Kiwi

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='403121' date='Feb 7 2009, 11:58 PM']Maybe if you stacked 2 on their sides.[/quote] end on end gives better on axis response...

I bet they're good mates.

looking at forums like this possibly gives them an idea of demand and market reaction. their websites would be able to tell them where links were clicked.

[quote name='alexclaber' post='402737' date='Feb 7 2009, 12:10 PM']But jazz basses have the pickups wired in phase.[/quote] whatever, the mid scoop sound wasn't there

Aren't they the same retailer who have been notching up the price of Hartke LH500 amps?

Very tight bass and drums but the slapping and keys make the band sound too much like early Level 42 to my ears. I still enjoyed the musicianship though.

[quote name='LWTAIT' post='402500' date='Feb 6 2009, 11:34 PM']I just feel that he has made so many much nicer looking, and much more original looking, basses than a blue jazz bass copy, and if you look at those links i put up, im sure youll agree with me. im not saying its an ugly bass, but its just a fender copy.[/quote] Maybe Jon was proud of it for other reasons?

Jon was told by some bloke at a trade fair that blue jazz was the nicest one they'd ever played. I tried it as well but Jon hasn't wired the pickups out of phase so it wasn't emitting classic scoopy jazz sounds.

Steady on chaps.

Alan Murphy - he made the most intricate phrasings look effortless and he was a master of controlling feedback Joe Satriani - not much to say on him that hasn't been said. A superb musician. Nile Rodgers - a jazzer at heart, but in such an accessible style John Williams - a master, I'm never going to fully appreciate all the nuances of his technique. Martin Taylor - I just love his feel and interpretation

The Basschat complaints department is poised for action as usual.

[quote name='7string' post='400586' date='Feb 5 2009, 12:36 AM']I don't really want to be a guinea pig. It's not that I believed that he wouldn't produce a spectacular instrument, but my thinking was that maybe there would be things he would improve next time around. For me, there would be no next time. Also, with the 20% rise in the price of Sei basses (which was made after I got my Sei) it was out of the question from a cost perspective anyway.[/quote] Couldn't agree more, this is what prompted me to go with Mr Shuker rather than a couple of other luthiers who expected me to fund their learning curve. [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='400626' date='Feb 5 2009, 04:58 AM']The "difference between M&S and Saville Row" analogy isn't quite right, because most people who go to a tailor for a suit will get a very well-fitted, non-flashy suit. Whereas most people who buy a custom bass go completely the opposite way and end up with something heinously graphic. And frankly - and I'm not picking on anybody here because I've never met any of you and I'm sorry if the generalisation upsets anyone, but - frankly it's often total anoraks who buy these basses, so you end up with a "cocktail dress" bass on a "train spotter" bassist.[/quote] You're making a lot of generalisations there. Just look at the build diaries thread and you'll see a lot of positive comments on those 'heinously graphic' instruments.

[quote name='Pentode' post='400376' date='Feb 4 2009, 08:10 PM']Not everybodys' tone - but my SVT CL & 2 X 15" Classic cabs leave that little tell tale stain in the front of my pants every time! [/quote] Are you sure thats the amp, and not just old age?

Lovely job! I'd have a hard time keeping up with your drummer though. How do you manage it?

[quote name='johnnylager' post='400381' date='Feb 4 2009, 08:17 PM']I would get one from Bernie Goodfellow - 'cos he's funny as f*** and swears a lot. And makes nice basses. And what Ferrett said.[/quote] If Skelf or Rob Green ever wants you as a customer, they've got some tips right there.

There's nothing specific in favour, its a combination of things for me. If anything it's about the lack of something that will make me look elsewhere, such as: 1) Lack of a well set up and stable neck 2) Lack of a comfortable and ergonomic body 3) Unreasonable or inconsistent prices 4) Lack of warmth and growl 5) Lack of agreement on what a good instrument actually is In that order, although the lack of the first two will usually be enough to take the luthier out of the running. The lack of the 4th point can usually be rectified in a custom instrument but there's no point in trying if the 5th point isn't there. After that its mostly about service, a willingness to accommodate and offering helpful advice. [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='400244' date='Feb 4 2009, 05:59 PM']A related question: Do those of you with really expensive basses actually gig them? I don't think I'd want to take a bass worth £1000+ out to a pub gig. I suppose with vintage gear it's a bit different, because I wouldn't mind if it picked up a few scrapes, but a shiny new quilt-topped thing with matching wood knobs wouldn't look too clever with big dings in it.[/quote] Yes! Absolutely. Hard to justify the cost to myself otherwise. Dings on a custom bass don't look good, I have to agree but I don't go leaping around like a man possessed on stage. (I'd probably end up hurting myself or others around me.) You can also select finishes on custom instruments that take knocks better. For example, those mirror finishes may look nice when the instrument is brand new but a satin finish is easier to repair spot spray because it doesn't need the same kind of buffing. Same reason for Warwick using wax finishes I think as well but I don't know how Warwick owners managed to keep their instruments grime free. The beauty of a custom instrument is that you can specify a easy-to-repair finish if you like.

[quote name='alexclaber' post='399923' date='Feb 4 2009, 01:11 PM']I don't know how many exist - it sold for $10k and I think they still lost money on each one. A true 'halo' model like the Veyron. Imagine it stacked on top of their 16H cab - possibly even too loud for Lemmy![/quote] Thats a pretty crazy price. I don't understand how out of date technology can cost so much (unless they're hand built by lawyers...)

looking at the range of comments made in that thread i don't understand why you haven't asked a tech to look at it. Seems the problem isn't easy to isolate and you haven't had any success with any of the previous suggestions either.

[quote name='metaltime' post='399421' date='Feb 3 2009, 09:17 PM']On the Alembic forum a lot of people rate Glokenklang i would love to try that stuff out. It looks immense.[/quote] Do Glock make valve amps now?!

Depends on what your criteria are. If it was sound, I'd say pair an Alembic F-1X with a Mesa Boogie Strategy 400 for a sweet, hi-fi tone... ...or a Burman but they're my little secret. Shhhh! If it was power, there's not a lot to beat a Mesa Boogie Bass 400+, a Trace Elliot V8 for a bit of grit or alternatively an Aguilar DB359 if you want a modern clean tone. If you are lucky, you could pickup an Eden VT300 from the US. They sell for relatively low prices compared to similar spec amps from known brands. If you are after a vintage tone, then there's the Ampeg SVT Classic but I think its a bit of a one trick pony. Alternatively... ...If you really have money to burn... ...find a lesser known amp maker like Torres amps and tell them what you want. It'll cost you the best part of £2k though.

Living with rellies huh Nick? Need someone to pop in and keep all those basses warmed up while you're away? Glad the surgery was straight forward, hope the hearing is fixed good as new too.

[quote name='petervfunkster' post='398903' date='Feb 3 2009, 01:33 PM']another question - is using a different power supply thats 9v potentially damaging to my deep impact?[/quote] If your power supply is one of those multi voltage selector jobbies, sending 12v into the pedal by accident might give it a bit of a hangover. Is the LCD display showing partially lit sectors? If so, this would suggest a short has happened somewhere.