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Gospel Instruments => Bass Guitar => Topic started by: Bullitt on May 04, 2006, 07:47:57 AM
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Basically, (pun intended) what's your setup?
I'm currently playing a Schector Stilletto Studio 5 (lefty) and have a Yamaha BB404L that I got on clearence from Musicians Friend last year as my backup.
I hope to move up to a Carvin LB75 soon and keep the Schector as my back up.
-J
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5 FENDER JAZZ P BASS
BIZZY
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Rogue LX205
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Ibanez srx300 4 string as my main
Yamaha bbn5 as my 5 string (bout to be replaced for a Peavey Grind 5 or an Ibanez sr305fm)
Fender Jazz deluxe 4 string as my fret-less (will never be replaced)
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I have two main basses.
A Fender Precision Special Deluxe. It's basically a Precision body with the slimmer Jazz neck with both sets of pickups.
An Epiphone Viola. Though I thought I'd only use this one occasionally , it's quickly becoming my bass of choice. The short scale, light weight and mellow R&B sound makes it really attractive.
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My gear setup is in my signature below.
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I play a schecter stiletto Diamond Elite 5. I absolutely love the EMG pickups
here's a pic of what mine looks like.
(http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0TADVAjQWKjjOU14d1ogreLQNaAofIbnlVTVlF1GCMvEy4fdj82m84CybEq7idTKBeUU4b0fJ9Nl*plVHgl5hsrMWmdlvZVE9npoQDptA6qDWMfU0cUVI8g/AAAA0031.JPG)
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I have an Ibanez BtB 4 string
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I HAD a Roscoe LG-3005..I say had because some chumps stole all our gear at church 2 years ago..my next bass will be a roscoe skb-3005 or the new carvins( they look like a Ken Smith elite g mixed with a pre-gibson Tobias)..
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i went to the carvin store today to get some strings, i saw that bass, it looks real good. carvin is comin up.
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BTB1206E
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BASSES
- Alembic Mark King / Series II 5 string
- Alembic Series I 4 string
- Marchlewski custom 5 string
- Music Man Bongo 5 string
RACK MOUNT AMPLIFIERS
Main Set up
- Alembic F-1X preamp
- Crown Xs500 power amp
- Korg DTR-1 Rack Tuner
Back-up Set-up
- Gallien-Krueger 1001RB
- Korg DTR-2 Rack Tuner
CABINETS
- 2 SWR Triads (1X15 plus 1X10 plus tweeter)
- 1 SWR Goliath Jr (2X10)
OTHER STUFF
- SansAmp BD Direct Input
- Crybaby Bass Wah
- Zoom 506
- Alesis QuadraVerb2 rackmount effects unit
Peace,
James
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BASSES
- Alembic Mark King / Series II 5 string
- Alembic Series I 4 string
- Marchlewski custom 5 string
- Music Man Bongo 5 string
RACK MOUNT AMPLIFIERS
Main Set up
- Alembic F-1X preamp
- Crown Xs500 power amp
- Korg DTR-1 Rack Tuner
Back-up Set-up
- Gallien-Krueger 1001RB
- Korg DTR-2 Rack Tuner
CABINETS
- 2 SWR Triads (1X15 plus 1X10 plus tweeter)
- 1 SWR Goliath Jr (2X10)
OTHER STUFF
- SansAmp BD Direct Input
- Crybaby Bass Wah
- Zoom 506
- Alesis QuadraVerb2 rackmount effects unit
Peace,
James
So I see you take this thing serious, huh!! peace!
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Ibanez BTB305 5 string
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Yamaha TRB1005 5 string
Fender Jazz 4 string
Tobias Deluxe 5 5 string
Brice Douglas Jazz 5 string
(Just got rid of a Fender Marcus Miller Jazz)
Hartke 5500
Hartke 3000
Yamaha BBT500
Avatar B210 2x10 cab
Avatar SB12 1x12 cab
Fender BXR 1x15 cab
Various pedals & effects
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BASSES
- Alembic Mark King / Series II 5 string
- Alembic Series I 4 string
- Marchlewski custom 5 string
- Music Man Bongo 5 string
RACK MOUNT AMPLIFIERS
Main Set up
- Alembic F-1X preamp
- Crown Xs500 power amp
- Korg DTR-1 Rack Tuner
Back-up Set-up
- Gallien-Krueger 1001RB
- Korg DTR-2 Rack Tuner
CABINETS
- 2 SWR Triads (1X15 plus 1X10 plus tweeter)
- 1 SWR Goliath Jr (2X10)
OTHER STUFF
- SansAmp BD Direct Input
- Crybaby Bass Wah
- Zoom 506
- Alesis QuadraVerb2 rackmount effects unit
Peace,
James
That's an awesome list man. Could you give a review of the Bongo?
I've played one and absolutely loved the tone but it was a righty so I had to play it upside-down haha. If I don't get the Carvin, I'll go for the Bongo...just have to save a bit longer.
I'll add a pic of my Schector later this evening. Nice basses everyone, keep the list growing!
-J
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I play a schecter stiletto Diamond Elite 5. I absolutely love the EMG pickups
here's a pic of what mine looks like.
