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Nice one Mike, What version of Band in a Box are you using and what packs do you have? Do you primarily use it for rehearsing your lines/ Jamming etc. and do you find it and intuitive easy package to use?? Steve

Thanks for your valuable comments....... I will be considering the EA as i will be using a double bass along with electric bass. I also have a fishman plat pro that will see the light of day i am sure when the upright does also. I guess in a way i have such great EQ on my basses that whatever amp i use i generally use flat and control all the colour and tones from the bass end. Somewhat a waste of an HD 350 really. Not sure what the EA Doubler will sound like through the ebs cabs, but they will have to do for the moment..... Anymore thoughts, just jot them down for me it’s much appreciated

Hi All, I know its all subjective and all that, but does anyone own one, or tried one of these amps, or can give me an opinion on them?? Thanks, Steve

Got a bit of Moojo that one eh!!

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So how do i get a gig with Ellie then??

[quote name='JustaBass' post='1041508' date='Nov 29 2010, 07:00 PM']Hi Gentlemen, Have any of you got any information on this beautiful 5 string Sei jazz bass currently on E-Bay looks absolutely gorgeous. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190472552997&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...e=STRK:MEWAX:IT[/url][/quote] Well there is no doubt as to the quality of these basses. I have two so could be a little biased. The seller refers to it as being ultra rare, but i think its only ultra rare as it would take Martin some months, more like a year to produce one to your spec, if thats what you want. I think they are worth every penny, but do feel this seller is asking for max price on this one. All subjective i know and it depends if someone wants to buy it at that price or wait for a new one at an equivalent price to what he is asking for. Steve

Oh and then there was mine......Just couldn't resist it

I think they should rename the scheme as "Please have it now".... That said i sold my Ashdown and had the dilemma of settling up in one hit, but decided to let it run interest free as it was a smaller drain on the finances which freed up some cash to outright buy the next lot... Lets face it as players we are all going to be "so last week" at some stage....

This is a great opportunity for people who have limited budget to be able to afford something generally outside of their budget. I bought an Ashdown Rig when they and this scheme first came out a couple of years ago. You can work out your budget and if it is exceeded and you cant meet the payments then don't do the scheme, its simple really.... Even places like Thwaites are doing the scheme and that makes much more pricy instruments a little more accessible to those without the large disposable income. Yes you have the usual credit checks, but lets face it, its the norm for today even if you want a basic mobile phone that may cost you £20 or so a month..... Its not a scam nor does it have a hidden agenda, I just think its trying to make musical gear a little more accessible to those who wouldn't normally be able to afford it, and at the same time giving the resellers the opportunity to stay in business by moving stock, so everyone's a winner really

My Mate is the drummer, so I'll ask him what the plot is Steve [quote name='barry021574' post='1022205' date='Nov 13 2010, 09:45 AM']Thanks, Gareth. I've had no reply, so that's probably true. Barry[/quote]

[quote name='bubinga5' post='1022803' date='Nov 13 2010, 07:19 PM']There are two sides to this...GB and a 74 Jazz.. different beasts..personaly i would take the Fender...yes im envious...on another note, i remember that KS jazz you had and remember loving the tone in the Railway.been gassing for one...was it a fiver? did it have an EBS pre.? they can you go for peanuts now and there killer basses....GF what did you think of yours?[/quote] Sorry to hijack the thread yet again, but you should have kept the Sei Andrew.... My bass of choice now, the others dont get a look in and that includes the Wals.....

[quote name='BIG.J' post='1012667' date='Nov 4 2010, 10:20 PM']I realy wanted this bass to go to another Basschaters home, However! I just couldn't put a price on it hence taking a gamble with Ebay! No Reserve = Go for it! Anyone welcome to play it at my house in Ellesmere Port (Cheshire). I have extra pics so PM with Email if required. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250721830582"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=250721830582[/url][/quote] BIG.J, Its Steve here... Just been talking to you about the bass on ebay...... I'm sure other interested parties will ask the same questions, so be prepared

[quote name='bubinga5' post='1011489' date='Nov 3 2010, 11:13 PM']Love it or hate it this is mind boggling...super tight groove too... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpNjZDX0-uc"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpNjZDX0-uc[/url][/quote] Right about Bona, love it or hate it!!.... but check Linley Marthe

[quote name='pantherairsoft' post='998821' date='Oct 24 2010, 01:25 PM']Nope. He's a small operation at the end of the day. There are a number of players that have credited Bernie like Mark King used to, and like Stuart Clayton still does, but nothing official in terms of endorsement... Everyone pays... Lol.[/quote] I was on Bernies board a while ago but couldnt go ahead with my builds...... What i cant understand is why the pros or those in a higher profile are not picking up on his basses and using them??

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='994404' date='Oct 20 2010, 08:13 AM']Looks like it will be being sprayed come the weekend. Bernie had another order yesterday - it looks like Spitfires are order of the season - through necks at that![/quote] Does Bernie have any endorsees??

[quote name='gareth' post='993946' date='Oct 19 2010, 07:07 PM']They really do vary a lot and i do not agree that you can make assumptions about the weight of this particular bass based on the two mid-70s j basses you have had, just because they are around the same year. Any serious buyer would want to know the weight of this specific bass before entertaining buying it.[/quote] Or maybe even trying it first??

[quote name='Paul S' post='990882' date='Oct 17 2010, 09:35 AM']Saw this mentioned on another thread yesterday and hadn't even considered it before but it seems like it might be an attractive option. My Washburn Scavenger bass - eyes left - is an extremely fine instrument in many respects but I do find that I am increasingly preferring the active bass sound and tend to use my active basses more often. Instead of constantly searching for the perfect bass, I wonder if I might possibly already have it if I stuck a pre-amp into the Scavenger. Talking specifically about the Scavenger - it has a single split coil a la P-bass with one volume and one tone control, there is no scratchplate and only limited existing routing at the back. It is in genuinely superb condition - a true time warp 'loft find' - so I would be loathed to cut it about very much. All of which makes me think that the East P-Retro might be one to consider - the re-chargeable battery seems like an elegant solution. But there might be other alternatives that people can recommend, too, that wouldn't be too intrusive or damaging - does anyone have any experiences, advice or recommendations - pros/cons of the various types on offer? And, having fitted one, would might I reasonably expect by way of an improvement that couldn't be achieved using, say, my Zoon B2.1u pedal. Thanks in advance.[/quote] Hi, I use J Retro, U Retro and P Retro in my basses and would strongly recommend all units as a retro fit especially if you dont want to do any additional and potentially damaging work on the bass..... These units are designed with space constraints in mind, but it really does depend on how much space there is in your bass where the control cavity is as to whether they will fit in the first instance. Dont forget also that the P Retro is the nly unit that comes with its rechargeable battery, the J and U Retro rely on being connected to existibatteries in a compartment. This however will be possible if you have room for an additional battery space in the cavity as mentioned. I would recommend dropping John East an email with your concerns, he's a great chap and is always willing to adapt to the customers needs or at the very least offer an alternative solution. I can take some cs of the cavities in my bass so you can see what space is needed, but the P Retro will drop straight into a P Bass cavity....well at least mine did into my 70's P bass Steve