molan

I've played quite a few Sandbergs and they seem to be universally good. I guess my criticism, and I'm being picky here, is that not many of them have been particularly 'special'. It's difficult to really put my finger on it but I've not ever really been inspired by any of them. I pick them up, play them, think they are pretty good and then put them straight down again. There's been a couple of exceptions but this has been my general feeling across quite a lot of basses. Of course there's nothing wrong with this - being universally well made and sounding solid is a great thing for an everyday working bass. I'd definitely recommend them as good all round gigging instruments. The lower priced ones are especially good value for money as well but the higher priced ones can start to look quite expensive if you load them with options. When I see them popping up for sale regularly it does make me wonder if other people have come to the same conclusion - nice bass but not 'special' enough to hang on to?

[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1416009582' post='2606229'] Bargain! I bet most of us have never seen a £20 GAS bill. [/quote] Have you ever noticed our address Ian? Gas Lane. . . Never ceases to make me smile

I think I've been a member since around 2003. In the main I find it a great source of genuinely knowledgeable information. There are some guys over there who really know their stuff. If I'm after a 'definitive' view on something bass related then it's the first place I look.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1415996058' post='2606048'] Oof, that's not helping... who is that bloke, anyway? Looks like his technique is terrible... [/quote] Yeah, I'm not sure he's much of a player. . . [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjjgH6m57O0"]https://www.youtube....h?v=VjjgH6m57O0[/url]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1415993833' post='2606005'] I must admit... I keep coming back to look at this! [/quote] Oh Ok then, here's some more pics - last one is some strange bloke playing it. . .

[quote name='jazzyvee' timestamp='1415989500' post='2605924'] My bass, bought in the EU has Abalone inlay fretboard markers, would that be a problem if I took it to the USA for a tour then tried to return to the UK with it? [/quote] [color=#000000][font=Times][size=1] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Only "white abalone" (Haliotis sorenseni) is restricted, but this can be confusing as identifying types of abalone isn't always that simple.[/font][/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Times][size=1] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Permits are required for instruments shipped to any of the 173 CITES Convention signatory nations & coming out of the USA. I think this may also apply to things going in to the States as well[/font][/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Times][size=1] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]"Instruments shipped without proper permits may be confiscated and lost to the owner forever with no compensation"[/font][/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Times][size=1] [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=4]It would be worth checking if what you have is definitely abalone and, if so, if it's the restricted type or not. If it is this type then you'd be best to try and get the correct permits sorted. I've no idea how easy this is I'm afraid [/size][/font][/size][/font][/color]

[quote name='thebassist' timestamp='1415790014' post='2603732'] This is the one you sold right? [url="http://www.bassgear.co.uk/product/fodera-emperor-custom/"]http://www.bassgear....emperor-custom/[/url] [/quote] That's one of them On its way to Holland now

Good to have another local player here I'm in Henley and our shop is in Twyford so not far from you at all

They've been around a few years now. Seem to have carved out a bit of a market for Korean made 6'ers because not many people do them. Price puts them up against a lot of better known Korean products once you add in shipping, taxes and duties.

I'd like to see the noise ban actually enforced - every year we hear that there's going to be a rigid policy quiet period and every year too many people just totally ignore it

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1415753389' post='2603528'] In answer to the original question - it would definitely seem that some people think so. We've had a 'run' on them at the shop since this thread started and we have sold a new Emperor Standard 5, a pre-owned Emperor Custom 4, sorted an order for a new Matt Garrison Standard 5 and it looks like an Emperor Custom 5 is going through as well! [/quote] Ooh, forgot. Also sourced another Emperor 4 Custom for an overseas customer this week

In answer to the original question - it would definitely seem that some people think so. We've had a 'run' on them at the shop since this thread started and we have sold a new Emperor Standard 5, a pre-owned Emperor Custom 4, sorted an order for a new Matt Garrison Standard 5 and it looks like an Emperor Custom 5 is going through as well!

I think there's been some odd stuff happening in Chrome recently. A few sites, including our BassGear home page, haven't been working properly but it's all been quit random. Works one day and then nothing the next!

TH500 is about as close as you can get to the DB750 but it'll never have the sheer heft of the transformer in the big head. Using DB cabs helps a little with the TH to get the signature Aguilar tone that most people are familiar with (although my personal favourite Aggie sound is a DB751 with a pair of GS410's).

[quote name='thebassist' timestamp='1415627534' post='2602087'] You'd only get hit with import duty/VAT if you declared it or got caught though right? [/quote] And if you do get caught then you've got nasty fines on top of the duties Could be issues with importing without the required certificates from US Dept of Agriculture & Fisheries. The abalone in the Fodera logo requires this registration and every officially imported Fodera goes through this process. Not sure what the penalty for this is but could mean the bas would be impounded

Welcome Charlie, I'm a part timer at BassGear near Reading and have been a regular customer at The Gallery for years Will try to get over and say hi in person soon! Cheers, Barrie

Ferry played walking distance from my house earlier this year with this band and I was gutted that I was gigging that night and couldn't go - got dragged kicking and screaming to the same event on a different night to see Rebecca Ferguson

Depends which compressor and how it's set up. Generally I don't like them much but I really rate the Diamond one (but it's big money). Very 'musical' and sounds nice without coming across as an 'effect'. Paul Turner uses one and he really doesn't like compressors Just bought a Demeter to try out as an alternative but haven't had time to really use it properly yet.

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1415310660' post='2599184'] I never have cause to kick that much in but good to know the S112 cabs didn't bat an eyelid handling it. The East pre is very powerful at +15db .... that is a lot of ommph. [/quote] I must admit I was surprised that they handled the low end volume so well given the, relatively, lower power rating compared to something like the Bergs (although it's the same as the Aguilars).

[quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1415352294' post='2599425'] Of course! But you don't buy a Ferrari just because it's a car. [/quote] I was once offered a Ferrari 308 as company car and turned it down - it was wholly impractical of course but it's a decision I regret to this day