Bigwan

Any Ibanez SR 6 I've played has been a lot lighter than any other 6 I've layed hands on. One was certainly under 10lbs. I've never weighed my Shuker 6 but it's a lot heavier than 10lbs due to my wood choices - it's mostly wenge (body and neck). Even with a thinned body it's not light, but Jon could make you a light 6 a good bit cheaper than the Roscoe Century 6 if you aren't in a hurry. You could certainly beat 9lbs on a custom 6 if you're willing to compromise in places.

Probably Ibanez SR (soundgear series) I should think... EDIT: Actually the new Roscoe Century sixes are probably lighter...

That Freddie Washington clip is SO cool!

Waysted - Save Your Prayers Who'd a thunk it!

[quote name='molan' post='1025823' date='Nov 16 2010, 01:15 PM']Interesting that Ampeg have recently announced a 'Heritage' reissue of the B15 as well: Haven't seen a price yet but I'm guessing it's a lot more than an Ashdown![/quote] I've seen 2.5k mentioned somewhere, not sure if that's $ or £ - either way it's too much...

Lakland 55-01 or 55-02. I'll not be parted from my 55-01 in too big a hurry, even if I don't play a 5 very often.

Cool! Keep us posted GW! Interested to hear how this sounds. I'm wondering if I'd be better off with the LB head and my own cabs, but this looks WAY cooler...

EBS do this

Being a jazz and Bongo owner I have to say if I was in your position I'd have a hard time choosing between the two! I think the Bongo would edge it for me - it is SO tonally flexible. But the HH I have is pretty tight for slapping with the humbucket so close to the neck. An HS might be the better option.

WANT! WANT! WANT! Might have to do a bit of a clearout....

[quote name='markorbit' post='1021002' date='Nov 12 2010, 08:59 AM']That's very a very astute deduction! That's pretty much correct apart from a special transformer by the sounds of it.[/quote] Just because the transformer was custom designed for that amp design doesn't mean the JJ500 isn't the same amp as the MK500. I would SERIOUSLY doubt that there's any difference between the 2 other than cosmetic (especially since MK seems to have jumped ship to TC). Ashdown have history here. For example WAY back when the ABM was still young, and available as either a 200 or 400 watt version, the lines were 'upgraded' to 300 and 500 watts... except they weren't... I believe the same can be said of the 'upgrade' from the ABM to the first ABM EVO series. They're all the same design with different names... While we're on the subject - can anyone tell me what difference there is between the ABM series and the Klynstron series (which was what the ABM was originally called - the Klynstron Bass Magnifier), other than cosmetic? Having said that I adore my first run ABM amps.

In my experience lead free solder produces a duller solder joint than leaded solder. I hate the stuff myself, as do most high volume electronics manufacturers. Just doesn't do the job as well as the real thing.

I've currently a rev C GCB-100 crybaby bass wah on my workbench (belongs to Gareth Hughes of this parish). As standard it's a hopeless, tone-sucking piece of excrement. That's being polite about it. After carrying out ALL of the mods mentioned on the wah-wah site above, namely 33k Q mod (added pot for variable Q), 470 ohm gain & bass mod, 1k5 mid mod, 68k input mod, it really is rather good compared to the original product (didn't need to change the cap value as that's the only difference between a guitar crybaby and a bass crybaby). Still drops some bass end when engaged though but I plan to get round that by adding a variable blend (like an effects loop built into the pedal with the wah circuit in the loop). That should help it quite a bit I would think. Also plan on adding true bypass with status LED. BTW did you know that the only difference between the current standard cry baby and a zakk wylde signature cry baby is 1 component value and a lick of paint... or £40 if you're daft enough to buy one new...

If you have to ask then it's time to quit. Keep tight with the drummer though - they're not ten a penny like guitarists...

[quote name='Musicman20' post='1011821' date='Nov 4 2010, 11:15 AM']Oh, and apparently they also may (note 'may') have a mini amp/micro amp coming out. I really like Aguilar, so Im hoping its fantastic![/quote] Meh... if it sounds like the AG500SC they can keep it. That amp was a bigtime disappointment for me (although I didn't play it with Aggie cabs - apparently they work best with their own cabs). I went back to my *cough* ashdown *cough* (always feel a bit embarassed by that admission round here) - also gave up on my Thunderfunk and went back to my ashdown. Have to say Aguilar are a bit late to that party... but unlike ashdown, you can probably be assured they'll get it right...

Nice looking cabs. Light too, but still an odd size (very small car un-friendly - although I suppose that depends on the car)... Not going to complain too much though. If they perform like the GS or DB series 1x12 they'll fly out the door.

I've always been curious about these. Maybe on my next away trip I'll get a chance to have a go on one...

My mates in school wanted to put a band together and they didn't have a bass player. Now I'm the only one of the original crew still playing an instrument...

I think some of you are missing something quite vital - obviously the look isn't to everyone's taste, but surely the worn-in feel can be something everyone can appreciate? If a relic is done well it should feel like a vintage instrument as well as look like one - from playing a few vintage basses (never played any relic) there's something about a 45 year old bass that's been played a lot that makes it feel so much better than a modern version (thinking a 66 P bass vs. a current US P bass, obvious production differences aside).

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='1008372' date='Nov 1 2010, 11:59 AM']What we thinking these are going to come out at?[/quote] I've asked the question. I'll post here if/when I find out.

Oh I like that... I wonder how much...

No contest in my experience. Buying new it'd have to be the Line6 Studio 110. There are quite a few on here who will agree. If you need bigger/louder think about buying used where your money will go MUCH further.

The 'Rockxxxx' monicker is a fairly recent thing compared to the age of your Warwick (good taste that man, btw - always fancied a thumb 5 from the same era) so you can be sure it's not the basses original case. Must get a local bass bash organised soon...

[quote name='acidbass' post='1004671' date='Oct 29 2010, 02:25 AM']Marcus closed about a month ago, unfortunately. Two of the guys in my band are former employees, and they said it was coming for months. A real shame really as I noodled away many a good afternoon in there![/quote] The attitude of some of the Marcus staff left much to be desired as I understand (not saying it's the same guys you know). I believe there was a bit of a boycott by the guys on fastfude - there was certainly a multipage rant about them anyway. A smile and being polite doesn't cost anything... Having said that they never did me any harm. Only time I really had any sort of conversation with any of the staff was when I pointed out they'd the wrong price on an Ibanez BTB they'd just put on the wall that minute - they were selling it at trade (guy said I probably saved his job)... that's years ago. They wouldn't want to have been relying on me for business - I gave up on most music shops here 10 years ago, just before I snagged a Wal off of TKM in Ballymena for peanuts (relatively speaking)!