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[quote name='M@23' timestamp='1400346689' post='2453126'] [attachment=162923:pinky1.jpg] [attachment=162924:pinky2.jpg] [attachment=162925:pinky3.jpg] [/quote] Does anyone else use a bridge cover but no pickup cover? I love the look and am about to order one for my sunburst Standard.

[quote name='davehux' timestamp='1409226004' post='2537684'] I had a Spyder 330 for a short time, after selling my LB30 (for the same reason as you). Very underwhelming amp with IMHO not much valve warmth to it. Had an Orange TB500 - fantastic rock/metal amp. Bit of a one-trick pony, but great if you like that trick. Now have a Markbass TTE500 - smooth, valvey, manageable grit when you want it, and whack the gain right up. Tons of volume. Overall the best amp I've owned [/quote] I love the TTE500. Really great amp! I want one.

[quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1409357698' post='2539069'] Sorry, bad humour on my part. The OP had already bought two hydrive 112's which sort of went unnoticed. [/quote] I know ;-)

[quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1409335128' post='2538811'] Has the OP considered a pair of identical 112s? [/quote] Perhaps he should, it would be a wise and informed choice.

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1409301471' post='2538395'] You can't do that! That's not in the BC spirit at all.... You have to chose a brand of bass (preferably one you've never played) and declare at every opportunity that it's so much better than everything else if you don't own one you might as well give up playing... [/quote] Bahaha

I never really understood my 2EQ, and couldn't find a definite answer as to whether the EQ was boost or cut or boost and cut. I used the bass about half way on and a tiny touch of treble. It was a great sounding bass though.

I've not played one, so can't comment there. But, they must be some of the best looking cabs avaliable!

I'm looking for a little amp to take to rehearsals and am interested in these. Not sure if I want all those bells and whistles but it does look interesting.

Good find. That looks great. Do you know what the pickups in it Is?

Nah, probably best to move on, especially if he is cooperating! Ebay can be a nightmare with disputes. At least you got your hard earned back!

Got to ask, why did you buy it in the first place? For a project or something?

Wow. That neck is flamey!

Nuts to that. Glad we have never came across this bull.

[quote name='Spoombung' timestamp='1408890977' post='2534347'] There's LOADS of Rock music everywhere. Too much of the stuff. Honestly.....I spent 90% of my time running away from it. [/quote] Same here!!

Jerks will be jerks. Age is irellevant. Rude people are rude! Without wanting to go off topic... Was the Micromark an 801, and did it hold it's own?!

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1408625306' post='2531927'] They are extremely well built basses (better than a lot of Fenders) [/quote] Which Fenders?

With regards to build quality, surely, not many of us are in a proper position to comment anyway. I mean, i have owned a few basses, but never a good deal of any one model - therefore, my opinions are formed from my own very limited experience. To state all USA Precision (just an example) are of a lower quality than Musicman or Rick or any make, you probably should have owned a decent amount of each. Given that manaufactures make thousands and all the variables involved. It is unfair to say X is worse than Y because i have played 6 of X and one had rough frets, bad paint, badly alligned neck, or whatever. Especially as many shops don't set guitars up and that they have travelled half way across the globe to be in a local shop. Plus, we form brand allegiances and our opinions become exagerated and sometimes blinkered.

[quote name='skej21' timestamp='1408566358' post='2531470'] I feel the same. The ones I've played all felt very cheap and always disappointed, weight wise, tonally and aestheically. I've played sub £300 Epiphone basses that are built to a higher standard and have a better tone and that's saying something. They are a big company so will always have the fanboys who love them but I just don't get it. Saying all that, I like Fender. I imagine the guys who love Stingrays etc will think I'm a mug for liking Fender. Different strokes and all that jazz :-) [/quote] A mate of mine loves Rickenbackers and has a 4001 as well as 12 and 6 strings guitars. I just don't get it. They really do feel cheap and plastic to me as well as being expensive and twangy sounding. But, like you, I love Fenders, which many would also say I'm a mug for! Choice is a wonderful thing. 1st world problems and all that...

I'm interested in the BG250-208 too. I tried one at a big store when buying a bass recently and was really impressed. It was very loud and clear for such a tiny box. Ideal for practices and backup for gigs

Had one in an old band. Hate the things, if used in the manner our old drummer used them, the audiemce and your fellow band members wont appreciate not being able to breathe, let alone open their mouths to sing!