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[quote name='gilmour' post='223161' date='Jun 20 2008, 06:57 PM']If you play with Horns, or Keys a lot then go for the 5 - the extra string is invaluable.[/quote] That's interesting. Not wanting to show my ignorance to plainly, but why a 5 if you play with keys or horns?

Jamie, I've just swapped my two Agi 112's for a Berg 210 and I'm really happy with it. Now I've got the Berg I realise just how mid-scooped the Agi's were. Don't get me wrong, I loved the Agi's, but I couldn't really get away with just using the one (for practices and small gigs) powered by my Eden WT400 unless I was standing right next to it. Although the Berg is still only an 8Ohm cab the extra mids and increased cone SA mean that volume is no longer a problem. Like Bottomfeed said, they are really articulate and punchy. My Stingray sounds fantastic through it and I'm really impressed at just how much bottom end it can carry. I'd love to hear it coupled up with an Ampeg!

... How's your back? If it's good and you want to keep it that way don't try carrying the Metro! Stick some heavyduty wheels on it or go modular. I know what you mean about the Redhead not handling the low B. I added an Eden 15" to mine which helped, but I still ended up changing it for and Eden head and Aguilar cabs (soon to be Bergantino!). I'd also agree with chris-b re the Lakland 5. I have a 55-02 with Barts in and it has a very hi-fi mid and upper range. Lower end probably slightly less hi-fi than the Stingray. Whatever you use, stick some DR Hi-Beams on it and you're away.....hi-fi heaven!

If you go onto the Lakland website they have loads of sound files for their basses to give you an idea of the noises you can get from each. I've had a JO5 and currently own a 55-02. The feel is very similar (and very nice) and I'm actually really surprised at what a good impression the 55-02 does of a jazz. Not so good at mimicking a Stingray (which I also have) though. The only downer with the JO5 was the weight; other than that it was an awesome bass. Laklands are just fab IMHO.

+1 for Michael Manring - forgot about him. Looks a bit funny too

I find it a bit tricky to define over-rated. Some are over-rated because their choice of notes ain't that great, others because their techniques are lacking and still others because they just don't rock my boat (or all three in my case!). For me, style is the main thing and the one person who just winds me up is Mr Wooten. You can't question the guys technique and pure talent, but damn I hate it when every single tune regardless of the genre or 'feel' has to be dragged into the musical cellar by filling it -at some point- with 200mph double popping, tapping la la la.... Annoys the pants off me. What's worse is that on three completely different songs, one with Dave Matthews, one with Bela Fleck and another with his own band, the double-popping-instrumental-fill was virtually identical. Give me Jamerson anyday. Big sigh.........I've been wanting to get that off my chest for a while. I now stand to be shot at!

Fantastic playing Alun. Lovely tone, superb choice of notes and. like urb said, great phrasing. Way to go!

I just adore some of the custom Warwicks, but to be frank I find their custom pricing is close to being ridiculous. Sure they look the dogs whatsits, but a damn expensive set of dogs whatsits! Having said that if someone offered me one of the NT Corvette's with maple neck, Koa top and a pair of SD soapbars I wouldn't say no.

Fantastic! Thanks for the heads up there fella!

I have some bells ringing, but can't remember for the life'o'me what you use these seals for! Explain to the dullard please....