Fisheth

So I'm on the hunt for a lovely new Precision bass, as I'm loving the tones that I get from my more expensive P-Basses, but not the weight. So I was on the hunt for something similar but without the weight or the almost 1K pricetag (Which a lot for a poor student like me!) What I'm after is: Slabbed precision body Maple fingerboard Either dots or black block/Mother Of Pearl inlays Green/Red/Something that isn't black A neck similar to my Harris P Bass (How would I measure this and get diameters etc?) Another pickup in there. So either a P+J or a P+Musicman So anyone got any ideas? The big F doesn't seem to do anything that I'd be interested in, at least not these days. So thought I'd ask you all here!

[quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1446384633' post='2898918'] £5 for a big old line up like that; bargain! Have a good one. [/quote] And there's more to be confirmed!

My band Shard Of Ruin are on this cracking North East lineup [URL=http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/Andyscarlettreviews/media/12191479_10153719730259777_3219970933486325896_n_zpsf8gvxa1v.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah232/Andyscarlettreviews/12191479_10153719730259777_3219970933486325896_n_zpsf8gvxa1v.jpg[/IMG][/URL]n

I AM ROBOTOTRON Enjoy it. They're great fun!

A Maple P bass with a J or a MM pickup in it.

Going to be ordering one of these very soon I think. Depends on the upcoming month with events and such.

Saw him headline Bloodstock one year, 2012 I think it was. Absolutely incredible. Would see again.

[quote name='Romeo2' timestamp='1445899042' post='2895288'] Fisheth - email Adrian and ask, you'll be placing an order in no time, he is super cool in his comms and to the point. (He is not a native speaker of English so don't expect longwinded elaborate responses, that is.) [/quote] Brilliant, all I'm really wanting is one similar to one of the website, but with the dimensions of my Steve Harris P-Bass and just the SPB4. If that can be done I'll be in heaven. I love the bass I'm using, but it's rediculously heavy and want a similar sound without the weight. What would I need to measure to send him the dimensions of the bass neck? Quite fancy the idea of having Ruin written on the 12th fret. Any idea on how much that would cost to do?

[quote name='pierreganseman' timestamp='1445883176' post='2895047'] I am in ... sputnik :-) [/quote] Yum.

[quote name='Romeo2' timestamp='1445817802' post='2894511'] From what people have been reporting, you can spec out your ideal neck dimensions and they will do it. You can get your dream spec custom made to order for well under a grand easily, especially now with euro being quite cheap in relation to pound. [/quote] Cool, there's one that I'm looking at right now, it's perfect but there's one thing I don't like and that's the pickguard. You think if I sent them an email they'd let me buy it and put a mirror pickguard on it?

What are the neck profiles on these like? I'm tempted to order one, cause my Harris is far too heavy for gigs and these have some nice options. How much do the Customs start from? I know what I'm wanting, but it doesn't come stock from the big F and this guy looks like he'll do it.

[quote name='deaky' timestamp='1445763441' post='2893883'] Hi Fisheth Are you using the Steve Harris flats on it? [/quote] As they came stock, yes. I've not changed them, but I'm wanting another set of those like ASAP. I might actually order some tomorrow!

Update cafter a couple of shows the Arry is staying for sure. Awesome bass, awesome tome and awesome neck. It's Fat wth a capital F. It needs to go on a vegan diet however, but I'm getting used to it. Great basses though.

Update cafter a couple of shows the Arry is staying for sure. Awesome bass, awesome tome and awesome neck. It's Fat wth a capital F. It needs to go on a vegan diet however, but I'm getting used to it. Great basses though.

I've always liked the Maiden albums none of the fanbase ever liked! (Virtual XI and X Factor)

I might actually sell one of my VM's to fund these... Any chance you've tried a VM Jazz? Just was hoping someone could compare the two for me!

[quote name='Merton' timestamp='1445354611' post='2890848'] I just preferred the sound of the Foundation cab vs the CL when I heard them earlier this year. I had a CTM100 and stupidly sold it, best amp I've ever had. Currently running a CTM30 or RM800 which are both ace though so can't complain too much [/quote] Awesome. I'll look into the cabs a bit more then. Going OT but how does the 100 compare to the 300?

[quote name='Ashdown Engineering' timestamp='1445353777' post='2890840'] Sound is hugely subjective so what's 'best' for one person may be completely wrong for someone else... There is a difference in sound of standard ABM vs ABM Foundation in that we hear deeper bass and more definition on the top end but again it depends on the player, the amp, the bass used etc etc. With the Foundation range you are paying for the absolute best we have ever made and the reliability, consistent performance and longevity that comes with that fact. Saying this probably 90% of our artists actually use regular ABM cabs so one of those would also be more than up to the job with a CTM 100... [/quote] Interesting. Yeah, good point on the sound. I'm looking for something with a good old bottom end thump, but with a lot of definition, articulation and that mid range with a P-Bass.

[quote name='Merton' timestamp='1445352951' post='2890831'] Well the CL cab on eBay was designed for the valve series but if it were me and I could afford it I'd go for a Foundation 410 [/quote] Why's that? Didn't you own a CTM 100 at one time (I swear I came across your thread when obsessively googling it)

[quote name='Ashdown Engineering' timestamp='1445350029' post='2890778'] Hence why i 'think' they are the first ever cabs from any company ever to have a LIFETIME warranty for both the cabinet and speakers, if you manage to blow a speaker in 10 years time or whenever we will replace it free of charge, the speakers really are that good. [/quote] Oh they do look lovely. What's the difference in sound between the cabs? What would fit best with the CTM 100?

[quote name='andydye' timestamp='1445349550' post='2890764'] smashing we're a fair bit less heavy and more southern rock than your band but if you need a support we'll happily come on up sometime [/quote] We've played with all sorts. Got supported by a folk act the other night! Was a weird gig, but a good un!

[quote name='Merton' timestamp='1445349562' post='2890765'] There's also a Classic Line 410 on eBay right now, £350. Big heavy bugger but has Eminence rather than Sica speakers [/quote] Yeah I just spotted it. Might put a cheeky bid on it if I can offload some gear first!

[quote name='Merton' timestamp='1445348849' post='2890755'] Barefaced will be releasing a Retro Four10 soon I believe. As for the Ashdown cabs - the ABM Foundation range is UK built with apparently different spec Sica speakers and a lifetime warranty. The Chinese ABM range are the old ABM cabs with 5 year warranty and older spec Sica speakers. Ashdown also have the Neo410 which is worth a look Hope that helps [/quote] Interesting. So the Barefaced may weigh next to nothing then. Was wanting to get an Ashdown cab to complete the set mainly! Was just curious about the differences, as there's a Chinese made 810 up on one of the EU sites right now, but the Chinese 410 are the same price. So was just curious! Cheers Merton.