Paul S

Thank you! Having spent 20 mins enjoying those vids, would it be fair to say the main differences are simpler controls for the Streamliner and more colour to the tone. 900W versions give more bottom because they aren't designed to be treamed with smaller cabs? I have a Barefaced Compact + Midget so guess the 900W wouldn't be too much.

I very much liked the GB Shuttle 6 when I tried it and am considering getting a GB of some description to give me a choice of amp/back up as . But frankly the different ranges and models confuse the hell out of me. Can anyone outline, preferably in words of one syllable or less, what the main pros and cons are of these different ranges? Also, it seems the 900W versions are more popular, but I don't understand why. And, finally, what are the improvements of the newer .2 models. ta!

That Planet Waves Mini-headstock jobbie looks great - just ordered one! Thanks for that link Mr D.

I've never used a Gator but, having bought a Hiscox, never seen the need to try. I usually weigh around 100kg +/- and have been known to stand in the middle of my Hiscox case with bass inside just to prove a point.

Bought a Line 6 wireless kit from Neil. By the time I got around to asking if the money went through ok he had posted it! Packaged to withstand a nuclear holocaust and sent by special delivery, too. A totally smooth transaction and a pleasure to deal with.

I usually have to hear the singing before I get the pitch. I put it down to the fact that my hearing is knackered, but maybe it is more widespread.

One more name to add to the list of endorsements. Bought a 'lard-arse' P-Bass wiring loom, exudes quality, great price, fitted in minutes, sounds nice. Thanks John.

Likewise - I'll keep it in mind when mooching about locally.

Just to echo comments from the others - Gareth is a great bloke to deal with. I bought a bass from him, when it arrived there was a problem with it. There is always a nagging uncertainly when dealing with people unseen and unknown but in this case everything was sorted out as smoothly and as painlessly as it possibly could have been. Cheers Gareth!

I may as well start the avalanche of replies that will endorse OBBM cables - you cannot buy better for the money and the service is second to none. If you have soldering skills or want to learn them then you may *just* manage to do it cheaper yourself using good quality components. I have fiddled about recently as a way of improving my soldering but in all honesty will go back to buying them from OBBM.

Just a thought - if you don't live far away you are welcome to come and have a noodle on it. I am SE Essex.

I favour skinny necks and have recently bought an SB14, and also have some Fenders with Jazz neck profiles (Power Jazz Bass Special and Precision Lyte). Plus a selection of assorted JapCrap with Jazz type profiles, but not an Ibanez. I am not sure how to measure it but on a comparative basis the width of the necks are exactly the same, but the SB14 is slightly deeper than the Fender Jazz necks. In hand the feel is nearer to the slightly wider and deeper Westone necks, although a tad shallower than these. Not as deep as some P-Bass necks I have tried, though. I find it extremely comfy, I have to say. Also the way it hangs is different - the smaller headstock and general body configuration make it a couple of inches shorter than the Fender Precision style bodies I have, which I find makes it slightly easier to play - the balance is somehow better like this. Sound wise there is a world of difference.

With the inevitable out-of-sync timing, Best Bass gear have proved me wrong with an email this afternoon They didn't get the first email and have apologised profusely, offering to put things right immediately.