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[quote name='tedmanzie' timestamp='1372966597' post='2132307'] Elvis 9th on the bill! [/quote] I am willing to negotiate on running order lol.

All original the Who, All original Led Zeppelin All original Weather Report All original The Beatles All original Genesis Jimmy Hendrix All original Queen Miles Davis Elvis Presley Kate Bush All original Blackfoot All original Black Sabbath All original Van Halen Charles Mingus That'll do for now!

I think you are in mourning for the band you were in and I think you have other personal issues bubbling away in the background. One thing I would say is that constant gear (or other materialistic) acquisition never ever leads to lengthy happiness...just a quick "high".

[quote name='Evil Undead' timestamp='1372906732' post='2131525'] I must say I'm really surprised to hear of the QC problems given in this thread as it's the first I've heard of it. Every Ibanez bass I've played has been absolutely spot on. I hope this isn't a sign of them going down hill [/quote] Ditto. Always been super impressed with their QC previously.

He is the real thing.

[quote name='Evil Undead' timestamp='1372872676' post='2131046'] I've been a confirmed Fender girl for ages, but picked up an SR600 for a decent price recently. Really enjoyed the versatility that I didn't realise I'd been missing from my Precisions, plus the neck is a much better size for my stupid small girl hands. It's a great bass. 2 piece ash body with a nice grain, 7.2lbs, sounds amazing, really well built, frets are perfect, action is super low... couldn't ask for more for the price. Oh except one thing... it's so light that it's very slightly neck heavy. Not enough to dive though, fortunately. [/quote] The 600's are excellent instruments!

Hmmm, so I have been window shopping today...just looking you understand...for a Yamaha BB425X, purely for the purpose of research of course - seems GAK have a lovely white/black scratchplate model for £485 and (my favourite) antique sunburst for £380!?!?!? Apart from the colour they are identical. Am I missing something... why the huge difference in price?

[quote name='BassManGraham' timestamp='1372849596' post='2130590'] Am considering getting a 6 string bass. Have fairly small hands so have always prefered slimmer necks i.e. Jazz, T'Birds, MM Sterling, Ibanez etc Was thinking about an Ibanez SR1206 (like the sound & look etc) but fellow Basschatters are reporting problems with quality control and build issues. Budget up to £1000 new or preowned. Appreciate views? [/quote] Definitely Ibanez. I have heard negativity from a couple of players regarding the 1206 but I own the 1205 & it is bang on the money. Why not even look at the 506...played one once and was super impressed. I also had hands on one of the new lower priced Gerald Veasley models lately...really great - but the neck pocket on that particular bass was a bit over sized for the neck heel, my pet hate. Disappointing as overall it was a killer bass.

[quote name='gjones' timestamp='1372847892' post='2130557'] The actual bassline is very simple but if you don't have 3 electric guitarists and a piano player in your band it can sound just a bit empty. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZOozDHL0LA[/media] [/quote] It's the lack of piano that kills the bass part!

Both different animals...can't tell you what direction to go down as you need to follow your own instincts. Personally, one day I would prefer the Jazz...the next the Streamer. Yes..I am of no help!!!!!

Don't laugh...but experience has taught me that Sweet Home Alabama is easy to play, but much harder to play in an extremely tight fashion. I have to employ a fair bit of damping and ghost notes to be on the money with that bad boy...not so easy when singing simultaneously.

[quote name='andreapenna' timestamp='1372790457' post='2130082'] Thomann accepted a full refund and collection at zero cost. sr1205 ordered. This is definitely last chance for me with this Premium line *worst ever choosen name!!! [/quote] Feel really bad for you. Personally I would have given up on them by now. I had a couple of minor niggles with my 1205 but nothing like the issues you have encountered. On another note I saw one of the new lower price point Gerald Veasley signature model Ibanez's in guitar guitar the other day....a large gap in the neck pocket on the body left me suitably unimpressed. I sincerely hope Ibanez are not on a slippery slope here.......

[quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1372791081' post='2130100'] I used to only play 35" 5ers, and usually found the B a bit crappy on 34" 5ers. Then I discovered Sandberg and realized that you can have a GREAT B string on a 34" scale bass, you just have to find the right one. Suddenly, my trusty TRB's felt big and clumsy by comparison and disappeared soon after. I really wish there was a decent music shop nearby that stocked them, I think I would have to a/b one with my Sandberg before making a decision. They look and sound good though. .... Just wish there were more good quality YouTube vids! [/quote] When I set out to buy a 5 string I wanted a TRB, absolutely set my heart on one - tried it and just could not get on with it at all. Don't know why but it just killed my fretting hand. Huge disappointment as I love Yamaha & the TRB looked killer. Tried a 605 instead, had seen pictures online & thought it looked okay, saw it hanging on the wall & thought the same...picked it up and played it...blew me away. They have to be played to be appreciated.