([url]http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0TADVAjQWKjjOU14d1ogreLQNaAofIbnlVTVlF1GCMvEy4fdj82m84CybEq7idTKBeUU4b0fJ9Nl[/url]*plVHgl5hsrMWmdlvZVE9npoQDptA6qDWMfU0cUVI8g/AAAA0031.JPG)
I have the same bass. I'm loving it. My setup is:
Basses:
Ibanez SR506
Schecter Stiletto Elite 5 (same as above)
Cab:
Peavey Max450
2x10 TVX
1x15 BVX
Effects:
Boss GEB-7 Eq pedal
Zoom 506
Digitech Talker
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Basses:
F Bass BN5
Custom Valenti 5
Frenandes APB-5
Amps:
Aguilar DB750
Gallien-Kreuger 2000RB
Cabs:
Epifani UL-310
Epifani T-115
Acme B2 (Pair)
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pedulla custom shop 5
stanley clarks brown alembic
benevante 11 string bass with LED's
warwick streamer 5
ok back to reality: :P
ibanez sr1200 (4)
ibanez sr3000 (5)
swr workingman 15, with ampeg 2x10. and a crate 15w <-- love it..
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Ahhh...I saw a Valenti mentioned! I plan on having a nice custom job done by Nino hopefully by the end of this year! Nino works for Sadowsky and knows his way around a bass! He also makes some of the nicest basses I've ever seen!
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I have no idea what I have but it says epiphone on it by the nuts..... it's a older flame red bass I just picked up from my church I just wanna to start playing,
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Basses: Schecter Stilleto Elite 5
Alvarez 5
Rig: Peavey 900 amp
Ampeg SVP-Pro Eq
Peavey 4-10 Cabinet and Ampeg 15 cabinet
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That's an awesome list man.
Thanks!
Could you give a review of the Bongo?
No.
Oh, all right....
I would use two words to describe these basses. Power & Grace
Power comes from the 18V preamp. It has two 9-Volt batteries to power the electronics, and that gives it some incredibly hot volume. Sometimes that power is a bit much to handle. The slightest tweak of the volume knob and I drown out my keyboard player.
Grace comes from the 4 band EQ (Bass, Lo-Mids, High-Mids, Treble). You can dial in tones from a very piano like clarity to an "I love hip hop" rumble. The playability and balance of the bass are near perfect. The back of the neck is painted, but it plays as fast as if it were a satin finish. I've even heard that comment from people who swear by having satin finished or unfinished necks.
Just to give you an idea how sweet this bass is, when Music Man first introduced Bongos, I decided I didn't need to even try them. They were (in my opinion) so butt-ugly that I couldn't be bothered. There are so many great looking basses that sound great that I didn't care how good the Bongo might sound. Then I saw one in person, and it doesn't look as ugly in person as it does (to me) in pictures. So I broke down and played one at the GC in Buffalo. There is only one reason I didn't buy that bass. I would've had trouble explaining the extra case to my wife as we drove home from Buffalo to Detroit. A 300 mile drive is a long way to get the silent treatement ;D.
The next time I played one was last Memorial Day at one of the Detroit area GC. Went to their Blow-Out Sale to buy microphone cables for the church and played around with the one 5 string they had left. I wanted to leave it there, but they dropped the price $400 and offered $0 down / 0% finance / No payments for 15 months. So I've basically been playing this bass for free since then. I have it up for sale with the idea that if it sells, I'll pay the bill when it comes and I will have played a really cool bass for a year for free. If it doesn't sell, I'll pay the bill and I'll have a really cool bass at a bargain price for as long as I want to keep it.
I play it at church every now and then and surprisingly have gotten no comments on how it looks. I have three 5 string basses. If I'm gonna play some serious, finger poppin', rump shakin' 1970s or 80s funk (Gap Band, Cameo, Chic sorta stuff) this is the bass I'm reaching for. Otherwise I'm reaching for my Alembic 5. For a $950 bass to come in 2nd to a several thousands of dollars bass says a lot for the $950 bass.
Hope that rambling reply helped!!
Peace,
James
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Wow you guys have so serious gear. God is truly blessing his saints! I play the fender IV. I started on a fender squire P Bass for my first month of learning how to play. Now I on the Fender jazz IV. Saintlewis
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Wow you guys have so serious gear. God is truly blessing his saints! I play the fender IV. I started on a fender squire P Bass for my first month of learning how to play. Now I on the Fender jazz IV. Saintlewis
Okay.....but your picture shows a 5 string Jazz, not a Fender Jazz IV
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I have a Fender jazz IV string with active electronics
http://www.fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0193560791
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I have a Fender jazz IV string with active electronics
[url]http://www.fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0193560791[/url]
That's why I'm confused. You say "Fender Jazz IV" which indicates a 4 string, but your picture and the web page you link to are Fender Jazz V instruments which are 5 strings.
Obviously not a big deal. Just confused me a bit.
Peace,
James
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Thanks!
No.
Oh, all right....
I would use two words to describe these basses. Power & Grace
Power comes from the 18V preamp. It has two 9-Volt batteries to power the electronics, and that gives it some incredibly hot volume. Sometimes that power is a bit much to handle. The slightest tweak of the volume knob and I drown out my keyboard player.
Grace comes from the 4 band EQ (Bass, Lo-Mids, High-Mids, Treble). You can dial in tones from a very piano like clarity to an "I love hip hop" rumble. The playability and balance of the bass are near perfect. The back of the neck is painted, but it plays as fast as if it were a satin finish. I've even heard that comment from people who swear by having satin finished or unfinished necks.
