Skybone

Was listening to a lot of mainstream stuff, and only just starting to dip my proverbial toe into the heavier stuff. Rush, Black Sabbath, Dio, Hawkwind, Marillion, The Cult/Death Cult/Southern Death Cult, Toyah, Iron Maiden, Motorhead, Status Quo, The Damned, Siouxsie & The Banshees, Saxon, Tygers oPT, etc, etc. Was only just starting to hear about bands like Metallica, Slayer & Anthrax, Discharge, Crass & Subhumans.

Born in the USA - Springsteen

Indeed, being in a band that plays smaller venues with reasonable PA's, but the monitoring isn't great, mixed with a loud drummist and a guitarist that is usually not loud enough to complete with the drummer (yes! they do exist!), having a backline is important. We're not a "pro" band, that owns a PA, we're reliant on our backline. I remember looking at that, didn't realise that they'd dropped it from the range. Bass Direct have those GR's in, £1,145 for the 350w & £1,325 for the 800w. There's a 1x10 for £795. I guess I'll just carry on using the "Effects Return" on my trusty old Ashdown combo.

Just a thought... With the prevalence of "out-board" pre-amp pedals / amp modelling gadgets, etc. I was wondering why amp manufacturer's haven't cottoned on to this and brought out a range of "power amp only amps / combo amps"? Especially ones with a choice of speaker sizes. Blackstar do the 1x15 Unity 250ACT, but no-one else does anything similar, especially one with 10" speakers/ Especially now we have lightweight and powerful neodymium magnet speakers, and Class D power amps, surely it's not too big an issue for them? There's plenty of FRFR amps out there, but they seem more geared towards our skinny-stringed brethren, and not to the low-end lothario's. @Ashdown Engineering Barefaced?

Likewise, just don't get Muse, so haven't listened to any of the bass lines.

Best amp for metal? Someone elses.

Whatever deals I can find for D'Addario Pro Steels, usually about £22, but they seem to have gone up quite a bit recently. Good job I have a few sets "in stock".

For me, it's Hooky. Never been a fan of either Joy Division or New Order.

Parasite Hilton and Other Flaws Inherent to Wealth - Abominable Iron Sloth

Remember being very tempted by one of those when they came out. Seeing those pics, I'm still sorely tempted! Enjoy!

Before buying my first 4003, I'd bought, played & sold any number of basses. Been after a Ric for many years, but never quite took the plunge. When I finally did get one, it was more than I expected, and became "The One". Cue one Economic Down-Turn, and a few other financial priorities, and "The One" had to become the one on sale. Thankfully, a few years ago, I lucked out in finding a relatively cheap "player grade" one, so bought it. Yup, that's now "The One".

Like Lozz said, probably the best place to start would be a Zoom multi, probably the B1 Four might be the best place to start. It is of course, a very slippery slope...

Master and Servant - Depeche Mode

https://www.celestionplus.com/?s=bergantino&post_type=product&dgwt_wcas=1 "Backline Heroes"

They tend to be very US oriented. Have you tried TalkBass? Again, US based, but a more "Global" user base.

Saw the posts on Facebook, obviously took an interest as it's a Ric, and the connection with Swervedriver. Good luck with the hunt for your old bass. Definitely not the one in my avatar though, that's a 4003.

Dear Prudence - Siouxsie and the Banshees, oh and some band from Liverpool

Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep - Middle of the Road

Second hand Ashdown.

Manic Mechanic - ZZ Top

Ferry Across the Mersey - Gerry & the Pacemakers

Have a look at: Celestion IR's - Bass I bought the Pulse 10 pack, which are ace IMO.

No Class - Motorhead