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[quote name='Saul T. Nads' post='570303' date='Aug 15 2009, 11:15 PM']Cheers Bill Thing is, I've decided I don't want to be in a band, so this thread is now kind of redundant But thanks very much for all of your replies - much appreciated [/quote] DOH !!!

Hi Saul.. As above. I was in your position 6 months ago. I bought a used 180W combo which is OK for rehearsals but Its struggling to keep up in many gig situations. Its also bloody heavy for where we rehearse, down and, later up, a long flight of steps. I would echo seperates ( it gives you more options as time goes by) and is ( slightly ) lighter. 300W should be more than enough. C

I've got an RBX760 - not sure how old it is but got it second hand off fleabay. It was top of the range in its day but there doesn't seem to be many around lately. I absolutely love it. It does everytrhing I need and I keep getting compliments about my sound. The action is low and the neck is very fast compared to most of the basses I've played over the last 20 or 30 years. I think its latest generation is something like RBX774? Can't recommend it highly enough! C

Was just wondering... Mines superb in rehearsals, great sound - just how I want it, plenty loud enough. I've done a few gigs with it, the last in a large vennue ( 250/300 seater) with a 2X10 extension cab and through a (moderate) PA. We're unlikely to do anything as big in the near future. Although plenty loud enough in sound check, it got lost in the background at times during the gig and we had to really ramp up the PA at half time. In saying that I was only at 2/3 max on the amp. I don't think it was the volume but couldn't cut through the rest of the band. I've had a compressor suggested but was wondering if others had a similar problem. C

I have one of these amps. I've used it on a few gigs of various sizes. Are you using it for gigs or practice only - just curious to know your opinions. C

I'm using an EB-180 -15 as a first amp at present. Its fine for rehearsals ( bit on the heavy side for the cellar steps!) but is much appreciated by the band for its sound (eq) variety - we're playing Rock /Blues. I've used it for 2 gigs 1 in a medium pub/club venue ( its first outing) with no pa and it blew the 2 guitarists away though I found the tone got muddy as the volume incresed and I noticed I was hitting alot of red lights on the vu! We've just done a charity gig Di through a meaty pa and the sound was awesome. I'm using a mid range active Yamaha and the sound stayed nice and 'toppy' which we like. Cost me £100 off ebay 4 months ago and ain't blown up yet !