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5 - one for each bass plus my guitar. All the same too, Jim Dunlop Double D Black DD4009BK. Good enough for Duff, good enough for me.

The Xvive works well, our guitarist uses one. I went with the Boss WL20 seeing as it sets the frequency itself, just less things to check/peer at on dark stages.

Last nights gig was at a Punk Weekender in Butlins, Minehead. We were on the Introducing Stage, where 4 bands who’ve not played the event before play, and the audience choose their fave, that band then go on to play the main stage next year with the big boys. Our set went really well, the place was pretty packed and the crowd were great, given the nature of our music it’s noisy but we could hear them singing along which was great. Plenty of them wearing our t-shirts too. Riotous applause at the end of the set, and we sold a great deal of merch. On the way back home we got the call telling us we’d won.

Our guitarist uses them and has been very pleased. I`ve got the Boss WL20 which is also good but a bit more costly than the U2. Went with the Boss as it sorts out the frequencies itself, rather than having to choose settings - with middle-aged eyesight/dark stages this was a feature I couldn`t turn down.

If looking at similar tone to the Ampeg I`d check out Aguilar Tonehammers or Ashdown RM range. I`ve had all three and both the Aguilar and Ashdown have a lot more volume on tap. The Aguilar is more driven sounding (you need to push gain to get it loud, but it`s a good loud), the Ashdown a lot fuller sounding.

Looks great Col, playing through a “fridge” the first time is pretty grin-inducing isn’t it?

Quite a decent venue, but okayered there myself butcseen a few bands there.

Very good point, Pete. I have active eq on both my amp and preamp pedal.

Suits me nicely

Im not sure there is a cut-off point where we make the step from bassist to musician, to me a bassist is a musician as is a guitarist, drummer etc. Much like football, defender, midfielder, striker, they’re all footballers.

To me it’s a way of describing sound that you not only hear on stage but which you also feel. Doesn’t have to be bass heavy - the way I have amps set is anything but - but you feel the notes resonate within you.

Their version of I Fought The Law was pretty decent too.

My recommendations, whenever anyone mentions P basses, are for the US Standards, 2012-15 Series, simply the best Precisions I`ve found (for me). Only thing that might go against in this instance is that the necks are a handful, if you like slimmer necks these may not be the best choice.

I think we all have our own style and it’s a case of matching up with someone on a similar wavelength. Familiarity certainly plays a part too, getting used to a new/different drummer will take time.

Agreed, what the audience hear is unlikely to be what we hear on stage. But, and a big but for me - no, not been on the lard sandwiches - if I have a good sound on stage I find I enjoy playing more. I then hope that that enjoyment will translate into my playing, so my performance hopefully will be better.

I`d always be wary of refinishing a great sounding instrument in case it messed up the sound. Not that I`d think it would but I wouldn`t want to take the chance.

Very sad, seems to be on the increase as well, the last few years, late 40s/early 50s rockers taking their own lives.

It’s a difficult one, over the last week I’ve recommended 2 different brands to people based on their requirements. I don’t have any gear by either brand.

I think the first song I learnt to play completely was Liar by The Sex Pistols.

Ashdown are on here, I`d message them re both queries, their customer service is excellent, I`m sure they`ll be able to assist: @Ashdown Engineering Edit - Merton got there first

I did a gig yesterday and let the next band use my rig. The bassist had a great sound and told me afterwards that his bass was in for repair so he’d borrowed the bass he was using from his girlfriend, it apparently cost her £20. He said he liked it so much he might well carry on gigging it. Yes, maybe we do all get a little over concerned about the minutest detail. I do agree with @Stylon Pilsonthough, in the studio the quality gear will shine through.

I’ll be the first - look at Barefaced cabs. One of their cabs will out perform either of the cabs mentioned, and be lighter as well so less hassle moving it around. Plus imo the combination of Markbass amp/Barefaced cab is a real winner.

Dear Prudence by Siouxsie & The Banshees was a great cover, far better than The Beatles version imo.

I was very impressed when I heard a Super Midget in action at the SE Bass Bash - amazing amount/size/depth of sound that little cab was putting out. Would be where my cash would go in similar circumstances (though very unlikely as although I have no trouble getting into sports cars, getting out is a different story).