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Wow Kev, wouldn't mind a quiet evening with that gorgeous instrument. You could spend an evening going through all the tone options alone. Must admit a little Alpher GAS is starting to form.....

Stuff it, I will not be purchasing (again) the MB Synth, it will be this.......... Even if it is only to get the DI prices down ... See original Bass Whammy prices lately? Starting to get sensible again....

We are still discussing based upon non scientific parameters, so this discussion could go on ad infinitum. I will be subbing a Metallica tribute on Friday, am "only" taking my Mesa Boogie Scout 15 combo. Puny @ 300 watts........ I will be loud enough for sure.

Still love mine! Great bit of kit for not a lot of money.

Emotion and opinion vs science is always a danger, read what BFM posted please. The simple fact is that the volume difference between a 200 and 500w head through the same cab is almost negligible. It also does not do anything re cutting through a mix, that is about EQing and not power. So to answer the question: why do people buy 200 watt heads? Because in most settings they work as well as 500 and are cheaper is probably not far off.

Oh dear, another what is watt..... Volume and watt are a dangerous combination as it is very easy to start comparing apples with oranges. 200 watt RMS with an efficient cab will do fine in most settings. If we are talking full tube 200 watts with an efficient cab, this would melt your face.

Sold my Geezer P pickup to Ashley, smooth as silk transaction. Recommended!

That is going to have a plethora of tonal options...... Wow.

Another pleasant and smooth purchase! Thanks Gary

Just ordered one.... hope it does what it says on the tin, but going by this thread I should be fine.

My first bass! It was the only one in the shop I could afford, back in '89. I had the white version, probably even uglier than the black one. Actually wasn't that bad a bass, single P pickup and a decent neck. Awful body wood if memory serves me correct. Fun if you are in a glam band, or as a wall ornament, or chopping down trees.......

Lovely song

Start singing and bass playing! Also doing some of the vocals has always helped me, although it is &)#%} ridiculous that it should matter. Drums and bass are the umbrella all others lean on.

Thin pins in neck, stick neck onto body, pins make dents in dowled body, small drill from inside cavity, then larger from outside body to cavity. Job done.

Personally I would not want to be a bedroom player or a bassist in a band that never gigs. Why go through the effort, creative process and such and not share with others. But, horses for courses. Kate Bush is a great example of someone loving the studio and creative process but hating performing live. For me, be it with my orignals or cover projects, the 20 or so gigs in a "bad" year and 60 in a good year I have enjoyed over the last 25 years (41 now and still young in my eyes) have made my life so much richer. The people you meet, other band's music you hear, the fun and weird conversations you have, the friends I've made, venues played, the good and bad gigs, surprises etc etc have been a gift, never a chore. Very early on I realised that it would not be my fulltime profession due to - be it perceived or real - lack of stability, income and such. Heck maybe talent . But I love the fact that when my colleagues go home to watch Coronation Street I can look forward to being on stage, letting rip and getting rid of stress whilst knowing that the music pays for itself. Studio, instruments etc are all paid for by gigging. My kids come 1st, but I would not stop what I do for anyone else.

Our singer has back problems due to his large ego pressing down on his spine. I told him getting rid of his head would shave 20lbs of unused fat off. Now I am going back to sleep.