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Wasnt expecting such a bad response! Never mind ay. I actually dont mind stuff like this, then again I like basically anything. I agree this is in no way real 'emo'...before the commercial side of music got a hold of it emo was quite a dirty and raw type of punk....now its just a joke....its not meant to poppy and easy listening rock. I quite huge fan of more of the early 'emo' or whatever its called; stuff like Appleseed Cast, early Jimmy, Cap N' Jazz, Get Up Kids and the USA Embrace (not the sh*t UK Embrace)....etc etc. TBS are just an alright rock band.

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='570076' date='Aug 15 2009, 05:32 PM']:wub:[/quote] Im in the same boat as you....its not a Fender but I bloody love it Me thinks I need to put this on my GAS list.

[quote name='fenderiko' post='570010' date='Aug 15 2009, 03:50 PM']Hi ALL , Wow , big thanks for your detailed response !!! I would love to hear more if possible ! my main worry is that 500W wont be enough for those big gigs ,,, im trying to figure out what would be the best cab solution with out buying too many cabs ,, so for example buying 2x12 of 4ohm would be god enough ? or would i really need to get 2 cabs of 8ohm to get the best result : ) would I be right to think that I need a cab that would be twice the power of the amp ? big thanks again , xRachel[/quote] It depends what type of cabs you are after overall. I love the tone of the AG with the GS and more so the DB Aguilar cabs. They match very well. Perhaps a 4 ohm 2x12 or 2 1x12.

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='570017' date='Aug 15 2009, 03:59 PM']Thought I'd add a couple of pics as this bass has come up for observation of late... It is more of a mushroom creamy white than the stark white it appears in these pics. [/quote] Perfect colours....

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='569945' date='Aug 15 2009, 02:24 PM']I got the Sadowsky by way of a 3 way deal with Chris 'Beedster'. I'm not so sure that it is cheaper than their 'normal' Metro basses; last time I saw one advertised new (and they aren't easy to source) it was only slightly less than the UV which was the most expensive Metro and more expensive than the MV/RV/RS. [/quote] Ah yes, sorry, it just seemed weird that it was $400 or so cheaper than the UV...but I suppose the UV's are fairly high whack money anyway. Ive sent an email to Sadowsky seeing how much they are shipped here......probably dont have enough...but I need to find out! guitarguitar and thomann are selling Sadowskys but the prices are far too high. I think they do sell the Metros direct to overseas customers still. Anyway, enjoy it, a stunning bass. [quote name='wateroftyne' post='569949' date='Aug 15 2009, 02:28 PM']And if you want it, form an orderly queue behind me. [/quote] Hahahhaha...indeed! Its an awesome sounding bass.

[quote name='RhysP' post='569913' date='Aug 15 2009, 01:52 PM']It's a Lakland - you can tell by the shape of the bridge. (That guy has got to be the dweebiest, uncoolest looking bass player I've ever seen. The song was sh*te as well).[/quote] Lol...fair enough. He has done some very interesting work session wise though...excellent chops with his fingers. I hate to say it, but nowadays looking different to the norm is exactly what makes people stand out. Bass high, vintage style bass, playing with fingers like that is kinda 'Arctic Monkeys' but he does it well.

Oh well....seems its a Lakland! [url="http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/75/l_0727bc2da6dc4c568b95f0ac010673aa.jpg"]http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images0...0ac010673aa.jpg[/url]

Even though this guy might seem like any other rock bassist, he is quite well reknowned, and I have got to say I love his bass playing and his style. [url="http://www.bassplayer.com/article/taking-back-sundays/jan-06/16428"]http://www.bassplayer.com/article/taking-b...ys/jan-06/16428[/url] What bass is he using here: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mATIH8ayagI"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mATIH8ayagI[/url] On their new album, they have let Matt put a lot more bass upfront in the mix, and thus I like the album more! Some nice runs, some nice thump, and some nice gentle overdrive. Im presuming thats a USA Fender Jazz...perhaps he has Jaco'd the plate himself and just took it off, or its a fretted Jaco Jazz....if they even exist (maybe he had a custom one made). Is it even a Fender? Near the end you get a close up. I know he uses USA Fender Jazz's and Alleva Coppolos normally. Thanks - I am basically turning into a Jazz fanatic.

