compact and simple. No complaints at the moment!

I'll take that as a no then......

Surely it's all down to personal preference guys? Everyone likes what they like, and it's not usually that one bass is better than another (not when we're talking quality instruments anyway), it's just that it works best for you. I've said it before; one man's coq au vin is another man's chicken in a basket! Now put yer handbags down!

We must all be Bass Geeks to be on Basschat! I'm always interested in what gear people have, but I never usually approach them to talk about it unless it's someone I know. Don't mind if anyone asks me about my gear, but it's usually when I'm busy packing away, and I can't be arsed to talk to them!

Are Ian and Nige not bringing a bass? Doesn't matter, just the more the merrier!

I know there was a thread about these last year, but just wondered if anyone's actually played one now? Any good? It looks good on paper, but for that price there's got to be a snag!

[quote name='Machines' timestamp='1318849728' post='1406744'] Got plenty of rigs I think but not enough basses ! Surely there's more than 10 people interested in the Midlands ? [/quote] Is it worth messaging other BCers who we know are from the West Midlands, just in case they haven't seen this thread?

[quote name='Machines' timestamp='1318752879' post='1405714']Only had a couple of PMs about what gear people want to bring ! Don't feel it has to be top end gear - it's about people getting to try a big range of stuff and directly comparing it to things that are cheaper/more expensive and seeing what the real differences are, it's not a gear contest [/quote] I'm bringing a Yamaha RBX270, so don't be shy people!

[quote name='Schnozzalee' timestamp='1318698906' post='1405405']I'm not racist, just saying I think all white basses look better with black guys playin em, like Bill Buddha Dickens in a suit[/quote] I know what you mean, kinda looks like it belongs in a big Gospel act. It is gorgeous though, love it, although for me the white 'board and LEDs is a touch too much bling, and I'd prefer black hardware, but each to their own innit! You can't deny that the workmanship is stunning!

[quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1299674408' post='1155187']On the flipside of the 'Ever sold a guitar...then wanted it back?' thread, do you have a bass that you would <u><b>never</b></u> part with unless it was a life and death situation? I would never sell my Jazz bass unless I absolutely had to. Other basses have come and gone, but it has been my mainstay for the last 14 years or so and has never let me down.[/quote] Well, at the risk of appearing a complete lying ballbag, I thought I would update this post as I sold this bass a while ago! Those far wiser than me had predicted this would happen...... Anyone else done the same? Has your sacred bass now gone?

[quote name='Ben Jamin' timestamp='1318367964' post='1401351'] Less is more? Those transparent cabs are kinda cool though! [/quote] That's awesome! Really appeals to the Spinal Tap part of me!

[quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1318360083' post='1401180'] Really? Nobody's posted the Mothman yet? First in, for once.... [/quote] It's a risky business with sharp, pointy basses. Looks like she's only a couple of inches away from a nasty gash there!

[quote name='oldslapper' timestamp='1318668107' post='1404881'] Slightly amended.......... [url="../../index.php?app=forums&module=forums&section=findpost&pid=1404844"][/url]cytania, on 15 October 2011 - 07:18 AM, said: Raise your hand and repeat after me. 'This is my bass (THIS WEEK) There are many like it but this one is mine (UNTIL I TRADE IT) I picked it out of the many and I like the way it sounds (AT THE MOMENT) Others (OTHER HALVES) may not understand it, but (I WILL QUICKLY) not like the way it looks, not like it's action or it's neck or it's tuners or it's pickups... but this is (THIS WEEKS') bass and I will (NOT) practice (BUT WILL) gig with it and sweat with it until I (SELL IT) This I swear.' Thank you, now call me Leonard Pyle! [/quote] Halleluljah Brother!

[quote name='RafBass' timestamp='1317207008' post='1388003']Been playing over 40 years and I have two Sandbergs........they are both brilliant. Having owned a variety Fenders and a vintage Ricky, Sandbergs are a secret treasure and are one of the best guitars around, imho. Buy one now while they are still not too popular and they are a bargain second hand. My JM4 is about 15 years old and I also have a Custom which is only 3 years old. Both beautifully built and with active circuits that give any tone you need. I think most Sandbergs seem to have a similar profile neck, about 39mm at the nut and a very slim D profile....we're talking Ricky slim here. I think they feel great and my custom is the easiest bass to play, ever! You also get great service from the company. I wanted a new scratch plate for my JM4, just coz I fancied a change of colour. As it was quite old the factory wanted to make sure they got a good match so they custom copied my old scratch plate and sent me a new one in two weeks for £32, incl postage from Germany ...I think that is service beyond expectations. Do you get the feeling that I like them?!?!?!?![/quote] Those are very nice, especially the custom!

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' timestamp='1318667798' post='1404876'][u][b]BREAKING NEWS![/b][/u] I woke up on the sensible side of my bed and decided to cancel my order for the Sandberg 5 strings &quot;aged&quot; I simply don't need it. Besides I have another project in the &quot;air&quot; with Mr. Sheldon Dingwall, so... wait and see. Watch this space. p.s.: this is the first time I ever cancel an order, I am embarassed to admit, I've never backed out on a decision before but what's in the pipeline will be more interesting.[/quote] BOOOOOO!!!

I would try emailing Headstock Distribution who are the Ibanez UK distributors. When I worked in an Ibanez dealership they were always pretty good at getting hold of spares. Might be worth a try.

Awesome, can't wait! Just better try to remember how to play now........ Looking forward to trying one of Dave's (Nugget) Firecreek basses too!

Black nylon tapewounds? Adjust the pickup height lower? On my Sandberg I roll the treble right off to get a more rounded, warm tone. Sorry if I'm suggesting obvious things!

WOOOO YEAH!!! Thanks for booking it Nige

Nice review! I love mine too, although I bought it S/H and guess what? The battery box was broken! I just ordered one the same size but better quality off ebay for a few quid though so it's no biggie. They are awesome, awesome basses, I just wish I could afford more!

I think that should be fine for me, but I best check with 'er indoors later...... It should be good fun, hopefully we can gather quite a few of us together! It's my 30th the week after, so feel free to all chip in and buy me a Sandberg Basic Ken Taylor if you like

For some reason the fretboard inlays make me want to say Yamaha (they kinda look a bit like the John Pattituci ones from a distance) so could it be one of the first TRBs or a prototype? That does seem a bit common though, so I guess it's more likely to be an Alembic or something!