Just to give you an idea how sweet this bass is, when Music Man first introduced Bongos, I decided I didn't need to even try them. They were (in my opinion) so butt-ugly that I couldn't be bothered. There are so many great looking basses that sound great that I didn't care how good the Bongo might sound. Then I saw one in person, and it doesn't look as ugly in person as it does (to me) in pictures. So I broke down and played one at the GC in Buffalo. There is only one reason I didn't buy that bass. I would've had trouble explaining the extra case to my wife as we drove home from Buffalo to Detroit. A 300 mile drive is a long way to get the silent treatement ;D.
The next time I played one was last Memorial Day at one of the Detroit area GC. Went to their Blow-Out Sale to buy microphone cables for the church and played around with the one 5 string they had left. I wanted to leave it there, but they dropped the price $400 and offered $0 down / 0% finance / No payments for 15 months. So I've basically been playing this bass for free since then. I have it up for sale with the idea that if it sells, I'll pay the bill when it comes and I will have played a really cool bass for a year for free. If it doesn't sell, I'll pay the bill and I'll have a really cool bass at a bargain price for as long as I want to keep it.
I play it at church every now and then and surprisingly have gotten no comments on how it looks. I have three 5 string basses. If I'm gonna play some serious, finger poppin', rump shakin' 1970s or 80s funk (Gap Band, Cameo, Chic sorta stuff) this is the bass I'm reaching for. Otherwise I'm reaching for my Alembic 5. For a $950 bass to come in 2nd to a several thousands of dollars bass says a lot for the $950 bass.
Hope that rambling reply helped!!
Peace,
James
LOL @ "no" (http://forums.clubrsx.com/images/smilies/rotfl.gif)
I like your sense of humor man haha....great write up on the Bongo, I think you just made up my mind on my next "upgrade".
I'd take yours off your hands if I wasn't a southpaw :(
God Bless,
-J
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man i hate roman numerals.. talking about confused i was confused reading both your posts.. ;D
i guess its late..
rob
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?/? Ooooops maithumb I guess should write my commits not so late a night.
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?/? Ooooops maithumb I guess should write my commits not so late a night.
And I surely shouldn't be up so late reading ANYTHING. My work day starts real early and I needs my sleep.
Anyway, Saintlewis, I went to the Michigan Guitar Show earlier today and they had a Fender Custom Shop Reggie Hamilton Jazz Bass that looked exactly like your bass. What's more interesting is that when I got there, Maurice Fitzgerald was wringing every possible note outta that thing. Dude is awesome, to say the least.
Peace,
James
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Wow malthump one day I believe I’m going to see some of these guys in action. Up close and personal is how you can see and feel the movement of God. It’s hard to find bass players who you can learn from. This is the best site on the web for true fellowship. I thank God for the comments and help. God Bless Saintlewis.
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i play a simple 5 stringed yamaha ( lefty) it does the trick for now but im lookin for a 6 string so i can add another dimension to my playing
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Two Lakland Skylines. Daryl Jones 4 in pearl and 44-01 in 'burst. I really love these basses!!!
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i play a simple 5 stringed yamaha ( lefty) it does the trick for now but im lookin for a 6 string so i can add another dimension to my playing
That's awesome. I'm happy to see a fellow lefty on the boards :D You should check out the MTD Design Z4 and Z5....
I heard about it in another thread here did some research and found out that a 6 string model will be available later on this year (aug/sept). I emailed Michael Tobias yesterday and he said that lefty models would be available as well around that same time (not sure if that time frame includes the 6) for a small upcharge.
Although they aren't exactly inexpensive, I'm sure they'll be high quality instruments!
God Bless,
-J
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I am new to the game and I am still us my Ibanez GSR 200 which I love. I guess it is like that until you upgrade.
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Basses
Fender Custom Dinky Jazz 4 string
Fender 72' Resissue Jazz 4 String
Warwick BO Thumb 4 string
Warwick Custom SN Dolphin 5 string
Warwick Custom SN Dolphin 5 string Fretless
Warwick Custom Streamer Stage II 5 String
KYDD 5 string Upright 3/4
Amps
2 x Warwick Quad VI Heads (performance rig)
EBS Gorm ET 210 combo (practice/studio
Cabs
4 x Warwick W 411 Pro Cabs (performance rig)
Rack
Thurman Power Selector
Voodoo Lab GCX Audio Switcher
Line 6 Bass XT Pro
2 x Sennheiser Freeport UHF Wireless units
Gibson Echoplex Digital Pro
Pedals
Electro Harmonix Q-Tron
Electro Harmonix Bass Micro Synth
EBS OctaBass
EBS WahOne
DOD Bass Overdrive
Boss Octave
ProCo RAT
Floorboard
Voodoo Labs Ground Control Pro (to control GCX Audio Switcher & all pedals)
A lot of this equipment will be sold off over the next couple of as is no longer needed because I am no longer a touring musician and I am planning to move from the UK to Dallas TX 2008. Plus, you would not believe how much room this all takes up in my house!
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Basses
A lot of this equipment will be sold off over the next couple of as is no longer needed because I am no longer a touring musician and I am planning to move from the UK to Dallas TX 2008. Plus, you would not believe how much room this all takes up in my house!
why are you moving to dallas tx in 2008? also when do you plan on selling again?
