Recent content by Marcnelsonbass

I just got an Ashdown EB Lite 220 and I have to say I am impressed so far. I got the amp to replace an Ampeg BA-115hp that crapped out, again, after being repaired a few months ago. I've read mixed things about Ashdown on here, and took a leap of faith after playing through an ABM-500 at a...

I wonder what the best way to find out would be? I do basic setup work myself but electronics are out of my league. I know a really great setup guy and builder here in NYC named Mas Hino. Maybe he could shed some light? I need to know! Haha

Its a funny thing, I wouldn't trade my Deluxe for it. For whatever reason I prefer the sound of the deluxe when blended towards the bridge pickup. I can get a very "Jaco" fretless like tone on it. BUT, the Marcus Miller has an overall groovier fuller low end. The lows are big but clean, right...

Thanks for the input guys! I'm one of those obsessive types (aren't all musicians?) who needs to know everything about an instrument. I dropped a grand on this even, and I think it was worth it. I can honestly say Ive never played a J-bass 5 I like better, and Ive played a lot of them.

Im very curious about this bass. I already own an American Deluxe Jazz 5er that I love and has been my go to live/recording bass for years. I was actually looking to buy a strat for my own less professional work (its always good to have one around ;) , but when I saw the price on this and...

So I recently purchased a used Marcus Miller V and was wondering about the electronics. Mine has three switches (active passive, and one is possibly an S-1?). The ones I have played in the past only had the active passive toggle so I am wondering if this was an after factory mod or perhaps a...