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A few seconds shouldn't matter if the cable was not connected or was open circuit. If the amp seems to be working ok now, then I think you have got away with it. I think it's more serious if the cable short circuits, it might quickly emit the magic smoke at that point.

I’ve asked here before about Bassman 50’s and if anyone actually gigs one, and the responses were mixed. But I picked this up this week and I’m going to give it a go. After collecting it, I drove straight to Martin Garton’s place (Gartone Amps), and he’s going to go right through it. Martin is primarily a bass player, and I’ve seen him gig a few times many years ago. He was using a Bassman 50 at the time, but tweaked to be more suitable for bass. He’s going to tune this one for me too. It’s going to be a few weeks till I have it back, but I’m quite looking forward to trying it. Rob

Ahh, olympic white, one of my favourites too. I've been watching this one, what do you think? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/403932586924 Rob

Old thread resurrection. I’ve been offered a 70’s Bassman 50, no price agreed yet, but it’s a mate, and not advertised elsewhere. Some of you talked about the lack of headroom on these for bass. Yesterday I dropped a couple of other valve amps off with Martin Garton (Gartone) for service and got talking to him about the bassman. He used to play bass in a band called Cold Shot (SRV tribute), I used to go and see them 25 or 30 years ago and they were LOUD, and he told me he ran a Bassman 50 in that band with his 1960 Precision bass. However, he had modded/tweaked it for more headroom. He’s offered to do the mods on mine when I get it. So, watch this space! I’ll find out what the mods are too hopefully and mark up a schematic/layout with the details. Rob

This thread needs more Sunburst+tort+rw Precisions! Here's my '73

I'm sure other basses "fit" other people better, but for me, a P bass just fits. It's like a cosy pair of slippers. I'm very much a traditionalist, some would say conservative (small c), my 6 string guitars reflect that too. But even when I swap to my Jazz bass, it just doesn't feel the same and is ever so slightly ergonomically wrong. As for the tone, my P bass has a deep powerful voice that I haven't heard in any other bass so far.

Congratulations! I'm slowly coming to the conclusion that a Precision Bass is all I need, and cliche or not, mine looks just like yours only mine has a bit more wear. Rob

My shoulder hurts just reading this…….but still tempting.

Thanks for posting this. This may actually be just what I have been looking for. I’ve been looking for a power supply which would power my Markbass Compressore on a board with a couple of other pedals. It needs a min 600ma 12v DC, and there’s not a lot out there at a reasonable cost…….until now! Cheers!

Cap tightly screwed on though. But yes, I've experienced enough beer in my gear to last a lifetime.

After 40 years of playing guitar in bands, and never being without a band until 2016, I've got my first gig on bass! I first picked up a bass last November, so almost a year ago, and I was immediately hooked. I have practiced pretty much every day for at least an hour, until I felt confident enough to start looking for an opportunity to play with others. In the end, it was me who was approached, and we did our first rehearsal last night. It's an originals project, female singer/songwriter who plays guitar and piano and who is also a fabulous drummer (though she's not touching the kit in this project). Her husband is playing guitar, and the drummer is also female. Rehearsals were well organised, lots of info in advance including MP3 demos, in a brilliant live performance venue, proper stage, monitoring, a real piano, and even a house bass amp - Mark Bass CMD102P for me to use. They were pleased with what I was doing and it looks set to continue. This feels like a moment. Thanks for listening 😁 Cheers, Rob

I just worked through my finances today to see if I could buy this. I can. It’s sold. Humbug.

I’ve flown to the Isle of Man a couple of times for gigs (guitar gigs) and just took my Telecaster in my carry on bag with the neck removed. Quickly assembled and strung up on arrival at the venue.

Indeed. I'm the guy who rolls the tone all the way OFF on my basses. A tweeter is superfluous for me.

Was that the one at £2299 buy it now? I’m not surprised it went fast! There is another on eBay, but that’s £4k.

Will extra long scale be ok on a standard 34" scale?

I know. I have Thomastiks on my P bass, lovely things

They might cost more the the bass is worth!

Hi chaps, I have "acquired" an acoustic bass in need of some TLC. The neck is rather banana like, the pre-amp is shot and the bridge is lifting off the body. The plan is to ditch the electronics for the time being, adjust the truss rod, and remove and reglue the bridge (I've bought a deep throated clamp for the purpose.....ooo err) I can actually play the thing to an extent, bearing in mind the above description, the main problem being the higher than desirable action. So, assuming I find my "round tuit", what flats would you recommend for acoustic bass? Cheers, Rob PS: I'll try to post some progress pics in the relevant section as I go.

I’m new to bass, having only picked it up late last year. What I do know is that sticking Vulfpeck on YouTube, through my TV and hifi, and jamming along in the lounge is probably the most fun I’ve had with my clothes on for a while. Sure, I can’t play like JD, but…….. I can do my own thing alongside, and it makes me grin ear to ear. Just sayin.

It’s a trade war now. GR’s 2x10 vertical cab is just 7kg! They have outdone Mark Bass before Mark Bass have even hit the dealers. So, people with experience of their cabs, what’s your opinion? Rob