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I've got a trusty Orange Terror Bass 500 and SP212 cab. This had been fine for the size of pubs etc I've played in and compact enough to be my practice rig. I'm playing in a much louder rock band now and looking for more thump in the low end. I was thinking of adding another lightweight cab rather than replace the SP212 with something bigger. I'm looking for recommendations for a 1x15 8ohm cab that would partner well with my set up and not break the bank or my back please? Thanks for all suggestions.

Well, having been out of the running for many months now, I would just like to say that I am making plans to acquire the parts I need for one last mod project, then I'll intend to go into gear hibernation and have a stab at a successful participation in 2026.

Nice pics. Looks like a fancy venue. Daryl

For what it’s worth, there’s a very nice Sadowsky on BassBros website at the moment 👍

Pick, fretless (flats), sublime 👍

Hiding gigs? I would be devastated if my band did that to me. Sounds like an up front arrangement could be made. I hope everything works out. Daryl

How do you rate the Eden 2x10.. I see quite a few pop for sale now and again locally?

I like both Danny and Charles Berthoud. Is that OK? Don't want the BC Thought Police banging on my front door at dawn. Again.

Mmmm…if you are staying in the band , there will always be an undercurrent . If it was me I’d relax at home , send a polite email to the others and never be seen again. Job done ! New year new start !

It does look tight for space. I'm glad you guys had a good time. Daryl

There's some comfort in knowing it was a one-off at least.

I’ve watched a few videos when he has collaborated on SBL and he is nowhere near the calibre of Ian, Scott or their usual guest list. At least he can play but doesn’t put out anything I find interesting.

Another successful gig last night using the BR15. I had to turn the bass up to 5 o'clock and the treble to 3 o'clock to balance the sound through the PA and it sounded fantastic. The EQ on the mixer was set completely flat so I could check out how the pedal sounded.

I didn't watch the programmes to find out all about the personal histories of the people presenting them but to have great basslines deconstructed. I realise that this wouldn't be a note-by-note analysis (which wouldn't interest the non-bass-playing majority) but might have some talk about (for example) technique (slapping in episode 2, plectrum technique in episode 3) or timing (ahead, on, or behind the beat, episode 3). It didn't matter whether I knew who she was or not, it was the content that I was watching it for.

You are Charles Berthoud and I claim my £5....

he's alright .. it's all a bit of an act and it turns out he can actually play quite well ..oh and he hates 5 stringers ...so he isn't a total dipstick in my book.

Ya know, I did give this some careful thought at the time, but I wasn't expecting the answerphone because Mr B was expecting my call. I've found sometimes no matter how carefully I choose my words, it all depends how the receiver interprets them at that precise moment. For example asking "how are you?" can get "f**k off don't waste my time" because they are not the type of person who responds to that (apparently German people hate that question as do many Northeners). Another "I'd like to talk with you regarding the band" can produce "why just not say it then!" or "you're not the BL so fo" and so on. It all depends how the person feels at that specific moment. I think my on-the-spot message was "I'd like to talk to you about recent events in the band.." As an aside I have used the "it's not you it's me" tactic and found some people REALLY hate that. My Hugarian friend (really nice young man) we were discussing this phrase and he got really animated! 🤣 He said "we eastern Europeans say exactly as we see it, if you smell we will say "YOU STINK! non of this nonsense you Brits comeout with." 🤣 I did laugh. Shoot me 😆

Why is it always us who have to do the damn PA, lights, bookings and promo? Thats what I want to know!