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First time I’ve used both together last night. One is enough for theatre shows but seeing as it was balls out rock roll and not going through the desk or anything y’know 🤣. Yeah really pleased with them thanks, nice balanced sound. Funny, when i still had my super midget and I was comparing them at home side by side i THOUGHT it sounded slightly better/fuller but at rehearsals and gigs so far it’s been the complete opposite for me and the Monza has really shone through in terms of overall performance. I’m not knocking barefaced because I used them for years, and was very pleased. Great cabs too x😊

Hi Steve, first time I’ve actually used both together last night. It was an Ac/dc tribute and so thought appropriate. No I tend to use the genz (i have a streamliner too) for the rock type gigs but still use my little puma for the phil Collins thing. Did sound bloody great i have to say, very pleased with the monzas mate, thank you for your products.Amaziballs x😊

Thanks Dave, yes it’s called ‘charcoal sparkle’ 😊, cheers jeff

Played at the cavern, new Malden, Surrey with our AC/DC tribute’BAD BOY BOOGIE’ , great laugh as usual and my ole mate Mark ( rhythm guitar) very kindly drove some of us up so it was really nice to get beered up for a change too! Worthing tonight so my turn on the wagon 😊

Think that kid could make a scaffold pole or anything sound good…. X

Ray and Lewis, my deepest sympathies to you both. I can only wish you all the best fellow bass blokes x😞

Restores ones faith in human nature, so nice to hear something positive. Well done them x 😊

Years ago we had a big ole fluffy cub called smudge, he was exactly the same colour grey as the inside fur of my bass case at the time. Once when I’d left it open, empty on the floor he was kipping in it and I didn’t realise because of his perfect camouflaging. and kicked it shut, he went f**king berserk . Shortly afterwards I stupidly left it open again and upon putting my Ibanez roadster in it for a rehearsal found he’d pissed in it! I tried everything but could never get rid of the smell. Had to dump it in the end ( case not cat) 🤣.Got his own back did the little bugger, lovely ole puddy cat though x

Better luck next time but well done for trying. I wish you well in your quest x

I hope you get on well, what pisses me right off is when a band advertises for a bassist, so you make polite contact, send them relevant info etc, reply promptly to any questions they ask , without being overly pushy or anything then ….. nothing. I wish people had at least some common decency to let you know yay or nay, and that’s before any audition!! After all, they are the ones supposedly seeking someone!! sorry, rant over 🤣.Hope it goes well x

I picked up a distillate for about the same price a year or so ago. They are great basses. I’ve had a couple of more expensive alembics in the past but i definitely prefer this. Someone go look and try it/buy it. I certainly would if it wasn’t up the other end of the country from me 🥴.

T’was a great gig Alan, and so nice to see everyone again, it’s been a long long time. Glad I didn’t help with your load out 🤣.keep the prog flag flying! Jeff x

Thanks for the update Graham, ironically a Horsham based family started the smith and western chain, there’s one here still, though it’s moved premises, one at Crawley and think still up top of box hill, dorking too. Yes it was a long time ago , I was about 17/18.

I done my first gigs supporting the band Robin was in at the time called’ Boxing clever’ . We’re all from the Horsham area. Still see the singer Brent around to chat with. First gig was in a village called Blindley Heath in East Sussex. Blue anchor pub, no idea whether it’s still there!

First thing I’ve learned today is that the band Asia recorded six or more albums after John wetton left, but then again I didn’t even know they carried on from there anyway!! Also John Payne, the guy who Geoff downes asked to join as replacement, ashamed to say I’ve never heard of him either AND a company called Brown’s guitar company , based in Minnesota I think who made him what looks like an amazing signature bass, part fretless/fretted. Never heard of them either but look amazing instruments .where have I been??? 🤣.ill try and post a link.

This!

I actually brought a standard made in USA fender jazz years ago (2012 model if I remember correctly?) to see what all the fuss was about. Considering they’re probably the most popular/recorded bass in history I found it the most dull, lifeless thing I think I’ve ever had the misfortune to lay my hands on….the only thing going for it I thought (a bit) was the neck profile. If there’s such a thingy as hating a bass that’s the nearest I’ve come to it…….go figure 🤣x

Yeah I think you’re right, I find the’taste’ control on my puma so good for this too.😊

I don’t think you’ll be disappointed, I actually ordered two but haven’t used them together at a gig yet, but watch this space…..😉x

Hi Dave, obviously I was also through the PA/monitors etc last night but at the three rehearsals I’ve used it so far it really is great at this.. I think the actual clarity of the mid/top end stands out for me. X 😊