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Hi Guys, 

Thought I'd add my thoughts here.

I bought the Burgundy Mist Harley Benton MV-4PJ Gotoh.

I really can't believe the quality for £200 including delivery.

So much so, that I've got the Sea Foam Green one due to be delivered tommorrow.

The pickups are good considering the price, there's good versatility with a volume for each pickup.

Thanks,

Paul.

Anyone got any recommendations for a amp tech Birmingham/Black Country or Worcestershire way? 
 

I’ve got a Laney B1 head that I love but it seems there’s a power amp problem. When I run into an external power amp she sounds delightful. 

Really want to save this amp

Pic of her. 

I currently play lead guitar in a metal band The Rebel Dead from Birmingham, me and our singer have started a side project which is slightly different.

I have a small home studio setup and have recorded 7 songs so far in the space of a month.

Thought I'd share one with you guys here 😎

I'm playing the guitars and bass on the recording.

Sonar 8 for mixing and LANDR for mastering. I like how quick and easy it is to get demos mastered before looking at a 'proper' mastering service.

BARBARIAN CROWN - Carved In Stone

Would appreciate some feedback, this had only been heard by a couple of people at the moment

Cool, I'll take a look. 

So I got myself an amp. Nothing spectacular but managed to get a Line6 LD400 2x10 combo with the FBV footswitch for £160. In great condition. 

Never played a gig as a bassist, done 300+ as a guitarist so if this thing does me well and the bass playing takes off then I’ll think about upgrading. 

Was happy to go with Line6 as I’ve had a Spider Valve 112 combo for years and it’s never let me down and I’ve got some great tones from it. I’m also a fan of their recording interfaces and PODFarm software.

I’ve also got a EHX Battalion pedal on the way. I like the options on the pedal, especially the overdrive blend feature. So can keep the clean tone running at the same time. 

Just had a Ric copy setup by Paul Waring

Made my bass go from a challenge to play to be really nice. Will be taking more instruments to him in future. 

Based Walsall/Wolverhampton

http://www.paulwaring.co.uk/index.html

8 hours ago, machinehead said:

100 watt 1x12 combo for guitar seems like far too much power to me?  Even 15 to 22 watts 1x12 is deafening.

I agree with the recommendations above on the 500 w Frender combo.  They are excellent gigging combos.

Frank.

I’m currently using a Peavey XXX 2x12 which is 120 watt (I think). It is ridiculous 🤣

Thanks for the help so far guys. 

Hi All, 

Been starting playing bass after years of playing the guitar. Originally started playing bass 15 years ago, but sold my bass and ended up being a guitarist in many bands since.

I need a bit of help with buying an amp for when my latest band gets out on the road. We'll only be playing small pubs, or clubs, venues up to 150 capacity for example.

Now in terms of a guitar amp, I know a 100 watt 1x12 combo would be great for such gigs, but I see lots of bass combos go up to higher watts.

What would you recommend?  Would an Orange Crush 100 watt 1x15 do the job? Is 100 watts enough for onstage monitoring?

Apologies for such a noddy question.

Edit: The venues I would there would be the bass going into the PA. 

Paul.

2 hours ago, BrunoBass said:

I’ve never tuned that far down on a four string - is B the lowest you can go before the string becomes too slack to vibrate properly? Would low A be possible? Just curious.

A would be possible with a 135 gauge string. 

On 22/04/2018 at 21:32, joeystrange said:

I use that gauge for standard tuning. I don’t think they’d be playable (for me, at least) tuned down to B.

Update...

I went with 135,105,85,70. It feels perfect 👍

Thanks @D'Addario UK I'll look into a heavier set

Currently using 115 but feel like I need more tension 

Brilliant. Thanks for the info. 

Hi, 

ive been jamming with a friend recently doing some slower stoner rock type stuff, some of it very Sabbath like. 

Been tuning down to dropped B. 

B, F#, B, E

is anyone here using this tuning a lot and what gauge strings do you use?

I don’t have a 5 string  

thanks,

Paul. 

14 hours ago, Skybone said:

Retrovibe have just announced a new set of pickups, including a new bridge pickup, with chrome surround & cover.

I've just ordered a pair from David at Retrovibe for £85.

Thanks for all the suggestions, appreciate it 

7 hours ago, spongebob said:

Classic Amplification. Forgotten the guy's name, but he's in the US and produces direct replacements for the various era of Ricky pup.

I had a set made for a 4003 about 5 or 6 years ago.

Typing on the phone so can't get the link up, but Google it and his site should emerge! 

Just found his site, thanks, I've dropped them a message to find out if he has any available

6 minutes ago, ped said:

Welcome! No advice to offer but just saying hello. 

Hello. Thanks for the welcome 

Hello, 

First post, new member. 

I've got a Rickenbacker copy and I want to upgrade the pickups.

Do you have any recommendations?

Thanks,

Paul.