Steve Browning

You didn't maintain the fingerboard? Schoolboy error, you've invalidated the warranty on the strings.

I am not going to denigrate either of the experts on this but those old Boogie cabs, whether this one or the 2x15 diesel are positively awesome for bass. They may not be modern and light but they are briiliant.

Yup, that would do it nicely. Really well built little bits of kit.

The cellist didn't have the dots?

I use a Lehle 3at1 SGos switcher. The beauty of it is can handle up to 3 instruments with different outputs. I use mine to switch between a passive and active basses. Not the cheapest solution but silent and built to last.

The two 1x15s? You won't be disappointed.

Great poster. How about putting them in chronological order (sorry, I'm a Virgo). That would also show the development as well.

They're well named, for sure.

None taken!

Honest? That font screams amateur to me and I wouldn't bother going any further. Sorry, that's a little harsh.

But, having heard a D-800 through my two Subway 15s you would be buying a truly awesome rig.

A good mate of mine plays through a D800 and Berg 2x12 and gets a brilliant sound. He plays rock, soul, that kind of stuff.

Yes. The first thing I did, with my 400, was to get the DI converted to pre.

In my case (1953 Precision, 1966 slab Precision and 1966 dot Jazz), because I needed the money. There's a case for buying with an eye on what you might get if you need to part with it - however reluctantly. I have a mate who refers to his guitars as his pension. I paid £950 in 1986 for the '53. How much would that be now? I didn't buy it as an investment but I was aware of its value if I ever did have to sell it. Similarly, I always tell people to buy their gear second-hand because you can always get your money back if you don't get on with it or you want to trade up.

Certainly, of the 'newer' stuff. I would still use my Bass 400 if it were lighter but there's very little in it and the weight of the Bass 400 is what tips the scales. The same with the Subway cabs. I got of my Diesel 2x15 because I just didn't need it any more. The two Subway 15s do the same job and just as well.

I think it's more about playability. There was a time (before relicing) when only the natural wear of a few years playing would create a smooth neck and the nitro finishes had the resonance. It seems to me that the line is more blurred now because modern instruments can be bought with the attributes that were, once, only available on an old bass. Sure, there's some element of snobbery (in some cases) but the bass I enjoy playing most is my 66 Precision. The reason is that the neck is worn smooth and it is so resonant. I prefer the genuine tort guard that isn't available now (or at least until recently). If that could be reproduced exactly on a brand new bass I'd be happy to own it, regardless of the name on the headstock.

Definitely. When I was learning there were no Squiers etc. My first bass was a Columbus Jazz which was adequate but nothing more. The range of affordable (and very good) beginners gear is amazing.

I think you should append the statistics that support your assertion that it is, indeed, 'most' threads.

If you go to the Marketplace, all the information you need is there. It'll cost you a small amount for either a single item or a slightly less small amount for a whole year of adverts.

I can tell you for sure, that the Subway 15s are awesome cabs. They perform just as well as my old Diesel 2x15 and I don't say that lightly. I have used them with all 3 of my Mesa amps and they have got all the presence without the weight. I confess I was very pleasantly surprised. Unhappily they are about 250 quid more now than when I got mine. I know it's a trek but you're welcome to give them a go if you want to try before you buy.

Most of those tend to have a metal pole behind them. The set up I got consists of tripod stands in 4 parts. We can use any combination of 2 to 4 stands (depending on the span) and drape the cloth over the bar at whichever height it is set. I would also think that the weight of the cloth would be a fair bit for the advertising stands. We have one of those and I wouldn't want to add any extra weight to it.

Those would be my preference but I was assuming you'd want something nice and portable for jazz gigs. Didn't detect any lack of heft in the D-800. A good friend has just moved from an M-Pulse 600 to a D-800. I love playing through any of my amps but use the 600 for all my gigs unless it's small when I take the Walkabout. I reckon any of those you list would be perfect. I think it would be a pricey solution but I always thought an 8 ohm Walkabout combo with an 8 ohm extension would be a wonderfully versatile set up. I know many people say the Walkabout can do 2 4 ohm cabs but Mesa don't and I'd be worried.

You know it's Rodgers of course! I enjoyed the show but I'm a big fan of his. He always comes across as a really good guy. His autobiography is an amazing read.