1970

I'm pretty sure I've had a sound guy use it before for FOH.

I have an attenuated DI on the back of my Matamp - it has a volume(?) knob next to it. I was told under strict instructions to not use this with phantom power, which is fine. Would anything adverse happen if I ran a line out of this into another bass amp?

gorgeous

or, the holiest of grails, the ORMAT 200: I don't want to speak of the things I'd do for one.

[quote name='Shambo' timestamp='1378383245' post='2199415'] I felt a shiver of lumbago just looking at a picture of one. What a beast. I agree, but which models should I be looking at? [/quote] 70's Orange: OR120, GRO100, maybe even a OR80 They were designed as guitar amps but are [b]highly [/b]rated as bass amps. I was after one for a while but a Matamp GT200 came up first. Still on my wishlist. Should be able to get an OR120 or OR80 for under 1k, but will be more for a GRO100.

I think more of the bigger names will get into lightweight cabs - not just neo loaded, but overall lightweight design like Barefaced.

[quote name='Fionn' timestamp='1378243554' post='2197718'] Thanks for the input guys, but the 800RB has been returned to its former keeper ... turns out it's goosed beyond what I'm willing to deal with. [/quote] he can sell it to me if he wants...

I don't think it's pre-lawsuit era, wrong headstock logo.

an 80s GK 800RB is very high on my list of wants

[quote name='v8bass' timestamp='1377619872' post='2189510'] and now quietly residing in mrs v8 s kitchen with its little SuperBass Bro ....( the handle is shocking but ... kinda works ....) Nowt more Orangey ... Gary v8 [/quote] cool - good score.

Sunn 80s GK Acoustic

yeah i'm not into this

[quote name='kurosawa' timestamp='1377339292' post='2186379'] I spoke with my son's high school band director last night. The band owns a Jazz Bass. Last year, there were significant intonation problems, and the bass's pitch was indistinct due to the inherent phase cancellation. I offered to build him a Precision Bass for tighter focus and he accepted. Actually, a PJ is probably best for a gigging musician, both pickups to be used in thin mixes like cocktail combo, and just the P for denser mixes like big band or horn rock band. But because the school only uses electric bass in big band and marching band sidelines roles, I'll just make it a P. [/quote] sounds like it just needs a setup, but cool that you get to build something!

ebay drama is up there with game of thrones imo

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Orange-AD-200-Bass-stack-/300952822487 BIN for £1100... not too shabby.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1376655028' post='2177408'] Very brave to go with a 99p start and no reserve, don't you think..? [/quote] Yeah but he's taking offers. Ebay is basically gumtree now. See something you like, get in touch, they'll pull the ad for the right price. Makes sense as a seller if you want to save £150-250 on ebay fees for a nice vintage piece.

yep these are outstanding. got one about 2 years back for £80 of gumtree. served me well. not much to look at though. mine had the paddle headstock.

yes i know how you play it, just wondering HOW you play it...

Seiously how do you even play this thing http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2013-Electrical-Guitar-Company-Aluminum-Tom-Petersson-12-String-Bass-w-HSC/321143792964?rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D286%26meid%3D475460448143515226%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D1048%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D321143769476%26

wow those mighty mite necks are really cheap, tempted.

cool thanks everyone, I'm thinking of going for a warmoth... are they worth the extra cash?

I'm really into those slab bodies too

Thanks Si, any good dealers in the UK for this stuff?

Hi, Considering making a frankenbass, but haven't attempted before. Few questions... Can I assume that any 4 hole neck will fit a 4 hole body (fender style?). ie can I put a jazz neck on a 51' shaped body? Also - where is a good source of quality necks? High range?