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Ok,my Markbass LMII has developed a fault in the input stage(distortion and crackling)and whilst it is being(hopefully)repaired,I wondered if any of you had any suggestions for a possible replacement. I require an amp no costlier than £300,about 300 watt(into a 4 ohm cab),I do not need a fussy EQ section,or gadgets such as built in sub-bass or FX,and it must be reliable. I play rock covers,some ska,and pop/rock originals. Over to you now....

My LMII has been making buzzing sounds intermitantly.It seems to be the input stage(waggled lead,got buzzing then cut out). My drummers work collegue is going to have a look,but if that fails,it's off to Steves Amps.If the repair is over £150,I will be considering getting a Harke LH500. I will be gutted as the sound of an MB amp is amazing.

Bass set flat,low mid at 11 o'clock,high mid at 9 o'clock,treble flat.VLE at 12 o'clock,VPF off. This is with the active turned off on my Status.

My condolences to Si's family and friends.

[quote name='JPS' post='921252' date='Aug 11 2010, 08:18 AM']So to summarise - learn to play arpeggios and scales confidently and quickly, don't over complicate things, maintain lots of energy, practise playing whilst running on the spot and don't try not to get involved in arguments about what constitutes "real" ska. Cool![/quote] And wear a pork pie hat

Proof of NWR needing sainthood can be found in the bass line for Rhythm Stick.

I owned a $$ and loved the neck shape,the brilliant pups and eq,but I found that the Just-a-nut cut my fingers,and the weight caused pain in my left shoulder. Despite fitting a Comfort strap,I had to sell it. If they were lighter and had a standard nut I would have another.

Had a BB404,and a BBN series J-pupped 4 stringer.I wish I had kept both of them. Hindsights a real pain.

That actually works.Four minutes in and I was as chilled as a penguins pockets!

[quote name='Deep Thought' post='908962' date='Jul 29 2010, 10:02 AM']Fender Aerodyne Jazz. Uncomfortable, not a much of a sound, crap electrics. Don't like the Jazz body shape either. No more Jazzes.[/quote] +1 to that.Vile sh#te. A close second is a Warwick $$.Great neck,great pups and eq,but it gave me shoulder pains as it was so heavy,and the Just-a-nut cut my finger!

Hmm,could be a process like that used to make a product called Thermowood(I sell it). Timber is exposed to high temperature steam which causes the cells to 'die',making the timber highly resistant to rot or fungal attack,and also approx 15-20% more stable.

Once,a very long time ago,the band I played in at the time did a gig in Dorking,Surrey. At the end of the gig,myself and the sax player,who was a man who would shag a rolling doughnut,were approached by an American lady,and chatted up. Whilst she was good looking,there was something about her that said"WIERDO!". The sax player extracted himself,leaving me waiting for my drink with the nutter.She turned to me and uttered what to this day I still think as the most bizarre thing ever; "You're all sweaty and handsome". The former,yes.The latter,no(I had a mullet,a 'tache and a soul patch.I'm 5'7" and a bit on the porky side). Lifting my pint,I answered with"sorry,must dash,my ice-cream is getting cold"and scarpered. I am a bass player. I stand at the back cos I'm fugly.

Gangsters.An absolute peach of a line.

[quote name='Paul_C' post='884191' date='Jul 2 2010, 06:02 PM']just finished off a back up bass for myself, might even gig it this weekend Swamp ash body - maple neck - flamed sycamore fingerboard. Bongo pickup (bought from someone on here about four years ago !). John East U Retro preamp.[/quote] That is a bass of beauty.

[quote name='thinman' post='888862' date='Jul 7 2010, 07:57 PM']What's a reasonable price for an 8 x 4 sheet of 12mm birch ply these days? Everything at my local timber yard went up by 20% earlier this year.[/quote] Without checking at work,about £30-£40 + vat.Do you want Latvian or Finnish Birch ply?The Finnish is the best,but be prepared to pay top dollar for it. All timber has risen in price recently.Factors such as a poor harvest,the Finnish stevedores strike(softwoods only) and good old greed are all to blame.

I work for a timber merchant,and our cut size ply/MDF supplier is in Reading.They are Arnold Laver,and thier ply is great quality. Great work BTW!

chasedirect.co.uk New to me.Very cheap,but some nice shapes. A good value spare or a waste of cash?Let me know.

Groove for me,but I like it with the active off now. Great neck,comfy shape,light weight.

Erm..I've got a Status,but I've found its better without the active on.My amp seems to prefer the passive input.

A large box of elastic bands to flick at the back of the singers head during quiet bits of a song. Or Guiness.

Dear Bass Agony Aunt, Why,at the end of a gig,is it only myself and the drummer who actually pack the gear away?I'd quite like to talk to friends/fans/promoters/reviewers like the rest of them. Is it my hideous physical appearance?Or my almost legendary lack of any form of charisma? Please help. Yours,Ugly Charmless Ba**ard.

Lojo,talk to Niall(Cobham Sound).Theres a link on my avatar,or give me a bell.

Status Groove,full bass boost,full treble cut,elixir strings,Markbass LMII(flat eq,12 o/c on vle),Zoot 2x12 cab. Clear sound,growl,punch and depth.

The wife may demand shoes as compensation! No doubt she has noticed,but she will wait for a strategic time and place to tell you.

I sold my BB414 this year,so I am down to my Status Groove. The wife said I could have a new one as a belated birthday prezzy,but after seeing the bank statement that has been indefinately postponed!