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I reckon some players struggle to hear themselves and assume that more bass eq and more volume will sort it out. Instead it makes in into a boomy mess. I also think they don't distinguish between what sounds good at low volume and what works in a live mix. It probably seems counter-intuitive to turn bass down to make it easier to hear.

For home use, learning stuff, general quiet practise I use a Line 6 LD15. Input for MP3, Computer or whatever you like and headphones socket. Huge range of sounds available (as with all Line 6 stuff), range of effects and seriously cheap too. Only thing it doesn't have is an onboard tuner.

Either; He came across the Ocean with his Gallions an Guns... Or Do the Shake 'n Vac and put the freshness back....... Can't decide.

The issues are highlighted when a decent brand shifts production to the far east (like Eden). Cheap components can ruin a hard earned reputation, especially when the price doesn't change.

Guitarist in my band has had dozens of amps over the years. My favourite is a Blackstar HT100. All valve and costs a fraction of some of the other stuff he has tried. Personally, I don't think you can get a decent clean sound from any Marshall I've heard. Fender Twin is a nice amp but don't know about price.

Best Precision I ever played was a Lakland.

I love the Tech stuff. Cabs are very high build quality and super light. Sound dispersal is very good so you can hear what you're playing when stood right next to it. They are also very sensitive so don't need masses of power, and are extremely loud. I love the look too but that's subjective. I reckon the 4x12 that's for sale would easily give any 8x10 a good run for it's money at a fraction of the weight. and the 4x10 wouldn't be far off either.

Big, clean and punchy in a lightweight setup to me = GB Streamliner or GK MB Fusion. Cab wise, there are a couple of Tech Soundsystems in the F/S section which are epic cabs.

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Genz Benz Shuttle sounds about right. The 300 Watt ones are cheap as chips and also come in a kind of combo (attached to a 1x10 cab) if memory serves me right.

Discreet has nailed it. You could also angle your cab away from the singer.

The worst part of gigging bar none.

Just bought a GK amp from Ryan. Exactly as described. Would deal with him any time.

Has done a fair bit with Warren Haynes and Government Mule. Terrific player who often scat sings what he is playing on the bass which is quite awesome to watch. Think there is a Youtube clip of him doing this with Lee Pomeroy.

Hello, is it me you're looking for? Baby, baby, where did our love go? Can I get a witness?

At a gig once a punter shouted out 'What does the bass do?' I replied, 'OK, I won't play in the next song' and the band backed me. It sounded sh*te and when I started playing again in the next song I got a big cheer. It's not only punters who don't know what we do but I'm lucky that my bandmates do.

I'd have a serious look at the Tech Sounsystems 4x10 in the FS section. Huge capability and ridiculously light.

I use a Black Jag 500 head through a TechSoundsystems 2x12. It's the best sounding rig I've had and frequently gets good comments. It has boostable EQ sections but I never use them. Everything is set at roughly 12 o clock and it cuts through the mix like nothing else I've ever had.

Used a Mk VI head for years and it never missed a beat and had a hard time. Very loud and versatile eq section with sliders and shelving. Felt like it had a concrete block down one end when you picked it up though.

Are you looking for a combo or separates (head and cabinet)?

I would love to have played in Seal's band. He's written some fabulous stuff.

I love Genz stuff but since they were sunk by Fender I'd go for the Aggie.