Kev

I hate Spectors. Oh.

Warwick Pro Series, Warwick Teambuilt and Masterbuilt are all made in Germany

All valid points

When did I say more expensive makes it better? My post was closer to implying the opposite... I am merely stating that, cloning and patching aside as that is an entirely different ball game, if you want that particular piece of gear, you have to pay for it. They are hugely successful so their pricing structure clearly works, and taking inflation into account their pedals are certainly becoming cheaper and more accessible. Its easy to think that £389 is a lot of money, because it is, but the fact is a B7K was only a fraction less than this when it came out some 8 years ago. That's a whole lot of R&D for the money! Let's compare other pedal manufactures for costs in 2010 and 2018, I think Darkglass are doing very well indeed to keep things more affordable. If you can't afford the big guns, they offer B3K/Omicron/Vintage for around £225....the original B3K from many moons ago was £245 new at Bass Direct... Digital effects are CLEARLY more economical, although I am yet to hear any digital distortion that can hold a candle to analog and iv tried most, however I'd like to hear the Helix. They are otherwise excellent units in the most part and I would be happy to use a cheap digi for modulation, filter etc. But it really isn't a fair comparison, comparing a Zoom multi to Darkglass gear is crazy, they are not in the same market.

A fodera at £10k is a lot of money for a bass that could be built by a local Luthier with very similar materials and specs for maybe £1k. Why buy a ferrari when a fiesta will get you there? Why not buy the cheapest version of everything? This repeated argument is bizarre... Gear costs different because it is different, simples. The market dictates whether its worth it or not, and given the rapid and huge success of Darkglass, its quite clear what the general market thinks. If manufacturers increase their prices without justification or warning, that's a different matter and that pisses me off too. But with Darkglass, do a bit of research and compare the cost of a B7K in 2012 compared to now. Then youll see where I'm coming from.

Insta-update. Apparently the new software allows you to re-assign the distortion switch to switch between Alpha and Omega.

Dingwall copes well with it

I'm surprised by the general move to 3 pickups on the Combustions by Dingwall. They are making it less and less appealing to pay for the Canadian models. The new Comubstion D-Bird is stunning!

This is very true, I did make this comment to Doug when I was speaking with him about it and apparently he couldn't make it work with the current layout and circuit. Still, if you're writing some lines at night and don't want to wake the kids, I can still see a use for it. Plenty of units out there without an aux in.

Having them switchable generates the same argument I had with the amp really, I would have completely different settings for Alpha and Omega so a switch wouldn't be of any use for me. Headphone out has been added to get it in line with other Preamp pedals, sure many will have quite a big use for it.

Budget Warwick from the early nineties, price is crazy as not in the same league as a Pro 1 quality wise but worth an offer.

Thanks for the feedback I love my D800, really disliked the TH500 but am yet to try an AG700. The Mesa seems perfect, but GAS e.t.c.

Chris, Id love to hear why you preferred the TH500 over the D800, particularly as you prefer the AG to the TH. What is your tonal aim?

Gent bought an amp off me recently smooth and easy deal, cheers!

The Super Compact is brighter for sure, very transparent. The 10 inch speakers are more 'coloured' and dark by comparison, sound much more suited to me. The Mesa will sound ace with anything though I'm sure.

They have stuck with those pickup angles?????! Really hope they allow custom config, it just looks awful and spoils what could be a stunning instrument. Still note a huge fan of the knobs either.

A yellow wal, now I can see why noone has come forward! Sure it's a great bass, enjoy it.