Steff

Don't know if you've ordered already I've used both Crown and QSC. Had the Crown XLS 602 (I think) and honestly not very impressed with the sound. All working fine and solid but was a little muddy and boomy in the lows, wasn't as focused and tight. I did an A/B with this one and an Ampeg SVP 1500 and the difference was very noticeable. The Ampeg (still solid state) was very tight and musical, with lovely lows. I am currently using a QSC CX702 and it sounds lovely, tight, clear, detailed... so that's +1 for QSC from me. Steff

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1387023388' post='2307498'] I'm not sure they exist any more. The website was offline last time I checked... [/quote] Why am I not very surprised...

[quote name='DolganoFF' timestamp='1387190290' post='2309063'] ... and if you can get along with how they all become hairy/furry where the coating wears off (especially if you play with a pick...) [/quote] Sorry don't want to hijack the tread but please do check this topic - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/222873-opinions-on-elixirs-nanoweb/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/222873-opinions-on-elixirs-nanoweb/[/url] . I've shared my experience with Elixirs. I only had Elixir strings flaking after a year of playing and yes, if you play with a pick most of the time, they will start flaking at the playing point but if you do finger style, I can guarantee at least 6 months out of them with a relatively decent tone and some continuous brightness. But again the tone isn't my favourite. It's not bad though. Feel free to pm me if you are interested in learning more about them - I've been playing Elixirs for more than 10 years.

Sorry can't fit in 10 words but here it is: I am a long time Elixir user (10+ years). For a pub-club-theatre gigging bass player I might say there isn't any other brand that comes even close in terms of durability (Never heard of the Cleartones posted above but I'm just about to order and try them). I do 3-6 gigs per week and if I play any other strings, including the coated DR's, they get very dark and muddy after only 3-4 gigs (my hands sweat a lot while I'm playing). Elixirs last and last and last... Never had the coating flaking to me, apart from when I played them for a year + on my main bass (in the old days). However I must agree that there's a trade off and it's big especially if you are a tone freak (I am in a way). They do sound dull and some kinda dead compare to regular strings. So if you are more of a recording/stadium/festival touring bass player I wouldn't recommend. I could never get the same tone with Elixir that I get from ErnieBalls on my StingRay5. In fact any other decent set of strings has more clarity, much more growl and definition. For about 3 gigs that is. So whenever I have an important studio session or higher profile gig, I put on a set of Ernies. Rest of the time - Elixirs. Hope that helps. Steff

Get Elixirs if you can get along with the sound. They cost £30 but they will last you at least 6 times more than other strings so they work out to be much cheaper.

I've got 60's custom shop in my '76 jazz (thats how I bought it). It's gonna be different to the Seymors but not necessarily better to your ears. I remember playing a warmoth body - vintage neck jazz with Seymors in and honestly I can't really tell which one I like better. The CS 60s are supposed to sound like the original vintage 60s pups but they aren't made the same way, also there's always the wood-pups-player combination that affect the sound greatly. I've heard my musicman stingray5 played by a few different people and they all sounded different ... I am buying a set of original 70's for my bass now, I know there won't be much of a difference (or would it?) but as Bass Doc said to me - you will feel better So good luck and I hope you'll like them, if you don't , there's always the 30 days return policy Steff

Thanks guys, unfortunately while taking the time to make up my mind someone has bought it. Not surprised really, it was £30 for this one and a no-name precision type of bass...

Hi guys, saw this bass on gumtree, it's going pretty cheap as spares and repairs but I can't really identify it and the seller says he doesn't know... Anyone?

I had to wait 3 months in 2011 to get my Laney Nexus cover... And yeah, he doesn't seem to like emailing back. The cover was great though... the right size and good quality but is it worth the stress...?

Thought someone might be interested in this one - not a bad price too I think as I remember these going for around 1.5K... Correct me if I'm wrong [url="http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/jaydee-mark-king-supernatural-bass/1040796603#photo-content"]http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/jaydee-mark-king-supernatural-bass/1040796603#photo-content[/url]