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It's not working for me on anything, phone, iPad, PC. It's a bummer because there were a few things I was watching.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1407842139' post='2524488'] Which begs the question: Do w*nkers buy Audis and BMWs as a matter of course - OR, does the [i]ownership[/i] of an Audi or BMW somehow make the owner [i]become[/i] a w*nker?? And now, back on topic. [/quote] I did try to steer it back

There is great budget gear out there these days. The Vintage Icon series are superb basses and there are cheaper derivatives of big brands such as Markbass' Blackline series, Eden Nemesis, etc. for amps. Also names that have fallen out of fashion such as SWR and Trace can be bought fairly cheaply on here and eBay. I used a Carlsboro Cobra 90 combo for years and a Squier Precision. That amp was lent out to many players in my locality and even became our rehearsal studio's in house bass amp - as a result I got free rehearsals! OK it was a revelation when I first played through a Trace Elliot however it did the job and I dare say it's still out there. I held on to my Precision and it sounds and plays as good as ever. I do a lot of buying and selling because I like a bargain but my two keepers are my Squier and my Gibson Grabber and though prices are rising these were essentially budget versions of top brands when first sold. I do think the best investment is a good amp. I can make a reasonable attempt at playing most basses and I've gigged with bashed in Kay's, Hondos, and also some very posh instruments that I've regretted buying because of their complex circuitry or shininess having a good amp ( and I include my old workhorse Cobra in this as it was 100% reliable ) can make all the difference.

Just regard it as spam - or forward it to PayPal via eBay with your concerns. They go straight to my junk mail these days.

I used a 5 string Grind on an album recording a few years ago and it sounded really good the engineer couldn't believe how cheap it was when I told him. Cost me £100 secondhand. Great bass but I no longer play 5 string so it got moved on.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111427178957?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT This seller up in the North East has quite a few Burman amps for sale this one belonged to Lindisfarne .

It's near to me and it initially looks ok - like someone in the early 80s saw a Mighty Mite catalogue and decided to 'fancy it up'. As many who could afford it and wanted to bling up the work of Mr Fender did. The strap and case pics could just be an inexperienced non muso seller just trying to be honest. Feedback makes me think secondhand shop or newish seller. I've seen those worn decals before - I had a similar era Mustang like that and it was/is totally legit. I would want to go and have a look but I wouldn't dismiss it. I'll certainly be keeping an eye on it.

Sold some Hofner bits and bobs all went smoothly - great to deal with, many thanks mate!

Lloyd bought my a Peavey T40 - quick easy deal, cheers mate!