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1372764760' post='2129561'] I've been like this for years. I've tried loads of things to rekindle my interest but they never last very long. My disinterest in playing has become so extreme now that I've actually just bought a Fender Precision. I've done the whole band/gigging thing - grew to hate it, never want to do it again. It's not just bass - I play guitar & keyboards as well & I've got little interest in them either. I enjoy noodling about on them occasionally but the passion I used to have for playing has gone. I've got a lot of unavoidable long term negative sh*t in my life that isn't going to go away anytime soon & I think that's just drained all my energy & enthusiasm. [/quote] The last sentence in your reply is a massive statement. I can only sympathize with you!

Really enjoyed reading that article.

[quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1372713263' post='2129137'] Thanks again guys, very helpful! How do you find the B string? I haven't played a 5 string Soundgear for a couple of years, but I seem to remember finding the B string a little rattly and floppy. Since then however, I have started playing much more lightly and using lighter gauge strings. Basically, I love my two Sandbergs but they are exactly the same, just different colours. I'm just wondering if I would be better to sell one and get something else to give me a bit of variety. It would need to be 34" scale, light, comfortable, and with a slim neck. ....... Which is why I was eyeing the Soundgears up (although I have liked the look of the 605 since it came out). [/quote] I just cant live with 35" scale basses...period. I must admit I had reservations about 34" scale length 5 string basses...but I found the low B on both the 605 and the 1205 to be fantastic - tight and on the money. trust me, these basses sound really great live..the low B is killer. I play with a low action and play a lot of fast finger style with a reasonably light touch...these basses are excellent for this. This is wholly subjective, but I prefer the inherent tone of the 605 over the 505 - tighter/punchier mid range...less pronounced low end response. Believe it or not it actually reminds me of the tone I had with a Steinberger XL back in the 80's. The 1205 has a different sound again...it doesn't really impress at low volume but is very impressive when cranked up.

Totally understand this, and can relate to all of the replies! I was obsessed with bass playing from the age of 10 - then hit a wall when I was about 23..and put my P bass in the cupboard for about 9 years and forgot all about it. Strange and tragic turn of life events (wont bore you with the story) led to me finding my way back to it. I will say this; I was an extremely proficient player when I jacked it in...but the break did me a power of good. Obviously I had lost my chops after the break, but I had a completely new approach (because I had become a different person)...I am subsequently a much much better player now! Listen to your instincts and just go with them. There is no point persevering if it doesn't give you satisfaction or pleasure. Put the basses away...if you are meant to play bass then you will come back to them in the end.

Awesome band, great tunes...deceptively good bass lines. Sounds like a great gig. Good luck dude!

Wow, you are having some bad luck with these basses dude. Personally the 1605 doesn't do it for me (grain is too ott)...but it's horses for courses.

[quote name='Chris2112' timestamp='1372708216' post='2128991'] I think there may have been some irony in that post, especially given the recent discussion on the Wal sound. It certainly doesn't sound much like a Wal to me, but it does sound like a $$ with some compression to smooth out the playing. Big humbucker sound, some bite but no sharp treble frequencies. [/quote] Mmmmm, just a little bit of irony lol! It does sound good though.

[quote name='SpaceChick' timestamp='1372706168' post='2128933'] Sweetheart I wouldn't lower myself to his level And good job us women who do play bass do it for the love of the instrument and not to try and be "alluring" to men. Couldn't give a rats arse if blokes fancy me because I hold a bass.... I do care if I can get their feet tapping to the groove. [/quote] Well said!

[quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1372700789' post='2128806'] Many thanks for that cloudburst! I kind of thought they'd bea little lighter than that due to the thin body, but not exactly heavy nonetheless. How does the the 605 compare to your 1205? If you don't mind me asking, how come you moved the 605 on? Cheers. [/quote] No worries! I was really impressed by the quality of the 605 - the woodworking, fit & finish was perfect. The sculptured swamp Ash body was beautifully executed. The 605 was almost as good as the 1205 - not a huge difference in quality. I moved it on as I needed a four string P type bass for a new rock project, and during these fiscal times I am operating under a strict "one out, one in" policy. Great bass.Try one out, I quite liked the look of them, - but as soon as I got hands on I totally loved it. For what its worth I think Ibanez have totally smashed it with the SR design..perfect balance, sound and playability.

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1372694507' post='2128703'] I'm not a misogynist . I'm just a very , very attractive man who needs a cleaner . That sounds even worse , doesn't it ? [/quote] Oh dear...where is this going???

To me yes, they are important. Words can be extremely powerful.

The tone sounds similar to a Wal.