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Cheap & reliable that will do an SVT type sound says Behringer BDI21 to me. They’re pretty hard wearing too. I believe there’s still one up for grabs on here - Thunderbird bring the seller. For something more expensive Aguilar Tonehammer is worth a try.

Sits really nicely in the mix.

Love the black one, been deliberating whether to get one in that colour scheme/with that type of relicing myself.

I go through this very same cycle. At present with my gigging band it’s Precision - Sansamp - whatever amp I’m using, with a clip on tuner, ease of use/set up/break down etc. For my classic rock band, as the studio has 810s I’ve put a compressor back in the line to tame the sound a tad, plus as the music is much more difficult a compressor helps me to be a bit more spot on. I also put a pedal tuner in as well. I should add that there’s barely any compression going on, and hardly noticeable, it just tightens the sound up a touch.

Think you pretty much nailed it Dave

Almost obligatory on both counts

Decent price, if it plays well snap it up.

Tonerider pickups are worth a punt, they have a similar sound to the Fender Custom Shop 62s, but aren’t as expensive. A good way to try out the vintage sound imo.

Just shows how valuable Tony Butler was to the band.

I like them, have thought about buying one of these a few times (the black one of course).

I wonder what Andy Summers, who wrote that riff will make of it all.

One of the best bass sounds I`ve heard was the bassist from Spunge, he has a rackmount Tech21 RBI (basically Sansamp Bass Driver) into a Marshall VBA400 into two of the Marshall VBC412 cabs. He said he uses the RBI for the eq, the VBA just as the power amp. Truly awesome tone.

Although I’ve failed this dreadfully I will actually have less gear when I’ve finished my quest than what I started the year with, so I’ll take that as a half success.

Great, thanks for that, much appreciated

Good point, Gimme Gimme Gimme by ABBA illustrates that nicely

Agree, we all know the entertainments industry has been hit hard over the last couple of years so making it worthwhile to go out and have a good time surely makes more sense.

And really help towards boosting the circulation. As do cranberry juice and salt, all good for increasing circulation which should increase temperature in the extremities.

You need to tell “Yo Mickey Bubble” in a fake New York Mafia accent at least 42 times throughout the evening to make it more bearable.

This is mine up for grabs

Have a good `un

That is stunning!

I have to say I am surprised by this. Just shows too how letting our ears contribute to making decisions on instruments is something we shouldn`t ignore.

It`s funny that seeing as my fave bassists are known for their runs and intricate lines that, although I can play stuff like that, I prefer to sit in the groove and lock with the drums. But then thinking about it, as I`m a "cat person" as in someone who is happy to remain still for 16hrs and only move when I have the need to eat or urinate maybe it`s not that unexpected after all.

I sense Nicola Freedom has been at work