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Received a preamp from Charlie - exactly as described, no dramas at all. Another successful BC transaction!

Greg bought some strings off me; another smooth transaction on BC with good comms and prompt payment. Thanks Greg!

I'm still waiting for my pickup too.

Getting there! Will likely get a couple of sets then add more perhaps

Good to know, thanks all. IEM are most likely my next purchase - I see several folk have gone for these KZ ZS10 in-ears, but clearly the remaining kit still needs to be bought separately.

Hello all, After a couple of successful gigs with my new band, our guitarist (rather knowledgeable with all matters technical) has pointed out that PA upgrade would be advisable at some point. We sounded decent, but the rig the main band after we played had a slightly clearer sound. So, advice is welcome on a rig suitable for 4 piece band in which I would consider DIing my amp to, then using my Barefaced SM as a monitor for larger gigs. For reference, we have an old Yamaha EMX 630 with matching speakers. It's plenty powerful enough but more than 6 channels and a clearer sound would be great. 2nd hand would be fine, and I'm aware that (much) more than £500 would be a realistic figure. Sort of related: I have a Barefaced BB2 which I'm thinking would always be better to keep as a second cab for volume and improved dispersion, as opposed to selling and relying solely on the PA. Thanks

Good to know. The Mk 3 certainly ticks the boxes for me: headphones, cab sim and good 'cleanish' tone. I got in touch to ask about the Mk3 and they're back in stock next month....

Ibanez Promethean P3110 (or its larger cousin the 5110). Small and powerful.

My penny's worth from what I've seen: Having low and hi mid EQ is rather useful, especially when you've got used to it with GK stuff. That distortion sound in the video is really nothing to write home about but I'd be very surprised if there weren't other more usable Toneprints. As per the comment about the SA Aftershock, digital OD can be very good - I only sold mine prior to getting a Kemper. I think the usable compression, headphone option and "sheen" on a sound (much like the BDDI provides) when engaged makes this a good deal; kind of tempted to use it as a travelling practice box and also for volume and EQ boost. I look forward to more videos!

I rather like mine. I use the Fender Super Bassman profile and a few effects. That said, I've yet to use it live so I can offer my tuppence worth in two weeks' time. I still flirt with the dark side (guitar) so the Kemper offers a great deal of flexibility. Do I miss a normal amp and the associated tweaking with effects pedals? Yes, but the convenience for a hobbyist and occasional gigger is important. I'm still regularly tempted by the amps and effects on BC though!!

Resurrecting this thread rather than starting a new one; I'm looking to swap those 3-screw machine heads for black ones (purely for cosmetic reasons as they work fine). Any ideas who would sell them? It's clearly not essential, so I'm not prepared to drill to fit standard 4-screw models. Thanks

Not anymore it seems, but there's one on FB. Shame no-one near me stocks them for a try-out.

Highly tempted by the GK plex, although I see it has had mixed reviews here. The headphone option and being able to simulate an 800RB is appealing though (as well as the compressor).

Has anyone experience of the Shift Line Olympic preamp? I'm impressed with their videos but have seen almost nothing in terms of reviews.

Iain bought my bass off me and there were no problems at all. Good comms, prompt payment and a pleasure to deal with!

Don't suppose you know the a significance of the model numbers e.g going from JB 45 to 60 to 85 etc? One would assume they have better hardware as numbers increase but assumptions can be dangerous....

http://www.originalscratchplates.com/

I purely by chance tried a Tokai JB85 the other day; I was very impressed! I also see there's JB45 for sale near me, might have to have a look once I make some space....

And it's a P for a J bass, not like for like. Think I'll keep hold after all :-)