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Morning! I had a Kingbass Artist MK1, and was able to pretty much dial in most sounds, including a very middy punchy tone which cut through with no issues. Mine (as most had/have) had a very high output which could clip any amp at 30 paces! so i have it modded to cool it down a bit. Great bass in terms of construction/tone etc, but cannot comapre it to any other KB's as i've never tried others. Needless to say, i didn't get on with the size and shape of the bass so sold it on, but they have many fans and are truly great bits of kit. [attachment=59311:Kingbass_Artist.jpg]

[quote name='aceuggy' post='956974' date='Sep 15 2010, 10:27 AM']Very pleased with my purchase Graeme. Lovely bass, pleasure to do business with you! [/quote] Likewise Doug - Glad you like the bass, it's a cracker!

that's a stunner mate, congrats!

I'll give it a listen dude - thanks

...what would happen if Peter Hook and Mark King swapped bass strap lengths for a gig.....?

That Pearl Frost is a great colour...i may get a suit to match

[quote name='mcnach' post='951296' date='Sep 9 2010, 11:39 PM']What, turning up your bass is a solution to the guitarist's turning up their volumes? The correct solution is: 1) keep your volume where it is 2) shoot the offending item (guitarist, in this case) 3) replace.[/quote] +1 A perfect solution.....although shooting may be a little harsh :-)

[quote name='mcnach' post='950476' date='Sep 9 2010, 12:13 PM']I used to own an EJM96 like yours. I loved it. I found the pickups to be rather microphonic on mine, 'though. It sounded ok, but I couldn't use it in rehearsal/live because from time to time I'd get feedback and I'd have to find a position to play where the bass would behave. I sold it before I got around to change pickups, and I regret it. It was very nice. But I was planning to move overseas and it made sense to cut down bulk. I did two things to it, 'though: metal pickguard (black), I found it cheap and looked good... it helped with shielding. That was nice. I also installed a parallel/series switch. That was a great modification. In series it sounded massive... a great sound to have available.[/quote] Thanks for the advice dude, much appreciated - for the price i paid, new pickups will be worthwhile i reckon if they are a bit naff Cheers Graeme

Replied :-)

[quote name='StevieC' post='950507' date='Sep 9 2010, 12:39 PM']Hi aceuggy, They're brill - Have a gander at these threads below (as an example) [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=101891"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=101891[/url] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=101162"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=101162[/url] Cheers, Steve[/quote] Hee hee - am looking to sell mine actually - it's the Sonic Blue version in great, almost perfect condition. They are cracking basses, and will become future classics i'm sure! PM me if you're interested? Cheers Graeme

My old Status KB had a ridiculous output, I had a local tech put a resistor in the circuit to cool it off. I'm a bit old school and like my (all passive) basses on full, then set my amp accordingly, then I make sure I stand near to my amp in case the guitarist or drummer get lairy! I've always thought passive basses sound better with their volumes on 10. (or 11)

Hi all, I gig an OLP MM which has had nothing other than a good set up and decent strings and it always draws admiring comments from muso's. I also wonder how many audience members in the 'dog and duck' would notice the different in bass sounds? My experience would be that they wouldn't. I have had a few nice custom basses inc a jaydee and a status kingbass, but found it too hard to get a decent consistent sound. The OLP is just a plug and go. I've also just bought a Vintage EJM96 jazz clone, be interesting to hear what that sounds like. I guess the cheap vs expensive argument will long continue, but my money is on the cheapies for all round value.

Good Job!

Me likey muchly! Great versatile gigging duo you have there!

Never played either, but on paper (or screen) the MTD wins it for me

No love from me for the original clip, but woudl love to hear him in a band situation - maybe with Simon Philips and erm...i dunno......Govan Guthrie?

Thanks both!

[quote name='Paul_C' post='947345' date='Sep 6 2010, 04:18 PM']I name it Lucy.[/quote] Look more like a Colin to me?

Hi all... Am after a budget 5, and love the look of the Affinity 5 string Jazz. Anyone own/played one? Haven't had a chance to play one myself yet. All comments welcome! Thanks Graeme

Definately not - haven;t ever been happy with expensive basses - cheapies for me all the way now. I do experience snobbery as i set my gear up sometimes from fellow muso's who see my OLP MM and Squier P - but my playing always wins over :-)

Great thread! My OLP MM - best 70 quid I ever spent!