Machines

J for me, I like a little versatility.

[quote name='OldGit' post='190483' date='May 2 2008, 01:15 PM']So did you just call them and offer to review it? :brow:[/quote] No, I emailed them .

With my new band I don't think i'll really be able to use it .

Yeah I would say i'm guilty of this. I couldn't see myself ever with a Peavey / Aria / Cort despite them being decent instruments. I've been very impressed by Yamahas in the past but they just seem to lack a little 'spirit'. I think ultimately if I could afford it - i'd stick with Musicman basses as they suit me very well.

It's to do with an active bass overloading the pedal and I assume causing distortion. A solution would be to keep your bass EQ flat or turn it's volume down. See here for a somewhat technical remedy: [url="http://www.ashdownmusic.com/tech/pedals.asp"]http://www.ashdownmusic.com/tech/pedals.asp[/url] EDIT: You have a J-Retro - hit the passive switch

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I don't think they got it wrong as such - just sent you the slightly newer (and same priced) Evo III. Only difference is the onboard compressor...

To me the Sterling is pretty much the same sound from the Stingray but a little more versatile. It has a much smaller body and thinner neck which some may prefer, but I would rather the chunkiness of the Ray.

[quote name='rodneymullen' post='189229' date='Apr 30 2008, 08:55 PM']If it was me, I'd say that the bassline to Dream Theater's 'The Dance of Eternity' was a bit of a slag to play because of general all-over-the-place-ness.[/quote] Yeah a lot of DT stuff is very challenging, it's good to give it a go and see if you can keep up though. My favourite for that is probably Instrumedley.. lots to do there.

Great issue. Is it a coincidence that the weekend warriors are always Basschatters ? :brow:

Hooray for the RBX .

Never seen anyone with one. I think from a practical point of view they're a bit of a pain, a 115 and 210 cab would be the same power handling but easier to carry/transport. If that isn't a problem then go for it !

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I've got one for review at moment, should be putting it up this week. Nice bass - not really suited to me but it sounds good.

I know it.. I live 2 miles from it and drive down it every day .

Meh - I've got 3 at the moment and if I got another it'd likely be unnecessary. The Stingray/Jazz combo can do a hell of a lot and anything else i'd get would likely mimic one of their sounds but possibly be a 5/6 string (which I don't need). People who have dozens of basses I feel are simply hoarding and can't possibly use them all.

Interesting.. I shall make enquiries.