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Mis-sold as a newer version, missing accessories, shoved in a random box with no packing so turns up faulty and they want you to record a little video for them? Link them to the thread.

You only find out how good retailers are when something goes wrong tbh, any idiot can stick something in a box and take your money in exchange. Well maybe not the guy who packed your amp but the point still stands.

Having to send a video to show a damaged item is out of order IMO, as is sending the amp out packed like that in the first place. Tell them they can make their own video when they receive the amp back. Poor service so far from G4M here.

Just spotted these, seller looks genuine. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/357384922228

I would take it to someone else, that looks like it closes up just fine so shouldn't be a particularly difficult job.

The 600w Warwick Gnome iPro is also an option, about £350 as well which might be appealing if you're using it as a stopgap:

Not sure how it was carved but it looks like he's been using it to unclog his toilet.

Just spotted this on Bassbros' site, seems like an astoundingly good deal: https://bassbros.co.uk/product/shuker-custom-5-2/

They used to be rebranded KHL instruments, Korean company but will most likely be built elsewhere and also sold under the HK brand in Europe (German distributor IIRC) and Wolf in the USA, you might get more info by searching those. They made an appearance again on eBay a year or two ago, more Fenderish than the prior more original body shapes. May just be whoever owns the brand using in on import lines, from what I remember they were cheap but good.

With that sort of budget the world is your oyster so get down to some bass specific shops and try a few, if you're lucky you might come across a used MTD 535 via private sale although they rarely sneak below £3k. As mentioned strings are important, hard to gauge (see what I did there?) how good the bass is with a poor string choice.

For a cheap but excellent high output J pickups with plenty of growl check out the Wilkinson WOJB5 with ceramic magnets, resistance is 9.40k for the neck and 10.4k for the bridge. I have a set in one of my basses and they are extremely rude: https://www.vansonguitars.com/products/wilkinson-m-series-wojb5-bass-neck-bridge-pickup-set-for-5-string-jb-type-guitars-jazz-set They do an alnico set for a small premium with more traditional readings. Not a great deal of choice at the budget end if you play a 5 string, Tonerider ignore us and Entwistle only do a vintage set but Warman Stealth might be worth a look if you want a hotter pickup.

Yeah at that price it's almost certain to be a useful thing to have around purely due to the size, power options and bluetooth. If I didn't have the Double Four I'd definitely be getting one as I've always kept a mini practice rig around and £78 is nothing if it's something you use regularly, not sure if I prefer it in black or white:

Keep in mind the BassThe World videos are just adverts for whatever Thomann want to sell you, stil llike 'em (particularly when Lars Lehmann is on) but they aren't objective reviews. This looks like it has a passive radiator on the back so should kick out way more focused low end that you'd expect if placed in front of a solid object, not so much if it's in the middle of the room. Can also run off a suitable power bank and has bluetooth which are very handy features for this sort of amp. Anybody looking at this category of amp that doesn't mind spending another £150 should grab the PJB Double Four with battery pack that's in the Marketplace on here though. Crazy little things.

It also doesn't look wide enough to cover the two existing outer holes so they may be visible if you fit it. Guyker hardware usually has proper diagram showing the dimensions and screw pitch etc, check other listings to see if they include it or message Guyker themselves. Looks like a nice bridge though. EDIT some here: This one might be a better fit: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009638519208.html Measurements here:

A much better idea is to buy a different 4 string Warwick and set that up BEAD, also much more in keeping with forum etiquette compared to simply being happy with the instruments you currently own.

Always the option of shipping a cheap hard case to the seller if they aren't keen on posting in a gigbag, Thomann do a hard foam case for about £50 delivered and you can usually find the tweed ones for around £55 shipped on eBay.

This is the correct answer. The one in the classifieds.

It annoys me that they don't all come with one, I got very lucky on here and found a discontinued RokSak bag for my BH800 which fits perfectly, everything else I saw (and I looked for ages) was slightly too small or way oversized.

I use this: Although it isn't a plug style unit it is tiny, runs off an internal battery and comes with a detachable belt clip. Supports IR and NAM captures and can also stream music from your phone via bluetooth. They do fancy colours now as well: https://www.sonicake.com/products/pocket-master

Get on AliExpress and search "waterproof plastic case", usually something suitable. Most of the expensive camera cases and Pelican alternatives you see for sale are just rebranded generic boxes. Thomann have the TE1200 listed as 305 x 305 x 92 mm so shouldn't be too difficult finding something to fit. If you just want a bag then the Gator 1212 should be fine: https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/product/gator-medium-bag-12-x-12/

Wow, thought you'd never see that. Looks far too posh for the money, especially the neck. Waiting excitedly for the "Look at my huge knob" thread.

The D'addarios are a filament (nylon?) core with a bronze wrap, you can buy classical guitar strings with a ball end but who knows if they'd be suitable, regular steel strings would have a very different sound, tension and feel to the stock D'addarios. You can get a full set of the D'addarios for £35 delivered here: https://www.giggear.co.uk/guitars/strings/bass-strings/daddario-taylor-gs-mini-xt-phosphor-bronze-strings-37-90.htm?opt=20931 Tbh it's not a bad price considering how much regular coated bass strings usually cost and how long they last for.

There's a Double Four (older DC version) for sale on here at the moment with a battery pack if you want something super portable for teaching. Can use a regular 65w/20v power bank with them as well, Thomann sell a Behringer CE500 bag for £15 which fits them perfectly.

Can't believe nobody has mentioned this yet: https://www.cashconverters.co.uk/shop/music-tv--video/musical-instruments/guitars--string-instruments/bass-guitar/054400261222 Worth sending a cheeky offer.