Mark Dixon

I'm with lozbass - Aguilar DB680 is very nice sounding, Millennia TD-1 is truly truly epic, and is versatile as it can be used for a range of instruments, not just bass, but I plumped for the Jule Monique, which suits my style of playing and gives me the sound I want.. How much do you want to spend?

You can pre-order for £1599 from Bass Direct [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Vanderkley_Aurora_amplifier.html"]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Vanderkley_Aurora_amplifier.html[/url] It will be interesting to see how the pre-amp in the Auroa performs. I've just bought a Jule Monique tube pre-amp and used it to by pass the pre-amps in friend's amps, namely: Tecamp Puma 900 Aguilar DB751 (assuming you can hear the amp over the droning fans cooling the bloody thing) Aguilar TH500 Genz Benz Streamliner 900 It was astonishing how the Monique improved the sound from all of them, I guess the pre-amp is the weakest part, hopefully the Aurora addresses this weakness.

[quote name='mikeswals' timestamp='1364117150' post='2021964'] Yes Mark, something very different. I just looked around at statii.com, and the Stealth being described as very hi-fi. Sounds like I know what I'll be after in the near future. [/quote] I'll take any of your Wals off your hands Mike and help you along the way to buying a Status! Mark

[quote name='rk7' timestamp='1363122992' post='2008995'] The wonderfully talented Mr Lee, finishing the ramp. [/quote] What a stunning bass!! Does the ramp stick in place with double sided tape? Mark

[quote name='dudi8' timestamp='1363961841' post='2020203'] [/quote] Very nice in black..

[quote name='mikeswals' timestamp='1364062736' post='2021552'] Please educate me on Statii as I'm possibly thinking about looking or ordering one, but they're extremely rare to find in the States. [/quote] As a Wal owner who has also bought two Status basses, the first thing you should know is the tone is very different to that of your Wals - so I assume you are looking for something which is not a Wal sound?

Looking good, can't wait for the finished article..

Here is my two:

[quote name='Ginfactor' timestamp='1359315115' post='1952996'] New Kingbass [/quote] Very sweet, love the top - is that walnut?

[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1359938637' post='1962423'] I'll be watching out for the pics. [/quote] Yes!! More pics please!!

Wow, this looks some bass, can't wait to see it in the sprayed and strung state..

[quote name='mikeswals' timestamp='1358626046' post='1942546'] took some updated pics today: '90 MkII midi, '09 MkII '00 MkI, '86 MkI, '90 MkI [/quote] Sweet.. That black Mk1 is giving me Wal GAS

If I wanted this style of bass, I think I'd pass on £4kfor a reissue and get a 1980s SB1000 for £700ish off eBay..