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Looks great, whatever it is. I'm sure it has a few stories to tell.

Just a quick update - my Thomann delivery came in on Tuesday. All good, and a day earlier than the (revised) UPS tracking stated 👍

Still no delivery from my order on 15th Dec. UPS tracking says today is the estimated delivery date, but not 'out for delivery' as yet. Not holding my breath. It's in the UK according to tracking, but there is a note saying it was delayed due to issues at the channel tunnel. No updates from Thomann.

I remember going to that hidden Bass Centre around that time, late 90's, very early 2000's. I managed to go on a bank holiday so it was closed, but peered through and remember seeing a sunburst Gibson G-3/Ripper type bass. I was big into Green Day at the time so lusted after it! Went in a few years later, but don't remember much in there. I was a penniless student so was probably in and out in 2 mins - shame it's no longer around

Ordered a few bits on the 15th, and had my shipping notification on the 18th. UPS tracking now saying still in Germany and delivery expected on 30th Dec. Thanks for the information. Not in a rush for my order.

First one that came to mind is Mike Burkett, aka Fat Mike, from NoFX. He plays a 90's Korean Danelectro bass, supposedly due to their light weight. They can be picked up for a couple hundred quid, and don't seem traditionally road-worthy, but he seems to manage.

Looks great! Been turned on to Guild basses recently...they sound fantastic. Matlock isn't too far down the road from me. There's a small, but great old amplifier shop there on the main strip. Don't know the name, but one of the places that seems stuffed full of nostalgia and simpler times. The guy sells old vinyls and 1970's valve amps. Brilliant. Enjoy the new bass!

Pics!

Had an MBD-1 for about 12 months now. Love it, best drive pedal I think I've ever heard for bass.

Received my third (or fourth??) harness today from John. Top quality, as usual. Thanks!

I paid just over 300 I think. No more than 350, including shipping from Germany too. Going to invest in a good head case for it I think. Not sure if I'd pay 500 for just the amp, as much as I like it.

I picked up an AlphaBass a few months back. Really enjoying it so far. and great for my needs. Don't need masses of power, but don't want anything too small that distorts too early. Like Pow_22 says, it's reasonably lightweight and has a good general tone. It doesn't seem too coloured like an SVT, but it also isn't super clean and sterile sounding. Just a nice medium. Don't know if you use effects, but it handles drive and fuzz pedals nicely. I use a Damnation MDB-1 with mine to add a bit of grit. Not had chance to try it with the band yet, but don't anticipate any problems. I've been really getting to older Peavey gear lately. Often maligned, but good quality, USA-made stuff that's tough as old boots. Can't argue with the prices either.

Not at all! Yeah, thanks. Heard some mixed reviews, mostly to do with lack of volume, but I'm only noodling at home so not predicting any issues. Can't beat an all-valve amp for the prices they go for. Cheers

@Woodwind - thanks. It definitely does have 220/240, but I have read that it doesn't make much (any?) difference. The adapter is only short term, will rewire a UK plug when I can, but I just know I'll want to play it as soon as it gets in Amp is a Peavey Alphabass - 160w valve amp from late 80's/early 90's. @itu thanks. I agree that it's an extra part that can go wrong so will change it shortly after it arrives. Appreciate the plug wiring

Hi all, I've got a new (old) amp coming in the next few weeks which has a hard-wired cable and plug, however it has a European plug on the end. I am planning to eventually remove the EU plug and add a UK one, however will I be able to test and play the amp with one of those travel adaptors we all take on our jollies? The amp has switchable voltages between 220v and 240v on the back. I will be setting this to 240v, correct? Thanks guys

Persevere with Zilla. They're top quality and when I got mine a few years back, they were really helpful with sizes, speaker types and cloth and tolex options.

Yeah, that looks great!

Looks fantastic!

Jazz loom from John arrived and installed today. All good, great comms and quick shipping. Thanks buddy.

Whatever it is, it's beautiful! Those old Schecter's are fantastic quality.

I've had a Zilla 2x12 for about 4 or 5 years now. Fantastic custom tolex and other options and extremely reasonable cost. Not BF lightweight, but doesn't claim to be. Had mine custom cut so it would fit a valve amp on without any overhang. My 2x12 isn't that heavy if you're looking for lightweight. It's an easy carry.

Soooo...not fans of the original pickguard then! 😂 I do like the tort or black with it, but seems nice to restore it and keep things as original as possible. And @drlargepants it actually isn't as bad as it looks! It's a beast though!

Bumping this as I've been working on this again... The pickguard in the first photos is the original white one, but was crudely spray painted black when I got it. There were a few chips where I could see the white underneath, so over the last few weeks I decided to strip the black paint off and see what was underneath. After a bath in some isoprophyl alcohol, a fair bit came off, but there were some stubborn areas. Elbow grease and lacquer thinner made short work of the rest. The tan lines of the thumb rest and the (now long gone) pickup cover could still be seen. A quick clean got it almost good as new. Some new wiring and knobs and she was almost back to original. I put the non-original switches back in, just for kicks. They're not wired up as I know I'd never use them, but they finish it nicely and I couldn't deal with holes in the pickguard! She's back on the original bridge after a short time with a Badass II as well. Happy with how this turned out and good to keep it as original as possible. Thanks all