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Before I bought the POD Go, I was looking into numerous options. POD Go / HX Stomp, individual pedals & board. Being a long time user of Multi-FX, they do seem to tick all the boxes, though I have had periods where my pedal board was all analogue (apart from the tuner). IMO, there are bonuses to both approaches, but from experience, getting a board of pedals you're happy with takes both time & money until you're totally happy (unless you can afford higher end pedals from the start, but even then, a lot of experimentation is needed). So with this in mind, I started investigating and pricing up pedals, plus a board & PSU, which was something of an eye opener when you consider the price of a HX Stomp or POD Go. I still think the limitations of the POD Go are one of it's best features, as you really need to think about what you actually need. If you need more, then get the HX Stomp / Stomp XL.

Probably about 2 less than you have.

Running Up That Hill - Kate Bush

Leave Right Now - Will Young

There were always plenty of Wal's, Ibanez & Aria Pro II's in amongst the usual FSO's. Of course, this is the time where anyone who was anyone was using Warwick & Trace Elliott.

Happy - Pharrel Williams

Silly Love Songs - Wings

Shiny Happy People - REM

Don't have a HX Stomp, but do have a POD Go. It really depends on what you're after TBH. They are both excellent pieces of equipment that will offer the user more solutions than they were aware they had "problems" for. The HX Stomp is a compromise because of the footswitches & connectivity (compared to a Helix Rack / Floor / LT), but it offers the ability to have parallel processing (more than one chain of amps/effects/etc.). For extra footswitches, the HX Stomp XL is maybe a better option. However, if you're after a "simpler" setup, amp/cab model, a few effects, but no parallel processing, then the POD Go is ideal. Same amp/cab/effects models as the Helix (IIRC, there's only 3 or 4 effect models missing), same great sounds, but in a gig friendly format. Been using mine for a while now, and it's excellent. I was torn between getting a HX Stomp or the POD Go, and plumped for the POD Go, glad I did, because I think the extra features on the HX Stomp would end up causing more issues (constant tweaks & experiments, etc.), rather than working with the limitations and simply setting up a few great sounding patches, and then tweaking to suit.

Pork Soda - Primus Pork Chop's Little Ditty - Primus

The most likely suspect would be the earth wire.

Remember You're A Womble - The Wombles

More Human Than Human - White Zombie

But is still fabulous

Long Live Rock 'n' Roll - Rainbow

Yup, a lovely looking Ric.

Bought the Tobias Toby Deluxe from Boodang. Excellent communication and a top bloke to deal with. Lovely bass in great condition, nice case and a spare set of strings included. Tobias Toby Deluxe Ad

Bought a BDI21 off Zolotar a wee while back. As above, great communication & quick delivery.

Laugh In Your Face - Deviated Instinct

Because @BassApprenticesaid that the SB-2 was the best of the basses that were trialled. Then asks which one to get. Seems obvious. Get the SB-2.

+1 for either Dunlop Steels or D'Addario Pro Steels. However, something like the Elixir's or a Tapewound string might be kinder still?

Just get the SB2.

Must admit, I am a bit of a fan of the Ric 4001/4003 basses. Always wanted one, but it took me over 20 odd years, and many different basses before I got one. Unfortunately, I had to sell it because I needed the money at the time. Bought myself another Fender Jazz but it just didn't cut it after the Ric (had an MIM Jazz before I got the Ric). Sold it & bought a Rockinbetter, then another, then another. Two have gone now, and the remaining one is being used by my son. Thankfully, I managed to get a couple of replacements for the Rockinbetter's, thankfully 4003's. Been a big fan of Line6 stuff since the POD v2, and really impressed with the new POD Go.

In the Summertime - Mungo Jerry