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Yeah, the MK1's left me wanting in a couple of basses. For that particular size, then I think Aguilar DCB, Nordstrand and Delano SBC (5 driver I think) should be up on your list. Very nice pups! I do agree that the preamp should probably go too and thus any of these brands preamplifiers are really nice. I;m currently using the Glockenklang 3 band preamps, which are very clean sounding.

[quote name='Funky Dunky' timestamp='1471794140' post='3115915'] I would love to hear some soundclips of this pickup in action. Anybody? [/quote] There's this on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFasRbajFy4 The only downside I think with it is that the Dimarzio has such a high output, the interface distorted.

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1471811095' post='3116108'] Find a teacher in your local area, it doesn't haver to be a bass player. You're never too old to learn to read. [/quote] Perfect. Never to old!

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1471366442' post='3112553'] Depends who is asking... [/quote] [quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1471448318' post='3113131'] HMRC would probably want to know. [/quote] In some slightly perverse way, I actually like submitting my yearly accounts to my accountant. I might not earn as much as I did in high-level IT, but when you know your guitar earned every penny that paid all of the bills, fed and watered your family and kept a roof over your head... I feel very, very lucky to be able to call this my career. I hope I can do it for a long time.

Would like to compare the US 62 to the 'US Vintage' I have in my CIJ '62RI. I'll see if I can find any YouTube videos!!

It always surprises me that so many people have so many definitions of what something *is*. The 'Being Professional, being a professional' threads went far beyond what the dictionary actually defines. I wonder if vehicle drivers are as loose with their definitions in the highway code?

If you are actively engaging, at whatever level and in whatever manner, you are a musician.

[quote name='Musashimonkey' timestamp='1471760317' post='3115549'] ... I was expecting to have to pair it with Berg cabs to get the best out of it. [/quote] Not at all, it still operates as a great bass amp without as the speaker profiles are user selectable from a menu, including a bypass option. That said, the profiles really do work very well. At the moment I'm afraid I can't post too much as I have reviewed the kit in the magazine. All will be revealed in the review issue. Dan

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1471738478' post='3115521'] I don't know the A C etc profiles... but it's ~44mm wide, much like the Classic 50s series. I love that wide fretboard. [/quote] That's cool, all I need to know looks great!

Looks great! Are the RW necks 'A' profile? i.e 40mm nut? I've got a 70's P bass which I think is a 41mm and it is super nice!

Very impressed. Very.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1471728870' post='3115457'] I'm over 6 foot myself, not as bad as people would think are they?! Ta dood it's not bad is it, still got the original Rover tape player, just turned onto 28k miles on the way to the gig. most of them have disolved now, we are planning on keeping this one forever, it's our 6th since 1998, ace cars! [/quote] I think it's because of the way that you sit in a mini, kinda like a go cart with your knees up rather than out-stretched. It's not bad at all! Looking great - my first was a T Reg that I had Slot Mag alloys and a 10" steering wheel. So much fun! The second was a little black beast that I sold when I got a company car back when I was in my early twenties. If only I knew then what I know now eh! 28K? That's amazing! My T Reg dissolved. I was changing the brakes one day when I discovered I could push a screwdriver through the rear subframe *gulp*. Needless to say the car didn't go back on the road!

[quote name='Dan Dare' timestamp='1471542499' post='3113881'] May not need to buy new to get it on instalments. If you buy used from someone/somewhere where you can use PayPal, you can put it on your plastic and pay it off monthly. A couple of decent looking TC2x10s on Fleabay at the moment. [/quote] [quote name='kodiakblair' timestamp='1471547519' post='3113923'] Getting " Tick " on PP That's a dangerous bit of info for me to hear [/quote] Yeah, adding my credit card to my PayPal account did result in finally getting some kit I desperately needed... Interest free! PayPal do offer credit too should that be needed.

[quote name='alexclaber' timestamp='1471683693' post='3114961'] Buy one of our One10 cabs and use it for a month - if it doesn't do what you need we'll have it collected and give you a full refund waiving the usual return postage cost. If my recommendation is wrong it won't cost you anything! [/quote] Jaw dropping customer service!

I dearly loved my Mini! Well, I had two. Which may seem odd for someone 6'3" in stature. That one looks in great nick! Cool bass rig too

Gigged the B-Amp today with a Barefaced Big Twin II. What do you think I thought about it?

[quote name='acidbass' timestamp='1471698672' post='3115167'] My choice would be an Aguilar Tonehammer 500 which you could find used within your budget, it could replace any larger head too for bigger gigs. [/quote] Another great amp! Tonally different from the TC or GK, but very pleasing.

[quote name='bigjimmyc' timestamp='1471723759' post='3115388'] +1 for this. I'm very happy with my BH800 as my main amp. Extremely flexible. [/quote] Is superb yes.

[quote name='P Kool B' timestamp='1471711239' post='3115272'] Sorry, I should've been a bit more clearer in regards to effects- I've got plenty, but I want to try to avoid them, so I don't want to be buying something for an inflated price for an option I (probably) won't use, although I shall definitely check out all the recommendations given so far. In regards to the two posters re GK MB Fusion - I am so tempted. So so tempted. [/quote] The TC kit even with the effects on are not more expensive than comparable heads. Of course you needn't use the effects, but I think an amp with an on board tuner is a winner.

SmoothHound customer service is extraordinarily good. Chris even came up to Dood Towers today to talk tech and get down with the geekery! Top chap! Great set - Bonkers good especially for the money!!

How far down the E string can Sub n' Up track without warbling?