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Fender Jazz 4 string
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I'm new to LGM. But not to bass. :)
I currently play:
DP Custom 5 string
Schector Stiletto Studio 6
Jay Turser JTB5 5 string
For now my amp is a Yorkville XM200 with 15 extention.
I dont have any effects I've considered a couple of option. But decided against them
Because I like the natural bass sound.
Gambit 8)
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why are you moving to dallas tx in 2008? also when do you plan on selling again?
I am planning to get married. My fiance is from the Dallas area, so we have decided to settle there after we get wed. I have a couple of big projects to do to my home before I sell up which will take me another couple of years to finish off, so I have a few commitments to tie up before I get married and migrate to TX.
As far as my gear is concerned, the only items I will be taking to Dallas with me are my basses and pedals. Everything else will be gradually sold off before I wave goodbye to my native land. It will cost me a small fortune to ship all that equipment over the Atlantic. I have been planning to down size my collection anyway because a lot of it is no longer needed. I do mostly studio work now and a few small club gigs, so a wall of amps and cabs is not necessary anymore.
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4 fender p bass with 15watt fender rumble
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Schector Yamah I have two basses 4 string
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I have a EBMM 5, Peavey Cirrus and Warwick Corvette FNA 5. I don't play well but they are mine! :D
Peace!!!!!!!!
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When I grow up I want to be like you all. I play a Rogue LX205B and a Washburn T25.
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not a bass player but would love to be a decent 1, one day but i do own a 5 string Tobias Killer B and a 4 string Marcus Miller Fender Jazz im thinking about getting rid of my marcus for a decenct neck thru bass any suggestions
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I thump on a Dean Edge Q4. For the money it's B-E-A-utiful!!! I would however like to get a fretless musicman someday.
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Just Bought another Bass today. Stuart Spector Designs Professional Legend 4 Custom Series Bass w/ Quilt Maple Top in Amberburst w/ Gold Hardware. I twas for 400.
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not a bass player but would love to be a decent 1, one day but i do own a 5 string Tobias Killer B and a 4 string Marcus Miller Fender Jazz im thinking about getting rid of my marcus for a decenct neck thru bass any suggestions
Peavey Cirrus and Schector seem to be the best affordable neck-thru basses. Just curious on why you feel the need to have a neck-thru?
Peace,
James
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bcuz everytime i play one it just feels so right i had one although it was a korean made toby it played great just the electronics was horrible. i brought in to a local music to see about replacing the electronics and the sales rep mistook it for a more expensive tobias and gave me a almost $900 in trade value so thats when i got the marcus miller
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bcuz everytime i play one it just feels so right i had one although it was a korean made toby it played great just the electronics was horrible. i brought in to a local music to see about replacing the electronics and the sales rep mistook it for a more expensive tobias and gave me a almost $900 in trade value so thats when i got the marcus miller
Okay, I get it. Some people assume that neck-thru means higher end and better sound. That's not necessarily the case. Michael Tobias, who used to make outstanding neck-thru basses now makes outstanding bolt-on neck basses (MTD USA). From my experience, bolt-on basses give you a stronger attack and can be manufactured in ways to accentuate the differences in various wood combinations. Neck-thru basses tend to have more even sound and better sustain, since the sound and vibration doesn't have to travel across an air gap where the neck and body attach. Neck-thru sound tends to be more dependent on the wood construction of the neck, since the bridge, nut and tuners that contact the string are all connected to the same wood structure. The body woods have less to do with how the bass sounds with neck-thru instruments but can be a prominent factor on bolt-on instruments.
Peace,
James
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thats what im saying it has nothing to do wit it being high end but the fact a neck thru neck feels good my killer b which is bolt on neck sounds better but doesnt fell better
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i meant feel better
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For what it's worth, I play a neck-through Shector 5 string and have messed around with a Cirrus before....if I had the option, I would go with the Cirrus.
I just prefer the sound and feel of the Cirrus to my Stiletto 5. I think it had a stronger attack and more versital tonal range than my Shector but the Cirrus doesn't come in a lefty model...
Just curious but what do you not like about the Marcus Miller?
God Bless,
-J
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actually i like the marcus alot but i like my tobias even more plus i wanted my neck thru to be a 4 string trust if i could afford to keep both and get my neck thru i would
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If you are near a Guitar Center, you should drop in today. They tend to have some seriously live Memorial Day Sales. Guitar Center tends to sell a lot of Schecter basses, so you might be able to get a great deal on a 4 or 5 string neck-thru. Last year I got a Music Man Bongo marked down from $1,350 to $950 (they sell for $850 - 1,000 USED). I also got it with no payments / no interest for 15 months. So, basically, I've been playing it the last year for free. If I sell it within the next three months, cool. If not, I'll pay the $950 and have a great bass.
Peace,
James
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Okay, I get it. Some people assume that neck-thru means higher end and better sound. That's not necessarily the case. Michael Tobias, who used to make outstanding neck-thru basses now makes outstanding bolt-on neck basses (MTD USA). From my experience, bolt-on basses give you a stronger attack and can be manufactured in ways to accentuate the differences in various wood combinations. Neck-thru basses tend to have more even sound and better sustain, since the sound and vibration doesn't have to travel across an air gap where the neck and body attach. Neck-thru sound tends to be more dependent on the wood construction of the neck, since the bridge, nut and tuners that contact the string are all connected to the same wood structure. The body woods have less to do with how the bass sounds with neck-thru instruments but can be a prominent factor on bolt-on instruments.
