mynan
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[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97ULm6_Y-fU"]YouTube - Bass Guitar Magazine -Sneak Preview SR5 20th Anniversary[/ame]
RobertB
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Cool, thanks for the link Mynan. Once I opened it, I realized I've seen that one before. Yeah, definitely a more fun review & I see what you mean about his playing Jack. That stuff is way cool. I had forgotten about this review. It's really clear in this review how different the sounds are in the different pup configs. I REALLY like that. And whether it be the Mahog. tone-block, or the different voicing to the eq mentioned in the other review (which I wasn't aware of) or both, that beast sounds amazing.
Is that true what the other guy said about the tweaked preamp/eq voicing for the 20th - can someone confirm?
Lord help me, here I go again.
Is that true what the other guy said about the tweaked preamp/eq voicing for the 20th - can someone confirm?
Lord help me, here I go again.
bovinehost
Administrator
Well, in the interest of full disclosure, and even though I did say I thought the BP review was okay, I should say that Ed and I are friends. I'm not sure if that really means anything other than, well, you know, I know Ed Friedland, which is actually pretty cool, now that I think about it. I just don't want anyone to think (as if such a thing is possible) that I'm completely neutral....wtf am I talking about?
Anyway.
This is what I liked about Ed's review. You can truly hear the different voicings the bass can produce. And I think JH's tone was negatively influenced by how low the volume was, frankly. Not that you have to make your ears bleed, but at low volume, we all know it's very hard to differentiate between EQ changes.
Don't we? I think we know that. Are we not men?
Do you really want me to confirm that?
I can, you know.
You already know what the answer is. And what you must do.
Don't you?
Jack
RobertB
Well-known member
Do you really want me to confirm that?
I can, you know.
You already know what the answer is. And what you must do.
Don't you?
Jack
My, uh ... "financial advisor" is not gonna like you Jack.
Aragorn35016
Well-known member
Just had a funny thought. Don't take this the wrong way Aragorn - I'm not saying this about you specifically - just in general about how strongly we feel about EBMMs & how suspected infidels arouse disdain & scowls from us. It's interestingly similar to so many other forms of intolerance for those who differ from us in some way ... sexism/sexists, racism/racists, nationalism/nationalists ... I guess this particular phenomenon would be called bassism, and we're all bassists.
No offence taken my man, its all good, I must say though that I have no ill will or prejuduce against anyone that doesnt play MM basses, for that matter I have a P bass that I love just as much as my SR5. Reread my post I said myself he didnt say anything bad about the bass and for that matter I dont know, he may be an MM zealot himself he may have more SR's than you can count! To me he just seemed to be a little stiff with the bass like you or I may be when we play a type/brand of bass that we dont normally play or is not normally something that would be our thing. I really didnt mean it as any kind of accusation, more an off handed observation that I should have kept to myself I guess. I myself am a strong supporter of EB/MM more for the way they treat their customers and people, than their instruments, (which I love as well!) On two different occasions customer support has shown my great acts fo kindness that Ill never forget. I've never seen another business, strive to make sure that anything with there name on it (new or used) works properly and functionally for the player.
MK Bass Weed
Well-known member
You're kidding right? They'd say a turd has a beautiful chocolate brown finish, and an intoxicating aroma, if the turd bought some advertising.
No bash at all against the Anni, which I'm sure is an awesome bass, but I don't think there has EVER been a bad revue of anything in BP.
bovinehost
Administrator
I think there is some truth in this, Patsy....and also true that Music Man doesn't pay for print advertising.
I think there is some truth in this, Patsy....and also true that Music Man doesn't pay for print advertising.
Yep. Another reason to like EB! I'm really diggin this naked necked SR5 Jackson! Can't wait to gig her next weekend.
oli@bass
Well-known member
Hm. I liked the review by JH. And yes, the bass amp volume was too low.
But... JH named a street price... I can't believe this... !!! just hope there's still one in that reviewd dream combination out there in 2009 when it can be shipped to me...
But... JH named a street price... I can't believe this... !!! just hope there's still one in that reviewd dream combination out there in 2009 when it can be shipped to me...
Kristopher
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bovinehost
Administrator
Well, thanks!
Now I have to nitpick.
"...a favorite amongst the crowd that doesn't mind trading limited versatility for definitively chunky tone..."
Chunky tone, okay. But I WOULD mind "limited versatility", actually, given that I expect my SR5 to do anything I want it to do. And the fact is, it does. This is that old conventional wisdom, that a one pickup bass is somehow limited - and I don't buy it. It's a tool. And it's up to the workman to use the tool. A hammer can be extremely versatile in the right hands, and not just for bashing people in the head.
