There is a simple way of dealing with this. Cut out the middlemen/women so that the amps/cabs/pedals actually sell pretty well in the UK etc.
I am pretty certain that TC Electronics decided to go directly to shops which resulted in a drop in prices. This was maybe late summer 2018.
I understand they cover warranties, but surely the cheapest/easiest way to do this is for Mesa/any other brand to just get in touch with a well known repair hub and say they will be their repair centre and work out the basics. No need to 'store' gear and deal with things at a middleman/middlewoman dealer. It's adding costs. It is 2019; communication is possible for free via video call...we can ship things securely, etc.
Stingray
Pino P Bass
Xotic Jazz
Out of all of the Jazz style basses, they all sounded similar, but the Xotic just seemed to edge it. Could be the strings though.
I DID like the sound of the MTDs but I would not spend £5k on a bass...
The Dingwall Lee Sklar was also pretty awesome.
The Ken Smith and Fodera basses didn't wow me at all.
They make lovely looking instruments, but as far as I know, they are made in Korea (?!) then shipped to Germany (?) for inspection. You are paying a LOT for a Korean built guitar (they make great guitars btw, but the prices are usually £600-£1000).
Unfortunately, I am not shocked about Dawsons. Shame.....but you could see these stores closing a long time ago.
The Altrincham one is only down the road from me at the moment....might pop in.
How about just selling direct to stores...because the old style distributor model doesn't work if you ask me.
I'd love to own one of these amps but unfortunately it is extremely expensive in the UK. Massive shame.
They might be phasing the whole line out now...it's been some years since that setup came out.
I still like these amps and cabs...the 2x12 at that price is a bargain.
I would say it is my favourite Jazz bass I've owned or player. I have a USA Jazz sitting in it's case barely being used because the look/feel/sound of the Flea Bass is so raw and interesting.
Mine is certainly that Jazz tone I always wanted. It's aggressive but it can easily be tamed. I also find it is pretty damn bright, contrary to the other owner above...
The finish is absolutely lovely. I am a sucker for shell pink and the relic job is great.
They have gone up around £150 since I got mine, but they are still worth it. A really really good spec. Don't be put off by the fact its Mexican.
Now I don't have time to gig etc (although I'm hoping this changes) I wish I'd kept my old GP12400SMX.
That amp was fantastic.
But, my word, it was SO heavy and awkward to move.
These seem to be settling at around £429 now...
https://www.gak.co.uk/en/line-6-hx-stomp-guitar-processor/921163?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlZ2Vr6yp4AIV7pztCh0HhQn6EAQYASABEgI0zPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
I agree the Little Mark Vintage could be a nice amp! Good feature set.
Markbass seem to churn out new products all the time. It's crazy! Although I still don't see many in music shops.