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Listening again to the chorus of 'Respectable Street' - that bass part is pure genius how it weaves around. Superb choice of notes, Colin!

I love the look of those!

+1 on this thread - especially the bass levels on 'Later'....been a moan of mine for years. Only time I spotted any recently was during Dinosaur Jr.'s excellent spot - could actually hear some mid-rangy growl from Lou Barlow's Gibson Ripper or Grabber (I'm not sure which one's which!)

Looks like a Fender is the choice....only choice!

I've pulled the trigger on an SG bass - still very cheap at the mo.

I'm going to be soon on the hunt for a short-scale gig bag - incoming NBD featuring my first ever SS (strings already ordered!). Does come with a hardcase, but need a GB for easier transportation. All I've managed to find so far is the Fender one. I've been doing a lot of searching, but am struggling to find any other ones on the market. So I though I'd ask here - any thoughts? What do you other shorty players carry yours in?

Big yes from me. Quite a long-term lightweight user as well. Had my first Trace combo for some years, just weighed a ton. Had a break from playing, and..... Went for the Markbass stuff some years back when I first read about it - not big on the tone, but for me it was weight first. Sold those for a change to the Fender Rumble range early last year. Absolutely love these, the tone is just what I've always wanted. Recently sold the 500 combo, and went with a 112 cab and 500 head. Already have a 115 cab, so the rig is sorted.

Cool! I've been listening to a bit of 'Live Cream' this week as well - Jack Bruce's Gibson bass tone is just huge. ....and I'm sure Phil Lesh played in the early days of the Grateful Dead as well. I'm not helping myself here......

Why do I always have really bad GAS for an SG bass? I've never played short scale, or a Gibbo, but I seriously love the look of those. Doesn't mention a hardcase? Maybe it's seeing some footage of Andy Fraser from Free years back....sure he played one?

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1464098888' post='3056533'] Definitely have a go on a Ric before taking the plunge... they are VERY different in both tone and playability to pretty much everything else. [/quote] This ^^^^^ I love my Rics, and for me they are [i]the[/i] bass. 4001 for me rather than the '03. However, I have lost count of the times I've read on bass forums about players buying one, and selling it soon after because of....well, you name it. Tone, feel, ergonomics.... I personally find them exceptionally comfortable. However, if you're used to Fender-style contours and curving, proceed with caution! I've owned a good number over my playing span. Some good, some exceptional, some less so. Never a bad one, just some less....QC'd than others! Good luck with the journey. Love it or hate it, why not try it?

The only bass I actually have GAS for is the JC sig bass. Love JC, love the bass!

Neither for me, Ricky player all day long. I have tried to be a 'normal' player, and did spend some time last year with a P. It is indeed a fine bass, just not for me. With this in mind, I vote P. It is, after all, the definition of bass guitar for so many.

Got the TGI Extreme through today. Well done Bassgear, great service from these guys. It's a lovely bit of kit, exactly what I was after. Fits the bass well, very padded and protective too. Glad I posted the thread before blowing £100 on a Mono - the TGI is just the product I imagined and wanted. Fits in the gap I wanted it to like a dream! (Speech..) I'd like to thank Bassgear, Basschat, TGI, etc, etc.....!

Interesting stuff here! My dilemma was that I don't use PT, and only carry the bass from car and into the venue. Always used HC out of habit. However, I can squeeze my rig in the car if I use a gig bag, and it's lighter to carry as well. Taking a HC with TSA approved locks is a bit extreme for a 10 second walk, I've discovered!

Car is actually quite big, just a small boot! Must admit, I put my love of cars on a par, on this case, above playing bass. I've got for a 112 - found a way of safely squeezing it in!

Just puller the trigger on the TGI from Bassgear - £37, free postage, and a free tuner!

Cool! I've just read about the TGI extreme which seems OK. Don't know how it would compare to the Mono, it's a lot cheaper!

Great advice guys. So the Vertigo...quite steep at £150....any alternatives?

Having changed the car, I'm having to go on a bit of a size reduction on gear! I've always used hardcases for years, never considered anything else. However, I could get my bass behind the seats if it was in something thinner...hence my curiosity was tweaked by the Mono M80 bag. How strong are these? Are they a viable alternative with good enough protection for my bass? Noticed the do a Vertigo at £50 more.... Thoughts please guys...or a trailer!😃

Would a 1x12 be another option? Used to run the 115 with the 2x10 combo.

Trouble is, car space...I may need the biggest bang per buck to sit alongside the 115!

I'm looking to send a bass - when sold - but I'm out of bass packing material! Any tips what to use/where to try? I've always had an excess of cardboard before, bought and used the old box! This time...and last...I'm totally out!