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[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1449765456' post='2926665'] Nirvana was special too. Not a fan of their music. But what they did was really important. In a sea of bubblegum pop sh1tness, they made guitars and independent music cool again. [/quote] Yeah, good example. Like Hendrix, most people know these guys were game changers even if you don't know the music and are generally respected for it.

If advise getting the Markbass stand too with these little 102p cabs.

I had this set up a few years back. Loved it. Punchy, light, loud.

[quote name='police squad' timestamp='1449745957' post='2926399'] I heard JT Crossfires pair of S112s at the weekend with a Demeter head. No PA support and the sound absolutely filled the room. Bloody amazing sound. Looks like I'll order a pair early in the new year, although I still want to try the H115 [/quote] I'm still loving mine. Lost count of how many gigs it has been, over 100, and I wouldn't swap them for any other 1x12s. I use a Tone Hammer, but they sound great with most amps. Would love to try one if those Demeters. I used the power amp once and that was pretty special, especially for such a little box.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1449705147' post='2926241'] Do they understand what The Beatles did,when they did it and how they did it. Could they articulate who The Beatles are and where they fit into music history. [/quote] Most people are aware of this to some extent, aren't they? In England, anyway. I think even the younguns, if they're not even aware of the songs know of the Beatles as 'special' for what they did.

The Deluxe J5 is cheaper than the US Standard Fenders at the moment. I've not played one and am intrigued by them. But would probably look to Sandberg and Maruszczyk at that price point. I just saw Bass Direct have a nice Sunburst Xotic and a Lull J5 too. My next bass will be an active J5 and at the moment I can't look last Maruszczyk, for the money they look pretty well unbeatable. Given the custom options and that no one seems to say a bad word of them...

[quote name='Wolverinebass' timestamp='1449317077' post='2922505'] With respect, that's absolute rubbish. Nobody does everything well. [/quote] To be fair, saying 'nobody does everything well', is absolute rubbish! I'm sure what Blue was referring to was that in his own style Macca does everything very well. He is a top musician. Why on earth would he want to play slap bass?! It's irrelevant whether he can or not as he'd have no use for it. Edited to say I'm not against the slappers. Just that, like finger or pick style, some players have no use for it and their ability shouldn't be judged because of that.

I think they have the Marmite factor. I love my Gibson guitar, but have never played a Gibson bass that I really enjoyed playing. They do look great though.

It's worth trying a few and probably not having too many preconceptions about how good it should be dependant on year of manufacture. I've had two '78s and they were so different. One was super aggressive where the other was so warm and hollow sounding. Both weighed an absolute ton too. Neither played as well as my 2012 either and that did a good copy of the sound of the 78s too, dependant on what you did with the tone pot.

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1449485689' post='2923843'] Thanks guys, yes it's a beauty isn't it. I wasn't sure about the black pick guard when I ordered it, I had a more vintage white idea in my head (but couldn't find the colour from Adrians examples), but now I know the black was exactly the right choice. The fingerboard is Rosewood, but I specified as dark as possible. There's bound to be some light in the photo effecting it, but it almost looks ebony, which is perfect! Adrian has been amazing to deal with, incredibly helpful and patient! It should hopefully arrive this week, typically just after I have another 6 hour session on my arm tattoo.....so will only get to play it fully next week when I'm healed lol Si [/quote] Really diggin' that colour. Great choice. Could you specify that the headstock only had the logo too? I think that looks really smart.

Seriously cool. Are these more warm, vintage sounding things? They look like they should pack a bit of old skool thump?

Fusion. Simply, the best gig bag on the market. I had a Protec Contego and it was cool, but the Fusion is better. Not sure if it fits the SKB, but worth checking out.

I've only got experience of my current Sandberg. It's immaculate. But, I've had two experiences of Thomann sending me 'new' basses which are quite obviously damaged.

Yep, I think 30% is quite a common commission charge. Ouch.

See what happens with your replacement. It doesn't really do zingy highs. What bass and strings do you play, does your cab have tweeters?

Neotech Mega for me too. Nice and padded and comfortable but light too. I tried a Sandberg Flex Strap which had more padding than a 2 seater sofa, but was so stiff and bulky.

[quote name='ubit' timestamp='1448213062' post='2913708'] I think they should be banned. 6 strings? On a bass ? It's supposed to be about the low end, isn't it ? [/quote] Unless I'm mistaken, the bottom 5 strings get progressively lower? 😉

I know what You mean. One of my old US Precision sounded particularly dull around the 7th fret E string. I assumed it was the stings at the time.

[quote name='paulnb57' timestamp='1447886992' post='2911324'] Hi Scott, I'm in Lake... [/quote] Welcome. I'm in Shanklin. Lots of great bands on the IOW and some cool jam nights if you're looking to get into a band!

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1447941114' post='2911672'] Ha!.. no i'm not begruding the cost or benefits of a proper set of earplugs. I was more worrying that I've put my faith in the little foam ones for so long and they might not have been providing the protection I thought they were [/quote] I had this conversation with a bandmate once, who also happened to be an audiologist. He said that not all foam plugs are created equally, but on the whole, they offer better protection than the non custom Christmas tree types. At least they properly fill the ear canal, which the off the shelf ones don't. Only problem is it sounds like your playing under water!

Maplin. One fits my Tonehammer 500 like it was made for it. They're pretty good quality for the price too. Nothing like Peli or proper expensive case, but good enough of you don't plan on dropping it from a height!

I have a Matsumoku 1986 Rainbow II semi acoustic 6 string, it is better than any Gibson 335 I've owned or played. This is the top spec model, beautiful flame maple cap on mahogany and exquisitely built. Can't speak for the basses, having never had one. But, this is a top quality guitar.