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Congrats mate, that's gorgeous!

[quote name='Sparky Mark' timestamp='1441870162' post='2862396'] To support future use I purchased some new 6550B valves. In order to test the new valves I swapped them into the head and came across a minor problem. One of the original valves had a broken central key post on the base which was left in the valve socket when the valve was removed. I had some fun and games getting the broken off key post out of the socket and although the valve was working I was reluctant to use it in the future. I know I should probably let Woodbrass.com deal with obtaining a replacement valve but I contacted Uli Behringer (via Talkbass) and asked if he could suggest a more direct route? Uli replied almost immediately suggesting I contact the Music-Group care centre in Kidderminster who should be able to help. Once I had provided them with Uli's communication and my Woodbrass invoice they kindly registered my BVV3000i for the 3 year warranty and sent me a replacement 6550B within a couple of days. I consider that excellent customer support from the top down from an organisation that seems to get a fair amount of stick on here and TB and infinitely better than some of the 'premium' brands I have dealt with over the years. Oh, and the BVV3000i is still working fine and sounds fantastic! [/quote] That's great to hear mate. We don't often hear about how good customer support is, it's usually always bad news. Glad the amp is really working for you too. Eude

[quote name='mal2404' timestamp='1441749070' post='2861546'] Sounding great too WoT [/quote] +1 Eude

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1441721866' post='2861197'] Does a single inch make quite a difference to the playability? [/quote] Absolutely! It shouldn't, but it does, but it's not such a massive difference that regular basses feel alien. Eude

I'm in. That's going to be a very cool bass mate. I wasn't aware that Adrian did 33" basses either, thought he only did the usual 30", 32", 34" and 35". 10 weeks is not a long time, but it'll still feel like forever... Eude

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1441292219' post='2857649'] From what I understand, Rosewood and Ebony are opposite ends of the Bright & Dense spectrum, with Pau Ferro sitting somewhere in the middle. If I can specify a dark Rosewood, that would be great, waiting for Adrian. He's a saint if he has to deal with even half the emails I've sent with each customer!! Si [/quote] Pau Ferro for me, I REALLY like it Eude

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1441289104' post='2857591'] I don't think I'd consider the JPJ configuration, I much prefer a P in the neck position than a J. The JJ in the bridge should prove to be versatile though. I'm now going back over the fingerboard wood choice.......the trouble is it's difficult to decide based on photos. WoTs fingerboard looks nice, fairly dark rosewood, but some on the website look pretty washed out, again may be bad lighting. Adrian forwarded me a photo of a bass with an ebony board, but it looks more slate grey than black with subtle ebony grain (see attachment), possibly just the lighting though? Si [/quote] Surely you can specify what kind of colour of fingerboard you'd like, or at least a ball park? Adrian seems very happy to do his best to meet every requirement you might have, so if you want a darker coloured board like WOT's, just ask nicely I think you should perhaps consider how the board will sound, if you want something that sounds like a more fender vintagey style instrument, ebony probably isn't a good idea. Eude

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1441280032' post='2857462'] I fail to see what the issue is if the list price for the Subway turns out to be £739. [/quote] It's horrid to read a list of $699 on the manufacturer's site to then hear it's going to cost considerably more than that over here. Like you say, if an Aggie TH500 is £749 full UK list, I guess that the Subway is very much in the right ballpark amoung it's competitors. It just stings to be able to make the comparison in prices so easily. Eude

[quote name='leroydiamond' timestamp='1441274123' post='2857383'] I agree. However their will be plenty of GAS building up over here, particularly with this piece of kit sporting the Mesa Boogie logo.(to be honest I feel the GAS coming on myself) [/quote] True, it does sound nice and it's bound to be very well made, but I just couldn't stomach paying SO much more than our US counterparts. If I was made of money, fair enough, but I ain't so my when I can afford a change I'll spend my limited budget elsewhere... Eude

[quote name='leroydiamond' timestamp='1441273144' post='2857364'] +1 and interestingly the German made Tecamp Puma comes in at the same price in the U.S. as it is over here, despite transportation,tax/duty charges. Guess in order to remain competetive Tecamp and other European manufacturers have to cut their profit margin per item when selling in the U.S., but its a double whammy for us on this side of the pond. [/quote] Maybe we subsidise things to keep prices down for the US? Eude

