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If you really must go for a valve amp then the VHT special 6 is a superb amp and only costs £129.99 new. Even at 6 watts it can be far too loud for home use but it can be switched to 3 watts which is a useful feature. Dawsons in Bangor stock the entire VHT range. Someone else mentioned the Blackstar HT5. These are good too but the VHT is far better value and a bit louder on 6 watt setting. I prefer the VHT myself. If you can live with SS for a while, the Roland Cube range gives surprisingly decent sounds. Frank.

Yes. It was so cramped that the drummer hit the power socket with his elbow and switched my amp off. During the break I told him I was going outside to find some dogshit to put on the switch to help him remember not to do it again. He didn't switch me off in the second set.............. Frank.

I've had the same rig. Try upping the mids and leave the VLE and VPF off. Frank.

I think the bad reputation came from the 70s when people caused their own problems due to a lack of understanding of how to use the adjustment feature. Properly used they are excellent. I've never had a problem with mine either. You have nothing to fear. Frank.

[quote name='tubbybloke68' timestamp='1328356626' post='1525880'] I've got a super 12 with a shuttle 9, very light cab but a do find I have to eq it alot to get any bottom end 'presence' from it [/quote] I wouldn't see that as a problem - surely it's the reason amps have an EQ section? I don't have a Barefaced S12 but I do have a Barefaced Midget. The Midget is a fantastic cab so I'd imagine the S12 will be more than twice as good as a Midget. For anyone who buys a cab based on selecting the one with the best driver and the best engineering the S12 has to be the one. Looks are a personal thing and I like the Barefaced look, but I know some don't. But I'd say, if you buy another cab (rather than a Barefaced cab) based on liking its looks, you are losing out just so you can own a cab you find pretty. All just my opinions but I hope they are helpful to the OP. Frank.

That looks lovely. Frank.

Why not buy a used classic 70s jazz and swop the necks? You might even prefer the classic 70s and decide to keep it. They are lovely basses and outstanding value for money. Frank.

To be honest, I just don't like the look of the BBOT and love the look of the BadAss. So it's worth it to me on looks alone. And they drop straight in too. Frank.

That's briliiant. I'm going for one. Thanks for posting that. Frank.

G&L L2500. I think these use the same necks as the 4 strings on the 5 string version. Beautiful instruments at crazy low prices. Frank.

Read this.... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veblen_good Frank.

[quote name='jackers' timestamp='1326836534' post='1502710'] also, would the instrument cable cause a lower output volume? because my rig seems very quiet. [/quote] Possibly yes, because an instrument cable has a higher impedance than a speaker cable and could limit the output of the amp. Frank.

This is only my opinion but not knowing any theory is like stumbling around in the dark. You can do it and get to where you want to go but with a little knowledge of theory, the light comes on. It doesn't mean you have to get a degree in music, but a basic understanding will be of enormous benefit to your playing. Frank.

[quote name='LawrenceH' timestamp='1325943972' post='1490149'] But, that bass you are showing looks like 70s spacing, not 60s hence my rather surprised question - it's hard to tell from photos so I may well be wrong. I have seen only one 75RI Jap jazz (that wasn't a Geddy or a Marcus) that had 70s spacing before. [/quote] You know I thought the bridge pick up looked to be in the 70s position too when I first looked. It does indeed look 70s. i judge it by how the pick up is pointing at the tone knob on a 70s and more at the bridge pick up volume knob on a 60s. Lovely bass either way. Frank.

I also started on guitar (in the late 60s) but switched to bass in the mid 80s when we were left without a bass player and I gave it a try. Still play acoustic and electric guitars at home but I've only ever gigged on bass for the past 25 years or so. I much prefer bass. Frank.

That's lovely. These are great sounding basses. Enjoy it. Frank.

The Fenders that I own (see sig) are all well set up and all of them play and sound great. Any differences are pretty minor. Fender are [u]masters[/u] at marketing their products. The material differences between MIM, MIA and MIJ are far smaller than the asking prices would suggest. The most expensive one that I own has a selling price of around three times the price of the cheapest. Genius!! Frank.

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1325453465' post='1483358'] It will be a switchable voltage type. More than likely a Genz (when the new Shuttle comes out) or an Aguilar TH500. All of them are tiny, and light, and work here with a flick of a switch. [/quote] Do they also handle the different frequency of the UK supply compared to the US supply? Many pieces of industrial equipment are rated at 50/60Hz and are therefore suitable, but it's worth checking. I've worked in the US quite a few times for extended periods and it never seems worth importing when you take all the issues into account. Especially if something goes wrong. Frank.

[quote name='mercuryl' timestamp='1325444597' post='1483230'] I'm not trolling. As for "......a take on a P Bass that I like?......" My whole point is that I don't like [u]any[/u] takes on P basses or J basses. Do you think they could have achieved the same sound with a different body shape and a different pickguard. Yeah, probably. So why didn't they. Because they want to chase sales using someone else's design. [/quote] There's nothing wrong with chasing sales by any legal means you can in my opinion. All businesses are tough to run and your competition are always ruthless. But maybe some players want the Dingwall features in a[u] traditional Fender P look[/u]? I might well be in that group myself. What's wrong with that? Frank.

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1325160032' post='1480329'] [size=4][color=#222222][font=Arial]Hi Nick, in comparison to a Traveller the Compact is lighter, louder and has a better tone because it is a bigger, better designed cab with better quality components. IMO/IME[/font][/color][/size] [/quote] Agreed. I've owned both and the Compact is superior and better value for money. I'd also suggest the barefaced Midget if you want to go smaller but still be able to play fairly loud. Frank.

[quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1324434304' post='1474270'] Nope, its like noticing an improvement in acceleration with the new ally wheels on your car. It may, or may not be there but you'd never actually notice it. [/quote] Off topic (sorry) but...alloy wheels are used to reduce the unsprung weight thereby improving handling and therefore perfomance. Hardly relevent in a family car though. Except that they look good to some peoples eyes. Frank.