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I always thought it added a little bit of warmth, which is why it worked well with EBS. I'm definitely not ready to part with it, just wondering if there's a better option.

I've got a Cali 76 CB and I've loved it for years with my EBS rig it compressed well and added a certain amount of warmth. I recently started using a GB Streamliner and it's so warm sounding that I don't think the Cali works that well with it, any recommendations on a compressor that works as well but is a little more transparent. I've been drawn to the Darkglass, but only because the B3K is so good, I haven't actually tried the Super Symmetry.

Bought a Gens Benz Streamliner from Graeme, couldn't have been easier. Looking forward to gigging it all weekend.

I had a Cort made Squier Strat for a while, and I shouldn't have sold it. It was an amazing guitar, I've only tried one, so it may have been an exception, but it was great.

I use a Digitech bass chorus, it's horrible, which makes it perfect for Don't Stop Believin', comes up regularly with wedding bands, and I always get complimented on my tone for that song even though it's horrible.

He's everything a bass player should be, in my opinion, he's not flashy, his playing speaks for itself, and he always seems to play the perfect thing in every situation.

The 5 string anniversary Stingray that's for sale here at the moment. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/281740-stingray-5-hh-20th-anniversary-edition-rare-sweet-price-drop/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/281740-stingray-5-hh-20th-anniversary-edition-rare-sweet-price-drop/[/url] I have already explored the value of my Kidneys and my child, I need someone to buy it soon before I sell everything I own to get it.

[quote name='gjones' timestamp='1460900556' post='3029624'] Fitting a John East J-retro to a Jazz Bass gives you a multitude of sounds at your fingertips (if you want them). They are great and allow you to EQ a bog standard Jazz to sound like any bass you want; from a P bass to a Stingray and everything in between. I found the sound I was looking for pretty quickly and left it at those settings. I would occasionally make minor adjustments to suit the room. [/quote] I really like the J-retro deluxe, the passive tone works even in active mode. I set the sound I like and then use the passive tone to change it a little for different songs. All the benefits of passive and active.

[quote name='KK Jale' timestamp='1460904013' post='3029647'] Great quote, although I believe that was JJ Burnell... I remember the original interview. He may have nicked it from Dee Dee, though. [/quote] I was always surprised JJ didn't get a signature P from Fender, no actually surprised is the wrong word, this is the company who gave Mark Hoppus a signature model, he uses a capo on his bass........

[quote name='sunburstjazz1967' timestamp='1460897959' post='3029590'] The stuck on stencil relicing on the Rory strat is awful imo,have you seen one in the flesh? [/quote] No, just pictures. I'm disappointed to hear it's not great. I've seen Rory's original......

Synergy distribution are the Uk Sandberg supplier, their phone number is 0121 270 6485 or email [email protected]

Not a bass, but if I won the lottery I would get a Custom Shop Rory Gallagher Strat, while he didn't have a lot of choice when he originally bought his Strat he had plenty of opportunity to replace it.

[quote name='LewisK1975' timestamp='1460628067' post='3027329'] Sorry Dannybuoy, I have to respectfully disagree, every picture I can find of a deluxe shows the neck end regular adjustment, albeit with a cutout in the pickguard so you can get a allen key/screwdriver (whichever adjustment it is!) in there.. The Elites heel end is very different with an actual cutout in the neck itself where the MM style adjustment wheel sits.. [/quote] The Am Deluxe and Precision had a "normal" truss rod adjustment, but the Dimension always had the Musicman type, it's a Fender version of a Stingray, so it made sense.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1460550323' post='3026693'] Which ever one has the best look for the band. They all sound like basses in the mix. [/quote] I like my Stingray a little more than my Sandberg, but the Sandberg just looks better, so it gets more gigs.

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1460275537' post='3024154'] What about a Hofner Shorty? I've never seen or played one - are they any good? Any advantages over anything else, other than they are ridiculously cheap? [/quote] They're ok for the money. They don't generally arrive very well set up by Hofner, but play well once you set them up.

I have a Sandberg TM-5 and I'm not overly keen on the pickups (a jazz and a MM), they're ok, but I'm thinking about replacing them with Nordstrands if I can get a set that will fit.

The Elite has a Musicman style truss rod adjuster, the wheel thing at the body side, I think the sculpting on the heel is different too.