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Sorry, nope! I do think the original price was much much better. Is it around £100 extra now?!?!

[quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1471096856' post='3110521'] Klons are a bit swaggy - supposed to emulate dumbles and the nuances might be lost in your current set up. Why not settle for something like a Joyo JF14 American Sound which is a Fender emulator and see how things go? [/quote] As I've become more guitar effect obsessed, I've followed the 'Klon' story, and I think it attracts the same attention as 'wow, let's pay a LOT for that one ultra boutique piece of gear' like Dumble amps, but much cheaper and easier to obtain. The Klon sound isn't so Dumbly, but these pedals are: http://tonereport.com/blogs/tone-tips/dumbledorks-dumble-amp-in-a-box-pedals Klon Klones are so easy to buy at a low price I just wouldn't bother with the real thing unless a pristine one came up and was a decent (eg low) price.

I tend to cut the bass and boost the mids on the Streamliner, but there is still room on the dials to go! What I like about it is the sheen and pristine you get in the high end. It really does have a fat tube warmth and slight compression somewhere, but yes you need to boost the mids. I don't have any 'bottom heavy' cabs, and I doubt I would get on with one. Are TKS still going strong through Bass Gear?

[quote name='skej21' timestamp='1471094537' post='3110489'] Partially true. Having worked in Music Retail for a number of years, almost all of the manufacturers have an annual price-hike regardless and Fender are no exception. I very much doubt that the Brexit decision will have had much of an influence on their decision to continue with their incremental price increases but it will obviously affect us additionally because of the Brexit decision. Just for context, one of the reps from one of the big brands we stock told us that the American Guitar Centre stores sell more of their instruments in a year than ALL of the European retailers - Thomann, GuitarGuitar, Gak etc all combined (and as a result, they get first dibs on almost everything). This is also the reason why some companies like Ibanez have models that are available in the US only (like the Buckeye Burl SC Ibanez model. We only get the Poplar Burl option) . It's not because we can't have it but because the brand and it's distributors often think the volume of sales wont be large enough to justify it. Europe isn't that big a deal to these companies. Gibson instruments in Europe only make up about 10% of their global market. I imagine bigger brands like Fender are the same. [/quote] No i agree, prices have risen as usual this year in line with annual rises, but even stores have announced that the prices will rise/have risen post-Brexit due to the issue with the £. Andertons had a post on their website stating it.

The price rise is across the board on virtually all products, especially imported products. Boss pedals had a normal price and then a further rise....after Brexit. Not to bring politics into it, but the price rises are due to our 'decision' to leave the EU.

Well that was a waste of time! For the first time in years, Amazon had issues with 'stock'. It was being fulfilled by Amazon, but a store was selling through them. E.g. Amazon send it out on their behalf. It's worked countless times with pedals. I think as I caught the price before the rise, and I was showing stock, I am cynical that the store (not Amazon) wanted to go ahead with the transaction. Nevermind. I need to see what other smaller options there are, that aren't insanely expensive.

Nope.

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1470926616' post='3109387'] You do know that Lakland's sport 35" also? [/quote] That's true. I do think Ibanez's quality is very impressive with the mid to high range basses, much better than Lakland (although the early Lakland's were great). Whilst I can see why the 35" scale would 'add' to a pot of a recipe for a good B string, all of the Lakland basses I've played over the past 4 years or more have just felt focussed on big low bass. The B's were not at all tight and defined.

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1470772113' post='3108384'] I think some people are missing the point with a low B strings tone or tightness sometimes. Electronics and pickups have a great deal to do with it, and how a low B string responds. It's not all to do with the way the string behaves or its tension. It's how that vibration is picked up and handled electronicaly. Crap pickups or preamp can make a thight b string sound mushy, floppy. I've had floppy B string,s that sounded amazing. Ie a Fender Jazz 5 mim with a glockenspiel. Great sounding b string. On the other hand I've had a Fender 5 mim with DR low riders that sounded not so good. To many variables me says. A physically floppy B string can sound amazing, with a good preamp. Pickups. some technique adjustment may be needed. I think there is some confusion between the feel of a string and it's actual tone that can be achieved. [/quote] I agree that good quality pickups and a pre-amp can help a B string to sound clear and tight. A quality humbucker or powerful single coil at the bridge helps.

I'm not sure on the dates etc, but my is that a beaut!

If I had room, and was playing more often, I would opt for a AS Jaguar bass. I have two Jag guitars and I love the body shape and switching. The Flea Jazz Bass is a totally different vibe but, IMO, worth every penny.

[quote name='Bill Fitzmaurice' timestamp='1470839950' post='3108856'] Wait 20 years, when valves have gone the way of the dodo. [/quote] Thanks - I will consider this as well. If I don't get near what I want, I'll keep it.