So - I'm not giving up anything.
I salute their kudos to the fit and finish and the special attention given to that lovely truss adjustment wheel.
"I wish this idea would work its way into the bass building mainstream." Yes! Or actually, being a bit selfish, no! It's another one of those things that set my basses apart from the others. I'm not likely to switch to Ibanez or Traben or even Fender just because the truss wheel makes an appearance.
"The B string was terrific."
Yup. Let the unwashed masses debate the difference between B strings on 34" versus 35" scale. We Music Man enthusiasts know what's going on.
Overall, the review works.
Yes?
Jack
Now I have to nitpick.
"...a favorite amongst the crowd that doesn't mind trading limited versatility for definitively chunky tone..."
Chunky tone, okay. But I WOULD mind "limited versatility", actually, given that I expect my SR5 to do anything I want it to do. And the fact is, it does. This is that old conventional wisdom, that a one pickup bass is somehow limited - and I don't buy it. It's a tool. And it's up to the workman to use the tool. A hammer can be extremely versatile in the right hands, and not just for bashing people in the head.
So - I'm not giving up anything.
I salute their kudos to the fit and finish and the special attention given to that lovely truss adjustment wheel.
"I wish this idea would work its way into the bass building mainstream." Yes! Or actually, being a bit selfish, no! It's another one of those things that set my basses apart from the others. I'm not likely to switch to Ibanez or Traben or even Fender just because the truss wheel makes an appearance.
"The B string was terrific."
Yup. Let the unwashed masses debate the difference between B strings on 34" versus 35" scale. We Music Man enthusiasts know what's going on.
Overall, the review works.
Yes?
Jack
I also get the feeling that while they did the review and have done others, that they are not MM fans. thats cool too,each to their own.
I just wonder is it because EBMM don't have a massive advertisement with them each week ??
I may be way off but it was just a taught
I just wonder is it because EBMM don't have a massive advertisement with them each week ??
I may be way off but it was just a taught
carpedebass
Well-known member
I'm a member of the Bass Player forum as well. I can attest to many goofy individuals over there that think the Music Man basses are a "One trick pony." I don't see how.
That said, I think I'm getting ruined. I've owned my SUB5 for about two weeks now. Two nights ago I switched to my ESP six string for a slower number. I just wasn't happy with it anymore. Literally the night before I was loving the sound of it for the slow stuff, but all I wanted to do was go running into the arms of my SUB. *Feigns a dizzy spell* I think I'm in love!
That said, I think I'm getting ruined. I've owned my SUB5 for about two weeks now. Two nights ago I switched to my ESP six string for a slower number. I just wasn't happy with it anymore. Literally the night before I was loving the sound of it for the slow stuff, but all I wanted to do was go running into the arms of my SUB. *Feigns a dizzy spell* I think I'm in love!
Kristopher
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Makes me wonder how different the review would have gone if they received an HH or HS.
mynan
Well-known member
I was thinking the same thing...
RobertB
Well-known member
Absolutely - how much more versatility could you want, need or hope for than the HH, and I haven't even played one yet. Just reference Ed Friedman's demo/review earlier in this thread. For anyone wanting to sometimes get a J sound out of an EBMM & thinking they can't get one ... WRONG. Check out that sound with the 2 outer coils. As Ed says perfectly in the demo/review: "kinda like a Jazz, but with its own unique personality". My translation, like a Jazz on steroids.
That review just sold one more 20th SR5 HH over here. But as for me, I know I'll spend the vast majority of my time in the center toggle position ... all 4 coils. Listen to that slap tone, folks!!
RobertB
Well-known member
Intrigued by Ed Friedland's chops, I looked for him on myspace. Here's his profile.
Just as I thought, based the licks he exhibited in his 20th SR5 review/demo, a GREAT player.
It's a shame he neglects to mention that atleast one of his "few 5 strings" is an SR5, though.
Just as I thought, based the licks he exhibited in his 20th SR5 review/demo, a GREAT player.
It's a shame he neglects to mention that atleast one of his "few 5 strings" is an SR5, though.
strummer
Enormous Member
Jackson, Isn't he talking about the SR4 in that scentence, then going on to say the SR5 is more versatile, and of course it is with the switching. I mean it does make more different sounds, right?
One weird thing, though, is that the review says the tear drop shaped PG is omitted? Now that is probably just a mind slip, but still something I think should have been caught in editing.
I think the review was ok, but reading back issues I realize that BT mag seldom say anything not-nice about any product. The best test they ever did, by far, was an ultimate 5-string shoot out, where they actually compared a lot of basses. And of course the SR5 got crazy-good points, even though it was compared to the most expensive stuff there is.
