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[quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1338244874' post='1671679'] Reliability and fixability matters, however much you like the sound it makes, doesn't count if it isn't making sound. [/quote] As a working musician that is 100% true, but I'm an advocate of sound above all else. Though as you say it needs to work for that sound to be there! My post was in relation to solid state / tube amps in regards to tone

[quote name='daveparker123' timestamp='1338242963' post='1671631'] Do an A/B test with an all valve amp and a hybrid with a valve in the preamp and you'll see the massive difference. Come on guys. I know solid state amps are cheaper, lighter and cost less to mantain but please don't tell me they sound better! Perhaps some people are trying to convince themselves. [/quote] It's entirely subjective, you can't tell people what they think or like. If for you an SVT 2 pro plus what ever bass and cabs you use is sonic perfection to you, that's all that matters. If person B/C/D etc prefers a totally different set-up that's fine. Then the fact that your rig is full of valves and theirs isn't, is an irrelevence.

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1338056332' post='1669144'] <<<<<< It's the 'Predator' in me!!! [/quote] Thermal imaging for Bass deals

[quote name='gjones' timestamp='1338052631' post='1669078'] This Sir is a travesty! Only Jazz basses are allowed to be seafoam green. [/quote] My Yamaha Attitude would strongly disagree!! That thing is gorgeous, wish I had the money for it!

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1338051341' post='1669058'] The GVB36 is a fantastic Bass! I'm loving it! I wanted to review one in iGuitar, maybe now that they are finding their way in to the UK, we'll have a chance. Interestingly, I snapped up one of the only three in the country currently. People in the right places, ya see! ;0) [/quote] Am eager to try one, also Edit: Should read reviews (plural!) you do have great bass instincts Dood haha!

Love your reviews Dood! Very tempted to nab one myself, and an Ibanez GVB36 haha!

Does anyone on here use a Trace 410/118 Rig? I've heard other rigs sound just as full and full range usuing only 12's or 10's Though it seemed a better than most 410/115s I've tried, though that's down to each box/company so isn't a truely fair comparision I guess.

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1337944435' post='1667745'] Then when you're bored of all the faffing, acquire an Ampeg BSP [/quote] Shhh Dood! You're letting all the secrets out the bag

[quote name='Delberthot' timestamp='1337980650' post='1668434'] Aren't they made by Behringer? [/quote] Same parent company, same Issues IME Build quality is hit and miss, though I've heard some Bugera Guitar amps which sounded pretty damn good! The BVP5500 is pretty much an Ampeg SVT-3 pro clone AFAIK

[quote name='goblin' timestamp='1337385967' post='1659334'] In an orchestra I used to play in, conductor once told my section (French Horns) and the Trombones that we were too loud and needed to play a bit quieter, and we would try again from etc. So second time, we didn't play at all and he just went "yeah that's fine guys, keep up the good work" ... prick [/quote] Same thing happened to me! We had a guest conductor and said "Brass too loud!" (We we're a 4 piece section for this work) She stops us several times despite us playing so quite we couldn't hear ourselves. So we don't play. She says "Better volume, still a little much in places" So I suggest we place our instruments on the floor/on their stands. We sit through the whole piece arms folded feet up. "Brass, just about right"

I used a Mark Bass Little rocker, and a Tube 800 W one (not sure what model) Although not entirely my thing, with my cabs I'd be happy to gig with one behind me!

Maybe the Momark with the tube modules? Might be in the right direction? Also JPT uses quite alot of bass and low mid but in a smooth way, without huge peaks or troughs, but also enough high mids to allow the harmonics to ring through. I think he also winds down the treble a litte. Man he's a monster player! I guess trying as much gear as possible is the key. Btw I checked your stuff it it's cool! Is it a Pro series 6 string Thumb fretless or is it a german warwick?

Alot of JPT comes from his basses, he really likes the raw sound of the thumb basses (and is one of the reasons I do too!) I'm a massive Obscura fan The Hellborg pre-amp helps compliment it, and is one of the more "defined yet warm" bass systems I've used and heard live. However as Dood pointed out, that's basically a vague ball park similarity and to get "close" would be pretty difficult with an exact replicated set up, and even then would be a challange...

Might be worth giving Mark at Bass Direct an e-mail? They stock Lull basses,

I've been told my way sounds pretty close to the orginal recording, though I don't hear it personally! Not many people know of my secret love for Disco, being in a few metal bands and that In my experience (not true of everyone though!) you have to feel it. It's a cliche but it's true. If you have to think about it, it won't happen. I'm pretty good at mimicking other styles and specific players, and I find it's all in the mind really

[quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1337425599' post='1659686'] See, I didn't know that. [attachment=108276:BillySheehansFenderPrecisionBass.jpg] [/quote] Haha you learn something new everyday! (And I am a huge fanboy...) In fact Billy just placed an order for a replica, 2nd of 10 to be made. Truely takes road worn to a new level!

Billy Sheehan? Like his style or not, he really is a virtuoso player! And his main bass was a Precision which toured the world with him for 20+ years

[quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1337416214' post='1659481'] BTW is the band name reference to Metal gear?????? [/quote] If you mean his band FOXDIE then yes

[quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1337340643' post='1658410'] [b]Do not train for speed. Train for quality. Speed is the bonus result.[/b] [/quote] +1! I play lots of very quick stuff, And you can't force it. Practise and play just below what you consider your "top speed" for 100% comfort and accuraccy Then the speed will be there when you need it!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1336762600' post='1650816'] I'm just learning 'Undertow' by Mr Big. This is pretty restrained for him, going by some of the other stuff I've heard... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHGv5FCS2j8[/media] [/quote] It's in Eb Ab Db Gb tuning right? Billy is always about holding back, or linking with the guitar or only soloing when it's not going to ruin the low end. Hence why he rarely solos in songs [End fanboy rant]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1336742403' post='1650303'] Is he Billy Sheehan? [/quote] Touchy

Not with lyrics, but I do "sing" my parts and have words for different rhythms like slow triplet crochets are "Strawberry" So similar I guess!

[quote name='jackhammer' timestamp='1336678840' post='1649499'] The question is, will it all fit in your pocket? Along with your keys? [/quote] Yes.