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1441272144' post='2857351'] As far as I'm aware, Mesa never allow discounts. [/quote] Their US customers get a $428.99 discount straight off the bat! Eude

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1441268718' post='2857321'] Actually, looking at it that way.. same old Mesa. [/quote] I appreciate that there's additional costs getting to into the UK, but that's just unfair. If I was able to afford a new amp anytime soon, I would've been interested in this, but not when it's such an obvious rip off. I appreciate that Mesa stuff could come with a premium, but why only to us chumps over here? Eude

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1441237800' post='2857236'] [url="http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/mesa-unveils-subway-bass-amp-and-cabinets-627175"]http://www.musicrada...cabinets-627175[/url] Reasonable pricing for once! [/quote] [b]I disagree! [/b] It's $699 in the US! By today's exchange rate, the amp costs the equivalent of $1127.99 here in the UK, that's $428.99 in tax and shipping. For that, I'd expect it to be hand delivered in a solid gold box by two playboy bunnies! Eude

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1441183269' post='2856640'] Think I might pay the deposit on mine this week, struggling on fingerboard/scratchplate combinations on a gold body though :-/ Si [/quote] Rosewood and vintage, minty? scratchlate might look good? I would go pau ferro and black personally... Eude

You're NOT helping.

True, but what's the list price on the RS112? The massive discount probably means it's going to be superseded soon, but it's still a very good cab at a very good price! Eude

From what I can gather, the RS112 is a better built cab, which will probably take a bit more of a pounding. The Fender Rumble cabs are nice, but they are more "budget" than TC's RS cabs. Having said all that though, there's no reason why the Rumble wouldn't suit you just fine. I personally would hang on for the RS112... Eude

[quote name='Sparky Mark' timestamp='1440604426' post='2852344'] The cosmetic finish and positive action of the controls is excellent at this or any price. I haven't looked at the guts to gauge the internal build quality. [/quote] Brilliant, that's good to hear mate.

[quote name='Sparky Mark' timestamp='1440600925' post='2852305'] Besides the weight I have previously steered away from all tube heads due to the cost and inconvenience of replacing the power tubes, i.e, matched pairs and possible involvement of an amp tech. The infinium system employed by bugera should reduce the frequency and cost of replacing tubes as long as it is reliable (which I think is the biggest unknown here). One thing I have noticed from the bvv specs is that it is rated as 240w which leads me to believe that the bias is set cooler than in the 'real' deal, which may also help increase tube longevity. [/quote] Are you pretty happy with the build quality? The new Bugera stuff all looks very interesting, their class D heads in particular - for my own use, and its all VERY keenly priced. Eude

Would be cool to see some real life pics of these amps as Bugera, rather lazily, only show 3D rendered images, rather than the actual products online... Thanks in advance Eude

[quote name='ern500evo' timestamp='1440579742' post='2852038'] Not a fan of the TH500? They are pricey new, can be picked up for reasonable price second hand though. I've never used one but am tempted to give one a try, heard some nice tones from them. [/quote] To be fair, I've not tried one, however some players I know who have been lucky enough have noted that it would probably not be my thing. I seem to prefer the faster attack and harshness of a solid state setup. I was only commenting that the TH500 is significantly more expensive, new at least, so if the Tech 21 effort sounds as good, and is as well built, then I know where my money would go... Eude

[quote name='ern500evo' timestamp='1440577180' post='2852009'] How would you compare the VT with your TH500 Lozz? [/quote] Significantly better value for money I'd expect (gets coat...) Eude

That's going to be another belter! As always, I'm going to enjoy watching this one take shape. Eude

[quote name='rungles' timestamp='1440575093' post='2851986'] Done deal then - headless it is! Thanks guys [/quote] Good choice, headed Status basses are nice, but the headless ones are iconic

[quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1440064506' post='2847935'] Not really a fair comparison though - it's not like Behringer do any of their own R&D! [/quote] Very true. I'd also be confident that you could drop a Sansamp Bass DI down a few flights of stairs without anything but cosmetic damage, the Behringer equivalent probably wouldn't fare so well...