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[quote name='RandomBass' timestamp='1388950074' post='2328046'] I had a Vintage Jaco fretless - fabulous instrument with a delightful neck. I've also had a couple of their V4 P copies and both were on the button build-wise. The Wilkinson hardware is quality. [/quote] As the current owner of one of Geoff's old V4's, I'd agree with this.

FWIW I've a Peavey Royal 8. Stock, it sounded a bit boxey and harsh, but running it through a separate cab fitted with an old Celestion G10-60 completely transforms the sound. Cheap as chips too, and lots of modding info out there.

http://www.vintagehofner.co.uk/britamps/watkins.html

No expert, but I'm sure the bass version differed only in its speaker size. There were numerous different versions of the Dominator though... I used to have a Power Musette (basically a Dominator - Mk3 I think - by another name) and played bass through it with no ill effects. ISTR it sounding quite nice for bass, as long as the knobs were kept within the limitations of a 70's guitar speaker. Great guitar amp though.

[quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1387879105' post='2316660'] Lastly, does anyone have any tips for cleaning up the brass bridge ? [/quote] Recently did just that on my old Thunder 1, although it was much worse than yours to start with. I took it off (string saddles as well) and soaked them in coca cola for a couple of days. Then a good rinse, and polished first with T-cut. Used a stiff toothbrush to get into the nooks & crannies and knurling on the control knobs. Then finished with a car polish - Auto Glym something or other. Worked a treat and looks good, although it's starting to dull a bit so I guess it'll need re-doing from time to time. Yours looks great, BTW.

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1387290365' post='2310290'] Incidentally, I have yet to take my GT100 anywhere near full volume playing pub gigs ... just saying. [/quote] Ditto...my Carlsbro TC60

Saw them a few times, in the 80's I guess. While I remember enjoying them, my lasting memory is that, on every occasion, they were staggeringly loud.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1386345388' post='2299100'] The accepted wisdom on this forum is that you can't go wrong with a Yamaha bass, but I should point out I've never played one. [/quote] I've had all sorts of Yamaha stuff - basses, guitars (acoustic & electric) PA gear etc. None of it has been disappointing.

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1386340987' post='2299016'] Surly they end up pinging out of your amp and slapping you in the arse all the time? [/quote] I knew there must be a reason folks like 'em...!

Dunno - I'll ask our guitarist next time I see him...

If I sell an amp, I'd include one. As for buying - I wouldn't really care either way. I've literally dozens of good tested ones here already.

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1386242653' post='2297548'] I think the usual method is to run the cable through a cab handle first? [/quote] I thought it was the law ?

[quote name='Mikey R' timestamp='1385922944' post='2293695'] I played at todays practice with my Hartke HA2500 head (liberated from the combo) into the Barefaced Compact, thats 175 watts at 8 ohms [/quote] HA2500 into a single Compact is a combination that I use frequently. Surprisingly loud, and good, isn't it?

[quote name='Tripehound' timestamp='1385981734' post='2294217'] am I right in thinking that a 25 watt amp is too small to drive a 100watt speaker, [/quote] No. That be fine. The only benefit I can see would be if a 50W speaker could be had significantly cheaper.

[quote name='bassist_lewis' timestamp='1385407973' post='2287950'] ...there were comparatively few mental slippers? Discuss slappers... not into slippers... [/quote] Nowt wrong with a few mental slappers - brightened up many a dull night at The Rat & Parrot...

Mudpup has a BB2 and gigs round your way, I think.

[quote name='RandomBass' timestamp='1384958695' post='2282788'] Surely anything on Barefaced Mountain would involve a Midget and his Big Twin? ;-) [/quote] And possibly a Big One

[quote name='Dropzone' timestamp='1384868403' post='2281597'] I have just purchased and Ampeg PF 500 and a Barefaced Super 12 to also run with a Mk 1 Barefaced Compact. At the back of the amp there is a speakon and jack output. With both cabs having speakon outputs. Does it matter which I run to which or is it all gravy? [/quote] No - electrically it's all the same, the outputs are parallel connected.

[quote name='Dropzone' timestamp='1384908278' post='2282317'] Nope farted when i didnt cut the 15db [/quote] But you said it farted with the button in. That's 15dB cut... ???

There's a dead cheap GK 1x15 in the for sale section right now... Edit: there ya go. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/219222-gk-blx-rbx-115-price-drop/page__pid__2278141#entry2278141

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1384861543' post='2281483'] I like everything about that except the stripes. [/quote] ...and the white scratchplate that's gone manky. I'll get my coat...

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1384875261' post='2281732'] Not sure I could manage with an S12 on the bus though.... [/quote] The bus? Ah...I always drive, but I've often wondered how MrsB gets my gear to gigs

In terms of footprint (floor space required) a G1/2 Compact is the same size as a S12.

Personally, I wouldn't spend 15+ quid on a batch of picks that you might not like. Look on ebay/Amazon etc, and get a mixed bag of different sizes, thicknesses etc, and see which ones you feel comfortable with. IMO, YMMV etc...

http://barefacedbass.com/index.php?page=super-twelve ---quote--- If your amp doesn't run below 4 ohms then the only way to expand a Super Twelve rig is to add a second Super Twelve and wire the two cabs in series with a special cable. However you must NOT series wire dissimilar cabs such as a Midget or Compact or indeed any other manufacturer's cabs. ---x---