Peace,
James
I totally agree with what you are saying here. The only thru neck bass I have ever owned and still own is my Warwick Streamer Stage II. It's a great bass and I use it quite a lot for recording for it's 'hi-fi' tone. I hardly ever use it live as it doesn't really shine through on stage as well as it does in a studio environment. I always used bolt on basses for performance instead. I prefer bolt on as I feel that they have a little more character. Neck thru is longer high end anymore. There are so many great basses that are bolt on these days. Another great thing is that neck thru is much more available these days for a smaller pocket. No matter what your budget you can pick up a great bolt on or neck thru for the same price and quality now, which is something that was very rarely possible when I first started playing many full moons ago.
I played a Warwick SN Dolphin for the first time whilst doing a demo for one of my ill forgotten sponsors 3 years ago at the Music Live show at the Birmingham NEC arena in the UK. The neck is set half way into the body, so not quite thru neck. It gives the best of both worlds. You can get a really snappy bolt on tone with the feel of a neck thru. The body is also semi hollow. It has what Warwick like to call 'sound chambers' if memory serves me well. Not also does it lighten up bass it somehow perks up the mids and gives a very punchy low end, just like a bolt on. Warwick were kind enough to let me test it for the two days that I performed and I liked the package so much I ordered a custom 5-string model with my preference of wood choice before I left the show. 8 months later, I ordered another one! It's a very unusual concept, but it really does work. If you are caught in the middle of deciding to go bolt on or neck thru I would recomend giving one of these a test drive.
At the end of the day it's in the eye of the beholder. Your style, your ears, your choice. Play as many basses as you can and you will find your preference. Both have con's and pro's, but neither is better than the other. Your playing style and technique plays more into what works for you best.
Obey your ears!!!
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I suppose my rig is a "low" end one (pun intended).
2001 Alvarez A5EBC (w/ Dean Markley Blue Steels)
Hartke Kickback 15
1978 Peavey Mk III 400 (up for sale)
1982 Peavey 215 (up for sale)
19?? Peavey 118 (loaned out)
(http://4x4given.com/dutch/music/Dutch-bass-rig1.jpg)
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Basses:
F Bass BN5
Custom Valenti 5
Frenandes APB-5
Amps:
Aguilar DB750
Gallien-Kreuger 2000RB
Cabs:
Epifani UL-310
Epifani T-115
Acme B2 (Pair)
Edit:
Basses:
MTD 535-24
MTD 635-24
Nordstrand vJ5 PJ/JJ
Skjold "Lions Pride" EC5 (On Order)
Skjold "Lions Pride" (Fretless PJ5 On Order)
Rack:
Korg DTR 2000
Shure ULXP Wireless
Amps:
Stewart World 2.1
Alembic F-1X preamp
ThunderFunk TFB550-B
Cabs:
Epifani UL-115
Epifani UL-112 x 2
Epifani UL-210
Acme B2 x 2
Ampeg BA-115
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Rickenbacker 4001(old model) and waiting on a New 4003.
Will step up to a 5 String one day.
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pedulla custom shop 5
stanley clarks brown alembic
benevante 11 string bass with LED's
warwick streamer 5
ok back to reality: :P
ibanez sr1200 (4)
ibanez sr3000 (5)
swr workingman 15, with ampeg 2x10. and a crate 15w <-- love it..
Whew!!! I was about to get jealous!!
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Welcome ANuPlaya!
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Rickenbacker 4001(old model) and waiting on a New 4003.
Will step up to a 5 String one day.
welceom to LGM docta!!!
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I suppose my rig is a "low" end one (pun intended).
2001 Alvarez A5EBC (w/ Dean Markley Blue Steels)
Hartke Kickback 15
1978 Peavey Mk III 400 (up for sale)
1982 Peavey 215 (up for sale)
19?? Peavey 118 (loaned out)
([url]http://4x4given.com/dutch/music/Dutch-bass-rig1.jpg[/url])
Low end is better than no end... I go through the PA system, so my amp is a CRATE 30 watt Practice combo. for Home..
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Ill chime in.
Lakland 55-01
Fernandes 4 string
Fender Jazz American Deluxe
Ashdown 300H
Genz Benz GBE 600
Genz Benz NEO 212
Bootzilla Wah Pedal w/Fuzz
Digitech Effects Chorus
Digitech Jamman Looper
Just got the 600 and its DELICIOUS!! I dont really need 600 watts at the moment, but it was an ebay steal. I LOVE that amp and its only been a week. If I can get my hands on a Yamaha TRB1006, Ill be good for a long while.
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Roscoe LG3005 #4599 (http://picasaweb.google.com/bassthumpa/Roscoe4599)
Flamed Burl Redwood Top
Swamp Ash Body
Antique Yellow Finish
Bartolini 3-Way EQ (18V)
Fretted Birdseye Maple Fingerboard
Black Hardware
Right now I'm playing through an old Peavey combo, but I'm looking to change that... the Bergantino IP cabs really call to me, even direct without an offboard pre. Gotta save some loot and make it happen soon.
