itsmedunc

You are right, I can't use the extension. I could use the head alone with the extension but that puts me in my original position... no extension.

Unfortunately, the extension is secondhand and therefore can't go back. I've put the combo up for sale a couple of times but withdrawn it when I came to my senses! I'd just like the extra cab going to push a bit more air.

I have the above 10" combo. Great little thing, sounds great, loud and has served me well. I've just bought an extension Mibass 8ohm 250w cab to run with it. Whilst the extension was on its way, I did a bit of reading up. Turns out according to what other owners say about their contact with Ashdown that, some of the combo units were shipped with 250w 4ohm drivers instead of the correct 8ohm. Sure enough, I've checked mine and it's 4ohm! So now I can't use the extension for the purpose I bought it and there is also the fact that I'm running a 400w head into a single 10" 250w driver at 4ohm. It has served me well but I'm now feeling a bit reluctant to carry on using the combo in case I blow the driver. Either way, it looks like I'm knackered! I've emailed Ashdown and they confirmed that some had 4ohm. I cant understand why the unit was ever shipped with this driver in the first place?

A MacBook would be great for him but they are expensive, especially if you are buying new. I'm using a Mac Mini and it's very good but portability has already become an issue for me so, I would imagine portability would be a must for a student. I don't know how responsible your son is but I know my lad and he breaks everything portable! His room is full of smashed Apple products. If I was buying for mine he would definitely get a refurb or secondhand with some sort of warranty. There's always new for old on the house insurance too! Whatever you decide to get, try and get as much RAM as possible for your budget. Saw some Logic X licences from old machines on eBay for a tenner recently. They may be worth looking at but I'd do some investigation first. Good luck!

Bought an XR18 from Steve. All as described, delivered quick and safely. Excellent comms and a nice chap too. You'll have no worries here. Deal with confidence. Cheers Dunc

I don't understand any entertainment awards. All I can see is well known and in the main, wealthy people patting themselves and each other on the back. I find it quite embarrassing and cringeworthy really. Why anyone would want to watch this type of media driven shambolic tripe is beyond me. 😂

Had a thought about Sid today, on the 2nd of Feb he will be dead 39 years! Where did all that time go?!!!

Clive bought my TB1000. Graat bloke to deal with. Swift payment, good comms. What more could you ask for? Thanks again Clive. Cheers Dunc

White Man in Hammersmith Palais, The Clash.

I did a trade for one of these recently with tom1946 on here (he has a twin to it for sale on here too). What a good bass it is. Lovely neck, good sound, nice and light too. I can't fault it. Give it a bit of a tweak to my own taste and it's a fabulous instrument for the money (or even more). The only thing I would change is the back of the neck. It's just a bit too glossy for me but a bit of a sand down would sort that. Some folk prefer the tone pot but to be honest I very rarely use it. I'd been looking for another white/maple board P for a while as a backup to my JV57. Now I find myself thinking of retiring the JV for most gigs (plenty of rough venues) and using it as a main. Good job I came to my senses as I nearly sold it to fund another project. I've had loads of basses and very few 'keepers'. I think this might well be one of them. Far more of an instrument than I expected. Anyone else have love for these?

And it's only a practice amp! Maybe it's not really broken either, he might not be strong enough to flick the switch!

Reluctantly, I have to agree with the OP. After much thought, I must say (1979ish) my no name cack P bass, Selmer Treble n Bass head and 18" whatever cab is the sound that made the hairs on my neck stand on end. Folk may scoff. I've loved Peavey, Eden, Orange BF etc but that setup really did it for me. Maybe it was my age. Wish I could get that feeling again though.

I think Ash from this very forum has a JV Jazz. I would imagine that he would be a good contact for any advice.

Could be relly useful if you were a sandblaster who liked to noodle at lunchtime?

Just like a 60's Eastern European bass!

Hi Roj, long time no hear! It's the head thats a big problem for me. It looks like a moose! May very well weigh as much too. Has a 60's Eastern European look...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HAND-BUILT-BASS-GUITAR/253419787001?hash=item3b00ff12f9:g:diQAAOSwY3daazNX 😳

Have a look at these . Used to be wedelivertheworld I think - https://parcelcompare.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiA8P_TBRA9EiwAJrpHMyRCNmBAkVX5Qksc7TsKD2mN_XUaf64wMqdoxNycmpsLRaN2o3IAGBoCB5MQAvD_BwE Rough guesses on weight and size comes out at £42 plus vat. They took an Ampeg 2x10 from Lancashire to the south of France for under £20 about 12 months ago.