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I can't imagine a DB on the roof of my VW Polo

[quote name='pete.young' post='1120698' date='Feb 8 2011, 09:55 PM']As far as the T4 synchro goes, it's a complicated system which will use more fuel than the 2wd system, but it's a lot newer than the type 25 so there are fewer aftermarket parts. I gather that most are fitted with a rear difflock and they have a crawler gear in addition to the normal gear ratios but I can't confirm that. I also hear that the front axles are liable to expensive problems which can be fixed by pulling the half-shafts: so if you do go and look at one make sure it's all intact![/quote] Yeah the Syncros (not Synchro - common mistake ) are very complex, but off road they're miles better than a Defender, but more civilised on the road. And I don't get where you're coming from with the aftermarket parts, because the T25 / T3 Syncros were still done by VW, so it's not a fully aftermarket system. As for the difflocks and crawlers, there's so many combinations it's hard to tell what is and isn't standard option, and there's also the Syncro 16 which is basically higher suspension and 16" wheels instead of 14" wheels. Axle wise - yeah problems can occur if they've not been looked after properly and axles have been known to go missing, but that's common on a lot of viscous coupling 4wd systems. However yeah, make sure it's intact There's always the option of the T5 4motion too Expensive though

The Wal went 12 years without a string change, and the set on it at the moment have been on for just over 2 years. They're probably due a change!

VW Transporter Syncro? Almost unbeatable off road, especially the T25 Syncro 16!

Oh dear

Okay you all got me there I was really only commenting on how I'm amazed that it's only just happening. But y'know, we all know how amused / hacked off double bassists get when someone makes a Violin comment

[quote name='xgsjx' post='1093975' date='Jan 18 2011, 03:45 PM']What kind of guitar was it? [/quote] Fretless Warwick [quote name='Huwberry' post='1093977' date='Jan 18 2011, 03:47 PM']You could avoid getting annoyed by just assuming they all mean short hand for (bass) guitar? Or am I being too optimistic?[/quote] Lil too optimistic there, I'm not annoyed, just amazed that I've never had it, and then all of it came at once

I couldn't help but notice, but I've been playing bass for around 5 years now, and from gigging and pictures of me playing, people have never had a problem seeing that I was playing a bass. A couple of days I changed my Facebook picture, one of me playing bass at a gig again, and for the first time ever, in the space of a week, I've had 5 people saying "Hey, nice guitar!" Is it just one of them weeks where once in a life time all the idiots come out of their holes?

Cheers guys

Sold my Paulman 4x10 to Ant. Easy transaction and a really nice guy too cheers, Dave

Asdfgh bought my Pod XT. Friendly man with good, honest communications and a no fuss buyer. Pleasure doing business

No problemo

Well from having a look at my WCA cab (only a 211 but similar concept) the "custom" drivers look pretty close to an Eminence Delta. the WCA 411 is a 600watt cab although it peaks at 800watt, and judging from what you've said you've got the 4ohm model, so really if you can get your hands on an Eminence Delta at around 200 watts and 16Ohm, you're winning. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-10-EMINENCE-DELTA-10-350w-PA-BASS-SPEAKER-16ohm-/400182505106?pt=UK_ConElec_SpeakersPASystems_RL&hash=item5d2cbc6e92"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-10-EMINENCE-DELT...=item5d2cbc6e92[/url] that's always an option.

I'd just replace the bust speaker with a nice 16ohm Eminence or Celestion if it was my choice. It depends what the odds are of you blowing another one in the future though.

Anyone tried an original Fiat 500 yet?

[quote name='bob_pickard' post='1084115' date='Jan 10 2011, 12:30 PM']I can get my DB in my 1972 1303s Beetle, back seat folded down neck out the window..... It goes in my wife's CRV a LOT easier! [/quote] Can get loads in them old VWs! Our T25 Westfalia will take shedloads.... I'll get my coat

Pics or it didn't happen!

[quote name='Beer of the Bass' post='1081477' date='Jan 7 2011, 08:04 PM']My favourite response to "That's a big guitar!" is "That's an original comment".[/quote] Some chavs were throwing Werthers at me the other day, I thought that was original

cheers Yeah it is, GS2, and we've got a Gipsy 2 Semisolid too in wine red which is a beauty

My old double bass teacher apparently got 3 3/4 sized basses into his Corsa. I'm still waiting for pics though

I'll give a thumbs up to the customer service of Probag in the US. Been looking for a leather gig bag for a while that's not too expensive, and I emailed them just before christmas. I got nothing back, but that was fair enough as they'd probably shut for christmas. On the 2nd or 3rd I started getting emails from them, and I can't credit just how helpful they are. They've even given me shipping costs to the UK, explained that they are now made in the US instead of Bolivia, hence the slight increase in price, but the quality is increased too. I asked if they could send me a couple of photos, within an hour they were here, along with a word doc of feedback they've recieved. As for import duty they offered to send it as a gift, and just incase they'd put a lower price on the invoice so I don't get hit as hard Has to be said, as soon as I've got the money in my account, I will be buying in confidence from them!