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I just got hold of a 2x8 Elf cab off here. I'm in need of a small "walk-in rig" for a new and potentially regular gig in Lancaster. It looks like we'll be playing the same venue every two weeks on a Thursday night. It's a relatively small pub, and I really don't want to take my BF 3x10 + GK 400RB rig in every time. So as I had no other cab option than the BF 3x10 currently I thought it time to pick up another little cab. I tried it initially with the Elf amp, sounds good, but being a small 8 ohm cab, the Elf gives up a little early. (The Elf amp through the BF 3x10 is really useable however). I then tried it with a Tecamp Puma 900, and it really handles it. This little cab can really take some pushing, and it held together exceptionally well. Rob

With two NY121 cabs presenting 4 ohms to the amp, I think you would have more than enough. I've gigged mine with a single BF 10 and it coped.

The late 60's/early 70's is where it's at for me with P basses. I don't want the wider 44mm nut of the earlier ones, and I much prefer the tort guard aesthetic of pre '74/'75. My two, a '70 and a '73, are both sunburst/rosewood/tort, and the necks are simply sublime. They are a joy to play. And because they don't have the huge price tag of the early 60's basses, I don't mind playing them down the Dog & Duck. I do have a '78, which sounds good too and is light as a feather, but the neck is just that bit bigger (deeper), so it gets less playtime than the other two. I'm hanging on to that one and I'm considering the heretic action of putting a Jazz neck on it just because! Rob

Yup. I do all my own work, setup, maintenance, pickups, wiring etc. Being confident at it means you can tweak things when they need doing, and basses are made of wood, and they do move and change. I've swapped some strings tonight and tweaked the truss rod accordingly to account for the change in tension. I would also draw the line at a refret too. There are artists, like John Shuker for instance, who I would much rather let them refret my instrument than have a go myself. Rob

To be fair, I don't think I've ever had a bass or guitar of the same model sound the same as the last. Every 335 I've had has been different, the two I have now are very different. The two strats I have are very different. It's just how these things are. BTW, all of the P basses sound great, just different.

That's a lovely bass Tony. Have a chat with Andy, you only live once! The condition is similar to the '70 Precision I recently got from @briansbrew on here, and which is proving to be a massive hit with me and my band (thanks Brian!). It is interesting how each of my P basses sound so different from each other too.

Regarding vintage basses, I've had good experiences with ATB Guitars, Bass Bros, @briansbrew and @CHRISDABASS. @walshy has also been a star, sending me vintage parts for nothing and doing a deal on a couple of more recent basses. Anyway, the reason for this post, look at this '69 Jazz that Bassbros have just got in. It's absolutely minty! https://bassbros.co.uk/product/1969-fender-jazz-bass/ Rob

I sent an email to GK last week and asked if they still had any rack ears for the older RB series amps (they are showing out of stock on their US site). They kindly got back to me to say they would have a look. Anyway, they found some to fit the MK-III/IV, and posted me two sets, which arrived yesterday. Great service I must say. Here's the MK-III with its new rack ears, rack case incoming. Rob

I know Matt, we've met a couple of times, he's a nice guy, and very young for one with such fine taste. He specialises in celebrity/rock star owned guitars, and has a personal collection of guitars which belonged to AC/DC. His prices are always on the high side, but if you want something that was owned and played by Billy Gibbons for example, then his clientele are prepared to pay it seems. He's been doing it for a number of years now. His showroom is by appointment only in Paris. Rob

I agree. The fan doesn't bother me as I don't use it at home.

I found another pic of the fan

Regarding the fan noise. The fan itself looks like a fairly standard fan you might find in a computer. If it is, then there should be multiple options for sourcing a higher quality and quieter fan to replace it. If someone can identify what fan it is, ie specs, then I'd be happy to try a replacement. Rob

Don’t underestimate an Elf through a pair of BF One10’s. I have an Elf too, and ran it through those BF cabs and it was quite impressive what it could do.

Just to add, I am sympathetic to your predicament too. I had microdiskectomy and lumbar decompression surgery in 2016. I still have to be very careful what I do and what I lift. But, with exercise and judicious management, I’m able to do most things. Good luck with the back. Rob

Having also had a MB rig and BF 12’s and 10’s, I agree. The 10’s have it for me too. @SuperSeagull when I read your post, I immediately thought of a pair of BF One10’s and and amp of your choice. I also ran this setup for a while, and it never struggled. I’m now using a BF 3x10 for no other reason than because I can. Rob

We could, and perhaps should, do a whole thread on eq and gain settings on the RB series of amps. I’m a big fan of higher boost settings, around 2 o’clock is where I’m at, and I’m not playing rock, it’s blues on a P bass with flats. Rob

They don't sound like that to me. Everything at noon seems to be where flat is, when compared with other amps.

I am acutely aware of this fact.

Just bought two Mono bass sleeves from Pete, agreed a price, fast shipping, super condition on arrival. Cheers Pete. Rob

I'm going to say Phil Jones Bass Double Four too. It's a cracking bit of kit and sounds wonderful in the house. Note though that it can actually get quite loud for a home environment/neighbours. Ed Friedland actually gigs with his. Rob

I'll have a look at those, thanks. The real deal or copies is still my ultimate goal though. Rob