Newfoundfreedom

I won't have to pay customs as I'm in the EU, not the UK. 😋 My budget is pretty much none existent, but £300 max, because that's the price I can get the Harley Benton which will take a lot of beating at the low end of the market.

Thanks. As I just posted above, I have a chance of an ESP locally at a good price. I'm torn between that and a new HB. I'm actually fine with, as prefer a narrower string spacing.

Thanks. I do have a couple of options. The BTB on here was tempting, but as I said, no shipping so it's a no go. There's a rather tidy ESP LTD on a local buy sell group which looks tidy at around £270 https://m.olx.bg/ad/bas-kitara-esp-ltd-b-206-sm-CID618-ID7EEHm.html But for not much more, I can get a brand new Harley Benton, which, brand snobbery aside, looks ridiculously good for the money. https://m.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_bz_6000_nt.htm?o=1&search=1579089734 I've been going backwards and forwards on these two for a week or so now, with the HB taking the lead because of the through neck, 18v pre amp and Thomanns outstanding warranty. I think in probably gonna have a punt when it's back in stock in a couple of weeks. The reviews are outstanding, with the only negative being the weight. But as I mostly play sitting down it shouldn't be that much of an issue.

Indeed, and very tempting it is too. As I commented on the thread. In fact I think I'd happily have a punt on it as the only problems seem to be minor electrical, which is an easy fix. Sadly no shipping offered so it's a no go.

The problem with 6 strings is, they're mostly at the boutique end of the market, and ridiculously expensive. There's very little second hand stuff at the budget end for people like me who just want to dip their toe into the water and try out a 6er.

Really? You don't say. 😂

7 string bass? Nah, those guys have just gone too far! 😂

Cheers. I'm actually waiting for this to come back in stock. A lot of bass for little money. https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_bz_6000_nt.htm

I'm actually currently in the market for 6 string, but they're all way too rich for my blood.

They all sounded like a farting bee on my phone.

Half the time I can't even remember what instrument I play.

Shouldn't this thread be called banned photo's. 😃

Also. I'm thinking the hedgehog is Rydian Roberts.

Just watched the latest episode, and without spoiling the results, the one voted off this week is an absolute legend in my eyes. I'm a missive fan of their music, but still wouldn't have guessed who it was. Also I can't believe they were voted off against the competition. Sorry to be vague, but I don't want to spoil the results for anyone else who is interested but hasn't yet seen the show. Spoiler below Don't read any further Don't look Close your eyes I warned you........ (It was .........self moderated and deleted so as not to give the game away)

F#@K Like A Beast by WASP

Welcome. Talkingbass.net is a great place to start. There are loads of free lessons and resources, but I would highly recommend the bass fundamentals course.

The best thing about the whole show is the costumes. Some of them are superb! The costume department should be proud. Everyone else involved should hang their heads in shame. 😂

The wattage is no problem, providing the ohms ratings match.

And it's absolutely superb!

Just watching it now. Jesus the American, oriental looking judge guy is irritating! Don't know if I'll bother watching any more. To be honest, I probably won't have the fist idea who the so called "celebrities" are even once they're revealed.

No. It works the other way around, which at first seems counter intuitive. A 4 ohm amp will run 2 8ohm cabs, giving a combined load of 4 ohm, or a single 8 Ohm cab at slightly reduced power. Basically don't worry about it. Pretty much any amp on the market will run an 8 ohm cab. Just be careful if you get an all valve amp, as you will have to select the load. Anything class D, or solid state will be pretty much plug and play.

Because there is no "standard" way of quoting power ratings, and while RMS is preferred by most, it is at best, inaccurate. Even then, wattage and volume aren't as closely correlated as people think. Anyone will tell you, Trace Elliot watts are far louder than their competitors. So, with the lack of an industry standard, why not quote peak ratings? They're probably the most accurate, and Bugera are far from the only ones doing it. Even high end manufacturers like Trickfish quote peak ratings. Plus it sounds far more impressive on marketing gumph, which doesn't hurt.

I'd just seen the number on Amazon drop 2 two as my finger as hovering over the buy button. I was hoping you had taken the plunge. I'm so tempted to buy one myself, but I have to pay a extra £25 for delivery, and while it's still dirt cheap at that. I've got a heavy financial month and I'm trying to talk myself out of it. Well done for buying one. I'm sure you won't be disappointed. I absolutely love mine. I'm sure @stewblack would also tell you the same.

I'd take their arm off at that price! I'd do it quickly too. Only 3 left according to Amazon. I've got the Mosfet version, and if i'd paid £500 it would still be the best money i'd ever spent. In fact I'm tempted to buy the valve version myself at that price, just to see how they compare. These things are unbelievable! Absolute tone monsters and the power that just keeps coming. I've had mine over a year now and it's all I ever use. The noises it makes are sublime. Not sure how the 3 year warranty would work buying from Amazon, but you definitely get it buying direct from Thomann.