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='569854' date='Aug 15 2009, 12:44 PM']Metro; the preamp had a midge's nadger of bass and treble boost only because that's how I like it set and that's how it was when it was handed to WoT. [/quote] I gotta say....that Sadowsky sounds really nice. Really nice. Did you get it from Sadowsky direct? Im just shocked and also pondering why they are cheaper than there normal metro basses. Is it due to it being a new model? Thanks

Thanks for all the information. I definitely need to have a long think and test a few out. It has to have Jazz-ish pickups....which includes the TF...I love how the P pickup sounds, then the single bridge cuts and barks.

Gave it a proper listen. Asked my girlfriend to play the vid in different order so I didnt know. My 'tastes' went for the Aguilar and Bergs as my type of tone. But..I do agree we all have different tonal goals. I think I like top end sparkly a lot more than I thought. Some prefer it really fat and smooth. Ive gotta admit, wow at that Sadowsky....that is one special bass sound. Im gonna have to take a look at them.

I dont have the best speakers at work, but id say, for me, the Bergs hit the sweet spot, then the Aggies. They all sound good to be fair! Ill have to listen with proper speakers.

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='568516' date='Aug 13 2009, 11:14 PM']Look what Bottomendian, Warwickhunt, The Bass Doc & I did tonight... More info soon, along with YouTube clips and that...[/quote] Wow I need to get to a bass bash soon. I still cant stop looking at the Aguilars and Bergs....

[quote name='moonbass' post='568520' date='Aug 13 2009, 11:18 PM']I've got the Fender Jaco Fretless Jazz. It's a great bass; thin neck, very warm and funky passive pickups, looks great. Has reverse elephant ear tuning pegs which take some getting used to. The fingerboard is also surprisingly flat, and I can't help thinking that jaco's always seemd to have a smaller radius. But it definately sounds like Jaco's. If you want a nice glossy modern fretless sound, you'll struggle to get it from this bass - but the warm yet agressive 70's thing oozes from it. One other thought though - before this I had a Squier Silver Series Jazz, which I defretted (using simple instructions off t'internet) and added a Badass II and EMG JV pickups to. Finished up with a really, really great sounding and playing bass for about half the price of top end Fenders. Andy[/quote] Thanks! Yeah, with Fretless I want to stick to warm and slightly punchy, not glassy and trebly. I think it suits the whole sound of a fretless more, and gives it a sound much more like a double bass. Is yours the USA Jaco?

Hi guys Im looking for a nice pedal that can add a little 'active' spice to my passive instruments every now and then. Not only that, it would be great to have DI functions. In addtion, if it has a nice overdrive, (not cheap sounding, nice and fat and chunky) then that helps. But, which of these three is best? I know the Aguilar TH has all the features I want....but is it a good pedal? I've never tried the Sadowsky, I would like mid-control so Im not sure of that. Tech 21 VT is just the grit really...nice grit, but not sure itll benefit me. What you guys think? Im preparing a new GAS list right now

[quote name='BigRedX' post='568462' date='Aug 13 2009, 10:09 PM']What's your budget? If you get on with Fender designs then the Squier VMJ Fretless is hard to beat at the price. If you have more to spend you should at least try the Ibanez GWB35. I'd also be on the lookout for a second hand Pedulla Buzz. Should be able to find one for under £1k[/quote] Thanks No more than £1300....and if I do at that cost....its a fair way off, but I always like to have my sights on a few bits of gear as I save better

I'd like to try one out.

Im all about vintage styles...we already established that! So...im after a lovely fretless. I borrowed a friends Squier recently, and I really enjoyed it. But, Id like to buy my own, and invest in quite a nice one. It'll no doubt be a Fender, unless anyone can suggest a tradtional style jazz thats as nice as a Fender and isnt ridiculous in price (eg over £1.5K). I'm loving the Tony Franklin, because it offers P warmth, with the J pickup on the back, and an ebony neck! But, its basically order it in, and not test it out. The demo vids look cracking. Or, its a USA Fender Jazz Fretless, but I didnt want fretlines to be fair. Any other Jazz basses? I know there is the Jaco one, whats that like? Cheers for your expertise.

I'd love to get into playing weddings and other functions. Shame my neck of the woods is totally dead for bands like that....Ive definitely got the skill and the equipment....and the patience, I just need an experienced set of musicians.

Nice bass. If I go fretless, the Tony Franklin is calling me.

