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Getting to this one a little bit late, but I'm glad it's all figured itself out Karl!

[quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1406115335' post='2508428'] The Peavey looks great, but I'd be worried about the digital gizmos inside, long-term. Think I'd be looking for the-simpler-the-better. [/quote] As above, the old school Peavey 'tanks' such as the TKO, TNT or BAM combos can be picked up very cheaply second hand as they are the complete opposite of what is en vogue in the amp market at the moment (heavy and big as opposed to compact and bijou) and they are as no frills as they come. Likewise the current 'Max' range of combos are super simple - volume, 3 band EQ, built in tuner and that's about it. You can get the daddy of the range (1x15, 300watts If memory serves) within your budget too.

Double post!

I've use Parcelforce to ship a bass without any problems before. It cost about £20 insured. I sent it in a bass box, wrapped in bubble wrap with particular attention paid to supporting the neck and the headstock. I also put a layer of bubble wrap and cardboard between the strings and the fretboard to try and avoid damaging the frets.

[quote name='KevB' timestamp='1406110408' post='2508354'] I can see it appealing to a fair few people. Some don't feel comfy with a full scale neck so will appeal to those. Some might be put off a P bass because of the neck width so this will tick a box for them too, they get jazz neck with a P pickup (though I think some P specials have narrower necks too?). Will be interesting to hear it on P pickup only mode as many P specials with this P/J config are often cited as not being able to do an authentic P sound. Not sure how much influence the body shape has on tone, less than a lot would think would be my guess. Looks a good value workhorse at that price. [/quote] I have the Mexican P Special with the Jazz neck and it's a great bass, love the P/J setup, but I'm not hugely enamoured with the active electronics which is why this is so appealing! The Squier P/J basses all have P necks.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1406037217' post='2507730'] I've had (and still have) a BDI-21, I've had compressors, limiters, headphone amp, rack tuner, other various bits and pieces... never had a problem with any of it. Just to redress the balance against the huge number of negative Berry posts online. [/quote] Yep. My BDI21 is one of the best gear purchases I've ever made. I also have a 'valve' (ahem) mic preamp which hasn't failed me in the 7 years I've owned it - not bad for £30.

[quote name='bagsieblue' timestamp='1406060843' post='2508008'] Yep - the BAM210 is FANTASTIC, I can't praise highly enough - tons of amp modelling effects, standard effects built in as well. If I had a gig to leave an amp in one place I would get another Peavey Bam. Weight if I remember rightly is 96lb(!!), but does come with wheels. [/quote] I always took Peavey's naming to be quite literal. Built to withstand any 'TNT', 'BAM' or 'TKO' you throw at them.

[quote name='pqs' timestamp='1406058875' post='2507978'] Have ordered the white one which is due for delivery Saturday. Will be good to see how it compares to my Squire Jag short scale [/quote] Let me know how you get on! And pictures are a must (I really want the blonde one!)

Peavey is the way forward. Quite literally indestructible. To Lozz's point though, only as long as you don't have to move it - they're flipping heavy. My old 50 watt combo weighed 25KG!

[quote name='soulrabbi' timestamp='1406047541' post='2507852'] I went and played one of these in GAK on my way home from work today. They only had candy apple red in stock (I prefer the white) but this is a very nice instrument. Quality of fit and finish is incredible for 300 quid. The bloke told me they've sold about four or five out of the shop in the last 2 days. Think I need to sell some gear and buy one quick! [/quote] How did it sound plugged in?

I didn't realise it was a smaller show, makes sense why I haven't seen anything!

Sounds like a bargain if you ask me!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1405860236' post='2505863'] Now that is a very good idea... but only if a V4B sounds better than (or as good as) my Burman... [/quote] Worth a look - I loved the V4B I tried a while back, but my experience of proper valve gear before that was limited (read: non-existent) so I had nothing to benchmark against.

Sell both and buy a V4B In all seriousness I would agree with the sentiment above. You're already voting with your back and using the GK, so selling the other won't change anything really!

http://m.musicradar.com/event/namm/ NO new bass gear to fuel my GAS

Interesting that he reversed the P pickup here but then went back to the 'standard' orientation on G&L basses like the SB. Clearly didn't think there was much benefit!

Upload them to Dropbox and pop the links here

[quote name='darren' timestamp='1405808466' post='2505517'] I only use one 8 ohm speaker so I'm probably not using the 500 head optimally to be honest. With my current set up I like the eq more or less flat with a little low mid boost and the bass backed off a little (with a little overdrive on some songs). [/quote] Fair. I'm almost the same - EQ just has a little bit of low and high mid added (1 o'clock) everything else flat.

[quote name='darren' timestamp='1405805090' post='2505492'] I like the sound of the vintage (in combination with the overdrive), but it just gets lost when the drummer gets going. [/quote] Sounds ace in my bedroom

I have a Rumble 40 from the current line, and it's a LOVELY amp. Great tone with the EQ flat, the preset tone shapes are brilliant fun, especially the 'vintage' button which turns my 1x10 combo into a tube top with a 2x15 underneath it. I have also recorded a couple of tracks using the DI and it worked a treat. I haven't tried the 500 but if it's anything like my 40 then you would be making a smart choice.

[quote name='Les' timestamp='1405720994' post='2504810'] GAK have them in for next day, but I'm waiting for theyellowcar's review before I pull the trigger [/quote] I'm wrestling with the idea of having to get rid of my MIM P to make room on the rack for one of these, so I wouldn't wait for me to make a decision

[quote name='Jonesy64' timestamp='1405617910' post='2503742'] Thanks for all the replies, really appreciated and special mention to yellowcar for trying to reign me in :-) It has worked out great in the end as, all being well, I should have Ant's Matamp 112 sometime soon! [/quote] Any time. And congrats on the new acquisition! Look forward to reading the review

[quote name='lefrash' timestamp='1405531663' post='2502805'] I've got one of those harley benton things, and the cabinet is actually pretty big. That Hartke looks much smaller! If I was gonna go for a house cabinet, I would be looking at something ALOT smaller. Surely a single 1x10 would suffice? Saying that, it might be just as cheap getting the 2x10. [/quote] That's what it boils down to - those HB 2x10's (despite being big) are dirt cheap. If I was buying compact and money was no object I'd probably go 1x12 but (aside from ant's bargain Matamp) they don't really exist at the £100ish price point today.

[quote name='andydye' timestamp='1405457028' post='2502148'] 24th August Cross Scythes Woodseats (3pm) The rest are evenings... 31st August the Hop (Shef) 19th September the Cremorne (Shef) 24th Septembr the Green Room (Shef) 1st November Shakespeares (Shef) [/quote] That takes me back! Lived and gigged in Sheffield for 4 years. I ran the acoustic night at what was 'Olive' on Division St (now Gatsby) for 2 of those years.