warwickhunt

Cheers. I always felt it was wrong to be EQing for a room when each cab was slightly different. I didn't know the science behind it but logically... it wasn't logical! When I went one make, one speaker size (doubled up for my needs) it made more sense. I read something of yours many years ago (pre BC) re. speaker arrays (G Dead) and from then I used speakers arrayed vertically and I've never looked back.

Quick question Bill if I may. I've always considered that when I used to used different cabs (4x10 and a 1x15 for instance) with a full range amp, that when I tweaked the amp EQ I would be trying to get a 'best fit' tone as each cab might be responding and sounding slightly differently according to EQ changes. Would that be right? I found that when I changed to pairs of identical cabs (presently x2 2x10 cabs stacked vertical) I could EQ and get better/quicker tweaks to the sound.

G Sutherland bassist of 2000 Warwick purchase may well not be the 70's Prog keyboard player!

I'm confused... do you mean a Spector NS-2? If so, the two are as dissimilar as I could imagine 2 basses being.

Yep that's about the level of detail you normally get for most Zon bass sales. It's defo a USA 'custom' but tbh you rarely see an off the shelf model, most people select little upgrades like the top. You can get the serial number off the heel of the body and you could find out date of manufacture etc. That looks really nice and I do kick myself that I've sold my Sonus basses (as nice as that) for half that but it is a shop sale and times change!

I've had 3 Sonus basses and I'm looking for another! re. spec; they have a broad range of preamp and pup combos with choices of body wood tops... but none of them will be cheap!

Love seeing stuff like this... absolutely nothing like how I played it in a band but I'm a pita for hearing what I want to hear and playing accordingly!

IIRC 87 is about the earliest 5 string Thumb.

I've owned (cough) a 'few' Thumb basses over the years and yes the early ones are that bit different and special; never had neck dive on early ones and the tone is all of its own. I have one purely to play in the house (LukeFRCs 85 JD bass) which is ridiculous but I can't get away with the standing / strap position! Luckily the prices rarely fluctuate so you'd not lose money on one (once you've saved up)!

Nice and those would be my pup of choice/position! If anyone buys/has this and fancies a PJ 'M' bass... just saying!

The 1 speakon out is no matter if cabs have in/out link. Certainly check out the TC RS 210 cabs... love them. Added to which iirc you can use 3 cabs with their heads.

(Home)made in Japan! LOL

Very quiet on the old Zon front. A few years ago you'd see one for sale every month or so but now they seem to be thin on the ground. I wonder if Zon themselves are selling less new basses or if folks are just holding onto them?

The MIM P bass isn't in the same price category as the M bass, so unfair to compare but it does the job!

A pair of subs in your average pub type gig could have phase cancellation issues, you might be better going for a single sub of good quality over a pair of lesser quality... negated if you stack the subs of course.

I picked the Maruszczyk bass up off Basschat as I had a hankering for something light and passive... boyo does it fit the bill! You have to marvel at how 'M' can knock out basses of this good consistency and light weight. Little features like the easy string change bridge (which has adjustable saddles for string spacing), angled back headstock to alleviate the need for string trees, zero fret, well finished neck edges and frets... even daft things like the pup covers are well rounded over for comfort. Sounds sweet with just enough bite without being too hot. The Fender P bass (Mexican) is with me as I had far too many cabs in the house (I had spare TC RS cabs incase I played anywhere that needed more than a pair of 210's... nowhere it seems) and a local guy was after some with this to swap. It's a reasonable weight being sub 9lb and balances well. It needed fettling when I got it (we all have preferences) but it is set up with a nice low action now and plays really sweet with these La Bella low tension flats. Fit and finish isn't up there with the 'M' bass but it is half the value! The protruding saddle grub screws ALWAYS bugs me with 'F' basses but hey ho, it was good enough back in the 50's... 70 years of progress comes to nothing!

The attention to detail on the M bass has it over the F any day for me! I know you have to take into account the numbers of each produced (almost impossible to compare) but I've seen too many shonky F basses to play that lottery (assuming you can't try before buy). Rolled fingerboards, angled back headstocks, quality hardwear/pups... Oh and has anyone mentioned WEIGHT?

I haven't even asked the price but mine will be a bargain then!

Is tipping each on its side and stacking too obvious?

Has anyone owning a Dano (or similar) ever replaced their tuners? Mine are about the only thing that lets it down; they don't slip like crazy or anything but when compared to some of my basses with 'proper' tuners, they aren't as good! Thinking of fitting some Spertzle type (I have them on my Bolin basses and they are great) but wondering if anyone has direct experience?