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[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1317142517' post='1387319'] A different factory to the one that built the Superfly and the LG, then? [/quote] I was just gonna quote that post and embed a Superfly pic!

You're probably looking at an i3 for that money. Some typically specced ones on Tesco clearances here: [url="http://direct.tesco.com/q/N.1999724/Nr.99.aspx?Ns=P_HIDDEN_Stock_Available|1||P_SORT_Price&btnResultSort.x=15&btnResultSort.y=8"]http://direct.tesco....nResultSort.y=8[/url] Also a quad core Acer here for around budget: http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5083400/c_1/1|category_root|Office%2C+PCs+and+phones|14418968/c_2/2|14418968|Clearance+Office%2C+PCs+and+phones|14520934/c_3/3|cat_14520934|Laptops+and+netbooks|25097307.htm#pdpFullProductInformation Screens might be a bit inadequate if you have lots going on though, an external monitor to hook up to at home might be worthwhile. Also not many laptops around that price range have Firewire.

Haha cool, have you managed to make another extension cab out of the remnants of the combo or is it destined for the skip? It's surprising how nice cheap combo heads sound when paired with a decent cab.

The Giraffe stands can be set level so you can use a head & cab. I bought one and it worked fine with a Schroeder 1212r (the heavier one at 50lb) and a LMII. They're not perfect - i would prefer a second clamp so the pressure is distributed evenly over both sides - but absolutely. fine for not-too-heavy cabs. I actually had to reattach the top part on back to front so it would sit level but it makes no difference to the overall appearance or function. I don't know if they're being produced any more but this looks identical: http://www.flightcasewarehouse.co.uk/music/typeproducts2.asp?id=4599-6196&ref=base

I'm thinking of clearing out the ones i don't play, which are actually the only expensive ones (a Zoot custom and the Warwick). I like my cheapy Jazz bitsas, it's hard to let go of a bass as beautiful as the Zoot though!

Looks pretty cool as do most of the suggestions (wish i had more money!) but Ahpook has very kindly sent me the mini mixer for free and asked to have the postage cost donated to BC, which was absolutely brilliant of him. The Phonic mixer works a treat and is a really handy practice tool, i've learnt a full set since i got it and it's a perfect solution. I'd definitely recommend them or something similar, i've been using it with an Aphex Xciter but even on it's own it sounds great. It also matches my netbook and my USB interface which is a bonus, tart that i am!

I remember a beautiful Tobias 5er listed on eBay for 2.5k a few years back, it had shared a stage with Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie. Kinda makes this one seem a bit small time, not to mention overpriced

Oh, almost forgot, send it back!

Yeah you do occasionally get the odd dead string in a pack. I've only ever had it on expensive brands though, never on £4 cheapies and never had a bad set of Elites even though i have used them for most of my playing life.

[quote name='Delberthot' timestamp='1316518473' post='1379012'] Roger always says that it was never his intention to take control of the band but he felt like they gave it to him. He did force Rick out using the threat of deleting The Wall as a means to get him out so by the time Roger left, they were effectively a 3 piece.[/quote] That's kind of how i've always seen it, rather than Roger wanting to take control by force it just kind of ended up that way because he was the only one who could actually write an album's worth of material that was up to standard. I remember an interview with him a while ago where he explained how frustrated he'd become, i think if he wasn't such a headstrong person Floyd may have fizzled out without The Wall ever coming to fruition. I think if it was any other way we'd have seen some amazing solo albums and post-Roger Floyd albums written by the other three. I guess the absence of those works speaks volumes.

[quote name='daz' timestamp='1316535525' post='1379357'] dont they die off in the winter? I know last winter the avarage temperature was below freezing for 31 days on the run!! (well in the north West anyway.) [/quote] There's some in Stanley Park lake in Blackpool the size of dinner plates, been there years and survived it freezing over. There's also one in a little pond i sometimes fish which is 2ft at it's deepest and freezes over as soon as someone mentions "frost". Tough b@st@rds!

Ah i have the video with the pie and the Dark Side recordings. Also has the little sibilance argument! I also thought Roger came across really well in the interviews, he's always been an eloquent speaker and seems to have mellowed a little! I like Radio Kaos and Amused to Death, the snippets i heard of another album (the name escapes me) he played at the NEC a few years ago were good too. Never liked Floyd without him, sounds like over-produced 80s tripe and hasn't aged well at all, whereas Waters-Floyd still sounds fantastic. Maybe i'm a little biased as i've always liked the old goat!

Yeah it's on YT, i sometimes watch it at work when it's quiet! Didn't know there was different versions, what's the difference?

[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1316383930' post='1377496'] When One Of These Days comes on I get all goose bumpy. [/quote] Best version of Careful With That Axe too! Reminds you what a good rhythm section Mason and Waters were, despite all the stick they get for supposed lack of ability. Might watch it again tonight actually.....

[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1316381431' post='1377418'] BBC4 11:40 onwards ending with the utterly fantastic *Live in Pompeii... my favourite. *some real good live bass from Rog. [/quote] That video is spectacular, i've seen it countless times. In fact i only kept my VHS player for that and Eraserhead!

I'm not aware of a single 8" bass cab, if there is a manufacturer making one that could handle low end at reasonable volume it'd cost a lot more than £30-£40, otherwise we'd all be using them! At that budget you'll be struggling to improve on the Stagg if you want something small. Might be worth setting up a local eBay search in the hope of picking up an old Peavey 2x10 or similar.

Have a look at this, going really cheap and pretty new too. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=154741&st=0&#entry1370360"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...p;#entry1370360[/url]

The Promethean extension cab looks good too. You can always check the FS section here, although small cabs aren't too common. Plenty of ideas here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=129174"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=129174[/url] In terms of small inexpensive combos i like the little Hartke A series - compact, loud and have a handy tilt back design. A lot of people use and like the Roland Cubes or the little Line6 110 combos too.

The Warwick hardfoam ones are also worth a look, i had my Corvette in one of those and it was a really good fit, very light and sturdy too.

I have no experience of the ones in the link but from the description they're standard ABS/Foam cases. You could save yourself a bit of money by getting the Thomann one: [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/thomann_ebasscase.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/thomann_ebasscase.htm[/url] Or the Gator for a bit more: [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/gator_gcbass_pvc_case.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/gator_gcbass_pvc_case.htm[/url] I've owned both and they were both excellent quality for the money, particularly the Thomann. Our van drove over it once - fully loaded lwb hi-top LDV with four people in - and although the case was cracked at one end the interior (and more importantly the bass inside!) was untouched. In fact it still worked and i used it for ages before passing it on to a BCer! You could get two of those for less than the price of the Warwixk one and still you'd have to buy something else to qualify for the free shipping!

[quote name='discreet' post='1374356' date='Sep 15 2011, 12:54 PM']Ooh yeah, may get this instead and give mine to mrs discreet for 'womens' things'.[/quote] I'm not sure it'd fit the LM heads, i got it for the Superfly which is longer and not as wide. It's quite a sug fit without being overly tight so i think it's more suited to the Ashdown Superfly/LG heads. The seller has loads of bags though so i'm sure there's something for every head!

The Gig-Skinz ones are much cheaper, especially if you go second hand. I also got a bag off eBay for my Superfly, spent a while looking for a good fit and ended up with this one: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=137785&hl=superfly+bag"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...hl=superfly+bag[/url] When i get a spare moment i'm going to line it with some thick PVC material from work so it's extra strong and get all the stitching sewn over, should be good for quite a few years. The seller also has quite a few other bags that would be suitable for micro heads but this one was the best fit for the Ashdown LG/Superfly.