ben604

I prefer the old classifieds section for the following reasons: 1) I can see more threads on one page 2) I don't need to see thumbnails of the gear - I can tell by the brand or model of the item if it's of further interest to me, if I've never heard of it before, I might go into the thread to see full size images. 3) The thread conversation on an item usually has an influence on whether I buy an item or not. People might get a question answered within the thread which may lead to another question etc, a couple of posts down and you've got a history of the item or some important information. That's all visible quickly in the old threads. 4) I don't mind people bumping. They can do it as often as they like, I just move past and ignore that post. 5) Without bumping, price changes/description changes might not be as obvious to potential buyers. With the new classifieds, the threads stay in the same position, you'd have to be actively looking for that item to see if it had changed price etc... I'd say the best option would be, if it was possible, to adjust the old classifieds to force a price and location, but otherwise, leave it as it is. Obviously, I'm happy to pay a fee for the privilege as an (all too) regular user of the section!

If you're looking for something a little smaller and lighter than the Peavey 4x10, Thomann are selling the GK MB212 2x12s for just over £200. Worth a look.

ha, it's been relisted for £641!! Never mind...

Just spotted this for £435 including VAT and delivery at some online electronics retailer... [url="http://www.dhwelectronics.com/Guitar_Combo_Standard_004001400010/ZB683_Bugera_BVV3000_Infinium_Vintage_300_W_AllValve_Bass_Amplifier_Head_with_Infinium_Valvle_Life_Multiplier"]Bugera BVV3000[/url] Not much around the internet on them from people who actually have them, but it's a pretty decent price for a 300w All valve amp... considering taking a punt...any thoughts? Anyone actually got one?

Mine arrived on Tuesday and I plan to gig it on Saturday! Eek. Luckily I've got a 15 underneath it, so I've got a back up plan, I'm sure it'll be fine and you were just a bit unlucky. Mine did arrive with some slight tearing on the tolex, the cab had been knocked in transit and the stables on the cardboard had scraped a corner, shame, but Thomann have done the honourable thing and refunded me a small discount. Ace company, I'm sure they'll get it sorted for you with little fuss.

I, personally, think the kick is really important! Completely drives a song. So, I make sure the crowd can feel it in their chest and hear the punch with their faces.

Also, I'm not sure how you guys set up, but we play loud and very very rarely have feedback issues. Do you all have your PA infront of the microphones? (this isn't an ars*y comment by the way!)

We make sure that our backline sounds good first, and that the drums are tuned, this is done in the practice room. Then small adjustments are made for the room we're in, but it's usually very minor. We play some music first to make sure the PA sounds alright in the room, adjust the sub... We do vocals first, the rest of the band listen to me line checking, then the kick, snare and toms to get a level on the whole kit (we don't usually use an overhead for the cymbals in pubs, they're loud enough) We play so regularly that the guitarists know what sort of levels they need to be at on their amps anyway, so we then play two songs with varying dynamics, so we can get a balanced mix with either me or the guitarist out front listening to levels. We mic the guitars only if the room is big or there's something directly in the way of the crowd, there are a few gigs where we're "enclosed", so we put everything though the PA and point a speaker in their direction. Then, after aaallll that, I bring the foldback mix up and we play.