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That tiny 2x8 is very interesting to me. The amp sounds a bit too clean / polite for my tastes but then again I saw the LED light show....

Exactly. Buy for a quid and sell for 2. Vat goes on top. I think the easiest explanation though is - if you're not registered for Vat then stop worrying about it as you don't have any options. You will be paying it and you will not be reclaiming it. Charging vat if you are not registered is fraud. Not charging vat when you are registered is stupid as you still have to pay the money to HMRC. My little company is vat registered but it's nothing to do with music so while I reclaim my vat on the supplies I need I cannot buy music equipment on the company.

You get a note through the door or an email telling you it won't be delivered until you have paid the Vat and their admin fee. After 6 weeks they will send it back if you haven't paid.

Quick update. Therapists remain unhappy so now my finger is in a cast that is replaced every week. Joy.

It really is a perfect clone of the Boss.

There are rumours that my big band might be back to start rehearsals in September/ October. Just need my sodding finger to heal by then.

I must admit the thought had crossed my mind to get another 4 and rip out all the electronics and get a custom scratchplate and then put a nice MM type pickup in the right place. Aguilar probably, with a 2 band EQ. I mean, why not?

Strings and Things might be able to order one for you. EBMM usually only allow identical replacement parts for repairs but it's worth emailing S&T.

The J is bit underpowered and a bit too forward for that back pickup thing. My 4 string is about to have some EMG-X series pickups installed in it though so I expect that to improve a fair bit.

I’ve always found Roto B strings to be awful. Daddario steels and Dunlop flats are my choice for B strings.

Since the self inflicted stupidity Thomann prices are all exclusive of Vat. It will either be charged in the checkout process by the vendor or it will charged on delivery by the courier. Partly depends on whether the vendor has registered with the U.K. government to collect vat for HMRC. Couriers will also charge you an admin fee. HMRC seem to be particularly checking stuff from the EU so the chances of it sneaking through seem to be far lower than from other places.

Lovely. Can't beat a Sandberg.

STOP ATTACKING ME!

My big band is a 20-25 piece and for years I used a single Barefaced One10 cab with a Markbass head. No pa support. It was great.

Tech21 Steve Harris. It's amazing and very very versatile.

Yup - some are in parallel. Horrible things.

There is a video showing a few models. The SC and the BB2 (and thus the Super Twin and the BT2) sound quite different in the low mids You'll need good speakers though. and

I have the Mezzo 5 and with the right strings it’s as good as my stingray 5. The stock 130 is a bit light though. 135 is better. I have a 4 as well tuned to C standard and it’s also excellent.

Superlight for the win!

Ibby website says 18mm string spacing at the bridge. How much does it weigh please? I really want one but with my issues I don't buy anything over 7.5lb anymore.

Stick an EQ pedal in the FX loop and use that to further bring the volume down while the master vol on the amp is still functional and not just cutting off.

Into the FX return of whatever head you have.

Ibanez Mezzo 5 string. I have a 4 and a 5 and they are excellent.

I quite like the See thru one. But other than that.... bleugh

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