Ok, so now I've got that BN5 coming, figured I'd ask a couple of q's in terms of what you can coax out of them. I've had a go in-store on a BN5 and loved it in terms of it's playability, balance, ergonomics, scale and general tone. But have any of you guys had much experience when it comes to getting an aggressive rock tone out of them? I know the pup's are a lot more mellow than some (they are def not emg's.. which is fine, I don't need to bark 24/7 thanks) and are pretty much built to temper harsh treble tones.. which is fine cause I wanted this as an all round swiss army knife bass anyway. If they can't get a solid heavy rock tone off the bat, or metal (and I'm talking sabbath, maiden, priest, metallica.. hardly death metal) I'm thinking if I pair it with my darkglass microtubes b3k, it should get a bit of agro boost if I need to play something heavy anyway, but just figured I'd ask all the same.
Oh yeah and slightly off topic from that, in saying I've played it in store, I haven't played one standing up. Is there a huge difference in how it sits on you? I know there's an issue with the longer horn pushing it further in to the body so that it's easier to reach first position etc.. but it is super noticeable? I'm sure I'll adjust anyway.. but it's always nice to get some opinions.
Lastly, anyone else got one of these new 'fade/gradient' finishes yet? what are your thoughts? I haven't seen one in person.. but I assume they are something pretty special.
Cheers.
