Alfie Noakes

Does anyone know anything about this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-Warwick-Thumb-4-String-Bass-Guitar-Custom-Mono-M80-Bag-/152281340095?hash=item2374acd8bf:g:SGcAAOSwzaJYAlZD I'm seriously tempted. It was in BassDirect, but I couldn't get down there to try it; did anybody actually have a go on it? The seller seems genuine enough, according to his feedback. Thanks, Phil

I've just bought an Ampeg SVT410HLF cab from Chris in what was an entirely pleasurable transaction. He was even able to help with moving the cab to my neck of the woods. Happy to recommend Chris as a thoroughly decent bloke and all round top chap to any other perspective shoppers, and I'm sure I'll be buying from him again when the opportunity arises.

Just sold my Orange 410 cab to Simon, and it was a thoroughly pleasant experience. Good comms, even when he was in the cinema (!), and very prompt payment and collection. Top chap, and best wishes to you.

Traded my P bass for John's Thumb BO4, and John was a pleasure to deal with throughout. Terrific comms, an excellent meet (two dodgy geezers with gun shaped cases in the cafe part of Oxford train station - I'm sure there were worried people around us!), and we've both walked away very happy with the swap. Happy to recommend John to anyone, he's a top guy.

Yes please. I'll PM you my address.

Top man. Sold Nick my Orange Bass Terror, and it was a pleasure. Prompt payer, good comms, great guy - thank you, Nick, and all the best!

I've just acquired my dream amp, the Orange AD200 mk3, but I have a cab dilemma. I know from experience that I want/need a 410 but can't decide berween the Orange OBC410 or the Ampeg 410HLF. Will I get the best results matching Orange with Orange, or will an Ampeg cab make my Orange head sound well, like an Ampeg? The Ampeg has an adjustable tweeter, and wheels, and looks good in black (I might re-Tolex the Orange head if I get an Ampeg cab) but will it detract from the Orange sound? The Orange is more likely to bring out the best from the amp, or will it? For what it's worth, I play a Fender P in a classic rock band, and an active Sandberg in a Britpop band. Yup, split personality or what, but so long as I wear the right t-shirt on the right night, all is well :-) So, any pointers chaps? Anyone actually been here and done this?? All advice gratefully received.

Top guy, pleasure to deal with, and a thoroughly good chap. Cheers!