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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.

Express Yourself - James Brown Low Rider - War Don't Look Any Further - Dennis Edwards Keep Forgetting - Michael McDonald (or just do Regulate!) Aint No Stopping Us Now - McFadden & Whitehead Groove Is In The Heart - Deeelite Anything where the bass is the melody should work.

[quote name='billyapple' post='1369493' date='Sep 11 2011, 03:50 PM']I've been coming across Single-cut Basses on my travels. I find them strangely attractive, but doesn't this style prevent upper neck access? Are they for a particular playing style, or are they just a design exercise?[/quote] Isn't that a singlecut in your avatar and sig?

You can get mixer bags in loads of different sizes, should be able to get one to fit. Dimensions are: 425(W) x 560(D) x 120(H) mm (16 in. x 22 1/16 in. x 4-3/4 in.)

[quote name='ahpook' post='1367947' date='Sep 9 2011, 06:38 PM']you can have my old phonic MU502 for the price of postage if you fancy channel 2-3 is a little hissy, but apart from that it'll do exactly what you want and i never use it... PM me if you're interested.[/quote] Very generous, thanks! Basschat is ace!

Would this do? [url="http://www.artproaudio.com/products.asp?type=90&cat=13&id=71"]http://www.artproaudio.com/products.asp?ty...at=13&id=71[/url] Or is that totally unsuitable? I'm a bit thick when it comes to stuff like this!

[quote name='mart' post='1367805' date='Sep 9 2011, 04:16 PM']Wouldn't a Hartke A70 do all that? [/quote] I sold the Hartke a bit ago, it was pretty good for hooking an mp3 player up to but as i recall (may be wrong) it wasn't able to do silent practice. It's also a bit bulky to keep just for the line-in capability as i already have a mini-rig for amplified practice. I was looking at getting an Art Pre a while ago as i'd like a nice valve pre, so something like that with an mp3 in and headphone out would be ideal as it would kill two birds with one stone.

Hey all I've just joined a new band after a nice rest from gigging and it's the first time i've needed to practice properly since my daughter was born. At the moment i'm using a cheapo Zoom multiFX but i need some way of mixing my mp3 player so i can learn songs quickly without waking the little lady up and getting a bollocking from the missus. Basically something simple which lets me mix an instrument and a line-in that i can use with headphones. Would need to be smallish and relatively cheap - i'd like a Bass Buddy but can't justify the cost as i already have a small practice rig. Cheers!

+1 on the nylons if you're after an approximation of an upright. Defretting and fitting nylons won't make the bass itself sound more like a db, but it will be easier to make it sound like one if you get my meaning.

They all have sales, even the little guys. Just get on their mailing lists and you'll get offers and promos.

Over £90? Wow, they were about £45-£50 a couple of yeas ago. Might stick mine on there! Ace pedals though, pobably my favourite raw bass fuzz sound.

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1357315' date='Aug 31 2011, 11:28 AM']Because people have expendable income to waste on stuff that makes them feel good about their kit. I 25 years I've never felt the need to tell anyone the make of my cables - I bet the guys in the band of the guy who wins it will all know before the week is out that he has a Pete Cornish Silver Signature cable. [/quote] Painfully true. There's a lot of people out there who'll throw money at "boutique" cables. Makes you wonder when we'll see the first boutique plectrum selling for £50.

Another one from (not so) sunny Blackpool here, welcome to the forum Pete! Loving that Vester btw!

I thought Gaf just used transfers for block markers. In fact i thought Fender did too on maple boards. I have one Mighty Mite neck (a fretless modern P shape) and it's ace.

[quote name='bremen' post='1350090' date='Aug 24 2011, 11:38 AM']My 'dinky P' in swamp ash is almost comically lightweight and the neck doesn't dive at all. Might do with Fender type tuners, but it's fine with Schaller lightweight.[/quote] I had Schallers on mine too, plus the neck and fingerboard was solid Pau Ferro and it didn't dive. It was just something that was brought up a few times when i was researching Warmoths along with the old profile J necks.

My Warmoth was lovely, faultless quality and stunning to look at. As mentiones, if you want Jazz width necks you have to specify, my Jazz had a thicker neck than i expected (still a breeze to play) and it was a common complaint. All sorted now though as they offer J spec necks. Also the steel rods can add a bit of weight to the neck. I had a Walnut body so it didn't affect balance but is you spec light ash or something then it might be an issue. One thing is for sure - you get stunning quality parts at what i consider to be a good price. Not the cheapest option but the choice is amazing.

[quote name='phil.i.stein' post='1346663' date='Aug 20 2011, 08:03 PM']the fingers have it.[/quote] And the EMG pup and pre that he installed...