AndyTravis Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 Decision almost made...love these BB5000a in purple. Eo, while not seen on a 4 string BB, is roughly era correct. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 33 minutes ago, gobasserk said: I might let go my CAR BB300 once the 1000 is ready.... Well, the bb350 was the p/j version of the 300...I started on an MIJ 300. Wish I’d kept the last 300 I had, was a belter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Now know what the mystery strings that came with my 424 and suited it so well were: 45-105 GHS Boomers. Bit pricey in this country, unfortunately Anyway, now have Rotosound Swing Bass on it, and am equally happy with them, albeit in a slightly different way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 35 minutes ago, Ricky Rioli said: Now know what the mystery strings that came with my 424 and suited it so well were: 45-105 GHS Boomers. Bit pricey in this country, unfortunately Anyway, now have Rotosound Swing Bass on it, and am equally happy with them, albeit in a slightly different way. @walshy had about 5 sets of boomers for sale mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 39 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: @walshy had about 5 sets of boomers for sale mate Cheers, I just took a look. £25 a set, that's a lot less than StringsDirect's £33.... But I think I'll get on with getting used to the Rotosounds at £18 a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 16 minutes ago, Ricky Rioli said: Cheers, I just took a look. £25 a set, that's a lot less than StringsDirect's £33.... But I think I'll get on with getting used to the Rotosounds at £18 a time. If I used 45’s I’d be all over those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Deffo purple. And I threw a cheeky bid at a gold gotoh bridge on eBay... well...gold hardware it is. like this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Trying to read up on the specific qualities of different strings is like juggling 🤹♀️ wet 🧼 bars 🧼 of 🧼 soap, but I've got the impression that within the world of nickel coated steel those GHS Boomers are similar to Roto Bass or Elites Players. I'm enjoying these pure steel Swing Bass, but once my G&L strung with them finally makes it through the postal system, I might go back to the Boomers or something similar on the BB - they just seemed so well matched to the character of the 424 when set to both pickups: the result was a nicely obvious rich tone, straightforwardly pleasing. Not harsh or crude, but not built for subtlety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 £180 for a BB234 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobasserk Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 What is that for? Got a message...candy apple red BB1000ma will be ready for pick up tomorrow afternoon... ! 😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobasserk Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 (edited) By the way...because I want something easy to carry for rehearsals and live ( my bas player back....) I am thinking of getting one of this, maybe even two to have a nice light 800watts 2x15 rig... I love a GOOD 15" speaker! The Glockenklang cabs are expensive but their neo speakers don't sound like neos! The speakers are built especially (and only) for Glockenklang Glockenklang 1x15 Art line Edited May 6, 2021 by gobasserk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan63 Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 lighter all round 1 x 15 😲 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobasserk Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 (edited) I want a GOOD cab 😉 Just take a look at the frequency range ...🙉 The Glockenklang does 36-18500 and is 400 watts. Soundwise this is like the comparison between an old Fiesta with broken exhaust and a new Mercedes. I played this 15"...it is really a stand alone cab without the caracteristics of an oldschool 15! Like the Mesa Boogie Power House 15" is. But this is close to 40 kg At least the soundfiles are international... 🙂 Test Glockenklang Edited May 6, 2021 by gobasserk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 51 minutes ago, gobasserk said: What is that for? Got a message...candy apple red BB1000ma will be ready for pick up tomorrow afternoon... ! 😍 The purple bb under way at chez Travis... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobasserk Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Very cool !!!! I like !!!!! 😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 (edited) @AndyTravis - fretless?? Thinking of going Tapewounds? Both Warwick and Fender have a new(I think) range of Tapewounds which will make this sound lush, protect your fingers and the fretboard. Edited May 6, 2021 by TheGreek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 1 hour ago, gobasserk said: By the way...because I want something easy to carry for rehearsals and live ( my bas player back....) I am thinking of getting one of this, maybe even two to have a nice light 800watts 2x15 rig... I love a GOOD 15" speaker! The Glockenklang cabs are expensive but their neo speakers don't sound like neos! The speakers are built especially (and only) for Glockenklang Glockenklang 1x15 Art line I had a Glock set up for a while - can't remember which model cab though - may have been the 2x12. I was very impressed with the build quality and the tonal properties. I had the Soul head and coupled they sounded great. Shouldn't have sold them to be honest - that eternal search for that perfect sound. I don't think that Glock get the recognition they deserve TBH - IMO it's up there with the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobasserk Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 17 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: The purple bb under way at chez Travis... From facebook : 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 2 minutes ago, gobasserk said: From facebook : There seems to be a “thing” for retopped bb615’s 🤨 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobasserk Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 An alternative choice for cabs are Hartke 112HD or 210HD. I just love the sound of my small Hartke Combo speaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acroxixo Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 BB1025 & 2x15’s 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 15 minutes ago, acroxixo said: BB1025 & 2x15’s Bet that sounds f'kin awesome! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share Posted May 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Horizontalste said: Bet that sounds f'kin awesome! +1^^ And a top notch Berg amp (yes it's D class and I know we were debating those a few pages back - but it gets my vote!) head to top it off. (I think there's one in the FS right now). @acroxixo is there a full rock band you're in, that your rig gets played with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acroxixo Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Al Krow said: +1^^ And a top notch Berg amp (yes it's D class and I know we were debating those a few pages back - but it gets my vote!) head to top it off. (I think there's one in the FS right now). @acroxixo is there a full rock band you're in, that your rig gets played with? I play in 2 bands. Very different styles. One punk/hardcore band (3 px). The other is a blues/folk/rock/burlesque band (4 px). This rig does everything. I do have some pedals too. The BB1025 it’s fantastic. My StingRay5 stays at home now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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