Cosmo Valdemar

[quote name='geofio' timestamp='1399332319' post='2443277'] Here is a comparison between my Walnut 2014 4003 and my 2013 Jetglo 4003. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0arxQI6oy8s [/quote] Lovely tone to both - the walnut one sounds a bit snappier at the top. Cheers George, now I want another Rick. :-D

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1399287869' post='2442711'] The one I played was spot-on. Very well finished [/quote] The one I tried had a lot of finish issues around the F hole, and the side of the neck appeared to be somewhat gluey - not sticky but it looked like the fingerboard had been attached a bit haphazardly. It did play nicely but the E kept jumping out of the saddle when I played. I really wanted the bass and had the other one in the shop been up to scratch I'm sure I would have bought it but the staff seemed to be having a bad day, very disorganised. I still want one though [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1399313731' post='2443062'] How did it compare with the Coronado? [/quote] I know this was aimed at someone else but I tried a Coronado and a Starcaster at the same time. I found the Coronado to be very dull and uninspiring, with quite a low output. The Starcaster was the loudest and most aggressive if the trio, but quite heavy with it. Of course, all three basses were wearing factory rounds which didn't do them any favours whatsoever...

[quote name='visog' timestamp='1399275026' post='2442570'] Really? Never seen pics of JW with either of those? Only ever seen him with his Ps and more recently Gibsons and Zons, etc. And I heard he had a Clarke Spellbinder too. I'd have thought he'd have avoided a Rick on Asia to avoid Squire comparisons? [/quote] The Jazz was often lurking as a backup during the KC era - black with maple neck and block inlays. It can be seen in various live pics from that era, looking very sorry for itself while the Precision sees all the action! The Jazz was also used in the Heat of The Moment promo. As for the Rick, Wetton himself said that is what he played on the Asia debut album. Incredible sound. I thought it was a Jazz for years thanks to the aforementioned video.

So have I! Forgot to post on here though. I went to Andertons a with the cash in hand but was sadly disappointed with the bass. The sound was lovely but the QC was shoddy. They had another in the stock room which I had requested to see but after nearly an hour of waiting I left.

[quote name='gsgbass' timestamp='1399123142' post='2441269'] [b]"Mountain Lass"[/b] got the nod. The first song I played on her was, [b]Never In My Life, by Mountain. [/b] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/NHTVUBw.jpg[/IMG] [/quote] Beautiful!

[quote name='visog' timestamp='1399225839' post='2442217'] Also I second the mention of tone... his gritty P-bass tone on the first UK album is to die for... [/quote] That's a Jazz! But agreed, his tone is incredible, particularly the live KC stuff and the Rick on the first Asia album.

[quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1398935108' post='2439101'] i dont believe so - wasnt that some sort of bowing/rapid plucking device? [url="http://gizmotron.org/"]http://gizmotron.org/ [/url] [media]http://youtu.be/oyT6o3aT1a8[/media] [/quote] I love that.

[quote name='gsgbass' timestamp='1398992213' post='2439842'] [color=#1C2837][font=arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif][size=3]Alright! It showed up today. I didn't get a chance to do much more than restring her, and do a good look-over. The frets a bit rough on the edges of the fretboard, but not the roughest of Gibson's I've had. Now to name her. Hmmmmmm,……...[/size][/font][/color] [/quote] Deirdre

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1398936751' post='2439127'] Just found this for the new walnut fans.. http://youtu.be/-rk6RpbrNwc [/quote] Blocked in my country on copyright grounds...

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1398965642' post='2439554'] Steve Howe (who is looking a bit scary these days!) [/quote] The 'zombie scarecrow' look. :-D

I only give my threads 21 hours to get a response too. Then they must be destroyed.

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1398944230' post='2439229'] I`m rather tempted by one of these, with the matching 212 cab (the 410 may a bit weighty). Can`t see it not having enough volume for me. Ben, keep us posted on your experiences with this amp, I`m sure if it does the sound you go for it will do what I`d be after. [/quote] Will do mate! Watch this space. Gig on Saturday, a wedding no less! Can it handle the Bee Gees? Report should follow on Sunday.

[quote name='eude' timestamp='1398939861' post='2439167'] Nice one mate! I nearly went for one of these but ended up going for the MiBass 2.0, don't make me regret it What cabs you planning on using with this? I reckon a Rootmaster 420 and a Mi12 cab would make a really great gigging/rehearsal set up! Edue [/quote] I'm using two Gallien Krueger NEO 112s, stacked vertically. Excellent cabs that seem to work well with anything. I did consider getting a couple of Mi12s but the horn being on all the time put me right off. Me and horns don't mix

Well it's here... And I am very impressed. Instant classic Ashdown tone (if that's not your thing, this really isn't the amp for you), very warm (not muddy) but with plenty of grit and bite if you want it. Excellent drive control, despite the absence of any valves, and very reminiscent of my old ABM 500 but without the size and weight. I've been using a Mibass for a while and really haven't got on with it - the comprehensive EQ and tone shaping isn't something I need and I found myself constantly twiddling the knobs and sliders. With the Rootmaster, it sounds great straight away, before the EQ is even adjusted. It's heavier than the other lightweight amps I've owned (GK, Markbass, Ashdown) but it is a bit larger. I'm not even sure if it is in the same category as those, but it's certainly much lighter than the ABM. So far I've only played it indoors but so far I'm really chuffed. I think Ashdown are on to a winner here, and I'm very happy. Live test on Saturday!

It's like Darrin Huff all over again!

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1398696022' post='2436640'] I remember that CD, in fact I may still have it. It also had a demo of the bass for an Albert Lee song, as well as Walking on the Moon [/quote] And Liquorice Locking playing 'Man with The Golden Arm' on a Burns Barracuda!

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1398596262' post='2435551'] Is this part of your audition piece to be a journalist for them Sorry, couldn't resist - we all get caught out by over-zealous spell checkers from time to time. . . [/quote] Ha! I actually typed that on a brand new phone, it's a little more enthusiastic with the predictions than my old one!

The Nuge.

Just bought back my old Ibanez ATK - no issues whatsoever, a pleasure to deal with.

I've no experience of the basses but I have traded with Mark on several occasions and he's always been great to seal with. I'm glad these basses are living up to expectations!