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  1. AndyTravis
    I think the “bb sound” is so evident on “No Doubt” and “Tragic Kingdom” by No Doubt - it’s an amazing bass sound - not harmed by Tony Kanal being an absolute monster. If you want to hear classic BB slapped - go for “No Doubt” and finger style “Tagic Kingdom” without a doubt (😉) it’s just his bb1600 with volume and tone wide open for the vast majority. a 414 through a decent amp (Tony Kanal uses Gallien Kreuger) can get close. I also have no recollection or record of who I sold my 1600 to 😞
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    There’s something I got playing the 1600, a snap - when I had the 1300 (I think it’s for sale here currently) and other neck through basses I’ve owned - there’s a “bloom” or sustain to the notes you can’t kill off. I took the 414 to a rehearsal last month - and *that* sound was back - that’s why when I sold the 1600, I knew I’d survive - the 414 is remarkably close. i needed the cash and the 1600 Was worth a lot more money. id have another in a shot. After 26 years of playing/buying and 12 years of selling basses for a living (I left that world 10 years ago) - my preference is bolt on necked basses. All being said, my main bass currently is a set necked Gibson.
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    I think I’ve said this before and been corrected. They “look” narrower or something. i don’t know - the 414 sounds and looks like a 1600, the 1600 to me is peak BB. I played a couple of 3000’s and they’re less exciting than I thought. The 1600 was easily the best bolt on bass I’ve ever played. So stupid to sell it. STUPID
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    theyre slightly narrower - like someone’s skewed a photo…
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    I have 614/414 ive owned 424/424x/1024x as well as the older 1100/1600 etc. The older ones are amazing, I regret selling the 1100s in sunburst, the 1600 in natural still kills me that it’s gone… Never entertained the 434 etc. Although my local pmt have a lovely p34 in blue burst and I got the glad eye quickly. didnt play it because I didn’t have the £1200 or whatever it is.
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    Is basically a 414 with different pickup configuration
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    424x isn’t far off the same as 414. Having owned both at the same time…the 414 stayed. The necks are subtly deeper, and pickups are the same. 1024x I had in caramel was a beauty…still not 100% sure why I sold that. I do remember thinking the pickups were woolier/warmer than the 414 and at the time I wanted spanky bright sounds - in my current band, i suspect the 1024 would work wonderfully. Quality wise - it was “nicer” but definitely not twice as good (for twice the price).
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    Handsome thing that.
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    Recently got this. But Increasingly drawn to @Scowley’s Tech 21 Rig, this is in decent nick - I’m just about to clean the tolex as it was very dusty when I got it. Also includes a brand new TE BC4 footswitch. Collection preferred (Manchester, M27) Will withdraw the second the tech 21 sells. Trace Elliot 715 Features: 200W 15" specially voiced Celestion speaker High-frequency tweeter 7-band graphic EQ Footswitchable Pre Shape; graphic EQ; compresor with self-adjusting, program-dependent attack/release times; output mute Series effects loop Electronically balanced XLR DI output (selectable pre/post preamp) Highly efficient output stage using MOSFET technology Specification: Solid state bass combo amplifier Power: 200W RMS. Speaker: 1x15 inch Celestion (designed dla Trace Elliot) + 1 inch HF horn. Active/Passive input sensitivity switch. Pre-Shape contour filter. 7 band graphic EQ. Buid in compressor with Threshold control. Effects Loop. Mute switch. Balanced XLR DI output with Pre/Post EQ switch. Line output. BFC-4 foot controller for managing main amp functions: EQ, Mute, Shape, Compressor. Dimensions: 47 x 62,5 x 43 [cm]. Weight: 26,7 [kg].
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    Now then…given my propensity for all things I don’t need…🫣
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    having just swapped out some CV P pickups for a Lakland USA unit - there’s not huge amounts in it!
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    With @Pow_22 now 😉
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    That’s hard not to fall in love with
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    I’ve got one of these coming Gratis on Saturday via my drummer… is there a company making the SM7 sleeve @petetexas or was it just a lucky find? Andy
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    Out again…I suck at this game.
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    If it’s the guy I think it is - he’s a big lad, 6’5/6 and doesn’t skip any dinners. Looks like a WWE wrestler
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    Big bloke…this is me playing a GG4 a few years ago (for reference I’m 5’10”) Bloody great basses…
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    Think those days are gone now 😞
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    It’s really manageable actually, little deeper than the Yamaha’s, but slimmer than I expected. Sort of halfway between a jazz and a P.
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    Chap on Facebook looking for similar https://www.facebook.com/groups/992440637527378/permalink/6527776857327034/
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    I have had 1000’s of basses, 50 of which have been Yamaha BB’s. 🫣 the size and “ars3” of the ripper is very similar to a BB, the horns are in slightly different positions. sound wise it’s comparing apples and oranges. both have their jobs…and they live in harmony in the rack.
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    Rehearsal room was about -1 degrees today…hence the coat.
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    My bank balance knows more than I do…unfortunately
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    I know mate. I’d love to have it, but it doesn’t sit with the band etc. Also. Few quid short unless I start selling. And it’s right up the road (5 miles away 🫣)
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