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BASSES
- Alembic Mark King / Series II 5 string
- Alembic Series I 4 string
- Marchlewski custom 5 string
Music Man Bongo 5 string- Fender Marcus Miller 4 string
- Roscoe LG-3005 fretless 5 string
RACK MOUNT AMPLIFIERS
Main Set up
- Alembic F-1X preamp
- Crown Xs500 power amp
- Korg DTR-1 Rack Tuner
Back-up Set-up
- Gallien-Krueger 1001RB
- Korg DTR-2 Rack Tuner
CABINETS
- 2 SWR Triads (1X15 plus 1X10 plus tweeter)
- 1 SWR Goliath Jr (2X10)
OTHER STUFF
- SansAmp BD Direct Input
- Crybaby Bass Wah
- Zoom 506
- Alesis QuadraVerb2 rackmount effects unit
Peace,
James
Time to update I guess.
Sold the Music Man Bongo and added a Fender Marcus Miller 4 string and a Roscoe 5 string fretless (here's a link to the thread on the Roscoe) http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,39956.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,39956.0.html)
Peace,
James
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Im playing a ESP LTD 5 string
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Essex 5-string Jazz
Fender Fretless 4-string Jazz
Fender Bassman 100
Love each and every one of 'em :)
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Ibanez srx300 4 string as my main
Yamaha bbn5 as my 5 string (bout to be replaced for a Peavey Grind 5 or an Ibanez sr305fm)
Fender Jazz deluxe 4 string as my fret-less (will never be replaced)
I'd like to redo my reply.
Basses- Ibanez srx300, Ibanez sr305fm, Fender J Deluxe fret-less
Head- GK Backline 600
Cabs- GK Backline 410 blx-II, GK Backline 115 blx-II JBL 1x15 when I use one cab.
Other stuff- Zoom B2.1U, Ibanez sw35
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I will jump in on this thread also.
Basses
LeCompte VBX 6 string
MTD Kingston Heir 5
MTD Kingston 5
AMPS
Yamaha BBT500H
Kustom Groovebass 1200
Yorkville XM200 combo
Cabs
Avatar 210 delta
Avatar SB112
Avatar 212 delta
Yamaha BBT210S (2)
Effects
Zoom BFX708II
Korg Pandora BX4
Aphex Aural exciter
Behringer BDI
Zoom PS04 Palmtop studio
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I recently play 5str BTB 405QM, my main axe :)
I had Prince SB01X custom 4str fretless, Brunswick BJ200E acoustic electric 4str, Yamaha C330 acoustic nylon guitar ;)
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I currently play a 5 String Warwick Rockbass that I love. I also have a Schecter Elite 5 Diamond Series 5 String and I have the ESP LTD 5string.
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Got me a Brand New Ibanez Sound Gear 5 string Bass and a Fender Bassmass 60 Amp.
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im playing a Schecter Stilletto Custom 5 bass
and my amp is an Ampeg PortaBass 228. 200watts in a nice travel size.
practice amp is a SWR LA12
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Rogue Lx406pro
(http://a356.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/39/l_12900f9c6602b4c9565a17b00ce24cab.jpg)
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sorry if the topic kinda goes off track, but since there's so many topics already on the board, i was kinda weary about starting a new one. its still relevant cause its about gear.
i just got a Peavey Tour Series 700 bass head. does anybody have this head? i just would like some feedback. pros, cons, whatever.
also im lookin to get a 4 x 10 cab. i been checkin out models by GK, Peavey, and SWR. any suggestions?
Peavey Tour 410 (700 Watts)
http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/product/Peavey-Tour-410-Bass-Cabinet-?full_sku=480317 (http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/product/Peavey-Tour-410-Bass-Cabinet-?full_sku=480317)
SWR Goliath III 4 x 10 (700 Watts)
http://www.samash.com/catalog/showitem.asp?ItemPos=4&TempID=5&DepartmentID=2&STRID=23739&CategorySubID=138&CategoryID=138&BrandID=1670&CategorySubPriceRangeID=0&pagesize=10&SortMethod=3&Method=3&PriceRangeID=0&SearchPhrase=&Contains=&Search_Type=Department&GroupCode=&categorysubsearch=true (http://www.samash.com/catalog/showitem.asp?ItemPos=4&TempID=5&DepartmentID=2&STRID=23739&CategorySubID=138&CategoryID=138&BrandID=1670&CategorySubPriceRangeID=0&pagesize=10&SortMethod=3&Method=3&PriceRangeID=0&SearchPhrase=&Contains=&Search_Type=Department&GroupCode=&categorysubsearch=true)
Gallien Krueger 410SBX-Plus 4 X 10 (The plus version is 800 Watts)
http://www.samash.com/catalog/showitem.asp?ItemPos=1&TempID=2&DepartmentID=2&STRID=232050&CategorySubID=138&CategoryID=138&BrandID=1355&CategorySubPriceRangeID=0&pagesize=10&SortMethod=3&Method=3&PriceRangeID=0&SearchPhrase=&Contains=&Search_Type=Department&GroupCode=&categorysubsearch=true (http://www.samash.com/catalog/showitem.asp?ItemPos=1&TempID=2&DepartmentID=2&STRID=232050&CategorySubID=138&CategoryID=138&BrandID=1355&CategorySubPriceRangeID=0&pagesize=10&SortMethod=3&Method=3&PriceRangeID=0&SearchPhrase=&Contains=&Search_Type=Department&GroupCode=&categorysubsearch=true)
Those are the 3 im looking at for now.
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hey 6stringapprentice how does that rogue play for you? I had a five string rogue and loved it but the electronics went out on it early so I sent it back. I exchanged it for a Squire (fender) Jazz four string. No frills but it's solid.