Sadly, I think you are right....it should go. The solid state/class D amps I use are much cheaper to run, easier to use, and it doesn't matter if I have a few because of the cost. This gentle giant needs to be used. However, I think if it does go I may invest in an Orange OB1-500 as its much smaller/lighter and cheaper.

I hope I'm not breaking the rules. This is NOT a for sale thread or a 'how much is it worth' thread. I've recently sold BOTH of my big heavy Orange cabs. I didn't miss the 4x10, but I kinda miss the 1x15 as it was a lovely sounding cabinet. I do not miss the weight or the sheer amount of space they took up. I don't at this point need any more cabs. I've got others that are lighter, smaller, and more efficient. But, I may change my mind! The thing is, I still have the AD200b amp head. It sound absolutely stunning. There is nothing like it. It's just sat there though. I think 9 time out of 10, i'll just take a lightweight amp. Should I give up on the all tube sound and weight, free up a bit of cash and space, or should I keep it because I'll have to pay more if I wanted one again down the road. Hmmmmm ------------------------ See below..it has gone!

[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1470754448' post='3108192'] Just saying beware of offers of free ac adaptors [/quote] Ah, yes! Understood, cheers.

The main songwriter, Paul Banks, has written his own solo material and the bass lines are clearly very important to him. Carlos seemed to always use a black Jazz in the photos I've seen, and when I've seen them live before he left. Also, the tone and most the albums, IIRC, is a Jazz tone. Could be wrong.

That is strange, sorry to hear that! Mine seems to be exactly the same yet the mids are more present if you want them to be. I've really gone off scooped mids as I've moved away from heavier music and that's the reason I wanted the BDDI with mids..to have the 'tube amp tone with grind' but so that I didn't keep having to boost mids on everything so much.

EHX Soul Food gets you close.

I'd recommend 'Antics' and 'Turn On the Bright Lights' for their slightly rawer sound. Probably one of my favourite live bands too. It is a little lighter than some post-punk, heading towards a New York indie sound, but the fact it is so dark most of the time and the way the guitar, bass and drums interact seem to point more towards a band who have a lot of respect for the punk scene.

[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1470737729' post='3107999'] Yes, but obviously you need a different Ac adaptor [/quote] Thanks - so do I need a converter? As in, if I use just a normal UK Boss power supply, will it go straight in the USA pedal? They seem to be 9V DC....

I've said this before to many people, but Interpol are in my top list of favourite bands...ever. I have tried to find like-minded musicians to play that kinda choppy/dark post-punk but it hasn't worked.... The bass lines are really really good.

[quote name='geofio' timestamp='1470723821' post='3107858'] I purchased a Guitar last year in Las Vegas, i just took it on to my return flight in a gig bag and the stewardess put it in her personal locker for me !!! we were upstairs on a virgin Jumbo, and no one even looked twice, at the customs when we got home a customs officer called me over and wanted to know what all the signatures all over the gig bag were , they were from the guys at the rock vault show lol, he loved the autographs, never even bothered about the guitar at all. just bring it home. [/quote] Amazing!

I'm in the same boat but I won't be buying a guitar/bass as I've got enough (and if I did it would be a guitar as they are FAR smaller). I will also be loving the theme parks, which is probably pretty sad, but honestly, our attempt at theme parks in this country are pretty shoddy compared to Harry Potter at Universal. But, I MAY get a few effects pedals. Some of them are much cheaper over there. Does anyone know if Boss pedals work ok from the US when brought here? I want one of the new CE-2W's which are currently rising in price a fair bit here.

I had an MXR Compressor and I didn't get on with it. I don't know why. For MXR, I also wasn't impressed with the build quality, which is mad considering their Carbon Copy is built so solidly. I opted for two cheaper options. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Budda-Chakra-Compressor-Guitar-Effects/dp/B00CJRLVXC Budda Chakra - reviewed pretty well for bass - Was on offer for only £50 for a while. Boss LMB-3 - Bought one before the recent price rises and again, it definitely does the job. For Octaves, I use: EHX Pitchfork Boss OC-3 Both do the job extremely well IMO. I would say the Pitchfork but they have also gone up from around £95 to £120 very suddenly.

Having never really known what these were, as I've become more interested in effects (more so for guitar playing) I've started to try new pedals. The Waza Craft line really are superb. The quality is just perfect...matching a boutique effects company yet still keeping the price fairly decent, with that Boss solid enclosure, and peace of mind warranty. If you haven't tried the VB-2W, you really need to. It is so good at what it does. The effect can be subtle or extreme, and in-between, but the sound is so syrupy and warm its unreal.