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[quote name='Clarky' post='691060' date='Dec 21 2009, 10:02 PM']Yes, as I understand it (not been on it myself other than to look at the log-in page). I believe it features a number of BC exiles and/or persona non grata (eg Bass Ferret) thus there is some sort of rivalry that gets cited occasionally when there is a controversy on this site.[/quote] Don't forget the majority of Finbassers who co-exist quite happily 'celebrating the difference' as the French say. Basschat Pedro

I've had a large number of sales and trades on BC to the extent that my feedback thread is a mere suggestion I will say that in the opposite of a post above that European BCers have been amongst the best to deal with. Very few bad experiences, the most prevalent being folk who don't respond to pm when they should merely out of simple politeness.

[quote name='bassbloke' post='673022' date='Dec 3 2009, 11:55 AM']what do you mean not at all puny despite the 450Watts??? Are we all playing 1000+ capacity venues or something?[/quote] Strange comment? You don't do irony? Peter

This bass doesn't need a replacement bridge as several folks have said it's got the new bridge. Not that a P bass can't sound absolutely glorious with a bit of bent tin. Congratulations on an absolute bargain.

[quote]WHEN you make a mistake (this is almost certain to occur) dont gurn, goof, puke, or stop, just keep on going, most punters wont notice.[/quote] +1

+1 to everything including the pickguard

Well, so long as you're happy does it matter what anyone else thinks?

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='686435' date='Dec 16 2009, 03:52 PM']You're imagining things, Joe.[/quote] I'd say Michael, that the tone of your input as well as the manner of it, has changed not a lot since you stood down from the Mod Team. That may just be your way of course. Peter

A whole lot of interesting stuff has bubbled to the surface throughout this thread and it's all been pretty level headed methinks which is good. When is it 'airing your dirty laundry' and when is it making a valid personal point about a manufacturers shortcomings? Maybe it's more likely the former when the manufacturer in question is an active member? If Rob were making the same complaint about 'Schroeder' say I doubt anyone would make any fuss. Manufacturers carry responsibility for their product due to the large wad people lay out for it. In my opinion there is a 'stance' on Basschat in relation to certain products and by that I mean both a negative and a positive culture. Some of this is I believe down to petty politics and some down to 'norms' that the forum has adopted. There are people I speak to who don't post often or about certain subjects due to the negative reaction they get. There are also other basses/amps and cabs etc that can do no wrong. I don't think that this is necessarily because this is a fair reflection on things. I was at Moffat, I was disappointed from an aural perspective despite wanting to like the Compact. I've known Dave Perry for a while (too long some would say ) and having seen the quality of everything he's crafted I'd respect his comments on build quality tremendously.

Generally it's taken at the bridge.

And I 'defiled' my AV 62 RI with an ebony one. Never use it but it's staying.

Bugger! Hopefully see you next week and catch up. Peter

Alan, any news? Peter

[quote name='chris_b' post='674032' date='Dec 4 2009, 11:27 AM']That's not true. I wouldn't expect to get my car back with dents if I lent it to someone and the bass is exactly the same. That's why no one ever uses my bass. No matter how much of a mate, they'll never look after it like I would.[/quote] +1. General battle scars are to be expected but preventing buckle rash isn't rocket science is it? I'd be gutted too if it were my bass, it's sheer unthinking negligence in my book.

I've had one for a while and do like it. I wouldn't say it's any better than a Comfort Strapp myself but each to their own. Strangely I'm moving towards leather again

The TC RH450 has a great sound, not at all thin and not at all 'puny' despite the 450 watts (its only a number). You probably need to try it. TalkBass have a long thread with overwhelming positive comment. Peter

Hiya Mark If you run two cabs in 'apparent series' i.e. one cable to the amp, 2nd cable from 1st cab to 2nd it is actually a parallel connection i.e. two 8 ohm cabs give 4 ohms. The 1st lead will take all the load too so needs to be decent and OBBM cables do it with ease I'm sure. Peter

[quote name='Musicman20' post='670359' date='Nov 30 2009, 08:12 PM']I think 899 with the pedal and gig bag makes it a pretty good deal.[/quote] I agree

In my opinion if you buy the head w/o the pedal you're losing out on the versatility of the unit to a large extent. Not only is the tuner much less user friendly but the tonal variations and level of tubesim are either there or not there. The gigbag is good value too. The cabs? Meh.

I'd say it's nowt like Line 6 gear in that it does a good job of being a great conventional solid state amp with no 'digital signature' and a very healthy 450 watts indeed. It replaced my LMII with ease. I'm not a fan of Line6 'simulations' btw. The tone is fairly warm and when you take into consideration a great tuner, multi band compressor, useable tube sim, 4 band semi-parametric and with the pedal 3 easily accessible pre-sets I think it's actually great vfm too. Peter

I want a BMW R1300GS for a fiver but I don't think I'll be lucky