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[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1483990222' post='3211794'] This is not uncommon, I know a few luthiers who have to "mod" the case appropriately - and the mod is.... get out your hammer and hammer the padding down about one cm at the body side and about one cm where the headstock is. If you go up to the larger case, the case is too large and its not as snug as you would want it to be. [/quote] Oh good, I was wondering whether that would be an acceptable thing to do. The case is solid as a rock, so I don't really want to send it back.

So, the case arrived today. For the benefit of any future researchers... It's VERY well built. But, i wouldn't recommend the STD EBS for a 5 string jazz. Not if my Sadowsky is anything to go by. I've no idea if it is a standard length. But the case is about 2cm too short to house it 100% comfortably. It fits in the Shell, but the padding on the top lid overlaps, and therefore piniches the headstock. I don't think it would fare well against a heavy hit to the headstock end. Especially if it were dropped on that end, as there is less 1cm clearance between the tip of the headstock and case.

[quote name='JazzBass4624' timestamp='1483889426' post='3210863'] Gigged with one 112ext and LM3 yesterday. More than enough for a small venue like a pub or a restaurant. Even at relatively low volume great sound and sufficient low end. If I ever join a louder band I will get myself another 112ext. without second thought. Love the sound, love the weight, love the dims. [/quote] I use a 212MNT, thinking about getting an 112EXT for use as a standalone and to make a 3x12 too!

Cheers guys. Hiscox = ordered.

I'm after a hardcase for a 5 string Sadowsky J5. What are people using? I'm looking at the usual contenders, Hiscox and SKB mostly. Main concern is a good fit from a generic case and having enough room round the headstock for a 4+1 tuner config. I've had SKB Fender cases and they certainly did the job protection wise, and are fitted to Fender shapes, so should suit a Sadowsky. But, no one ever has a bad word to day about Hiscox! I guess the Standard EBS would fit? Any help/recommendations greatfully received.

I only met Vic the once, when I visited the shop on a bank holiday a couple of years back. He had the kettle on for me before I'd even fully stepped foot into the shop! Needless to say he was a warm and welcoming character, very helpful and easy to chat to. You could tell that he had a passion for it, and that he was 'one of us'; a bassist and musician. Really did seem a genuinely lovely person. Thoughts are with his family and friends tonight.

One bass, amp and cab for me... boring or what.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1483007071' post='3204017'] We need at least one for the digital mixer I've given up on these what should or shouldn't a band be doing threads, even though my band does everything wrong looking at most of these threads we still have dates in the diary, those to me are more telling than some guy on the internet telling you he has learnt all the words to the same thirty blues rock covers he has been playing for thirty years [/quote] This x 1000. If they play and sound well what does it matter.

I had one of their televisions, which was alright...

[quote name='Shiveringbass' timestamp='1481662308' post='3194175'] I've read nothing about this. Have you ask Glock ? [/quote] Yes. [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1481705191' post='3194355'] It's Glockenklang... it'll be awesome. [/quote] Definitely ☺

Confirmed, it is ICEpower.

I've fired them a message to ask a couple of questions. It's not what I was expecting. One thing is for sure, it will be great. They wouldn't release a product to simply fill a gap in the market and if they didn't believe that it delivered.

[quote name='timhiggins' timestamp='1481486853' post='3192656'] I think it's sold ..if it was a USA one then it was definitely a steal ! [/quote] Or stolen!

Actually, mind changed. The man himself has a grey one, which the The Best Looking Bass in the World™. To answer the original question the best 5 I've owned is my Sadowsky because it is so versatile and comfortable to play. Just fits my hands. I've got a Stingray 5 on loan atm too, the B is quality.

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...