Bigwan

Used is the way to go. You could buy a totally monstrous rig for £1k! You don't want to cart a monstrosity around (who does nowadays!) but what are your priorities? Size/weight/volume? Do you have transport or are you looking for a rig to cart around with you on the tube/bus? Easier to steer you on choices with this sort of info. You might consider this if buying new: [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/TCE_Rigs.html"]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_sp...s/TCE_Rigs.html[/url] (Classic450 and 4x10 for £1099 - a little over budget but budgets are there to be bent a little!) I believe this exact rig was for sale here s/h for £900 last week.

My 'collection' has got a little out of hand of late so I thought a quick quote would be a good idea. £118 seems pretty good to me considering I managed to max out the quote engine (max £10,000 cover)...

[quote name='JMT3781' post='755529' date='Feb 23 2010, 09:23 PM']Thats just mean.. i'll give you lift.. might leave you at a service station on the way then get the cab for myself lol! was just looking at your 6x12, too big i think buddy, if you want to be rid of one of the aguilar cabs please gimme a shout, i'd even give you more than you paid on ebay, i just need a cab for the weekend lol[/quote] GS4x12 = 45"H x 23.25"W x 17"D Tech 6x12 = 43,3”H x 29”W x 16”D Not that much difference in size really!

John East MM preamp perhaps?

These are fantastic basses. I think I've said it on here before, but the last time I tried one in a shop (GuitarGuitar in Glasgow) I A/Bed it with a Stingray (2 stingrays actually) at 3 (or more likely 4) times the price. There was no comparison. The ATK blew the 'ray out of the water in every respect... The bridge is a pretty chunky afair, so you're unlikely to improve performance with an aftermarket upgrade. Live with it I'd say. It's not like you look at it much when you're playing it!

[quote name='Low End Bee' post='753913' date='Feb 22 2010, 03:16 PM']Jazzes. Well it's got Jazz written on it. Like a Honda Jazz has.......[/quote] Quote of the week right there, and it's only Monday!

[quote name='largo' post='753546' date='Feb 22 2010, 10:16 AM']The little Line 6 110 amp looks good for bedroom practice. Small, loud'ish if required as a back up amp with DI out and headphones out which is important. Some amp modelling as well if that's your thing.[/quote] +1 here too. Love mine. Great wee amp.

[quote name='alanbass1' post='753201' date='Feb 21 2010, 08:14 PM']The sound of the amps are great, but it's the bells and whistles that elevate it above much of what's out there.[/quote] My thoughts exactly

It's the Classic version he has for sale, not the RH450. Great if you're "set and forget" without all the bells and whistles of the rh450 (tuner/presets/foot controller).

Hartke VXL. Great pedal and nearly as cheap s/h as the BDI21 is new. Solid as a rock too. Maybe a little big, but fits my gig bag so is always in there just in case!

If they're the only 2 choices it'd be the 'ray for me too. I've never played a 'modern' Warwick that I've liked enough to buy (none of them are anywhere close to the mid-90's models IMHO), whereas with the MM5 - you always know what you're going to get. They are consistently great! They drop a fair bit in the s/h market BECAUSE they're so popular, so there's always quite a few of them for sale. I'd have another MM5 tomorrow if it weren't for the string spacing. As it is I prefer my Lakland 5501 - ergonomics are better for me is all... Consider going for a different colour combo s/h though - think about what you're paying the extra for. It's a colour for goodness sake! I've had a MM5 and Bongo5 in my time btw...