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sorry if the topic kinda goes off track, but since there's so many topics already on the board, i was kinda weary about starting a new one. its still relevant cause its about gear.
i just got a Peavey Tour Series 700 bass head. does anybody have this head? i just would like some feedback. pros, cons, whatever.
also im lookin to get a 4 x 10 cab. i been checkin out models by GK, Peavey, and SWR. any suggestions?
Peavey Tour 410 (700 Watts)
[url]http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/product/Peavey-Tour-410-Bass-Cabinet-?full_sku=480317[/url] ([url]http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/product/Peavey-Tour-410-Bass-Cabinet-?full_sku=480317[/url])
SWR Goliath III 4 x 10 (700 Watts)
[url]http://www.samash.com/catalog/showitem.asp?ItemPos=4&TempID=5&DepartmentID=2&STRID=23739&CategorySubID=138&CategoryID=138&BrandID=1670&CategorySubPriceRangeID=0&pagesize=10&SortMethod=3&Method=3&PriceRangeID=0&SearchPhrase=&Contains=&Search_Type=Department&GroupCode=&categorysubsearch=true[/url] ([url]http://www.samash.com/catalog/showitem.asp?ItemPos=4&TempID=5&DepartmentID=2&STRID=23739&CategorySubID=138&CategoryID=138&BrandID=1670&CategorySubPriceRangeID=0&pagesize=10&SortMethod=3&Method=3&PriceRangeID=0&SearchPhrase=&Contains=&Search_Type=Department&GroupCode=&categorysubsearch=true[/url])
Gallien Krueger 410SBX-Plus 4 X 10 (The plus version is 800 Watts)
[url]http://www.samash.com/catalog/showitem.asp?ItemPos=1&TempID=2&DepartmentID=2&STRID=232050&CategorySubID=138&CategoryID=138&BrandID=1355&CategorySubPriceRangeID=0&pagesize=10&SortMethod=3&Method=3&PriceRangeID=0&SearchPhrase=&Contains=&Search_Type=Department&GroupCode=&categorysubsearch=true[/url] ([url]http://www.samash.com/catalog/showitem.asp?ItemPos=1&TempID=2&DepartmentID=2&STRID=232050&CategorySubID=138&CategoryID=138&BrandID=1355&CategorySubPriceRangeID=0&pagesize=10&SortMethod=3&Method=3&PriceRangeID=0&SearchPhrase=&Contains=&Search_Type=Department&GroupCode=&categorysubsearch=true[/url])
Those are the 3 im looking at for now.
If I were to buy any more cabs and I do want somethingelse it will be an Avatar. I can't see me getting anything else. I think I'd get an Avatar 4x10 at 4ohms.
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sorry if the topic kinda goes off track, but since there's so many topics already on the board, i was kinda weary about starting a new one. its still relevant cause its about gear.
i just got a Peavey Tour Series 700 bass head. does anybody have this head? i just would like some feedback. pros, cons, whatever.
also im lookin to get a 4 x 10 cab. i been checkin out models by GK, Peavey, and SWR. any suggestions?
Peavey Tour 410 (700 Watts)
[url]http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/product/Peavey-Tour-410-Bass-Cabinet-?full_sku=480317[/url] ([url]http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/product/Peavey-Tour-410-Bass-Cabinet-?full_sku=480317[/url])
SWR Goliath III 4 x 10 (700 Watts)
[url]http://www.samash.com/catalog/showitem.asp?ItemPos=4&TempID=5&DepartmentID=2&STRID=23739&CategorySubID=138&CategoryID=138&BrandID=1670&CategorySubPriceRangeID=0&pagesize=10&SortMethod=3&Method=3&PriceRangeID=0&SearchPhrase=&Contains=&Search_Type=Department&GroupCode=&categorysubsearch=true[/url] ([url]http://www.samash.com/catalog/showitem.asp?ItemPos=4&TempID=5&DepartmentID=2&STRID=23739&CategorySubID=138&CategoryID=138&BrandID=1670&CategorySubPriceRangeID=0&pagesize=10&SortMethod=3&Method=3&PriceRangeID=0&SearchPhrase=&Contains=&Search_Type=Department&GroupCode=&categorysubsearch=true[/url])
Gallien Krueger 410SBX-Plus 4 X 10 (The plus version is 800 Watts)
[url]http://www.samash.com/catalog/showitem.asp?ItemPos=1&TempID=2&DepartmentID=2&STRID=232050&CategorySubID=138&CategoryID=138&BrandID=1355&CategorySubPriceRangeID=0&pagesize=10&SortMethod=3&Method=3&PriceRangeID=0&SearchPhrase=&Contains=&Search_Type=Department&GroupCode=&categorysubsearch=true[/url] ([url]http://www.samash.com/catalog/showitem.asp?ItemPos=1&TempID=2&DepartmentID=2&STRID=232050&CategorySubID=138&CategoryID=138&BrandID=1355&CategorySubPriceRangeID=0&pagesize=10&SortMethod=3&Method=3&PriceRangeID=0&SearchPhrase=&Contains=&Search_Type=Department&GroupCode=&categorysubsearch=true[/url])
Those are the 3 im looking at for now.
I have an Avatar B212 and a B410. I used to prefer the 212. Now I prefer the B410. It can even handle my 7-string, which is strung from F#-C.
