Conan

[quote name='Graham' timestamp='1401988821' post='2469002'] I think he's saying he likes Jason Newsted's tone and Queensryche's bass tone on that record. [/quote] Oh right. Yes, on re-reading I can see that now...

No, I don't take much notice of serial numbers I'm afraid - but the bass was certainly in immaculate condition. Like you say, there aren't many of these around - which is odd as they are extremely well made, great to play and very nice sounding. If five string basses were my thing (or I had more perserverance) I would still have it!

To the OP: How long have you had that bass and where did you get it? It looks very like the one that I owned for a while and sold to Pinball on here.... It had a few previous owners too - http://basschat.co.uk/topic/177749-sold-beautiful-carvin-xb-75p-5-string-bass/page__hl__carvin It's a gorgeous bass with a fantastic range of tones and it is very playable - top choice, and certainly the best five string I ever owned. Sadly, I just found that five strings was not for me... Of course, if this is a different bass - forget what I just said!

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1402058275' post='2469620'] Mixing different speaker sizes is mostly manufacturer bullshit. It can be done provided that you use crossovers to feed each size of speaker/design of cab with it's own range of frequencies, but running two different cabs both at full range leads to inconsistencies in the sound from frequency and listener position[/quote] All true of course... but in "real world" situations (i.e. on a stage or in a rehearsal room with a range of other musicians), would we (or anyone else) really notice the difference? Actually, thinking about it, the OP's experience would suggest that we might... Hmmmm.

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1401890333' post='2467898'] Any sign of it yet? Some of us have money burning a hole in our pockets... [/quote] Oh well... looks like I might have to get some EMGs then...

[quote name='Hot Rod (Wizard) Pickups' timestamp='1400234305' post='2452062'] Holding page on the way, and full site in the next week or two, also photographing some of our Bass product as we speak [/quote] Any sign of it yet? Some of us have money burning a hole in our pockets...

[quote name='Ozzy' timestamp='1401795070' post='2466868'] I tested the Supercompact. but my old Bergantino HT-112 ER is still superior in many respects, but this is just my opinion. [/quote] In which respects is it superior? Build and finish quality go without saying, but what else? I ask purely out of interest

Spector legend might be worth a look... A bit more than £200, but a lot of bass for the money.

All Spectors are well-made, great-sounding instruments. The Korean models are outstanding value and can be picked up on here for less than £400. They look, sound and feel a lot more expensive than that!

[quote name='dave74200' timestamp='1401563358' post='2464848'] The tone I love is Jason Newstead, queensryche on I don't believe in love etc... [/quote] Isn't that Eddie Jackson? When did JN play with Queensryche? [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Jackson_(musician"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Jackson_(musician[/url])

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1401704131' post='2465922'] TBH unless you are very lucky, you are unlikely IMO to get a 5-string bass with a decent sounding B-string for that price even second hand. [/quote] That's what I was just going to post. I've owned several fivers now - ranging from "bargain basement" to "mid-priced but serious". In every case I have sold it on because it wasn't as good to play and didn't sound as good as even a cheap four string bass. There still seems to be a real problem in building a good five string bass down to a modest budget. If he really needs a five (and can't get away with a four with heavy strings, down-tuned) then I would suggest he really needs to at least double his budget...

[quote name='Mudpup' timestamp='1400849405' post='2457508'] Don't think a Streamliner will do the upper mid twangy thing too well. Try a Gallien MB Fusion [/quote] JD1, a member on here, is selling a used one. Maybe drop him a PM if you are interested... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/user/192-jd1/"]http://basschat.co.uk/user/192-jd1/[/url]

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1400791685' post='2457145'] That Fender bridge that looks very much like the Badass is probably a very adequate replacement though. Looks alright to me. I would buy a bass with one on. [/quote] Yes, I guess it could be argued that the GL and MM sig basses are modified J basses (neck for the Geddy, electronics for the Marcus) with after-market hi-mass bridges. Maybe it doesn't [i]have[/i] to be a Badass after all... As I've said before, I remain unconvinced whether they add much to the sound of a bass anyway. I swapped the bridge on my Geddy for a standard MIM BBOT and there was no noticeable loss of sustain or tone... YMMV of course!

[quote name='cclowend' timestamp='1400831806' post='2457289'] So I installed some barts on my MIM jazz. It sounds rubbish.[/quote] See - you should have gone for the EMGs after all....

[quote name='fleabag' timestamp='1400811048' post='2457228'] You'll be impressed with the neo Jazz bridge pup - the low mids are sublime [/quote] Cool! I kind of had my heart set on EMG or Wizards as my replacement set, but I'm seriously inclined to give these a go...

[quote name='Gottastopbuyinggear' timestamp='1400672774' post='2455955'] Mudpup mentioned the [color=#000000]Hartke LH500. At the other end of the scale, am I going to be able to get a 500W head quiet enough for practice at home or if I'm playing with a less strident bunch of people - for example with a drummer with an electronic kit?[/color][/quote] The volume is a bit strange on the LH500, possibly made all the stranger by the lack of "gain" control. Between 0 and about 5 it has a nice, linear increase, giving plenty of control for low-volume work. Then, suddenly, between 5 and 6 the volume seems to increase exponentially! Not a problem for home use as you will be nowhere near 5 (even with an 8 ohm cab)... but be very careful if you are rehearsing at "proper" volume or playing a gig. A seemingly small tweak on the volume control can give a massive increase in output!!

[quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1400623965' post='2455669'] So he'd put on a record and jump up the stairs, always arriving too late to hear the beginning. [/quote] Sounds like our drummer...

[quote name='lowlandtrees' timestamp='1400654227' post='2455747'] Is the SFX Thumpinator the way to go or will it change the sound too much? [/quote] It is supposed to remove the very low frequencies that we don't really hear anyway - so no, it shouldn't change the sound too much.

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1400511358' post='2454481'] James Mason is a master of this genre.. [/quote] Indeed - Great at Jazz-Funk. Not so sure about Soul though....