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I had the TecAmp Puma amp which basically is the Eich and a V1 Darkglass They are so massively different they are not really alternatives to each other. The Puma is the cleanest amp I’ve ever played. Too clean for me in the end. I found it a bit sterile. Of course the DG will do metal, but it’s got a good clean core sound too. I found it far more versatile than the Puma even when playing clean. i kept the DG and sold the Puma. However if you want a clean non-sterile amp as an alternative then the brand new Markbass Marcus Limited Gold Line is a cracker. Better EQ centres than the Puma and other Markbass heads, and has a warmth to it that the Puma couldn’t do.

The DG is classier looking... The MB is tarted up and on the pull!

I have finally been able to use it at big band rehearsal. In the mix the core tone is deeper than the DG, and the Ultralow 40hz control is brilliant for removing flub in what can be a very boomy room. I usually play a Precision with this ensemble, but I used my Berg Superlight. At the start it was a bit too mid scooped - not a surprise with a jazz type - but a tweak of the mids sorted that. I might get the footswitch so I can easily switch in the semi-para EQ for an easy change for slap. It was really punchy and had a great piano tone to the attack when played hard, and fattened up when played with more finger on the strings. When using the DG head I usually have the B3K on all the time at a low level. I purposely didn’t bring any drive with me to force me to learn the amp. Signal chain was bass, tuner, ThorpyFX Fat General Compressor, amp, Barefaced One10. Loved it!

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They just haven't got style!

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You star! Thank you. I'll find out when I get a day off and PM you.

Amplitube is one of many different music apps available. You need an interface - I use a cheap Line 6 Sonicport one - to get your bass plugged in. Then, and this is the clever bit, not only can you play along to stuff, you can slow it down without changing pitch and you can identify start and stop points to just practice a part of a tune. And it comes with half a dozen free amp models (mostly guitar) that can be added to. The B15 and the SVT models are very good. The demo version is free, but you will need an interface.

Northants. Miles away alas.

I have a pair of One10 cabs and I love them. They aren't going anywhere. But I also fancy something a bit different, and the Supertwin appeals. Can anyone who owns both tell me how different the core sound is from the 2 different types of cab? ta

I've got one too. It's VERY clean sounding, super clear loads of headroom. I tend to turn the bass tone way down to warm it up a bit Battery life is excellent. Can go very loud indeed, far beyond sensible volume for hearing. Cons - I have Amplitube on my iphone and that can mix in anything from my iTunes library so if I want to play along to things on headphones I cannot be bothered to hook up the Bighead just as a headphone sound improving device. So I end up using my iPhone far more than the Bighead.

I only ordered my SY-1 a few days ago - fully in the knowledge that the next UK shipment is not due util the end of October... And I'm already bloody annoyed it isn't here yet! I've got rehearsal on saturday and I want to annoy them!

That's what I use. Plenty loud enough. Either with a DG M900 or a MB Marcus Limited 800. Sounds great.

Thank you. I'll have a look at them.

Not fussed in the slightest.

I play at a local educational trust thing. On electric bass. They have a couple of doubles (that must be worth at least £7.25 on a good day) and they wish to have a pickup installed on one of them for use with the larger ensembles. Will be mostly played pizz, but a bit of arco. No slapping / rock-a-billy! Can anyone recommend a pickup for about £150 that would be worth having? Ideally one that can go straight into a regular bass amp without another preamp. thanks

Imagine the tragedy if they had been melted down as some evil swine then used them to make Bigsby trems. Urgh.

I’ve given in and ordered the Boss. Nobody has stock and the next load isn’t due until end of October, but if I didn’t order now I’d blow the money on something else! I am so weak.

Nobody has any stock!

This one is making me want to spend money more than the C4. I cannot abide mucking about with an app. Hopefully they'll get in the shops soon enough.

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That's interesting. I'm saving for a 5 string so I hope the new wood choice is as good. I like the finish on my cedar one -I've got the black. The grain comes through a little and it looks great.

The neck is Norwegian maple. It's rock solid. I hardly ever have to tune even if I've walked to where I'm playing when it's been cold. Or come to think of it - in the heat and then going into an air conditioned room.