Quilly

I really like the looks of the Fender 800 head .

I appreciate they were trying to move away from the “German fender copy” tag but I still prefer the body of the old ones , but the headstock of the gen 2 look much better.

I bought one of these basses last year (new) with the one MM humbucker from BTM guitars in Austria. A fantastic alrounder and built like a tank . I think I paid €1100 for it which was an absolute bargain. I’ve owned a MM stingray in the past and IMO this is a superior instrument.

It sound pretty much like a p bass with flats , when I had rounds on it it had a very aggressive attack tone , think Jeanne Jacques Brunel , sounded great . I found the stock pickups a bit sterile.

First gen Cal VS 2010 with Lollar PB-90 pick up and La Bella Low Tensions, perfect combination.

Im over in ireland and they’re rarely available second hand here unfortunately. To get one shipped over secondhand now requires the seller to fill out loads of paperwork for customs and tax and stuff. I tried and the sellers just don’t want the hassle and I don’t blame them . I have the two10 which I’ll use for bigger gigs , not that big a cab. The elf 110 is ideal for rehearsal

I’m in the same boat, but they’re very dear

Shudda paid the extra money and get the BF110 🙈

I don't intend using the 1 * 10 with my 'loud band' at all just an acoustic trio I play with. I use a p bass with flats for that acoustic(ish) band, I'm not looking for heaps of volume just a little bit more warmth, but I'd like to keep the same foot print.

See my question below 😄

Anyone ever add a second 1x10 TE cab to their rig? Did it make much difference in tone , power? I imagine the addition of a second 8ohm cab will squeeze the full 200w out of the amp, just finding the single 110 a little lacking in low frequencies

@Merton

Typical , seeing loads of great gear out there in tinternet. I had no gas until I joined this group 🙁

Ah they’re great basses , lifer basses .

Do electric guitars and associated gear count ?

I carried an Ashdown CTM100 down 4 streets once and I thought my arms were going to fall off. Its not even a 'heavy' tube amp.

Seeing lots of great gear for sale coming into my social media feeds lately 🙈

The TE Elf and the 1*10 Cab is a great little setup. the 2*08 version might give you a slightly better sound and not much extra in terms of additional weight or awkwardness.

Yeah who’s the bestest tightwad ?

I can’t imagine maintenance would not be allowed , surely it’s like getting strings or other replacement parts

I’m flipin skint so count me in

Anyone starting a 2023 thread so I can join it and fail miserably ?

I only really use this amp rehearsing with a band or for gigs . The fan has a variable speed that ramps up whenever you dig in which is annoying if you pay attention to it, I guess you’re stuck with that compromise with such a small fan. I had a first gen Orange Terror bass that was much louder however. I think for the elf it’s a compromise I’m happy enough to live with for such as small and powerful amp.