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[quote name='RandomBass' timestamp='1430149722' post='2758396'] I was expecting to see a thread about gear made of clear perspex. [/quote] Me too! I was expecting one of those Dan Armstrong basses.

I just don't find them pleasant to listen to at all. Maybe it's because I also play guitar a bit, but I'd much rather hear a decent guitar solo than bass. But then, I'm not a fan of the whole continuous 16th note slap fests either. Which might discredit my opinion as a bassist...

[quote name='MoJo' timestamp='1430069795' post='2757703'] I'm starting to ask myself the same question. It wouls appear the majority go with the 'this is my tone' approach. I may have to try adopting the same attitude and see how it goes. [/quote] Yeah mate, I just use a good P bass tone, which suits everything my functions band does. Tone pot up or down is as far as I get in shaping the tone.

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1430056914' post='2757519'] Just me and my bass..I don't want FX so I cover everything with the bass. I don't mess with the amp EQ either...once it has the sound I don't touch it altho I might adjust the volume. [/quote] Same here. Why would you try to replicate the original bass tone?! Unless you are playing in a quality tribute act, no one will notice.

Great bassist and band.

The Berg HD cabs are absolutely brilliant, if you can stand the weight.

Corvette for me too. Brilliant basses.

I do like those little GK amps, really impressive for something so tiny. That's a great compact little set up.

If it's just for moving it from A to B, I used to use a neoprene case for 13 inch laptops for my LM3. Perfect fit and cost about a fiver.

If the PJB Double Four I just picked up is anything to go by then I'd reccomened checking the brand out. It's 70 watt with, as you might have guessed, two 4 inch neo drivers. It's perfect for acoustic guitars and stripped back small acoustic drums or electric drums. It's not a loud amp but does deliver proper bass tones. Remarkable given the size of it.

How much amplifier will you need to power this thing? Will it work with a standard 500w class D job?

Nice one! Love the colour and decal!

Had various buyings and sellings of all types of bass related items with Scott in the past, and if we are honest, there will be more to come! Top musician, top bloke. Deal with confidence.

[quote name='rungles' timestamp='1427886245' post='2735399'] I bought a Japanese Fender Precision from Matt. Really easy deal and Matt is a super-nice guy. Deal with confidence! Stunning beard too 😎 [/quote] Haha, cheers dude!!

Do it, I'd say. It's another notable gig to add to your CV.

Nice one. They're very smart cabs.

Get to Bass Gear if you get chance mate. Aguilar, Berg and TKS stockists.

Hmmm, another tks fan here. I don't have anything to add on that front! But, if you like your Berg I'd recommend trying the 112 version of that. You anywhere near Reading?!

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1428844092' post='2745112'] Safe to say I like a P bass [/quote] Lovely. If you had to choose one?!

It's bad isn't it? Funnily enough, in my last originals band, we hit a certain point where people were starting to get interested and more and more were coming along to our gigs; this one night, we had a professional photographer turn up with all his gear and offer to do us some promo shots... This happened to be the night I was ill. It was quite late in the day before it came on, so there was no subs about and we couldn't really pull. I wasn't sick thankfully, but looking at the photos now, I'm grey and sweaty and look dreadful. I remember being delirious too, its all a bit of a blur. Now, if nothing else, the photos provide a laugh!!

Definitely marmitey! I had this exact feeling once, bought one second hand in great condition and a year later part ex'd for the exact amount I paid against something else. So, effectively I didn't lose a penny on it. It was incredibly well put together, was the easiest bass to get setup perfectly and sounded mega. I'm just not active guy and got fed up of that. Absolutely loved it though and will definitely have another at some point.

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1428829582' post='2744834'] My 1978, black, black, maple. A great bass, sporting genuine wear & tear. It`s such an aggressive sounding bass. [/quote] Conversely, I just moved my 78 on because it was so aggressive sounding! Absolutely smashing P bass, but even with flats it has so much growl to it. Absolutely amazing for punk or Iron Maiden stuff, not so much what I'm after for functions stuff. My first P was a cheap 80s Japanese copy, can't even rember the obscure make. It weighed a ton, but sounded superb. Next was a Mexican Fender in Arctic white, with a rosewood board. Looked great, sounded meh. It was a lemon, not very well built, nothing special, just a bit of a dud. After that I had Jazz basses, Musicians and others. Then, started playing in functions bands again and it seemed like a good time to go back to a Precision; it was! Now, I've two 2012s, a sunburst, tort, rosewood model with Femder flats. It's a peach, 8.5 lbs or so and a really nice woody organic tone. It's the bass by which I judge all others now Just acquired the second, a Candy Cola red, white pickgaurd and maple board. This one has La Bella flats. It is certainly heavier than the other, but it's no 78! Again, its a good one. Very happy with these two. I'm having a hard time getting those Yamaha BB2024x out of my head, but they don't come up too often and a house purchase and baby on the way mean that I'm probably not going to be buying any more expensive gear for quite a while. But. That's alright, I'm in a very good place with my current set of Precisions.

Yes! Well done, so glad you're persistence paid off. This is why I hated Cash Converters in my University city, bargains to be had, but for a reason unfortunately.

Simply, it doesn't matter. I used to get hung up over my playing and progression. I'd sit there for hours playing exercises for the sake of it. I improved, but I didn't like playing. Then, I started playing in bands and gigging regularly and realised I'd been doing it all wrong. If your still enjoying it, that's the most important bit.