[quote name='Finbar' post='567556' date='Aug 13 2009, 01:33 AM']My bass looks so much better in person than it does on the Shuker site, if that's where you've seen it. Those photos do it no justice. Yeah, I'd quite like a JJB, and I don't really know why - 4s and precisions are normally two things I heartily dislike! The date that we're up there is the 26th September. With Aorta and Push the Ghost. I'll have a nosy and see if there's another slot or not [/quote] Sounds good to me. I bet my drummers on holiday that week...probably why we arent playing. PTG are close friends of mine, nice lads. Ill come down to this one

Jesus....thats one massive rig....

I saw that advertised! Nice bass

[quote name='Clarky' post='566224' date='Aug 11 2009, 08:59 PM']As it happens we are due to play the 12 Bar in Denmark Street on Sat 29th. Not sure I will bring JJB to that though as its practically the world's smallest stage and there is a big risk of dinging one's beloved (bass, not missus )[/quote] Wicked. Ill speak to the missus and see if she fancies popping to come and see you guys. She likes her punk anyway. [quote name='Finbar' post='566399' date='Aug 11 2009, 11:31 PM']Shuker basses are superb. The JJB is also an excellent bass. The neck is massive with wide string spacing, but it just feels so perfectly 'hand shaped'. Can't wait for mine Jon is a great guy to deal with though. Tell him exactly what you want, and he'll make it. Just be sure you know exactly what you want. We're up Grimsby way again sometime quite soon - you can fanny round on mine for a bit. Might not be your cup of tea though. Infact, are your band playing it? I'm not sure :s[/quote] When are you playing?! Ill check and see if we are. We probably can play is there is a slot. Cheers! I've seen a few pics of your bass....great stuff! Are you getting a JJB too? [quote name='OldGit' post='566405' date='Aug 11 2009, 11:43 PM']Tinman's in Lincs if you want to see a Shuker in the wood. It's not a jazz but you'll see how well he makes them. +1 on you get what you ask for so be careful and do more thinking and trying things before you order. re holding their price, wella Fender will always be easier to sell as people know what they are getting. A super jazz will be easier to sell than a full on personalised custom but you have to find the right person. It's best to order thinking you'll never sell it. BTW spend the extra and get the side LED's. Worth every penny of the uplift. Impresses the punters and guitarists too [/quote] Good idea. I think I need to think a lot more first, thanks. [quote name='eude' post='566745' date='Aug 12 2009, 01:40 PM']Shuker basses are amazing! Jon is a real craftsman and can pretty much build anything you can dream up plus his prices are more than reasonable, not sure how he does it! I've had 2 of Jon's basses, the first is a 6 string 33" scale single-cut which is my go to bass, which I'll never ever part with. The second was a 4 string 33" all black Jazz Bass, which unfortunately I had to let go just recently, as I discovered the wood choices and the whole Jazz Bass sound just wasn't me, no fault of Jon's though, he built me exactly what I asked for and it was an amazing bass, just not my bass... Jon's timescales have gone a little bit off of late, partly down to the volume of work he's taken on, being flooded once, possibly twice and his assistant being off work for a prolonged amount of time, leaving Jon to do absolutely everything himself. My 6 string was Jon's first bolt-on single-cut and his first 33" scale bass but he still managed to get it to me in about 12 weeks, however my arguably much simpler Jazz Bass took almost 11 months, but it was down to bad timing as detailed above. Jon is an incredibly nice guy and a real pleasure to work with, the only issue I've ever had has been the speed of response by email and the occasional missed email too, but I'm sure everyone would agree, they'd prefer he channeled all his energy into making incredible basses rather than being brilliant at admin. There are of course other bass builders out there and for a full on non-fender custom jobs I would make sure and look around to be sure you're getting exactly what you want, but if you're looking for a straight up super fender style bass I wouldn't bother knocking on anyone else's door. I'm not sure how they'd compare to a Sadowsky, but I'm sure they'd give them a pretty good run for the money, with a lot more options and they work out a fair bit cheaper too. As far as resale goes, I'm not sure a custom bass is ever really going to hold it's value that well. It's usually a combination of irrational and entirely personal decisions that make someone's "dream bass", but quite often somebody's dream is somebody else's nightmare... Obviously if you go down the more classic Jazz or Precision style bass you're more likely to get your money back than on something like my 6 string. The resale on my Jazz Bass wasn't great, but again it was quite customised, 33" scale, slab body, quite specific wood choices and EMGs, but it found a good home where it's loved which I'm very pleased about. That's my 2p then Cheers, Eude[/quote] I thought it was a reasonable price as well. Im trying to think of my specs at the moment, and something that makes unique to me. Cheers guys

That P Five looks fantastic.