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32 minutes ago, nige1968 said:

Apparently not. Seems you need a 2ohm load to get the full 450w on the new models

I stand corrected! That is unusual.

20 hours ago, nige1968 said:

Thought they were the full 500w into 4 ohm?

I dare say that was a typo, meaning 8 Ohms.

5 hours ago, Ricky 4000 said:

Oooo, I can understand that... David's LPJs look fab in the photos, and 32" scale is definitely where it's at (although I have never played one). 😬

I definitely need one. 😬

Which colour, Stew? 😬

One like this...? 😁

I echo the responses above which focus on size and headroom, with having a pedal / preamp to fine-tune your sound. I use my Rumble Head for its power and useful EQ, relying on my HX Stomp to provide the 'sound' as it were.

https://kytary.co.uk/gallien-krueger-fusion-s-500/HN191605/

£909 for the 500W version.

That demo video is a cracker, looks like a superb amp and the GK EQ is so versatile. 900 quid though, that is steep.

Predictably, I'm someone piping up with suggesting their own amp!  Rather happy with my Fender Rumble 800HD (going through a Big Baby 2); versatile EQ and the 3 voicing buttons plus overdrive channel make it very easy to alter on the fly.
 

All items SOLD

Hi all,

Up for grabs is my PedalTrain Nano Plus .
Ideally I’d be looking to trade the pedalboard for a Metro 20 or something similar

Pedaltrain Nano Plus and soft case - £27 inc BASIC (not tracked) postage in UK

Ideal for 3-4 pedals, great condition, already with Velcro and drilled for the OneSpot. 
RRP £41

Collection from Bristol and a top quality brew while you're here is obviously possible. Thanks for looking.

In case you want to sell your board too, I would be interested as I need something a bit bigger than my Nano Plus.

Welcome! A few of us in Brizzle with a variety of toys to try out.  As per a previous post, another left-hander who plays right handed, although I'd want to give it a go the 'correct' way just for showing off purposes.

Welcome! Several of us in the Bristol and Bath area and quite probably happy to advise / offer demo's of kit etc.  Anything to keep me out of the pub this month...

Best for me is between the HX Stomp and the Fender Rumble 800HD head.

Worst is the Yamaha THR10 II wireless practice amp / speaker.   Effects were ok but for the price, I was expecting considerably better sound when playing music.  Didn't have the volume or sound quality I had hoped for, so it went back to the retailer.

Point well made above. Take a look at Gemini pickups; several choices, all with detailed sound clips. 

@Cuzzie sound test / play-off with your Rickenstatus soon I think!

Hi all,

Bit of an impulse purchase (damn you, Facebook advertising!).  Received the other day:  Retrovibe LP with their own Rick-style Hi-Gain pickups.
I've never owned a Rick so I have nothing to compare it to, but I fancied something a bit different!

First impressions: light, comfortable to sit and play with and the finish is great. There are no blemishes that I can spot and it has a straight neck and no issue with the frets.  I'll probably do my own edge rolling but that's just me. It's a broad, chunky neck so not for those who prefer the Jazz configuration.

I did a VERY rough and ready clip through Helix Native to give an idea of sound; yet to put it through my amp. I'd put more effort in but I'm off to the pub now 🙂

Does it sound just like a Rick? I dare say not. Does it go at least some of the way there and give me a lightweight, travel-friendly option? Very much so.
 

Worth mentioning they also do a 'mini' version with much (but obviously not all) of the larger version's functionality.  It's tiny!  Very good it is too.

Bought a loom from Jon; super helpful and quick delivery. Thank you!

I keep looking at this. and again and again. SO PRETTY

No, just a drive when I want extra grit (using the amp's drive as my always on setting), and a fuzz block.  The global EQ settings are handy to have also.

I've used an amp block going straight into the power section and have been most impressed though.

You're welcome to try out if you're in Bristol!

By some coincidence, I've just picked an 800 HD used. I have my HX stomp for most of my tone, but the Rumble does a very good job: the footswitchable drive is very useable (which is far from given in a bass amp) and the four band EQ is just what I need. 

I run mine through a Barefaced BB2 and I'm rather liking it!

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Hi all,

Collection / delivery options:  Bristol, Bath or within a sensible distance of either.  London by arrangement or near Peterborough at Xmas time.

I feel I may regret this but I tend to be using a lighter setup recently (portability reasons mainly), so I thought I would see if there was interest in this following a conversation with a BCer the other day (who may well be taking it).

Excellent condition, done 3 gigs at moderate volume and sounds sublime.  14 kg I think, and a bit bigger than a shoebox.

I bought this for £825 delivered from Poland back in April; it's been kept well with proper warming up and cooling down of valves.

Any questions then do let me know, thanks.

I'll chime in first, with my unscientific observations:

The site is well designed and uses a very intuitive interface. Try using Thefretboard site and see how frustrating a poor interface can be.

Fair bit of chat suggesting here that bassist seem to be more 'reasonable' compared to other instrumentalists. I'd like to think this is the case!

The mods do a very good job of responding to feedback, scammers and threads going off the rails. 

I don't know the stats, but I'd say there is a good core of people who chip in more than most and are happy to help folks.

I had one briefly; lovely rich sound to it and well built (although the jack was quite loose).  I dare say they were overpriced, being Chinese-made, and there is still a stigma about instruments from there.  
I may also suggest they had a wave of popularity when Royal Blood came to the fore, but the fashion has since passed.

Just sent you a message,

Thanks

Just received a bridge from Will; quick to answer my messages, rapid post and exactly as described. Thank you!