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[quote name='phsycoandy' post='244710' date='Jul 21 2008, 07:24 PM']There seems to be a lack of manufacturers who sell aftermarket apparrell ie shirts etc, i mean id quite like a markbass T or some Lakland stuff or whatever, does anyone have any info on availability of this kind of stuff?[/quote] I know there's nothing available from Markbass at the moment as many bassists have asked the same question. I believe Marco and the team are working on some stuff currently but no announcements have been made yet.

I've bought twice from Bass Central in Florida ( www.basscentral.com ) Grasshopper and the guys there are really helpful and will guide you through the whole process and will even SLIGHTLY under-declare the value of your shipment to save you a few quid on the VAT. Even with the charges, my Stingray 5 was a few hundred quid cheaper that it would've been from the UK and was at my door 8 days after ordering.

I wouldn't really class a compressor as being a 'life changing' effect. It's more a subtle tool for ironing out the peaks and troughs of your sound and I never like to hear a really obvious compressor in action. I have an EBS that I'm really pleased with but I've heard the Demeter Compulators are very good too.

Am hoping to go to China with Yazz next year, maybe THEN i can get an endorsement deal, huh...? Hello....? Chris....? Laurence....? Stu.....? ANYONE....? lol

Mine came from the US as the exchange rate made it great value to buy from there. I really wanted a black cherry burst one but Grasshopper at Bass Central in the USA told me that they're not allowed to export current colours or the current LTD models. When I asked him what he COULD send me, the black and gold one leapt out. So I bought it. Thanks for the compliments y'all

Englebert Humperdink's 'Please Release me' always goes down well!!!

Thanks. At the time I bought it, I couldn't get hold of a natural one so I grabbed the only model i could find, an Olympic white one. I'm pretty glad i did now!!

[quote name='BassManKev' post='240728' date='Jul 16 2008, 11:35 AM']close ups of the deluxe j5 please!!! looks stunning[/quote] Is that better...?

Fender Marcus Miller 4 in Olympic White Stingray 5 2006 limited in Black/Gold Overwater Progress 7 Overwater Deluxe J5

[quote name='overwater#1' post='240179' date='Jul 15 2008, 04:26 PM']No problem Mr W, I am hopefully getting a Conklin GT7 Fretless in the next couple of weeks, but your Progress is very very nice, and id rather have one over a Conklin any day ! Heeey, worth a try anyway, I wouldn't sell it if I were you though.. I must have a play on it one of these days!! Cheers! Take care mate![/quote] You'd be more than welcome any time buddy, if we're ever at the same end of the country, look me up Chris

Hey Mr D.... I've thought about it on a few occasions but haven't been brave enough as I think I'd really miss it!! You'll be the first to know....

I have both a Progress 7 and a Jazz 5 and I wouldn't be without them. They are the most amazing instruments and I've never had any problems with the low B on either. Having said that, the 7 is 36" scale and the 5 is a 35" so maybe that's why. The Jazz has an East pre-amp so the sounds are so sweet and infinitely variable as we've all come to expect from John. The 7 has Overwater's own electronics and admittedlt the sounds aren't as flexible as the Jazz but it's such a great sounding bass, EQ tweeks are rarely required. If I had the cash, i would have an entire arsenal of Overwater basses.

For those who are interested..... Here it is... [url="http://www.swrsound.com/products//search.php?partno=4405200000"]http://www.swrsound.com/products//search.p...rtno=4405200000[/url]

Ooh, I'm loving the black P bass!! I've GAS'ed for a black/black/maple Precision since I saw Mark Bedford from Madness play one on TOTP in 1979!!!

Are we talking ACTUAL value or how much Her Majesty's Customs and Revenue thinks they cost....?

+1 for the Overwater straps. I've got a comfort strap too but i think the OW's are better.

+1 for the Avalon U5, best £400 I've spent in a long time.

Absolutely. I bought a Deep Impact from the USA and it's powered by a Maplin wallwart.

Yep, I've got one and I use it, as 99ster says, when I'm playing on horrible, hollow, wooden stages. Depending on the situation, I find it either has very little effect on my sound or it makes a huge difference so it's a case of 'try it and see' for me. It takes up no room in the car so I tend to take it everywhere just in case but i would recommend getting one for sure.

38 yr old pro, side-man, session bod and general gun for hire. Been playing since I was 12, took over from Dave Bronze in Essex-based jazz funk band when I was 15 and never looked back. Tour the world with both known and unknown artists, get my kicks from jazz, funk and soul but also competent in all other styles. Will play whatever's needed and pride myself on being reliable and dependable. Currently with 80's pop diva Yazz and 70's disco legends Odyssey as well as bands playing fusion, pop and ska!! I have the best job in the world but would love to play with Lily Allen, Sophie Ellis Bextor or Joss Stone.

+1 for Paul Denman from Sade's band. Check out his groove from the band's side project 'Sweetback' [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Av3LXdpi7q0"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Av3LXdpi7q0[/url]

Hey Phil, So it's your bass that I copied huh? I loved the look of it on the website and called Laurence and said "build me on EXACTLY like that!!" Kudos to you sir

I had the boys build me a deluxe J5 and it's incredible!!! Quilted top, hand-cut ebony block inlays, East pre-amp, the works. I really can't rave about it enough. I've played Nordys, Copollos and Sadowskys and it's right there with the best of them. The tones are amazing and the construction is faultless. The Overwater team care about the instrument long after it's left the workshop, the after sales service is second to none. You're right, they 'aint cheap and with so many tempting options, the price can climb, BUT, if you're GASsing for a custom instument, check them out. I am not connected to OW by the way, just a long time happy customer.

The Gator rack bags have velcro flaps instead of zips