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Actually I bought the rogue I had planned on changing the pickups and preamp. When I got it I was suprised on how balanced it was. To me it plays like a Ibanez btb esp. around the neck. Mine wasn't set up well out of the box But I spent about 2 hours over two days and set up the neck. The electronics are prety nice the eq is responsive the only thing is it is not as hot as other active basses. It sends a signal a little hotter than most passives.
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Thanks for the feedback MikeGee.
Have you ever ordered from Avatar before? I've heard things about them on LGM, but that's the only time I've ever heard of them, so I'm kinda hesitant to order and also that i cant try it out before buying.
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steelpulz, thanks for the input too.
how are the avatars? whats the sound like? any problems with ordering and such? any issues with the cabs themselves?
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Peavy L/H, Fury body, Foundation neck, and a L/H Fender Squire P Bass Special Sub Bass,(built, not just restrung BEAD), 6 string neck truss, strings are .135, .120, .095, .075
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i just got a 5 string fender jazz bass deluxe today
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Actually I bought the rogue I had planned on changing the pickups and preamp. When I got it I was suprised on how balanced it was. To me it plays like a Ibanez btb esp. around the neck. Mine wasn't set up well out of the box But I spent about 2 hours over two days and set up the neck. The electronics are prety nice the eq is responsive the only thing is it is not as hot as other active basses. It sends a signal a little hotter than most passives.
Man I am buying one of those Friday....I was going to ask about it but you have said enough.
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I'm waiting until next year to get myself a custom instrument and decided to buy a 'beater' bass just to fool around with. A Squier Deluxe Active 5 string. Initial thoughts................very nice bass for the money. Very playable and the 34"/19mm string spacing is comfortable. I have not weighed it but if it's 10lbs...it's a solid 10lbs! Bridge and tuners are decent. There is actually a separate flip-top battery compartment! Nice touch for bass in this price range! Typical crappy Fender strings. I will change them for some DR's. The bad.......I feel the pre-amp is lacking high end! This bass is a perfect candidate for modding. It's giggable as is but if you want killer sound, the pre's gotta go and most likely the pups as well. I would love to see Fender MIA do one of these! It's a beauty to look at! Really nice bass for $299!
(http://www.free-image-host.com/out.php/i360_squier005.jpg)(http://www.free-image-host.com/out.php/i359_squier004.jpg)(http://www.free-image-host.com/out.php/i358_squier003.jpg)
(http://www.free-image-host.com/out.php/i357_squier002.jpg)(http://www.free-image-host.com/out.php/i356_squier001.jpg)(http://www.free-image-host.com/out.php/i364_squier009.jpg)
Below is a gratuitous sound clip. I used a Zoom 506II as a bridge into my laptop.
squier bass demo (http://www.zshare.net/audio/22364417e9bb87/)
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Schecter Stilleto Custom 4
Yamaha RBX 374
Sweetness (formally known as Squier) Deluxe active V jazz bass
Fender BXR dual bass 400
peavey 1x15 cab (300 watts)
peavey 4x10 cab (700 watts)
Sans amp DI box
and a chrome nail clipper (must have)....
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I play a Yamaha RBX765A (5 string) it's all I have....
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a new addition to the fam. this is 5th Dimension
(http://a575.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/20/l_1c38fcc3a5c95b165b10e10d72cf2bb6.jpg)
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If the Lord says the same, I might score a nice rig this weekend... pray that the Lord blesses!
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Essex 5-string Jazz
Fender Fretless 4-string Jazz
Fender Bassman 100
Love each and every one of 'em :)
Since my post I have added a Crate BX-50 to my inventory.
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Blessed to have the following:
Lakland JO5 w/J-Retro (see avatar)
Lakland 55-02
Fender MIM 4-string (ash/pau ferro)
Markbass Little Mark II amp
Epifani UL-310 and PS112 cabs
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Ibanez BTB1206 Prestige.
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And I surely shouldn't be up so late reading ANYTHING. My work day starts real early and I needs my sleep.
Anyway, Saintlewis, I went to the Michigan Guitar Show earlier today and they had a Fender Custom Shop Reggie Hamilton Jazz Bass that looked exactly like your bass. What's more interesting is that when I got there, Maurice Fitzgerald was wringing every possible note outta that thing. Dude is awesome, to say the least.
Peace,
James
I had a chance to play a Reggie Hamilton V @ Bass Central a couple of months back,and man I tellya I wanted to run out of the store with this thing because it was just "cranking. There was a gentleman there sitting a few spaces away playing a Daryl Jones V,and was trying his best to fly the Lakland flag,but I said to him,hey bro although the Daryl Jones that's in your hands is no doubt a great bass,but this Reggie Hamilton V " don't even see it.well to make a long story short I left the store for a couple of hrs to get some "Grub and when I came back to the store the Reggie Hamilton was GONE !!!,and guest who bought it. ;D
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As far as Basses
74 Fender Jazz
Marcus Miller V
98 MIM Jazz Dlx V
Sadowsky MS5
Amplification
SWR SM 500
Avalon U5
Ernieball Volume Pedal
Cabs
SWR Goliath III 4X10
2 Aguilar single 12's
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ibanez 5 string btb prestige
here is the picture
http://www.sweetwater.com/images/items/750/BTB1205ENTF-large.jpg
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I'm currently playing an MTD Kingston Z5 5 string bass through a Mark Bass Little Mark-II head and a Mark Bass 6x10 cab.