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The Compact and Midget is a great and very practical combination. My preference is also for the Compact although I do gig and rehearse with the Midget alone too. As was said above, using EQ can make the Midget sounds very deep and loud but not as smooth as the Compact. Together they are sublime. I look at it like owning 3 rigs - either cab alone (Depending on the gig and space available) or both together. While I have heard the Super 12 at a gig and been very impressed with the sound, for me owning a Super 12 would mean me having to take one big cab to all gigs. That would be total everkill in some of the small pubs I play in. Frank.

Having gigged with my Precision for about a year now, I took my US 75 reissue jazz to a gig on Sunday just for a change really. I loved the sound and feel of the jazz and two people commented on how good it sounded. I think you'll love it. Frank.

I just sold my gorgeous Warwick Streamer Stage 2 to James. Everything went perfectly smoothly. Payment was prompt and James was patient as I had to wait for a few days before I could get a chance to ship the bass. James is a first class guy to deal with. Highly recommended. Frank.

I'm not a VERY loud pl;ayer and I found the suitcase to be too quiet. MY Markbass 1 x 12" combo was louder. As suggested above, the Barefaced Compact is a better allround solution. Frank.

hahaha. Reminded me of a "for Sale" a few months ago on Belfast Gumtree. Someone was selling a 6" pink oboe..... the description was halarious. it didn't stay up for too long. Frank.

I haven't read the whole thread but to me, I'm just playing a piece of music. Whether it was written by a member of my band or a member of some other band, it isn't an issue for me. I just enjoy playing. Frank.

Haha. I rehearsed with a new band recently using the Midget/ Mesa Walkabout. The keyboard player said that was a "neat little practice setup". He was a bit shocked at what that tiny little cab was capable of. Frank.

In the past I have put several layers of duct tape over the microphone on the sound limiter. None of the staff noticed and I forgot to take the tape off after the gig. Oooops. Frank.

[quote name='nottswarwick' timestamp='1358975679' post='1948089'] Very good little amps. Just sold mine, but only because a chap I know locally was selling a lm3 and 2 102 trav cabs, almost new, so I took the opportunity to change. But, yeah, ace combo. [/quote] I also had a LMII and two 2 x 10 traveller cabs at one time. That is also a superb sounding, easily transported and flexible setup and, if anything, an improvement in sound compared to the 1 x 12 combo plus 1 x 12 cab. Frank.

These are great little combos. I often gigged mine on its own in small pubs. Sometimes added a Markbass 1 x 15" traveller (first model) which seemed to work fine. At one time I toyed with the idea of two combos just to have a spare amp but buying Barefaced cabs changed my direction around that time. Great setup, and one that will surprise most people who judge it initially on size alone. Frank.

Yes, I have the previous Fender case (came with 2008 P) and I still use the Hiscox for gigs. It's easily strong enough but lighter and smaller. The Fender case is top notch though and if I was touring or flying, it would get used. The new Fender one is probably equally as good. Frank.

Echoing what has been said above, the G&L L2000 Tribute, available used for around £350, has to be the best bargain out there. Their versatility makes them close to an all-rounder for the gigging bass player and the build is rock-solid. And.... someone mentioned not liking having to worry about the battery going flat- it doesn't matter. The L2000 will still play, and very powerfully too, in passive mode with the battery removed altogether. In fact, I rarely (almost never!) use the active mode. Frank.

The 74 jazz doesn't have a bullet trussrod in the photo even though it says it does in the blurb. How did that happen? Is the pick a photoshop jobbie? Frank.

Honestly, it's not a tough decision at all. The advice above is good. A 1 x 15" with a 4 x10" is probably not good. Frank.

Indeed, that is rather nice. Frank.

I do backing and harmony vocals. It took a bit of practice but now I can play reasonably complicated basslines and sing at the same time. I would say anyone could do it with some practice. Practice is definately the key. Frank.

I've owned both of these (still own the US '75 reissue) and while the US bass is better built, has better hardware, superior pickups, is lighter in weight, is better balanced, has nicer body wood, has a far better feeling neck and frets, sounds better (subjective), has real neck inlays not painted ones, is finished to a higher standard and comes with a nice vintage hardcase, chrome pickup covers, (not fitted) and all the usual US case candy..............I still don't think it's worth about £1400 more than the Squier. Both are good bass guitars and I thoroughly recommend the Squier - excellent basses for a bargain price. Frank.

I have a Fender Rumble 15. They are perfectly good for home practice and sound OK at low volume and have a headphone socket. They are of no use for anything else though. They would struggle to keep up even at a moderate volume rehearsal, but that's fine by me. They are also cheap second-hand. I see no point in putting any significant amount of money into a home practice amp. I bought mine for little more than the price of a round of beers. Frank.

Agreed! Although I own a range of bass gear I really believe I could get by perfectly well with any single one of each of my bass/amp/cab collection. After many years playing I think I can change sound and tone reasonably well by variations of right and left hand techniques and positions. I also think that in a blindfolded test, changing various playing styles would be more easily heard than changing a piece of gear. Frank.

Like everyone else will do, I'll recommend a bass that I own. The MIM classic 70s jazz. Great basses at bargain prices. I also own a MIA US Vintage 75 reissue, a great bass too but not all that different to the classic 70s. And since the price of the US bass is about three times the MIM, I don't think they are anywhere near three times the bass. I also belive (but stand to be corrected) that the MIM classic 70s jazz is basically the same bass as the Roadworn jazz but without the finish being destroyed and £300 being added to the price for the privilege. So, MIM classic 70s jazz bass - I think this range is the best balance between quality and price in the entire Fender jazz range, followed by the post 2008 US jazz but they aren't as purty. Frank.

I've had band members think I was playing fretless when I was actually just playing smoothly on a fretted. Back in the 80s I used to use a Boss chorus for maybe one bar in a song to give a fretless effect. I think chorus is the secret. Frank.