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Yeah, absolute monsters! And, in white, possibly the best looking bass going?!

Quite surprised, 3.5kg doesn't sound like an ICE equipped micro though. Keen to see what power amp/preamp it uses. Same power as the Blue Sky.

I have the single version and it is great. I had before it a Contego and the foamy, confused, hybrid thing that comes with Sadowsky basses; I think Gator and a few others sell them too. This is in a different class. Top comfort, storage and protection; it's light too. Yes, for a gig bag it is dear, but it is a considerable amount cheaper than the MONO offerings at present. Also, Fusion are run by very nice people, really helpful and are a pleasure to deal with.

I'm guessing it'll be something hefty as it doesn't seem likely they will go lighter than the Blue series, if it is an amp...?! Maybe it's a pre? That'd be cool.

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1480550138' post='3185425'] Sorry guys. I stupidly started a thread regarding the same in General D. The S5 looks lush doesn't it? [/quote] That's a beauty!

Love it in a funky, heavy, groove kind of way, don't care for the breakbeat/constant 16ths thing. Which IMO, is what gives 'slap' a bad name.

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1480263830' post='3182897'] If you're lucky enough to be able to afford a multitude of gear, with spares for everything then great. Me I can't. It doesn't make you more, or me less professional though. Being professional isn't having the ability to own a load of gear. [/quote] I agree with your posts on the topic. I'm sure there are many of us that have played a thousand gigs without issue; or, if there has been an issue it has been overcome without the need for an entire second rig. Things happen, but very rarely if you have good, reliable and well maintained gear. If you're playing the local pub, is it really critical if you have to use a workaround for a few songs in an emergency? Bands that use odd tunings aside, the whole thing about carrying multiple basses sometimes just seems like an excuse you can put to the wife in justifying an absolute need for a P bass, because you can't use your jazz for motown.

I just wouldn't be in a band where the guitarist had 5 guitars on stage...

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1479827543' post='3179598'] Just going to leave this here (headphones needed) [url="https://www.instagram.com/p/BK3k8wPhbiY/?taken-by=darrell_freeman&hl=en"]https://www.instagra...l_freeman&hl=en[/url] Pure love! Si [/quote] https://www.instagram.com/p/BLjIOd0BXeH/ Another recommendation for the BS2.

My old 2EQ was one of the best playing 4 strings I've had. It did suffer from the weak G. Would really love to try a 5, especially if they are apparently better in that regard.

[quote name='mikel' timestamp='1479591754' post='3177776'] What I was getting at is that playing to an empty room for 300 quid will soon be a thing of the past, cos venue owners cant keep doing it. Economics. And, as I dont play to make a living, I would always chose the full house. [/quote] Yea, I agree. It's not sustainable. To be honest, you wouldn't get £300 for a pub gig where i am. Probably £250 max. But then, we're lucky that you're pretty much guaranteed an audience. There are a good few 'music' pubs which are known for it and have a good turnout every weekend. Gigging is a good part of my income, so I'll always take the money, in the bands and situation I am in. But, i can see why and have been in the position where it wasn't a factor. I actually dislike weddings for this very reason. It is usually a very boring gig.

£300, thanks. Not gonna pay for promo/new PA/gear/petrol with the warm feelings from a good gig. Don't get me wrong, the crowd make or break a gig. But, ultimately, I'm in my main band or depping for the money. If we have a quiet one, then forget it and move on to the next. Unfortunately, it's not too common here and pubs are usually busy. When I played originals then the opposite applied and the money wasn't really a factor.

I remember the Thomann 112s. Surely they were selling at less than UK shops were buying?! A quick look now shows Thomann is at least £200 cheaper on an RH750 than the UK shops. Maybe they have tons of old stock and the UK shops are paying higher, current, prices.

