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True! Certainly less healthy/constructive things to spend on. How do you choose which to gig though?! I've just got my Yamaha, so it gets all the attention.

Why do people have so many?! Is it a conscious decision, or something that just happened over time?

@Al Krow yes, I have the BBP35. Would love to A/B them. I'd really like a 735, but could do with a jazz V too, if I'm going to get a 2nd bass that'd probably be the way. I'd like another Sandberg too, going back to the earlier discussions!

That's a great tune for auditioning drummers 😂 I like to go all out fuzz for bass on it!

'accidentally' losing data beats migrating millions of ropey old mp3 I guess.

Pretty much did whatever was required of the song in the early years, then right through to harmonising other instruments, playing up the dusty end, chords and melodies. Using the bass as a melodic instrument, in a rock/pop setting. Incredible bassist in my book, and hugely imaginative and certainly an innovator.

Greatly overrated, maybe if you're only going out once a weekend. There's not really any need for that to rule out a great sound either.

I recently made the switch to a Stage 800. I've always had a 2x12 and head. Having less to carry was a reason for switching. The Rumble has also replaced my pedals and tuner. It's still 17kg and a fairly big box, but it's a one hand lift, without the additional trips to carry pedals and a box of cables and amp head. I've had Vanderkley in the past, and some other very nice gear. The Fender sounds great. Even if you don't like how it sounds out of the box, get to work with the modelling.

I play lots of holiday parks for one of the big chains, we've been asked not to play any MJ for the time being.

I just sold my Ninja 122 and Ninja amp, it was a great cab. I just don't it and wanted to downsize. I preferred it to 212s I've had that cost much more £. For the size, form and weight it produces a ton of output and was always a great sounding cab. I never pushed it, because with the Ninja amp it had some serious volume to hand. It only served as my stage monitor, but I always found that it offered a really nice clear sound onstage. Was disappointed to move it on, as tonally it was spot on for me. Also, the whole 600w rig weighed about 20kg.

That's unusual, AFAIK, from the 43x series up they are supposed to come with D'Addario 170's. My BBP35 came with EXL170-5.

Blimey, that's an order! Haha. Looks great!! I have a BBP35 in the other colour. Can't fault it, it's a really, really good bass. There doesn't seem to be many about. Mine was the 1st in the country, direct from Yamaha and I haven't seen many since. Are you going to tune/string them differently?

I've had both recently, the Peavey was better. The Ashdown compressor and octave thing were rubbish. The Peavey was in great nick for its age, got the impression that it would outlive me.

He's already got The Sexiest Bass Ever™️ in the BBNE2. It's cool to see something different.

Damn... That group shot! What a collection. They're all incredible, but that pink F looks funky.

Think the 'cheapest' version is to be flat matte black, he confirmed. The relic was to be an option on the more expensive model.

That's her.

There's a nice BB5000a on Facebook. I've just spent out on a new amp... Otherwise I'd be all over it. Going to get another new shape BB to backup the P35. But, the 5000 is tempting, especially in white.

Ah man. If it is a matter of opinion, sure. Like, if someone says they "don't like the sound, IMO, YMMV, etc, etc...", I agree. But, peeling tolex or handles or feet or whatever, not really up for debate, is it? As well as they may be built, with all the bracing and scientific stuff, those basics have to be right or you've surely failed? Dunno about you, but I'd be livid if I was then told repeatedly "not now, we're too busy".

Haha, we also do the "idiot check"!

How many thousands of songs has it been used on?! Let alone it IS drum and bass. Very cool little groove.

That new Nathan East model isn't traditionally pretty, is it? Has the flag bass ever been available for purchase? Fair play to the man himself and Yamaha for doing something new and different.