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I bought John's BeatBuddy, it was as described and sent quickly. Thanks John, much appreciated.

Has anybody else gone hands-on with the B-Social? I am interested in a practice combo like this if all pieces of functionality are good at what they are supposed to do.

[quote name='yorick' timestamp='1460315847' post='3024630'] As good as two three inch speakers can be for bass response. It does a passing overdrive as well.. Which is intentional. [/quote] Thanks for the response, agree about the size issue. For a home low-volume practice amp, its very difficult to get the right mix of small footprint and decent tone.

[quote name='yorick' timestamp='1460202109' post='3023528'] Had a chance to try one of these. They are as good as the guitar version. Not quite as loud, but for home /jam use it's good. [/quote] How good is it, decent bass tone?

I have the Ampeg 110 v2, decent fully featured practice amp, onboard overdrive, aux in with separate volume. Decent volume, can do loud and quiet.

There is a Fenderbird TB too, must be the newer model: http://www.numberoneguitars.com/shop/index.php/basses/ft-01-or-tb.html

Ashdown's Facebook page had an update recently saying that the lb30 may be brought back into limited production

Good news, all fixed. Took it to a local guy Monday lunchtime and it was ready by early evening. He rebuilt the existing switch as they are apparently good quality. Very pleased. Pleased I put this thread up, otherwise I would have sent the bass back, thanks for your help

Thanks for the advice everybody, I will get it to a local tech guy tomorrow.

Thanks for the reply Dad, now off to a Mother's Day gathering, radio silence for the next few hours! Have attached some pictures to give some context. Just wondering if it's viable to fix it, don't think I could reliably fix this myself! Thanks Mike

I purchased the bass from an eBay seller in Switzerland, good price even after the customs and Parcel Force charges. Only problem is the pickup selector is faulty, there is no switch "action", the physical switch moves freely from one side to the other, it never engages. There is also some movement from top to bottom too, not just left and right. The seller has apologised and said that they will cover luthier charges to fix or take the bass back and give me a full refund. I could take to to get it fixed, but as I sit here looking at the bass, I cannot see how the luthier could get decent access to the switch mechanism to fix it. The switching mechanism inside the bass is too big to access through the switch hole in the top of the bass and there is no rear access. I presume they would have to remove a pick up and try and fix it through that hole, which would necessitate a setup as well as extra money for labour. Has anybody had a repair like this, if so how much did it cost to fix? Thanks Mike

Have read good reports of people using the guitar units for bass

[quote name='Mister RLP' timestamp='1454666747' post='2971770'] I like it too. I shouldn't but I do. Mrs RLP doesn't. She doesn't like the shape of any bass. [/quote] :-D

Would be great to see us use google maps to show approx location. Also useful to be able to order by location in for sale thread.

Yes

[quote name='njr911' timestamp='1448105738' post='2913062'] How much do these go for new and s/h? I quite fancy one! [/quote] £499 new: http://www.dv247.com/guitars/gibson-sg-special-bass-2014-4-string-bass-guitar-fireburst-satin--206118

Simon purchased my Nanyo SB320, he really made it an easy transaction, good communication, quick payment, quick to tell me the bass had arrived on time in good condition. Have no fear about dealing with Simon, top guy. Thanks