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[quote name='anzoid' timestamp='1503171005' post='3356247'] I'm intrigued as to why MK1 Barts have such a bad reputation - this isn't the first place I've seen people say that they're not much good. In my SR700 they seem OK - I admit I've not spent much time with the bass yet, but initial impressions through a GK MB500 into two Mark Bass 12s were good. Does anybody know anybody who has swapped out the Barts for Nordy big singles? I'm tempted to do so if [a] I manage to sell my Yamaha and [b] the general concensus is that it's worth the effort [/quote] I agree the barts are good. Thats why other makes like Cort use them and you get a lot for your money. I think that they are a victim of their own success as people want to move on to try and improve their sound. The custom barts and eq in the Prestige basses are fantastic. Trends may have moved on but that doesn't detract from barts IMHO.

Thanks very much all, that all sounds good. Ijust blew my money (again) on something else but will be on the lookout soon.

At last some Ibanez love, thanks for starting the thread Woodinblack The first bass that I felt made me feel that I was hitting the spot was an awesome SR3005e. I bought it and eventually sold it on here but always remember it as being a fantastic bass. From memory I sold it because that I kept fiddling with the adjustible mids in an OCD type way and was moving towards a slightly wider string spacing. Just recently I got an ATK 805 which I am besotted with and have recently added one of these. The eveness of the gorgous tones both across and up and down the fret board mean't that I had eyes for no other : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2osFbwuOyEE I'm still on honeymoon!

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1503094327' post='3355747'] Bear in mind a TM4 doesn't sound much like a Stingray due to the MM pickup being quite a bit close to the bridge. But the answer should be play both and get the one that sounds and feels best! You can play the 'Ray in store, was your friend's Sandberg a TM4 so you can compare? [/quote] Spot on, I tried to get on with a TM4 twice in the past and failed. I loved the tone when I tried them and when practicing at home but I was happy with in my band and ended playing a Stingray. I don't think I'm that picky as I now play either a SR5, Ibanez ATK or BTB or my old Bass Collection but not a TM4. Like someone else said TM4's were lovely but always to polite for me.

I'm thinking I should really have a back up for my GB Streamliner 600, which I have owned from new a long with a Genz Benz NX 212T cab. Any suggestions? Something 2nd hand, compact. Cab details [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=3] [/size][/font] [center][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=3]600 W[/size][/font][/center] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=3] [/size][/font] [center][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=3]42-18K Hz [/size][/font][/center] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=3] [/size][/font] [center][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=3]101 db [/size][/font][/center] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=3] [/size][/font] [center][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=3]4 ohm[/size][/font][/center] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=3] [/size][/font] [center][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=3]4 K Hz[/size][/font][/center] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=3] [/size][/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=3] [/size][/font] Note: I bought my current kit after getting advice on here and have never regretted it so some pointers would be much appreciated.

Traded pedals + some, thanks very Much Gaz. Trade with confidence!

[quote name='bigsmokebass' timestamp='1502400092' post='3351263'] It depends if it's old stock, for the store, and whether they'll be importing any more or what strand of rosewood it is. As far as my knowledge goes, there's different varieties of Rosewood and similar woods like Pau Ferro which Fender have started using on the new mexican Noir models. [/quote] Your right there are lots of different species of rosewood and also ebony and probably lots more. They aren't the same at all really

[quote name='bigsmokebass' timestamp='1502399374' post='3351256'] [url="https://blog.andertons.co.uk/guitars/cites"]https://blog.anderto...k/guitars/cites[/url] Worth a check [/quote] Thanks that includes some really useful information....nice yo know that you can still travel with your guitar without worrying

[quote name='edstraker123' timestamp='1502367807' post='3350969'] I managed to preorder an Ibanez SR1400 for £899 last week when both the MLG and NT variants were at this price for a few days . They are now up to £999 and £1099 respectively with the same retailer - I asked if I could change the bass to the other colour but was told I would have to pay the increased price if I did as the suppliers had increased their prices. I'm awaiting stock so I hope I actually receive it as it seems I've been lucky getting in just ahead of the hike.. [/quote] Ibanez are exceptionally good value at the moment. I bought a BTB Premium last week and there was nothing else new that compared to it in terms of price/quality/spec [quote name='bigsmokebass' timestamp='1502399288' post='3351254'] I think there's also the consideration for CITIES protecting rosewood too, so the import/export of it has also been impacting the price of guitars. Mostly due to exchange rates.... we need to stop having elections in the UK XD [/quote] Lots of rosewood in my BTB, my understanding is that rosewood needs to be licenced but maybe some don't have the licenced stocks to draw on.