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Even if you remove all the valves and pack them separately, a drop to a valve amp can still buckle the chassis or cause the transformers to rip free from their mounting points.

I looked. I was thinking ‘OK, not so bad’ until I saw that control plate!

BEST - Dingwall PZ5 (cheers @krispn) - a keeper if ever there was one... WORST - Boss SYB3 pedal - bought as a synth pedal, sold as a wall decoration for the same money!

Mrs Axe got me a music/tab book of Brad Paisley guitar, at my specific request. Spending Christmas with outlaws and only brought my acoustic, but might have a run through some rhythm parts this evening. Also my daughter gave me a toy shaker which I suspect may have come from my grandkids’ toy box. I will keep it with my egg shakers

I’ve recently moved over to Elixir Optiwebs for my skinny-string electrics and enjoy their light feel and slick touch. On bass I’ve been on flats for the last 4 years but toying with switching one of my basses to rounds. How do Nanoweb bass strings compare against other brands for feel and perceived tension?

Someone was advertising one on here a while back but I dithered too long and missed it. Then I snagged an Ampeg PF-50T from Kenny's. Every cloud... So (1) because GAS, (2) unintended thread hijack!

Well that hasn't helped at all!

You wouldn't be referring to the Fender TB600 and/or TB1200 would you? I suffer sporadic GAS for one of those! But I already own 3 giggable bass amps, 4 if you count my Markbass 801 (which I have in fact gigged!)

Slightly tempted by an M6 Carbine as I don't currently own any MOSFET-powered amps. However the last Mesa Boogie I tried (Bass Strategy) had a very similar style of front end and I hated it.

Ampeg PF-50T - 'only' 50W but plenty loud through a decent cab. 8.8kg/19.4lb.

If you're having trouble going from resting your thumb on the E string to not doing so, consider going floating thumb. It feels weird at first, but I haven't looked back since I switched to this approach: Full disclosure: I haven't tried playing HMWYRS!

That is a distinct possibility as I have no gigs now until 18 Jan!

Rubber washers for me on almost all my guitars and basses. I leave the strap attached to the instrument when I put it in a case. The only guitar where this was a problem at all was my MIJ Gretsch Duo Jet, where the strap tended to make the knurled buttons work loose. I fitted a split ring washer and a normal washer to stand the buttons away from the guitar body and that allowed the strap to rotate freely without binding on the buttons - sorted.

Are you planning to use your new purchase with JATS?

Purchased and shared on Facebook!

We are sorted for now but always interested to hear from capable players who may be available to dep or come in on second guitar.

I’ve used a compressor in my guitar rig for a few years now and wouldn’t be without one. Bass is a different matter though. I’ve avoided using any effects at all on bass for the last 10 years or so, but that is changing. I have recently joined a Bowie tribute in which we play Ashes to Ashes. Parts of this are slapped and popped - pretty much the only time that I play in this style. I can turn down slightly in those sections but it’s tricky to get right. Last gig I took out my guitar mini board which includes a tuner and a Biyang Dyna Comp clone. The latter actually worked quite well to limit the transients, but next gig I intend to take the big box Cali76 from my home studio and have it permanently engaged on top of my amp. I have it set so that most of the time it is doing very little, but clamping down quite hard (16dB or more of gain reduction) on loud peaks.

BBOT FTW! Bent bit of tin for the win!

I have the PF50T. I got it for a bit of fun but it’s working really well with my Barefaced Midget as a gigging setup in my country band. It seems to work better with the Midget than with my Super Twin - punchier I’d say. I’ve never owned or tried the PF500 but I had the SVT3-Pro for a while and the PF50T is much more enjoyable to play through. It gets a bit ‘furry’ when pushed but never sounds strained. I have a One 10 on order so I’m looking forward to hearing how the PF50T pairs with it. If you’re gigging you’ll need something to carry it around in as there are no handles on it! @Cat Burrito put me onto a suitable carry bag.

@Graham56 how do you know it’s the amp and not the cab that’s starting to sound unpleasant when pushed?

I play bass in 2 bands. Band 1 - answered a JMB ad. Band 2 - guessed from a FB post that they might be recruiting, sent a speculative message, got in early.

The shallow part is for the pedals. You're meant to stick hook velcro to the back of each pedal, which will then make the pedal cling to the lining. The foam block goes in the deep part and is intended to stop the pedals coming adrift in transit.

Welcome Obra, you will find lots of Precision and Sandberg love here!

Just realised I never updated this! I have now done 2 gigs on bass with Rebel Heroes Bowie Tribute. The third will be tomorrow night at the Cornerhouse in Frome.

Just ordered one myself