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I have a 4x10 combo. Trouble is, my Orange Terror/GRbass cab suits blues rock and classic rock much better, so it's hard to work up enthusiasm for hauling it to a gig.

But if you had a big Trace Elliot instead - think how much per month you could save on your gym membership!

I've had loads of amps, loads of different styles, power, makes etc. I'm always happy with them..... Until I try something else, or something more convienient comes along... And then back to the heavy stuff... The only time I will truly believe for myself that class d is just as good as big old iron amps is when everybody when asked 'what amp would you like to play through tonight if you didn't have to buy, transport, carry or set it up", says a small class d head... Horses for courses though. Everyone has their sound and reasons for choosing their amps.... Let's be honest there's no way I'm lugging a 4x10 trace combo to every gig, that would be crazy.

I'm pretty sure that I've mentioned this, in decades past, but... There was a time, not so long ago, when roller skating was popular; so popular the roller rinks were established in every major, then minor, town and city, across much of the Western World. It had become an enormous industry, with its own galaxies of stars, local, national and international competitions. Times passes, and the roller rinks lose their popularity in favour of the novelty of Cinema, heightened when 'talkies' came about. This, too, had its day; many cinemas became Bingo halls, then carpet or furniture warehouse shops; there was a short period when slot-racing clubs sprang up, had their moment of glory, then faded away. Pubs and bars have evolved over the decades, too, with the piano in the corner, then pool tables, juke-boxes, 'live' music, karaoke... each making a bid for custom. It all changes, from generation to generation, and will continue to do so. What will the next 'fashion' be..? When will it come..? How long can the 'old' ways continue..? Some will not die out so easily (there are still folk hunting with kestrels for pleasure, and roller skates can still be bought...), but these, and all the others, become progressively more and more 'niche', and hold little interest for modern commercially-motivated organisations. It's nothing to fear, and is perfectly normal; each generation has its day, then its twilight. For rock'n'roll, it's getting pretty dark.

It's quite easy to fit a vintage tone switch if you can use a soldering iron. Mine didn't have one either. https://www.rickysounds.co.uk/product/vintage-tone-selector-kit/

Slightly the other end... I just saw Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons who are finishing off a year playing 50 years of Motörhead sets to huge audiences across Europe with one if their "Welsh Weekenders". Tonight the biggest venue in Phil's hometown to a sold out 400 people. All credit to them there were two original support bands, both local (and very good). It's amazing seeing a band who can play Wacken bring their professionaism to a small venue.

Marlow tonight and a complete change. Mesa Walkabout. This'll be the first time I've gigged it in a few years and the first time running without a GK in a while too.

Ultimately, the tone you prefer is very personal. But to me my Orange Terror doesn't lack anything.

Some of the best instruments I've played were US G&Ls. Sad day if Fender are closing US production.

Marguerita Time - Status Quo

I recently picked up a BBN4. Quite an amazing thing really. Going to use it for some recording on Friday.

Bought a Gary Moore live CD / DVD (yep, another one) from Mick a few days ago. All good and a nice guy...

Here is what I think there’s something about the G flat beat 4 it’s probably due to me not having great ears

No probs. Weirdly when i did this, the range between settings sounded very much smaller than playing live. I pretty much have mine set flat the whole time and if I max out any of the EQ knobs it either distorts, or the sound just disappears. Too much of a range unless you have a soundperson adjusting FOH. That's not unique to this bass though, i think pretty much any active bass has that issue. Genuinely though, this thing plays and sounds great. For a brand new sub 1k bass, dont think you can do better.

I live in Chorley so more than happy to help if I can.

That’s some way off. I kid you not, it’s taken until now for them to say they should probably spend some money on marketing, seeing what it’s done for MXR. I’ve only been saying it for 6 years. Also, @LukeFRC, if you fancied sketching out a nice graphics idea sometime and putting it their way, they might well pay you to use it.