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Ireland is brutal for buying decent bass gear... thats why we spend hours on forums like this and Talkbass reading reviews before we buy blind from somewhere online... price wise the UK aint too bad in general, or the big German stores like Thomann, Musikstore and Musik Schmidt are ok since they offer free shipping.. Buying out of the States is trickier, amps may or may not offer dual voltage but cabs, basses, pedals etc are grand so long as you know the customs boys will be happy to add on a lump of vat/tax when it arrives here..

Do it again... is the handiest one to play so might be a good starter

Anyone on BC using one of these?... comments?

[quote name='Delberthot' post='991820' date='Oct 17 2010, 11:49 PM']not true of the digital stuff - you just need to open it up and adjust one of the parts inside - can't remember which one but someone on here posted that they'd done it a year or so ago The solid state RB and backline stuff is single voltage AFAIK[/quote] Yeah but in the small print opening it up and fiddling with it will void your warrenty!! I prefer the dual voltage switch that alot of recent amp designs have... I'll just wait it out until they start stocking them in 220v this side of the pond...

Yeah trawling the net is grand but GK amps are single voltage, otherwise I would have bought one out of the States already...but 110v there 220 here...

The two heads I'm interested in the MB200 ultralight and the MB Fusion dont seem to be in European retailers yet... unless I'm missing something..

A lovely Rob Allen MB2 Fretless, lusted after one for years then foolishly sold it on and immediately regretted it...still do

Some of the newer GK heads like the MB 200 Ultra Light and the MB Fusion 500 etc are getting good reviews across the pond so I'm wondering where the best deals are this side of the Atlantic. I'm stuck out on the west coast of Ireland and this country is notoriously poor for decent bass gear suppliers so I'm thinking UK being the closest port of call for me.... I like Mark at Bass Direct but he doesnt stock GK...

Tough question My first proper bass is my 89 Stingray and that bass has more gigs under its belt and made me more money than any of the others (6 now), for nostalgic reasons I know its the one I will never part with, plus it actually seems to sound even better with age...magic tone... yep 89 ray for me!!

[quote name='Col' post='965650' date='Sep 23 2010, 02:44 PM']Hi folks, I am just interested to know what amps people use for their uprights. I use a Gallien Krueger 150Mb, with a Fishman pick-up (not sure of the model though) both of which I've had for many years, and I am looking for something newer.....any advice or opinions appreciated! Thanks, Col[/quote] My GK150MB has served me faithfully since 1993, not with a full DB but an NS electric upright...its getting a bit knackered though and tends to flap out a bit lately so I've been hunting for a replacement. The Acoustic Image stuff gets great reviews from DB players, so I just picked up a used Contra EX cab on Talkbass and I will try my Markbass LMII head to run it at least initially... tiny little cab with a downfiring 10" driver and a front firing 5" driver... havent got it yet but will report what its like when I do (next week hopefully)... EA amplification also seems very popular with double bassists...

Resurrecting this old thread... seems the yanks have this available now in small numbers, first reports are glowing too... I have to say a 4lb GK head with 3 tubes and 500watts is really causing me some GAS problems! I wonder how long it will be before we see them over this side of the pond...ages probably Anyone else curious or even gagging?