A switch on the back would have been simpler, but then you'd be much more likely to have an accident and costly repair too! I still haven't really played with the EQ on my Blue Sky. It's such a good sounding amp with the EQ bypassed that I haven't really bothered experimenting on a gig. The combination of the Bass and Low EQ points was one of the features that I really liked the look of, so I should try it out! But, yeah; astonishingly good amps!

I don't know tbh. But, my 212MNT is probably the same as two 112EXT? Might be worth firing Marc a message, he is very helpful. For what it's worth, Marc suggested that despite the 600w rating the MNT212 would have no issues being powered by a 1kw amp. I use mine with a 900w or 700w amp and can't imagine needing more. I've never pushed the cab to break up.

Not precious, but careful. It's not just basses though. I'm THAT guy. I like things to be neat and in good condition. I would probably he more upset about scratching my tablet or watch. I do like a roadworn P bass though.

[quote name='Jazzjames' timestamp='1478976774' post='3173121'] I wouldn't say it lacks it, it has plenty of punchy and chewy round sound at low to mid volume, and I love it for that. And it can maintain it even up to quite high volumes. Then it can go a fair bit louder still, but, while still audible, it doesn't support like it does at the lower volumes. Whereas my new toy hits like a sledgehammer if that's what you want! [/quote] That's how I felt. It sounded cool at lower volumes. It went loud, but not pretty when it got there. Great DI though. Probably a much more useable amp if I had decent PA support more often.

You're still young, go for it man. It's an incredible experience. I guess you want to play party band? You need to know a bit of ballroom and dancing music, jazz, and old and new soul/motown/pop stuff, bit of everything. You need a big repertoire and the ability to be versatile. But strong reading is absolutely vital.

[quote name='brucethebassplayer1' timestamp='1478954015' post='3172916'] Having had the stack for a few months now, I am still very happy with its performance. The sheer clarity of the Glock head working through the Vandekley cab is astounding. I must admit i did upgrade from an Ashdown Combo before so there was always going to be an improvement. Combined with a variety of different effects, the amp has a simple preamp that i find very easy to 'dial in' when performing different genres. The band i currently play in do a range of covers from country, jazz/blue and rock so i do need something that can be versatile enough to handle all of those styles without looking out of place. If anybody was considering a new combination of amp and cab, you cant go far wrong, and if the 700watts from the Blue sky isnt enough, you could always go for the Blue Rock which offers 1000watts. [/quote] I've got a Blue Sky too, but with a Vanderkley 212. It's fantastic. I absolutely love the amp and even if I were to change cabs someday (not anytime soon) I can't see myself changing amps. Last night I pushed the volume a bit. The amp just kept giving. For interests sake in soundcheck I pushed the volume to just past 3pm and it was outrageous. Needless to say the cab took it in its stride. It just kept giving the same clean, strong tone that it does so well.

I can't believe that many people were so concerned. I've played with many experienced musicians, and some of them guitarists, drummers and keys players who were also very good bass players and no one has ever once suggested I play a different instrument or EQ a certain way. I've been asked for an octave pedal or overdrive, but because the original tune did so. Bass sounds like bass in a live setting, to most people. The studio is a completely different matter. But live, never.

What would you up its value to?!

[quote name='mikel' timestamp='1478683063' post='3170810'] In a band with keys you tell the guy not to tread on your frequencies, bass is your job. [/quote] [quote name='mikel' timestamp='1478684587' post='3170839'] All the bands I have been in the musicians have been equals. If someone is going to tell you what to play and how to play it then why bother? [/quote] Right, gotcha.

Don't try and move between the two notes as fast as you possibly can. The slide doesn't have to be super fast to sound good. Come up with a slow funky groove where you can feel it and work with that. Also, try keep your fretting hand nice and relaxed.

It's all music. It'd be boring if people weren't thinking outside the box. Never heard of Mánran but that was cool, thanks for sharing.

Can you still get a Ray 34 in Blue Sparkle? They were stunning. But, aren't they going to sound the same as what you have, or thereabouts?