TheGreek

Welcome Simon Only one bass in over 30 years??? I'd like to see you keep that up... Check out the Build thread for inspiration...

Try ringing Ashdown - they're in West Sussex too so you could drop it off and have them do the repair. Alternatively ask them for a wiring diagram.

I have a SMX 150 combo which I paid around £150 - they do come up for very little if you're prepared to hang around

My abstinence is forced....I can't find anything that I want to buy.

Yep...a 150 combo, an Elf head, 4x heads, a 2x12 and a 1x 10 cabs - can't beat 'em!!

Nice to see another Trace Elliot lover.... Welcome sir...

One of these? https://richtonemusic.co.uk/fender-himass-4-string-bass-bridge-assembly-with-zinc-saddles-chrome/?gclid=CjwKCAiAz--OBhBIEiwAG1rIOo8cJhkCCbkmjA-Kw9migRFGR91R1fkRjDYImsQc5i3VE4Jjs_y87hoCh8oQAvD_BwE

Welcome back to the fold. Another lost sheep making it back home.

That TRB looks peachyyyyyy!!!

Missing machine heads?? - he could get a set from an air guitar.

I'm on the fence... As a rule I'm not really a Fender fan but have heard good things about the Aerodyne, and I do like a PJ. Even though I own a BB615 I'm not really a big fan of the BB shape and will probably move it on at some point. If I was in your position and had to keep one/ sell the other.....I'd probably start a poll and ask everybody else.... Oh yeah...you did.

If you happy to accept a well padded gig bag I would second (third?) Protection Racket. I've got a couple and they are very good. I'd also recommend Body Glove - I have one which I generally use when I'm taking a bass out of my home. If you insist on a hard case - go Hiscox.

I've had several Bassballs - for me, they do everything I've wanted them to. I've sold them because, though I like to play with them at home, I don't think I'd use one in the real world.

Today there are loads of good basses for £500. I'm a big fan of the Bass Collection Nanyo SGC range - search around and you can find one for around £150 - you'll get loads of bass for your buck. There's a whole thread here where you'll find out why you should. You'll also find G&L basses in that price bracket. I'm a big fan of the SB2 - and you'll find them available for around £300. Lots of Squiers in your budget - I really rate the Standard model (PJ) - again you'll find these for around £200. Sires - there is good reason why everybody has owned one - amazing basses for under £200. If you can find a NS Spector for around £300-350 snap it up. All the above basses are miles ahead of basses that were available when I started playing back in the 80s.

I agree....I'm not a fan of the BB range, give me a TRB or BBG any day.

Smoke on the water - Peep Durple

That's what I've done for now but it isn't very attractive....

@Andyjr1515 has done 3 basses for me - so I'm three times as happy as you...😜😝🤪

Here's a start...

I also have "Dubber side of the Moon" by ESAS - the remix of the first dub album. If you're a fan of Aswad don't forget "A New Chapter in Dub". Lots of recommendations above for Scientist, Chemist and The Mad Professor...pretty much your starting point I would say.

Verdine White https://www.guitarworld.com/features/verdine-white-classic-interview