Musicman20

Back when I bought my DB212s x 2 in 8 ohms, then sold them to get a DB212 in 4 ohms, they were all just imported by the stores. At that time, it was the Bass Merchant. I think 2009/10? Anyway, Aguilar slowly became more popular, and rightly so, but as soon as a middleman 'distributor' became involved, all the prices shot up, and have continued to. Now you can barely get a DB112 for the price I paid for the DB212! Insane. Funny that BM never had an issue with dealing with Aguilar directly for aftersales care! I got a new cab badge no problem for one of the older cabs and it cost £0.

If I was in the market for an amp, this would be the one.

I did use them together but due to the sheer size and bulk/weight, I eventually sold them both. The 1x15 is the nicer cab IMO. If I did it again I would probably either get 2 1x15s, or an 8x10 and a friend to assist.

£204. Are you kidding me?! Some 112 cabs cost that!

Anyone looking should snap this up now.. http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/bass_guitars_detail.asp?stock=160608298360007-495685

To make it worse, Halifax are dropping their monthly reward. I know, life could be MUCH worse, but c'mon UK/GB/whatever, what the hell are you playing at?!?!?

Sorry guys - I probably need to clarify a few things. The Musicman I was talking about that has risen in price very suddenly is the Musicman James Valentine guitar, not a bass. Originally the orders were around £2150. Now they are £2449. The pre-orders only went up a few months ago, during (approx.) the vote/result. Then, I decided to see if it is across the range...as I usually have a broad idea of what the prices are. A Classic Stingray in Natural used to be around £1799 about 18 months ago, depending where you shop. This jumped to around £1999, then continued to rise and then hit £2499. To put that into perspective even more, I have a Classic Stingray 5, which is the reason I picked the Classic to see what was going on. I did get a great price new, I admit, and the store said they were still getting a healthy sale, but it was almost £900 less than the current price of the 4 string now....and it's not that long ago. I think that makes sense. Thanks for the advice on a used one....if I was shopping around that is where my money would go now. It's quite funny that vinyl on Amazon is actually cheaper every now and then. Also, to look at other products, those that collect the expensive Lego sets (don't laugh - these expensive sets can be worth a fortune in a matter of 3-4 years!), they havent' risen in price. Maybe they will. I am glad I don't work in music instrument retail. They are going to have a very hard time now.

[quote name='Cato' timestamp='1478539320' post='3169725'] I've considered it, but if people are right about the pound finding it's natural level after being overvalued I think things will get worse before they get better. That and I'm really bad at delayed gratification. [/quote] I don't personally think it was. It dropped, as we know, straight after *ahem*.... Gosh, no idea what is going to happen. I intend to only buy pedals now anyway so it's not QUITE as bad.

US price: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/StingRay4CNat Roughly £1680. Hmmm! That is with the current poor conversion rate.

[quote name='Cato' timestamp='1478537175' post='3169694'] I'm looking to make, what is for me, a fairly major bass purchase in January. It seems like every day I'm watching the prices of the basses I'm considering creep up. [/quote] I'd consider putting in on hold. Just my thoughts on it.

DB.

C'mon...what on EARTH is going on. https://www.gak.co.uk/en/music-man-stingray-classic-4-classic-natural/40030?gclid=CISQzp_8ltACFUS4Gwodkk8PrQ I've been looking at a Musicman guitar ( a Valentine, not this Classic Ray), and it's risen by £300 in a few weeks. It's now out of my range. Hence, I looked around at the range, and it's all bumped up....and this model by a lot more). It isn't a dig at the manufacturer...it seems to be everywhere. I know a big reason is the £, but this surely will just kill sales.

Sorry I'm not sure but I imagine if it's lead booker with ID you will be ok!

Anything made by Roland/Boss is usually insanely hardwearing. I'd get a Cube if I were you.

Was anyone successful in grabbing tickets for Manchester? They are playing TWO dates at the Arena. YES, it is an Arena show, it will be packed, but I'd rather that in comparison to a wet Glasto field. I need concentration to watch this band! I managed to get two seats....pretty good view. I think it is fantastic that they make you have ID and that the tickets require a name. From what I could see, See sold out in 2-3 mins, Ticketmaster had a huge queue and a colleague trying for me said she got through and it had no available tickets, but I tried EventIM and got two! Really happy.

I'd also look at Andertons, especially if you don't want to dive straight into boutique bass gear. If I were to start again, and I had your requirements, I'd probably aim for a decent quality 2x12, or 1x12 (x2) and a Class-D amp such as: TC Electronic BH-800 TC RH450/750 - Ampeg inspired Tech 21 VT Bass head - Ampeg inspired 2nd hand Genz Benz Streamliner 900 Mesa Boogie Subway The new Orange heads are still probably classed as light and compact compared to an old Trace! The Orange heads will give you plenty of warmth and grit...and lots of power...(they tend to be rated well and loud).

I have no room for more instruments but these are looking great. I can only imagine that in a few years we might see price jumps like Sandberg, especially if there are more stores involved.

I image in ten years or so these quite limited instruments will be valuable. Isn't it just a 2016 only offer?

Great! Pics please. I saw one in the flesh in Orlando last month and the colour is great. I presume the issue is that the backlog is massive? The guitar side seems to be ramping out and way outselling basses as well.

I have an ES-8 waiting for me at home. I wanted a switching system that is ultra flexible for the years ahead. This appears to be it.

http://www.mesaboogie.com/amplifiers/bass/subway-series/subway-d800-plus/index.html This looks fantastic. You can see where the ex-Genz engineer influence is. Available in the USA shortly for a great price. Available in the UK in around 24 months at more than double the price.

I prefer lbs.

[quote name='mikeswals' timestamp='1477953378' post='3165567'] I don't play guitar, but I'm really glad their guitar models finally took off and going strong. I grew up very near the factory, and back in the late 80's and 90's you never saw anyone in the wild playing a Musicman guitar, only saw a couple of pictures in magazines. [/quote] Ohh! I bet that was tempting to have a look around. Yeah I think they wanted to go after the 80s superstrat type thing, and now with the John Petrucci connection I think they have all the modern rock/metal/prog people flocking to the signtature instruments. They do have a very varied guitar lineup and some of them are extremely tempting.

If I was them I'd be looking at Andertons and thinking 'they must be doing something right' and change the demo video format at the same time!

The GAK website and ordering system seems so out of date. I never really know what is going on so I just don't bother. Unless they've changed it the return system is even worse. I'd ask to speak to management; whoever sent that out needs to be dealt with.