ChrisF

Ive messaged that one too. Thanks... I reckon with all your help Im bound to get something.

[quote name='headofire' timestamp='1369174352' post='2085985'] Dude, buy this...its a steal at 160 [/quote] Yup.. I agree. And Birmingham isn't all that far from me. I asked him how much it weighs. Although Im hoping that a few months or so down the line I will be able to lift heavier stuff again.

[quote name='headofire' timestamp='1369173073' post='2085945'] How loud is your band? Are you talking authentic rockabilly or more punky modern style? Good rule of thumb is twice the wattage of the loudest gtr amp. Theres nothing worse than being drowned out... [/quote] Bit of both really ..some of our stuff is loud punky style..and some is more authentic style..but still loud. Im trying to educate the others (as they are all fairly new to rockabilly ) about balancing the sound better.... rhythm and lead guitarist are finally getting it, but the drummer is still way too loud. Im trying to get across how important the bass is to rockabilly..and how it needs to not be drowned out.....I think he is getting it....slowly...bloomin hippies ;-)

[quote name='keeponehandloose' timestamp='1369169384' post='2085859'] nothing wrong with 15s for DB, if you get a cab with a horn or tweeter in that will take care of the attack on a slow to respond 15, not that its ever been an issue for me. I think if your on a budget dont count anything out until uouve tried it, you may turn up an unexpected gem. [/quote] yup.. good advice, I will keep looking.. and keep an open mind. Pretty sure my mates Peavey is a 15..and I would buy it off him.. if he was selling.

The GK MB112 looks good for the money....nice n light too. Its only for home use,pub gigs and the occasional small club. My mates is a 60w Peavey.. and its mentally loud so I thought maybe going up to 100w would be more than enough. The Roland seems a bit out of my price range for a higher wattage model...but I will keep looking

ok...cool...so... smaller speakers avoid a midrange hump (even though Im still not sure what it is ) keep them coming.. being a novice, I really need all the help I can get.

So I need a smaller speaker ??? 10" or 12" ??

Something like this ?? http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Gallien-Krueger-115MBX-8-Ohm-200W-Bass-Cab/JG6

[quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1369153613' post='2085548'] Mmm£200 for a light bass amp ...tricky . The way I see it, you need 250 watts to cope with loud drummer, and you would be fine with this in most pubs too. Markbass would've been my first recommendation , or gallien Krueger which are cheaper . Over to other basschatters ... [/quote] Blimey 250 watts !?!?! ...that's twice what I was expecting

[quote name='thisnameistaken' timestamp='1369152583' post='2085527'] If you're using piezo pickups, avoid cabinets that have a pronounced midrange hump. [/quote] I do use a piezo....how would I know about the midrange hump ??

Ok....cheers......

I want to get my own amp rather than use my band mates all the time. I want something that will keep up with the rest of the boys, who seem to think that louder is always better ( Im working on them ).....but I don't want something too heavy as I have a bionic left hip. I should be ok financially to get one in a few weeks, but I think it will almost certainly be second hand.....hopefully have about £200 to spend. So... any features that it should particularly have...or that I should avoid ?? Don't know if it matters, but I don't bow.....its all slap and pizz. We play rockabilly....both heavier punkabilly style and a more blues style. Oh..and I use a Fishman Pro Plat preamp too. cheers.....Chris

Thanks Daf, Im getting their slowly. But more importantly...the Ultras are amazing. Lovely deep sound. Cant wait until the rest of the band hears them on Wednesday. Think I feel a purchase coming on lol just one thing....the ends could do with being coloured like the other strings....its really hard putting black strings on a black bass.

Got the strings in the post this morning.....thought I would let everyone know where they were. ( and help Daf keep track too Chris

Yup windows 8 Im afraid hey look the work around works....nice one cheers Chris

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Hi as you can see by this post, I cant write in paragraphs. It just comes out in one continuous line. This is the only site where this happens....and its only been happening for about a month. Any ideas ???? .............cheers Chris

For those who are interested.... Katmen are on Jools Holland on Tuesday, BBC2, 10pm.

Kingforaday had a Fishman Plat Pro for sale a few weeks back. Might be worth asking if he still has it. ( I love mine by the way )