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I think the prices are part of why I gave up on the Metros. A few years back, they were reasonable, but still expensive. Now, they are almost £2000, or more. I just cannot justify that much when you can get something like a full spec Dingwall for £2400 ish. Id still like a nice PJ from Sadowsky, but the economy, the price rises, etc, have totally put me off.

[quote name='LawrenceH' post='1241023' date='May 22 2011, 11:46 PM']Great thread! But no way would it be Lady Gaga, the Madonna-lite material's sub-average. Prince, if only I had the chops... Beyonce, good musicians and, well, the view from the backline [/quote] Hate to even think about being so 'pro gaga' but Madonna doesn't stand a chance in the talent contest. Have you seen Gaga play piano and sing in different styles?! It's quite amazing for a popular artist to A) look so normal as in girl next door and B )be able to write, sing so well and play instruments with that much talent. I didn't think much of her until I started to hear about her past and her musicianship.

[quote name='Delberthot' post='1240965' date='May 22 2011, 10:30 PM']Without a doubt - The Foo Fighters The chance to play with one of my favourite drummers, Taylor Hawkins. The legendary Pat Smear, Dave Grohl and Chris Shiflet who also plays in another of my favourite bands - Me First and the Gimme Gimmes Hell yeah [/quote] Chris used to be in No Use For A Name as well...very good melodic punk band

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='1240951' date='May 22 2011, 10:21 PM']Katy Perry.[/quote] BOOM! Thats a plus 1.

[quote name='Jigster' post='1240935' date='May 22 2011, 10:14 PM']I reckon something like Adele or Duffy - nice groove driven soulful stuff - only cos the stuff we play is always so loud!![/quote] Exactly my thoughts. Id want to do something totally different.

Im thinking purely mainstream, because normally I dont stray into pop music, but I must admit this artist always impresses me. Nothing obscure, because lets face it, normally I would just want to be in a band that I admire, and they would no doubt be some unknown band that never gets any media attention. Which artist would you like to work with and be part of their live band? Me? Lady GaGa.

Good idea Dave, the SA450 gives you the lot apart from the small factor! Yeah, I really didnt like the pull mute on the recent Markbass amps, it seemed fiddly to me. I tried it on the LMTube and F500 and found it just annoyed me! I reckon a 2nd hand F1 would be a good idea.

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='1240135' date='May 22 2011, 11:05 AM']Just a quick update. I thin im going to get rid of my Streamliner and get a F series head. I heard a F500 yesterday at a lunchtime gig in a local pub and it sounded very nice. Ive not been 100% with the SL and last night was when i realised i dont think i ever will be. Hopefully i can sell it and put the money towards a F500, or probably more likely a F1 as that closer to the cost of the SL.[/quote] They are nice amps. Only thing is, when I tested one, I couldnt really see why it was so much more expensive than the LM3. Yes, yet get the extra mid functions with the F500, and a rather 'poor' mute, (why oh why dont Markbass just make a DECENT mute button?!) but thats about it. It is smaller and lighter, but I dont thats really something to worry about with these micro amps. I still think the F series are expensive for what you get, but they do sound great. Then again, the LM2/3 sounds great, and its quite a lot cheaper. If I was to buy a Markbass amp again, id probably stick to the LM3 or wait for the next LM amp. I found the P bass with the LM3 much nicer compared to the F500...the F500 sounded almost 'too' clinical and Im guessing this is due to the Class D power. One amp that might be worth checking is the Genz Shuttle 9.0...if you want to have a more clean sparkly type tone.

Never had the chance to try one, but visually some of the designs arent really 'me' so to speak.

I realised last night that a 1x10 combo would be pointless in the band Im in, despite out volume levels being low. It would get swallowed up straight away. So, thats small combo gas long gone.

Ive been in the same position before...I opted for 2 fantastic basses instead of one high end custom. I think when it gets to the details, unless you want very exotic woods or something damn right different, then you don't need to spend more than £1500 or so. I think Trace gear is pretty damn high end. Which 400SMX is that? It's not lightweight, no, but it sounds very good, and is built well.

Wow, thats a lot of Markbass!

Yep, agreed. For those who want a very well designed simple compressor, it is very very VERY good. Im extremely impressed with the amp.

It's way too far for me to travel and try things out now I'm gigging a lot. I see the Bass Gallery also now have Vanderkley cabs listed.

Keep hearing about Vanderkley..are they more expensive than Berg cabs?

So far, very happy!

In your circs, the SP210 would pair better with another SP210...being that they are isobaric etc. Two SP210s would be very nice!

[quote name='chris_b' post='1237931' date='May 20 2011, 11:12 AM']I believe the F1 and F500 have digital power amps and the SA450 and LM3 have an analog power amp. I have owned an LM2 and an F1 and their sound was like chalk and cheese to me. I preferred the LM2.[/quote] Plus 1.

I thought there was a substantially loud click between the mute going on and off, through the cab it was quite loud. TC told me there will be some clicking, but to be safe I requested a replacement. My rh450 was always silent.

My replacement new 750 just arrived!

Interesting! I always thought everything was made in their factory near their head office in Italy. When I say made, perhaps I should say 'assembled'.