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[quote name='DBerriff' timestamp='1477850954' post='3164835'] If you want a jazz configuration then from the G&L range I suggest you seek out a Tribute JB-2. They are exceedingly well made. The SB-2 is the bass player's revenge. That innocent looking P pickup will eat most actives for breakfast, and throws out a strong fundamental for real weight in the low frequencies. Fellow band members might not like it. So, it is not so much the J pickup being weak in my opinion. It is usually the case that the P predominates though. Even my expensive Mike Lull PJ5 suffers from that. Any passive tone control will bleed off some treble at all settings, although whether or not you can hear it depends on the component values. The SB lets through the raw output which means a bit more top end agression. You can tame it somewhat by winding back the bass volume and increasing the amp input gain. If you then need to cut through, turn up the volume and you not only get louder but add clarity too. Genius (Leo Fender, that is). [/quote] All this +1, mt SB2 is really easy to dial in. I love the way the that bringing in the bridge pup volume alters the tone

[quote name='Cuzzie' timestamp='1476768397' post='3156998'] If its a defo P Bass you want LB100 is the classic sounding one, SB-2 PJ but you still get a Ptype sound, but with versatility, SB-1 is a P bass on major steroids. [/quote] I couldn't agree more, I got my SB-2 in a trade while looking for a precision with the intention of selling it on and then realised that the SB-2 was what I wanted. The control system is superb, it feels gorgeous and I haven't heard a better tone yet. If you come across one give it a try.

[quote name='ivansc' timestamp='1475874056' post='3149499'] Tune it to A like I do - becomes a whole different instrument. [/quote] I'll give that a try as I'm still not feeling it.

[quote name='samhay' timestamp='1475852237' post='3149259'] Do you play chords on it, or predominantly single notes? If the latter, then tune the Gb -> G and you will find some familiar territory in strings 2-5. [/quote] I'm sure there is some room for this as there is a lot of room to play 2-4 string chords instead of using all 6. taking it closer to either typical bass tuning or 6 string tuning will help. I'll try both of these over the weekend I reckon. I think it's worth the effort before admitting defeat

[quote name='DaveFry' timestamp='1475841414' post='3149122'] If you bought one single string of the appropriate guage ( thinner than the high B ) then you could just remove the lower B , move the other five over and add the new highest as a high E , then tune like a regular guitar . Maybe . Maybe not . [/quote] A thinkers answer I like it! My 1st thought it, it's not the guitar that is the problem it is my lack of ability....that doesn't really help though. My 2nd thought is that following on from what you say I could re-tune from the E as a normal 6 string and forget about the high E...not sure what that tuning is called but it will have a name no doubt. I could mute the B when chording?

HI, I could really do with some ideas of how to make the best use of my baritone Cort guitar (see video below). It was an impulse buy last year. I absolute love the growl that it makes and everything about it but.......it sits there unused, mainly because I find it difficult to transpose songs that I already play in E down to [color=#333333][font=Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif][size=3]B-E-A-D-Gb-B[/size][/font][/color] here's the spec: http://www.cortguitars.com/uk/product/sunset-baritone [font="Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif"][color="#333333"][size=3]I'm now thinking of abandoning the usual tuning and being more radical, maybe even tuning it like my bass and then writing songs that fit the sound and tuning. Any suggestions on turnings?[/size][/color][/font] It is the first on here:. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddNgW09Xrsc Any advice would be much appreciated as I know I can do good things with this if I can get my head around it.

Bass Bashes would be a bit boring if you weren't able to play them

I like hearing other people playing my bass gear. In fact I have learned a lot that way. I wouldn't just let anyone play it though, it has to be people who I respect.

[quote name='rogerstodge' timestamp='1475437971' post='3145937'] i think we have a cross wire here pinball? I've been watching a Left hand one on eBay ?? [/quote] Aah yes, I think that's cracking and a good price.

Nice one, It is easy to over complicate things in my humble opinion. For most live uses you just need a really nice sounding bass and probably one sweet sound. That's what the band, soundman and the audience want to hear

[quote name='rogerstodge' timestamp='1475422083' post='3145770'] Cheers pinball, spose I'll have to buy it now, man have you got me in trouble. [/quote] Good timing as the price just dropped. If you pm me I'll put it on hold we can discuss details Anyway she will never notice if you put it in a dark corner

Hey, well done you're sorted. The important thing as that your enjoying yourself Lovely basses too!

[quote name='rogerstodge' timestamp='1475338085' post='3145194'] So I wouldn't regret it if I bought it, it's too far away to go and try it out [/quote] Nope you wouldn't it's lovely. The reason for selling is that I play 5 strings so don't play it other than at home, I could do with some dosh, I am so impressed I would like a L2500.

[quote name='rogerstodge' timestamp='1475323026' post='3145027'] There's a L2000 lefty on eBay that I'm watching, looks lovely. [/quote] Yes that does look really nice. Lovely grain Note: I still have a couple of mine on sale on here at the moment. I am not sure how much longer though as I have been enjoying playing them this afternoon. I have been comparing them all. Of course it ends up that they are all different but good The L2000 is a cracker though, such an easy bass the play and it sounds great. I'm now thinking I should keep my L1505 as if I go any lower it will be down to the price of a Tribute.

I love the black...similar to the G&L basses that I'm selling

[quote name='tom1946' timestamp='1475001485' post='3142233'] I used to sell them in my shop, well made and they came from China. Don't know a lot more than that except Burns were heavy. [/quote] Yes I had 3 lead guitars and they varied. A Double Six, a great guitar in every-way but like you say heavy and awkward to lug around in it's hard case so I sold it, A Marquee Special, which I just didn't like. That wasn't heavy enough and a Sonic Elite, which I really like and still have. That is nice and light, a bit like a tele and bright sounding. This bass is very comfortable but that is probably more to do with the good balance rather than the weight. I don't have scales for an exact weight unfortunately

Yes I splashed out on a Fretless Stingray 5 and it was an inspired purchase. I had tried and failed to play fretless bass before. I tried this bass at a time when I couldn't afford it. When it later dropped £500 in a sale and I went in with 3 guitars and a handful of cash and negotiated the purchase. I can now play it pretty well and although I have never played in at a gig I absolutely love the thing.

[quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1474892293' post='3141256'] good review, enjoyed reading that. [/quote] Thanks I enjoyed writing it [quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1474890006' post='3141229'] Great review! I've always fancied one of these - or to be more accurate, a Bison with Marquee electronics. [/quote] Unusual controls are a pain for occasional use