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I must say, for the first time (maybe ever), I'm really happy with my tone. It's simple - US Geddy Lee, into a Little Mark 3 with a Markbass 102P 2x10 cab. For some years I struggled with my Rickys - sometimes they sounded fab, other times the worst. Owned a couple of P's along the way....lovely, but just not 'me'. Other Jazz basses were too polite. Having previously owned a MIJ and MIM Geddy, I was thrilled to get a US. The Markbass gives a pure tone, which works for me - in our trio I go full pots open grind, in the semi-acoustic band I dial it back for a bit of background thump. Either way, the combination works better than anything I've ever owned before. In fact, when it's on full grind, I can sound more like a Ricky than many of my real ones did! It's nice to have the flexibility....it's even stopped any GAS, which would never usually happen. By default, I've become a one-bass guy...practice, rehearsals, gigs...and I've never been more content. 😀

RIP Lady Soul. I've always been a fan of her late 60's-mid-70's albums, every one a classic. The records will be with us, to be played, and to inspire, for many years to come.

Any BC'ers ever 'appeared' on a live album? I was lucky enough to be at the gig that was released as 'Live At The Garage 2002' by The Fall. I've always been thrilled that I was there! https://www.allmusic.com/album/live-at-the-garage-london-20-april-2002-mw0000477805 How about anyone else? Anybody 'Live And Dangerous' or any others?

I nearly bought a MM head recently, but plumped for a LM3. Not being a slap player, I wondered how much I'd really benefit....I think they can EQ nice and low, and are probably a super match if you pair it with one of the new MM cabs, too.😃 Seeing as I was pairing with a 102P Traveler 2x10, I saved a £100 and went for the LM. You can't go wrong with either. I spent the last few years away from MB (after running them for about 6 years solid), but have now come back. To me, they sound better then ever.

Glad to hear that. I quite enjoy their bass reviews on You Tube. Lengthy and informative, and always give a wide variety of what the products can do. Even if one of the guys is the spitting image of Will Trickett off of 'Flippin' Bangers'! 😆

I downloaded 'The Rise & Fall Of The Clash' from Sky Arts last week. Really good doc - I'm a bit 50/50 on their output...love some, some less so. 'Sandinista' over 'London Calling' for me every time. It really concentrates much more on the fall...the post '82 events. Sad end, but very insightful into what a mess it became. A period often ignored as we're often subjected to all the' last gang in town' stuff, rather than the Strummer/Simonon hanging on as it collapses around their ears.

Another Sunn Mustang Precision. Weighed a ton. Traded it in a few years later for a Jim Deacon (passive) Stingray copy. Felt like a Custom Shop instrument compared to the Sunn! No idea what happened to the Sunn, but the Jim Deacon bass was kept for about 10 years (only used it for a couple, then 8 in the cupboard), and eventually sold locally for £40.

Thanks Kevin, appreciated. Only concern is that they keep the newer higher price until the release date, and I'll be charged that!

Can't believe I missed it at the lower price! Reckon I'll hold fire on a pre-order to see if it comes down a bit. Sure it will, as Amazon's pricing structure appears to be made up on a daily basis! 🤣

Lots over the years (never more than 4), but last year went down to 2. That is now down to.....1. US Geddy Lee Jazz. I honestly can't think of anything else I want, as this one has it all covered - which was always a spending habit process of elimination with previous instruments. If this one ever breaks. I'll take it as a sign to quit! 😁

Really sorry to hear that. I've used UPS/Interparcel loads of times and never had a bad one yet. In fact, I always go for UPS Premium without fail. Hope you get it sorted! 😀

All I can throw in is they make some in the far east (cheap-ish), and the genuine USA ones. I put a set on a 4003 some years back, the better USA ones, and purchased them from Bass Direct. around £100 a set IIRC.

https://www.loudersound.com/news/geddy-lees-big-beautiful-book-of-bass-gets-release-date Looks interesting, especially for us Rush and Ged fanatics! 😁

I think they vary so, so much. I've had MIA, AVRI, even a CV Squier when they came out. For me, I could never get the Jazz sound in my head to come out when I played. Only one I ever really loved was my Geddy MIJ, super bass that was. However, few months back I managed to get a US Ged. Finally a Jazz I 'get' - it's a much nicer bass than my MIJ, and has got 'that' tone. Every other Jazz I played was always too polite. This does the angry wasp thing, but can also get mellow and very P-like if required. Both the things which all J's are supposed do, but rarely in my playing, do I find they ever did!

D'addario NYXL's? Keep brighter a bit longer, very nice tone and feel to me.

Welcome, Mr. Berlin! I've been enjoying your most recent solo album of late. Hope you have another one on the way soon! 😀

Sold a Fender head to Ian. Super chap to deal with....instant payment, and great comms throughout. What else would you expect from a fellow Ia(I) n! Thanks again Ian, enjoy! 😀

Haven't got them anymore, but I used to run the same amp with cab mentioned above. Big +1 on that. Now running a LM3 and MB 2 x10. If you've already got the amp, get the cab, job done! 😀

I had a good number - 4001/3/4. For years, I didn't feel right without one. Thought it was my bass, even though far from all nailed 'the' tone. In the end, I play what I want rather than what I feel I should be seen with. Stopped chasing a tone which wasn't particularly achievable or appropriate for my usage. Never gone back. QC was for the price point, in many cases, appalling. I've detailed over many posts since I joined BC the individual problems mine came with. But it wasn't good in most cases. I must have been mad. Trouble is, 'the' tone is so varied....from Macca to Squire. The former is easy, but the Squire/Geddy thing...their tone wasn't achieved by just plugging in. ...and of course, half of 'Permanent Waves' (in Geddy's words at the time) and 'Moving Pictures' was the Jazz. How many Rics got sold on the back of 'Tom Sawyer'? At least a couple of mine!

+1. I switched to flats for the last 3 or 4 years, but I've been drawn back to D'addario, and nickel wounds, by the NYXL's. Sound great on my Geddy. I'm not a stainless player for years (too much rough feeling and fretwear), so these are perfect. Deep low, and crisp highs without being too cutting.

Lee purchased a cable from me. Totally smooth transaction - instant payment and great comms throughout. Thanks again Lee!