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It was Dave Green who replied to me. Said the amp was a now obsolete model and he couldn’t really help. His only suggestion was to wire the fan it so it runs all the time. Which isn’t much good when it’s used for bedroom practise. I don’t want to start buying components and trying them out (I think it might be the fan relay but not sure yet) as it’s just a waste of money, and it’s a fiddly PCB as well.

Just last year I was given a Chinese Lucite bass from an old friend in California. I was given a pass on the gift , and then failed after finally finding a Batwing Harmony. Had to buy that , had been looking for one for ages.

I honestly don't care if you buy some sheets of plywood. I bought some screws recently because I had to come up with an inventive way to mount a pickup (bought last year) - I didn't even mention it here - they're screws! It's clear you bought all the "gear" parts of the project last year, as did I. I've got no issue with this.

They still are, but it's the "unsolicited" part is what we're debating here.

Where would I stand if I bought plywood to complete a self-build speaker cabinet? All the other components required were purchased last year: driver, handles, Speakon sockets , corner protectors, feet, rats’ fur, etc. I fell ill and was unable to complete the job last year but I’m determined to get it done in 2026.

Eat the Rich - Aerosmith

In previous years, unsolicited gifts were a pass.

edible autopsy - cannibal corpse

Took these pickups out of a bass I bought. Was told they were vintage style Fender pickups but not sure now looking at them. I’ve bought new ones but I need to identify these to see if they are worth keeping! 048614 is the number imprinted in them. Googling suggests they are later Fender standard pickups. Annoyingly my multimeter is broken so I can’t test them electrically at the moment until my new one arrives. Thanks all.

No, because it is you who committed the act.

Indeed. I’d be interested to know what they weigh (if they are mahogany, I’m guessing a fair bit).

I think if he had said "you can't buy me that, I will fail the Basschat Gear Abstinence Challenge" and she bought it anyway, it would be ok. Of course, this would make him a liar and she would leave him, after smashing the bass over his head.

Oooh... so if I walk into a bass store and buy something without thinking it through in advance it doesn't count as a purchase? I think I'm beginning to like this game.... but may need some sort of letter of authority from the mods to show my wife...

20kW would demand an 80 amp+ supply at 240V requiring conductors the size of my little finger... You ain't going to run that off a 13A socket or a standard ring main.

Love the colour/graphic. Doubt I need another bass muff but this sounds fun.

May have just been unlucky

Sold an Origins Effects pedal to Andy this week. Easy transaction despite him being out on tour this last couple of weeks. Prompt payment, good communication. Highly recommended

"Yes, yes, it was the very reddest thing you ever did see..." That is absolutely stunning, mate

A little bit out the way, but Rich Stubbs over in Nantwich is superb!

I got dragged kicking and screaming to a C&D gig at Salisbury city hall at the age of about 35... I loved it by the end, great musicians and entertainers. Battered old case full of CDs for a merch stand 😄

Thank you….