nottswarwick Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 So A trip to Bass Direct has proved most fruitful. I have returned with: GB Streamliner 600 Vanderkley 112ETX cab MTD KZ4 Bass Lol.. Tell you what though, anyone actually wanting to buy something properly needs to go to Mark's shop or similar and spend a couple of hours actually trying some stuff out. I now have the sound that was in my head. Together it all sounds clear, warm and beefy, and very versatile. That is all Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 All sounds very exciting Chris, however..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 [quote name='nottswarwick' timestamp='1332259682' post='1585711'] MTD KZ4 Bass [/quote] Ooh, very nice... but it's pics or GTFO on this forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggy Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 [quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1332263696' post='1585777'] Ooh, very nice... but it's pics or GTFO on this forum [/quote] Yep, wot he sed ^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 give me a chance!! Pics will be forthcoming. Got 5 lessons to teach first.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Corrrr - I haven't had such an expensive day out as that since about 1973 Are the pics ready yet? - - - - Are the pics ready yet? - - - - - Are the pics ready yet? - - - - - - Are the pics ready yet? - - - - - - - Are the pics ready yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 this is the bass http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/MTD_KZ4_CherryB.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtcat Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I've taken myself to court and had a restraining order taken out against myself which forbids me from going within 2 miles of postcodes starting CV34 - it's for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 [quote name='mrtcat' timestamp='1332266584' post='1585840'] I've taken myself to court and had a restraining order taken out against myself which forbids me from going within 2 miles of postcodes starting CV34 - it's for the best. [/quote] hahaha. Wise man. I actually intended to buy a cab.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1332263291' post='1585774'] All sounds very exciting Chris, however..... [/quote] +1 I have to say the two times I have gone to bass direct I have come away with something! Look forward to seeing the pics! So was it the intention to get a bass, amp and cab? Just seen above you said cab but was it by chance you tried all three? Edited March 20, 2012 by S9_S12_Bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 This is a good start. But, if this were a porn movie, we'd only have had enjoyed some suggestive talk - oh is that the repair man; my what a big tool; I think you should screw it in; ad oohlala. We need product, notts. We need product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggy Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 (edited) Lessons smeshons. Tell your students to bog off because you want to take some nice new gear pics for your Basschat mates!!! Edited March 20, 2012 by Raggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Ban impending unless pics appear sharpish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 ffs just putting daughter to bed.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 OK OK> these are terrible shots quickly done on my iPhone. But hopefully they will serve as proof lol I have to say, the cab is absolutely superb, really really top notch. Light, deep, full, airy, detailed. By far the best cab I have played - I and have played a few. The head, well we all know about these. Tried the 900 too, but I am just not going to need that power, especially if (when lol) I add another cab. But in truth this rig sounds superb indeed. Bass-wise, I took my Stingray down the the shop to demo things with, but I just was not happy with the sound. I tried the Sandberg P/MM bass that he has in, and that was very nice, then Mark wheeled this one out. I did not really know too much about MTD basses, but I played it, and got to know it a bit, and it sounds really nice. Much fuller than the 'ray, which obviously has a unique tone footprint. However, much as I have loved Stingrays, the winds of change have blown, and so there we have it. And it goes in my Eunos Roadster (mx5) too for the odd occasion when the "big" car is otherwise engaged. woo hoo, huzzah, etc. Job done. First gig on sat, but I can't see it being a disappointment at all. Quality gear, quality sounds. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Ahhhhh... much better Glad you like the MTD. I had a cheaper Kingston Heir, and was very, very impressed by it. The sound was very refined - which I think is my version of your "fuller" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 [quote name='S9_S12_Bass' timestamp='1332267928' post='1585869'] +1 I have to say the two times I have gone to bass direct I have come away with something! Look forward to seeing the pics! So was it the intention to get a bass, amp and cab? Just seen above you said cab but was it by chance you tried all three? [/quote] I did indeed try all 3. My Stingray sounded too harsh and honky through the GB Shuttle 12t combo I started out on. Great amp, that, by the way, but not for me, too detailed. Really, the rest is just a sorry tale of temptation, to-ing and fro-ing around the shop, listening to Mark talking to a visiting rep (who was, it turned out, Albert Lee's son (Country Picking leg-end)). And then, as with all things in life, the inevitable happened and a deal was struck. hoho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 [quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1332275006' post='1586026'] Ahhhhh... much better Glad you like the MTD. I had a cheaper Kingston Heir, and was very, very impressed by it. The sound was very refined - which I think is my version of your "fuller" [/quote] I can't see there being a much better bass around for £550 to be honest. Seems to be able to do most sounds well, nice to play, looks the business. Need to get a new lead though, my neutrik ended ones are not that tight-a fit in the jack socket (my hot-wire one is fine). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 The MTD looks a delightful bargain! All together seems a very very capable setup, congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 [quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1332277245' post='1586086'] The MTD looks a delightful bargain! All together seems a very very capable setup, congrats [/quote] Thanks. Yes, I think it will be great. Certainly it is the sound in my head. Tell you what, these Vanderkley cabs are excellent. And superbly built too, a proper professional product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Lovely stuff! A superb looking rig - great to hear that you've found your ideal gear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1332282444' post='1586216'] Lovely stuff! A superb looking rig - great to hear that you've found your ideal gear [/quote] Thanks, I'm pleased. I will try to get some more pics done, but to be fair, we all know what a Streamliner looks like, and a cab is a cab :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggy Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Nah, don't like any of it!!!! Only joking, lovely little set up. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 (edited) [quote name='nottswarwick' timestamp='1332275171' post='1586030'] I did indeed try all 3. My Stingray sounded too harsh and honky through the GB Shuttle 12t combo I started out on. Great amp, that, by the way, but not for me, too detailed. Really, the rest is just a sorry tale of temptation, to-ing and fro-ing around the shop, listening to Mark talking to a visiting rep (who was, it turned out, Albert Lee's son (Country Picking leg-end)). And then, as with all things in life, the inevitable happened and a deal was struck. hoho [/quote] Excellent that's the best way to do it Nice pics as well! Edited March 21, 2012 by S9_S12_Bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 Having a better jack socket fitted today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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