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http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/mesa-unveils-subway-bass-amp-and-cabinets-627175 Reasonable pricing for once!

[quote name='Badass' timestamp='1440759462' post='2853552'] Anyone know if there are any new heads coming? [/quote] Apparently they are in the process, so yep, we will have them!

Nice ideas for the cabs.

[quote name='songofthewind' timestamp='1440458678' post='2851019'] I use a THR10 for guitar and bass at home. Very good for both purposes, surprisingly effective for bass. [/quote] Sounds good to me!

Unfortunately I don't really like black guitars (I wouldn't say no if it was a great instrument, but I'd not choose it). So, a shame in my opinion.

[quote name='Ancient Mariner' timestamp='1440441537' post='2850781'] The THRs seem to be exceptional for a home practice amp - by reputation - though sadly I've yet to own one. [/quote] Apparently a new model is due but rumours are its more of a gigging combo.

[quote name='Bassnut62' timestamp='1440017773' post='2847689'] Has anyone ever heard or played a Strat with three P90s? I bet that would be a very interesting sound..... [/quote] Interestingly, Musicman make (and are about to discontinue) their Musicman Albert Lee 3 x MM90s. The original Albert Lee SSS is very Strat like. I have the HH model, and it is absolutely superb. Top of line quality IMO.

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' timestamp='1440074014' post='2848046'] God! [/quote] Which one?

How are they so cheap??!

I love Strats. Despite their huge popularity, I grew up with many guitarists who didn't use them, as they weren't cool or didn't sound heavy enough. I think the Strat tone is something every guitarist needs to experience. Clean Fender amp, reverb, delay, and play about with the excellent clear as a bell tones. Alternatively, crank an amp, or use a pedal, and a Strat will sound fantastic. I don't really use high gain/heavy tones, apart from added distortion from pedals. I am much more of a clean to low gain guy, then add fuzz when needed. All the positions are great, but I currently use neck, neck and middle, and bridge the most.

[quote name='Sonic_Groove' timestamp='1439916722' post='2846762'] Have you tried your bass through the 68 Deluxe Reverb ? Do you think it would work at as a low volume Bass & Guitar amp (out not in house) ? Brendan [/quote] As in at a low level practice with a band? Certainly with the guitar; wouldn't dare try the bass! As fas as guitar through it at home, it is quite hard to get it really quiet. Those watts are LOUD!

Do they still make those angled versions?

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1439897180' post='2846524'] 22 watts for guitar isn't small, especially when you're looking at valve amps. [/quote] No, definitely not. I wanted under 30, preferably under 20, but the 22 W Fender 68 Custom Deluxe Reverb sounds SO good, and received so much praise, that I had to get one. I used to have a much larger/higher wattage Hot Rod Deville...and it sounded nowhere near and good as this 68. I think even my Dual Terror at 7W is too loud through its matching 2x12 cab. The two practice amps noted are both solid state and are both 10W....and smaller speakers, (especially the Yamaha). We are talking a volume that isn't intrusive at all...

[quote name='Muppet' timestamp='1439897287' post='2846527'] I have the 10, not the 10C. For practice it is absolutely brilliant and I use it both for guitar and bass. In fact I don't use anything else now at home and I'm playing the 'holy trinity' of LP, Strat and Tele. Connecting to a PC via USB means there are loads more parameters (compression, reverb and delay settings) you can adjust and send to the presets on the unit. It's great to be able to adjust the level of the guitar and aux input independently. The bass sound is remarkably good too and the effects apply equally as well to the bass sound. And, aesthetically it is very pleasing also it looks nice sitting on a shelf in my office! Highly recommended. steve [/quote] Great, thanks!!!

As my foray into the world of guitar gets more and more interesting, I've realised that even a small 1x12 22w Fender combo is just TOO loud for the house. I am still practicing before getting into bands with guitar, so home is where I play the most. Most high end bass combos for home/very small gigs are hugely expensive and probably not something I need. However, after checking the market for small low volume guitar practice amps, that still have good tone and more importantly allow me to test pedals and practice, it seems these two amps have bass functionality: Roland Cube 10GX, Yamaha THR10 (I'd opt for the 10c). Has anyone attempted bass through these on the bass setting? I'm not expecting any kind of miracle, just a half decent very low volume bass sound that sounds like the bass, for low volume home practice etc. Both amps, more so the Yamaha, have got very good reviews. I wouldn't ever need a Phil Jones or micro Mark Bass amp; just too much money for such a small item which is only of use for me at home, (and I have other small options for small gigs but at the mo, even a 2x10 is proving pretty loud and transmits bass through the floor!).

Sherwood Green is gorgeous. That's my input. I had a Fender Jaguar 'Marrguar' which wasnt finished well at all, but the colour was great.

Wow. That's a huge cut of colours and a shame to see the Big Al go (absolutely love mine; just seen a similar one in PMT Manchester which is a beautiful!)

I'd just get a USA Stingray instead of wanting one, going for a cheaper model, then eventually going US anyway!

Sad news. National treasure.

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1438623606' post='2835884'] I just bought my son a slightly late 21st birthday present ~ Fender Jaguar Thinline. Pics to follow. [/quote] Is this the Japanese model? I can confirm these are superb. The quality is excellent and the guitar is super easy to play.

Just picked up a few cheaper on Amazon (guitar related) and I'm impressed. Isn't it funny how guitar gear always has the good offers compared to bass!

If I didn't have so many Ray's I'd get one of these (well, I would have pre-ordered!)

[quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1438251801' post='2832872'] since i got the news that Jeff Genzler is back in business! [/quote] Ditto. I can't wait for Genzler's new amps and cabs.

I bought a load of Fender Custom Shop patch cables and they are excellent.

[quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1438254418' post='2832909'] ... but Boss pedals never break... [/quote] It's almost as if I have this image in my head of what a guitar effects pedal is, and the first thought is the classic rock hard Boss design. I mean, for £39 or less, you get an SD-1 or DS-1, and used with a good amp, they are excellent pedals. Robust, easy, cool tones, and the SD-1 does a great job of pushing the front end. Sorry - getting into guitar land now!