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Agreed. Unbelievable that they’d choose to name a product that way. I’ve no great experience of either manufacturer, but didn’t like the Barefaced I’d used. It’s all so subjective isn’t it. I’ve had Vanderkley and Bergantino and EBS which were great and better on paper than Markbass stuff, but Markbass always just worked for me. Technically, more basic and ‘not as well designed’ but just happened to for the bill for what I wanted in a function band rig. Saying that, it depends what amp you use and what you want. Since I went Helix I’ve been able to have it all!

@TheLowDown, it’s not realism. It’s at best your opinion and at worst a load of nonsense. Or both. You say if it’s European or US made it is ‘most likely expensive garbage riddled with quality control issues’. Based on what, personal experience? That’s a bold claim. Sadowsky, Sandberg, Enfield, Overwater have all been pretty flawless in my experience and there’s dozens of others that are very highly regarded due to decades of trade. I’m not saying better. In fact, I sold my Sadowsky because I really loved a Sire that I picked up which did it all. But I can appreciate both and understand that one costs significantly more than the other to produce, no smoke or mirrors, no retailer manipulation, no fleecing the public, just basic economics.

I mean, I agree with some of your post but the bit in bold is surely bigotry and naivety too, then? On the cost front, it’s not like a Sadowsky or Overwater (or whomever) costs the same to produce as a Cort (or other), which is where most of the price difference lies. It’s not because retailers are being greedy and cashing in on any bias. I don’t think anyone that works for a respected maker would be a slacker either, I mean, it’s not an unskilled random job. It’s pretty specific and i’m sure the training required is thorough and top notch before they let you start making instruments. It’s hardly a summer job for uni students. On the “made in USA” labelling, isn’t it actually quite strict? I remember years back, someone (Fender/Gibson I guess) having to change labelling because the California laws were changed so that at least X% had to be materials from the USA. It was 95% of wholesale had to be from US materials or something like that.

That’s the one mate 😁 I couldn’t tell you what the state of the amp/cab market is, your Stomp genuinely ended that side of GAS for me! Has it been 2 years yet? I couldn’t be happier with it.

Would have liked an XLR and an IEC cable. I’ll stick with my ‘old’ Stomp, it still does all I need it to, and very well.

@mike257 that’s a good point. I love the M18, but you’re right on the mic inputs. We have a very small setup and run 2 x Helix, TD50 and SPD and 3 x vocal mics, so it’s great for us.

Sorry, M18. It’s been a game changer and way cheaper than the analogue alternative to get that many aux. We use the internal router and have never had any issues.

Used one for a couple of years, can’t fault it. The mix app is good too

Little Mark 3 and 102p or a Fender Rumble 500 combo are where I’d go. I’ve had both setups and prefer them to rigs I’ve had that cost 4 times more. They just work. Very reliable and I love the tone straight out of the box. The Markbass 102p is probably my favourite cab. It’s so small and light but very punchy and really projects well, especially if you tilt it back a touch.

It’s flip of a coin stuff, but silver for me.

I was about to post the same thing! Had a little look for one yesterday and was surprised someone was trying for that.

Looking through some old pics on my phone, found a few of my first Sandberg. Miss this bass, it was heavy, which is why it was moved on but what a looker. Think it found its way to the USA after I moved it along.

That’s class. Nice one to the Mrs! the 2nd gens are great, sleeker and more refined IMO

@Raslee it’s a mk1 Ida Nielsen signature. Not been on the market for a few years now, it’ll take some hunting and maybe a bit of patience to track one down! You might have more luck looking for a relic mk1 VM4. The new Ida signature is fantastic too!

I’ll probably do likewise in 2021. Not sure which model, but a BB is definitely coming home in some shape/form! Also, replacing the one I sold in 2019! 😒😄

I think I need to try some GHS, as I actually really like the Sandberg steels! Especially on the SL, for what I do they suit it well. Boomers come in 45-126, which I like the sound of. I’m keen to try some flats on it too.

Wow. That’s a wonderful looking bit of kit. I’m on my 2nd Sandberg. Great instruments aren’t they. Do you know what flats it shipped with? Which rounds are you going to go for?

Unbelievable. Hopefully he is blacklisted musically, at the very least. Sounds like a cyber bully and it seems entirely hypocritical that he is labelling others “keyboard warriors”.

Hi Pete, Think you want @Chienmortbb My post was offering a spare cable I have laying about, rather than an obbm stock list!

I’ve probably got one you can have if you pm me an address, and can hang on until after Christmas?

I’ve played with a guitarist who often forgets to tune back up, the first chord of the following song is always an interesting one 😂

The only reason I sold my BB, too. I regret it big time, but had it weighed 9lbs, I’d never have sold it. Yep, listen to the isolated track, unmistakably N.E. It’s been my favourite track to play for a long time and probably the only track in the set where i don’t have to embellish or change the original baseline for the sake of my own boredom night after night 😂 he’s even got a vocal in the bridge (“and put your feet on the ground”). I believe i read that it was Clapton seeing him tear that song up at Live Aid which made him immediately after the gig, ask if he’d work with him too!