Linus27

If a bass becomes a working bass then I'm not precious about it. If it gets beaten up on tour etc. then so be it. It's all part of the history of the bass and a bit of mojo is good for me. I'm pretty much settled now on my basses and down to just four. In 30 years of playing I've tried many basses but I always come back to a Fender Jazz or Precision. They just work for me. I have a Fender AVRI 75 Jazz, a Fender 66 RI Jazz, a Fender FSR 70's Precision which is having a maple fretless neck made for it and incoming I have a fretless Limelight 1960 Jazz. All of them are tool and will get heavy use. I couldn't be happier.

I have a Hartke HA5500 amp and its superb, so much variety and possibilities with the high and low pass filters, tube pre amp and 11 band EQ. Mine is also up for sale on here as currently itching the Ampeg itch.

I have slimmed my collection down from 7 to 3 but I do have a 4th on it's way. My main working bass is a Fender AVRI 75 Jazz bass in natural. My backup is a Fender 66 reissue Jazz. It used to be my working bass and has seen 30 years worth of gigs, recordings etc. and is very beaten up. Occasionally I will switch between playing either as they are both great basses. My 3rd bass is a Fender FSR 70's Precision bass in natural. Its fantastic but not needed so it is currently having a fretless maple neck made for it and will be a replica of Stings fretless maple Precision. The 4th bass is a Limelight 1960 fretless Fender Jazz bass. When both these fretless basses arrive, they will become my main working basses. As for ever needing a backup then yes, rarely but has been called upon a few times. The last time was in January this year when the Jack socket on my Jazz failed so I had to switch to my Precision.

So, can we all just agree that I have the best looking rigs here on Basschat 😁😎 The rig on the left is an Ashdown CTM-15 and Ashdown MiBass 1x10. It’s just my practice rig for home but sounds absolutely amazing. The rig on the right is an Ampeg PF500 and Barefaced Two10. I only got the Barefaced the other week and the Ampeg today so not gigged it yet but in the kitchen today it sounded awesome. Three gigs next week so hoping it delivers. The two basses are a Fender American Vintage Reissue 75 Jazz and a Fender FSR 70’s Reissue Precision. The Precision is off to Shuker tomorrow to have a fretless maple neck made for it 😁 Anyway, so love my two little rigs 🥰

Thank you. I actually thought Maplin had gone under but apparently not 😊

Looking to get one of those silver flight cases to keep an amplifier in to transport to gigs. Looking to get one with the removable foam inserts so I can adjust them to fit around the amp head. Anyone got any recommendations on where to buy one from?

I spoke to Derek about his setting that he used with his MXR when I interviewed him but he refused to tell me what they were. I can't remember exactly what he said but he made some joke about giving away all his secrets 🤣

I have one of these and its gorgeous. Currently having a fretless maple neck being made for it 😁

Here in the south (Surrey/Hants/Berks) we on average get paid £300 in pubs for 2 x 1 hour sets. Some might pay a little less and some pay a little more but the majority are £300. Ws also don't go out for less than £300. Clubs are then between £300 - £600 but the majority is between £400 - £500.

Thanks for the replies so far everyone. Certainly looking like the Ashdown RM is winning this hands down 😊 Handy that it's the cheapest as well.

The most obvious "I've been hacked, my wife posted this" post ever. You can't fool us you know.

Thank you. Your picture did confuse me as from my measurements, the RM head should not be so flush with the edge of the speaker on the Two10. Now I know why it is on yours 😁

Mmm, I've just bought a Barefaced Two10 and the RM 500 is one of the heads on my list to go with it 😊 Do you have a front on shot?

Sorry, I meant the Streamliner and not the Shuttle 😁

Just picked up a wonderful Barefaced Two10 and now considering what head to run with it. The ones on my list so far are the Ashdown RM 500, Aguilar Tone Hammer 500 and a Genz Benz Streamliner. Even considering an Ampeg Portaflex 500. I tend to play a Fender Jazz and my tone is clean, warm, round with a little bit of definition in the tone. I play 50's and 60's rock n roll so lots of walking bass lines. Any thoughts from those who have used or use any of these heads?

+1 on the Fender Rumble combo's.

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I still want the F1 head so I’m not gonna shut up 😂😂😂

I totally agree and you should sell me the F1 head 😁

Thanks for all the replies, appreciate it.

That's great to know, thanks you.

Thanks Chris. Same, my EBS and Fender rumbles were exactly the same. I do about 100 gigs a year so if cloth fronted then I'll just buy a padded cover to give it more protection loading in the car etc.

Hi, I just have a quick question to those who have Barefaced cabs. I'm looking to buy a Barefaced Two10 and I noticed they do a steel grill and cloth grill option. With the cloth grill option, is there any protection behind the cloth? I had an EBS classic 112 speaker once and it had a cloth grill which was basically a wooden frame, covered in cloth that then sat in the recess of the cabinet. There was no grill or protection behind the cloth at all. Just wondering if the Barefaced design is the same. if anyone could let me know I would most grateful. I did drop Alex an email to ask but no reply yet so maybe he's away at the moment.