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Are you after something that looks like a thinner JB with JJ or something that’s actually close sound wise? What’s your budget? sadowsky could work (the ones with thinner body), sound wise, I find that Fbass does the trick quite well too.

Same, absolutely no hiss here on the combo MM 2*12

Still under 10GBP actually: https://www.thomannmusic.ch/warwick_46200_m_red_label.htm#

Sorry... I got stuck on the pics, couldnt read the post 🙃

Did you mean Barto?

Sorry to say but... she is a 10

I’ve heard that before... I ended up buying another Spector after at least 5 years waiting 😉

Ohhh man, why did you have to put that pic... killing me

Given the price difference, it's worth it indeed!

I got the 250 because I don't actually need more power. I can't hear any hiss at all. I do hear the cooling fan, but it's quiet enough so that I dont hear it when playing in my bedroom (let alone with a band), so more than acceptable in my opinion 😉 Hard to compare the noise with the Mesa because my bedroom is obviously quieter than the shop, and I dont remember hearing anything in the shop (on both MB and Mesa)

I have one as well - got it a few days ago. Wouldnt call it dark(er) either (even though not as clear as EBS Reidmar). I found it punchier than the regular MB. The EQ is really good too. It just sounded the best with my Spector (and to my hear) while I compared it to other Markbass and the Mesa D800.

Thanks mate! Got it from a guy in Canada. I love the finish as well

Can’t blame you, I bought mine in the middle of the pandemic.... it made the confinement so nice. Not really looking forward to leaving my flat (unless it’s to play) 😅

Agree 🥰 Got mine a few weeks ago, I am like a kid (ok technically, my 4th... made the mistake of selling the first 2, but definitely keeping mine now). I am a hardcore fan

@NickD Depends what you call neck dive - I feel like Spectors want to be played horizontally and will dive till that point, but no further.

1. My Spector NS2 - I know, I already own it, but still.. 😍 2. Ken Smith Burner 3. Fender Jazz Bass 60's

Yes, I guess you are right - doesnt seem to be too many options otherwise. I presume I am left with GK Plex and EBS Microbass right? For the looper, I was thinking about the Boss RC10r.

Hi all I was hoping you could potentially help me. I’ve been using a Zoom B3 for now that I was 1. Half happy with it (didn’t like switching between the screens) 2. Is falling apart (keep stopping while I am playing). What I am currently using/need 1. a very solid looper including undo function that won’t leave my bedroom 99% of the time (Boss RC30?) 2. a preamp/DI with semi parametric EQ and if possible a comp embedded as I don’t need a very sophisticated comp most of the time (EBS Microbass III?). I also like the Mesa Subway+ just sad it doesn’t have a compressor. I will also use that bad boy to record on my MacBook so USB needed here. I am not looking to color my sound (happy with my Spector/Markbass), just to have a proper EQ and find my sound easily when I am using someone else’s amp. For what it’s worth, I play everything but Metal/Punk and very Little Rock. I couldn’t care less about having a distortion on that preamp as it will just never be on. 3. Assuming no comp on that preamp... I’ll need a simple comp here. I mainly use the clone of DBX160 on the B3, but want a pedal absolutely. I of course spent some time using the research function, but was wondering if, someone would think of a way to miminimze the number of pedals. Long story short, if it existed, my dream pedal would be a combination of 2+3 so that I don’t have to carry a pedalboard when leaving my place. 1 staying home. Cheers

I also didnt have that feeling, but I found the MM more punchy.

That's interesting! I might have concluded a bit too fast. As surprising as it might sounds, I found the D800 extremely rich in mids (which is normally what I look for/like) but this time slightly too much, and rather agressive. I am also not the most patient when it comes to EQing to be fair - I tend to be the kind of guy who swap amps if not happy with the EQ at 12. Even though I did try a bit more this time 🤓 I guess the fact that the MM sounded exactly like I wanted straightaway played a huge role.

Just got a MM version. I am pretty sure you could achieve a similar sound with the LM3 (playing with the EQ) but I just loved the sound with the EQ at 12 o'clock so didn't look much further. It's a great one. Nothing new here but the only sensible thing to do is to go to a shop with your own bass and give it a try. I was on my way to buy a Mesa D800, and as crazy as it sounds, I went for the MB. Just worked better with my Spector. Needless to say that none of the hours spent comparing the tones on youtube, reading reviews on BC/TB, or even trying it with a random bass from the shop, were helpful in the end. Long story short, MB is still relevant for thousands of bass players around the world - stil relevant for you is really up to you to decide EDIT: To be clear, I am going to get the Mesa pedal preamp - not saying it did not sound amazing. Just felt like for some reason the alchemy Mesa/Spector was just a bit too much for me to use 24/7. If I was into very "aggressive" kind of musics I surely would have taken the Mesa though. EDIT2: Since I am into talking about "competitors" the Aguilar sounded great with my bass too, just couldnt justify the extra $$ as I felt the difference was really insignificant.

Hmmmmm 😋

IMO The sacrilege would be not to do whatever you want to do with your own bass 🤗