dave_bass5

The L doesn't have the cable tone feature, so is a bit more open and has more top end. Thats the only difference as far as I could see when i had both. As an example, i couldn’t use the TC Electronics tone print beaming system with my non L version, as the top end was messed with. The L version worked perfectly.

Probably down to all those pompous bass players who insist on setting their own EQ 😂

All true in my case. I love my 425, as it is as you describe, and I loved the 435 for the same reason as you also describe, but I could never get on with the P34. It wasnt that i was looking for a certain tone, its just the the P34 sat in the middle between my 425 and Fender P and i could never really gel with it. Personal preference of course. Its the TRBX304/5 that has the pre set tone feature. Very nice it is too. I went for the TRBX505 as it also worked in passive mode. Although i always used mine in active mode it was nice to know if the battery went flat I could still use the bass. IIR there wasnt a huge difference between the two modes like one some basses where you can sweep the mids and really change the tone.

If you go to his add, you can report it as fraud. There is an option to add information i believe. This is reporting it direct to FB, not an admin for any of the groups, so can be ignored.

An Ibby Blazer bass was one of my first basses. I really don’t remember much about it but i agree about the Japanese 80’s basses if my memory serves me well. Boring story but a mate of mine turned up to one of my gigs a few years ago with a Dingwall and a Ibanez Roadstar bass he just brought. He wanted me to use both. We did 3 sets. First with the Dingwall, other two with the Ibby. The Ibby won by miles. I had played the Dingwall before, and it was very easy to play, but seemed sterile and boring. The Ibby was amazing. Such a tight P bass sound which although not too growling, just filled out the mix and had so much kick and character. I have a BB425 and yes, its a bit hotter and has a bit more bite to it. Its the only PJ or JJ ive had that I could play the bridge pup and not feel a drop in body and volume. The two basses sound noticeably different, but still with the same type of sound if that makes sense. I’m sure there are more experienced BB owners here that can put it in better, but you are right, the 434 is more ‘Fender’ P bass sounding.

And Tescos 😂

Same here. First that i can remember anyway. Our local surgery is very well organised. Same with my local hospitals. I do consider myself lucky though.

This guy needs exposing. I’m sure the MU would not take kindly to a con man running gigs. I’m also wondering if his business practises are all above board. Maybe the Inland revenue would be interested in him.

That needs to go to FB and get him banned. See how he likes it then. FB will not take kindly to that.

Haha, well within a week of getting the 435 i got put on 80% wages, all gigs cancelled and then got made redundant. I also felt i had enough basses to play bass on at home anyway......oh and then gave up playing bass. Oh, and it was 8lbs. I do regret sending it back still.

Made me laugh as one of his gig reviews said ‘even the boys in blue turned up’. Oh the irony 😂

Haha, I’m not talking about the B string, just the other 4 and in general. Then again, the P34 can obviously be de-tuned, so quite easily get those notes if needed 😏

Cool. I’m in. A few groups and we get quite a bit of spam etc. I normally report to the mods, but also FB itself. I’d maybe mention in the group that anyone helping this guy could be implicated in his actions. I saw your post earlier. Hope it all works out for you and the others.

For what its worth i thought the BB435 sounded much better, to me, than the P34 i had. So even within the BB range there are differences. I felt the BB435 sounded much more ‘Fender’ than the P34, which I found to be a bit more polite. Neither sounds like the TBRX though. Oh, and no relevant to this topic, but the BB435 also had a much better B string than the TRBX. Even the Sire V7 that replaced my TRBX had a more solid B string. All 3 are 34’’ so its not a length thing.

Have you reported this to FB? I can imagine if they block his account it will be quite a pain for him.

Having had a TRBX505 and a BB435 I’d say BB all the way. I gigged my TRBX for about 2 years, but never really found it exciting. There was a softness about it. Not sure if that makes sense. I’d say it reminded me of a bass that had Bart BK1’s in it. Polite and up for the job, but not as exciting as it could have been. The analogy about it purring along in a theatre band seems spot on. Its quite a generic tone so fits in everywhere., but doesnt really claim its spot. The BB435 on the other hand blew me way. It had a proper P bass tone with just a bit more kick and growl, and playability was quite a bit better. IIR the BB neck didnt feel as cramped as the TRBX.

Yeah, but apart from that who knows what was actually posted.

Must admit most of the stuff ive sold this year has been on FB, with no issues at all. The only difference i can see is they have all been strangers, and as mentioned by Ped, not very talkative. Ive had time wasters from both places. I definitely feel safer selling on here though.

Ive sold a few things through FB marketplace without issues, but I’m getting quite a few time wasters at the moment. FB is always a last resort anyway.

Just thought I’d update to say I’m still really happy with my AKG’s. I recently got a Yamaha DBR12 and the two are working very well together. I can EQ using the AKG’s and its pretty close to whats coming out of the DBR12. Only used the DBR12 at home so far though.

IIR Hotrox sell the official Cioks cables. EDIT: https://www.hotroxuk.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Cioks

Sold a couple of things to Bas over the past month or so and couldn’t have gone any smoother, as expected. No delay’s in paying and great comm’s before and after.

Definitely. I love a black PG with a burst finish, but the Tort just seems to be better with this bass/shade.

I had a PG made for my old Lakland DJ5 when i turned it in to a PJ. I got the blank plate made by Simms, i sent them the original for them to scan, but it was the Bass Gallery that did the pup cutout as they were doing the mod.