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You certainly are! I managed with one bass for many years.

Afternoon charity gig…classic car show in Wisbech at the Five Bells supporting East Anglia Air Ambulance. Cool weather, but a good crowd and the pub staff was excellent. I was really happy with the new cabs…really good even with no PA feed. Trace Elliot GP12smx, Genz Benz Focus 1x12 cabs, Fender Jazz 24.

I have one top-end bass and two middle range. I am most tempted to get one HB as a backup for pub gigs.

What style of music? I’ve been fascinated by the NS Design basses since I played one last winter.

At the George in Doddington. Small pub but really good crowd!

Needs a Trace head though....

I guess I had a different experience. In 1978, I was at university, but also gigging 2-5 nights a week. I was taking home about $150-300 a night. I bought my 63 Jazz for around $250, then a new RD Artist for $800. School and rent was cheap. I sure wish the prices were that kind today.

Value is a slippery thing. There are a lot of giggable bases under £300, especially with some minimal tweaks and upgrades. I find value in my boutique bass when it encourages me to play it. So does a less expensive instrument, just not in the same way. The Pedulla is no case queen, but inspires me to play better.

I would choose the MIM Jazz as a starting point. If you don’t like it, it would be easy to unload and you will get a good feel for life playing a Jazz.

The oldest equipment I have is a leather guitar strap I bought sometime in 1976. Like many here, I sold all my stuff off in the 90’s. I have had my 1974 LoPrinzi acoustic since 1998.

Ironical, isn't it.....:) Maybe I should start a Britannia-a group...we could play stuff that is vaguely British, or English, or, heck maybe even Irish...oh and French cause 1066....

As with most things to do with instruments, it’s mainly up to personal preference. I’ve got big beefy hands, and prefer the feel of most jazz necks. I know from experience though, that I also can quickly become used to playing on a different profile. Fivers are, for me, even more a matter of getting the right feel. Play lots of them before you buy.

After reading this article, I am no closer too seeing this as a legitimate genre. You just cannot lump Johnnie Cash, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, and the Lumineers in the same grouping.

Thanks! I think there are wiring directions on the back of the amp…will check tomorrow

The XLR has three leads…

Ok…then assume I have a male xlr for the output on the TE amp…please walk me through the proper connection for the Speakon.

Okay, but, to me, “Country” is most pre-1970’s artists of the genre, and ending with George Strait and Scotty McCreary. Bluegrass is different…Bill Monroe, Ricky Skaggs, Allison Krause…Folk is way different…Dylan, Kingston Trio, Weavers… Most new country is really pop music. The best definition of country music I’ve heard is “three chords and the truth.”

Been using phone jacks for many years, but….since I have a TE head and Genz Benz cabs, how about XLR to speakon?

Agree with this….

As someone who was born and raised in rural America, lived in both the Midwest and Texas, I am at a bit of a loss to discover what the heck "Americana" really is. Best definition I have seen is "a fusion of all American forms of music", which could also be rock, country, blues, etc. Is this just another attempt to subdivide music into yet another category that doesn't really exist? Is it that some folks are just ashamed of real country music, or real bluegrass music? Who inspires Americana? Alison Krause? B.B King? Carlos Santana? George Strait? I would love to be educated, please......

Just picked up the 2 1x12 cabs and gave both one and both a test drive at home…amazing tone and responds to the flexibility of the Trace amp superbly. No gig for 3weeks but cannot wait to use them! And it’s a one-handed lift….anybody need a TE 4x10?

That same Spectracore is currently on offer….