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[quote name='dave_bass5' post='55763' date='Sep 5 2007, 10:20 AM']Nice one. Hope you'll be happy with it. Thats quite a jump from a 2x15 to the MB......[/quote] Not so much a jump as a slow but invigorating sonic journey through time, interrupted only by various other un-satisfactory set-ups and varying degrees of poverty!! On Wednesday I used the 151 at a particularly loud blues Jam night I go to occasionally, and at one point there were there were two harp players (should be locked up in my view - all mad as snakes!), and [b]four[/b] guitars. There was absolutely no problem with lack of punch. I am well used to the shaping effect caused by the VPF, from TE days (In fact, with it up too high, the amp feeds back way too easily!!!), and this will certainly detract from the midrange, but with it off, the sound can be made incredibly middly, even with my precision and particularly with my Wal (but then you'd have to be well surprised if it didn't!). I'd quite like to try putting a valve pre-amp in front of it instead of relying on the VLE, as I can't seem to find a setting on this that doesn't make the sound muddy. Others experience or comment would be most welcome!

Well, the GAS got the better of me, and I did it. Yes, I know, by comparison to some of you out there this is a tiddler, but I've done all that before, several times. My first proper rig was a Kustom 250, complete with black quilting and a Fender 2x15 to die for (all the joints unglued with the battering I gave it, it literally shook itself to death!!) , and when pro in the 80's I used a trace 300w head with UV, 4x10 + 1x15 stack, but my poor 47 yr old back couldn't begin to load the car now (and anyway need to save my energy for wakeboarding!!). So, I bid and won my CMD151P on the bay for £625. It arrived looking completely unused, complete with the QC tag on. On first plug in (with an OBBM lead of course!) I fell in love. It is only 1kg heavier than a Roland Cube 100, and not much bigger either (a bit deeper), but bugger me is it ever loud! And the bottom end is earth moving! I have never owned an amp (until now) which sounds perfect for all three basses (JV (Fender badged) Squier Precision, Wal Mach I Fretless and Dean Edge 5) with all the tone controls on flat response, and no effects or boosts. Play with the tone and the VLE/VPF and it does enything and punches through effortlessly with two guitarists. It is simply amazing. Time will, of course, tell whether the little monster will shake itself to bits when gigged twice a week, but having gigged it twice now, I am delighted (understatement of the decade!!). If anyone out there was wavering as to the "Do I go lightweight, and what will I lose if I do?" question, then have no fear, just get on and do it, and if you can possibly afford it make it one of these!! Watch out, for a less biased, proper review later, when I am less excitable!!

[quote name='DHA' post='46938' date='Aug 17 2007, 07:26 PM']Hi, Did you find a band yet? Looking for a bass player for a new Blues band based in Devon. We are all old boys and some play in other bands. Dave[/quote] Sorry I didn't spot this one until just now! I've been away for a couple of weeks. I still have nothing permanent, so interested in exploring anything, particularly blues! Get in touch by all means!! I''ll PM you my contact details

[quote name='paul, the' post='34341' date='Jul 19 2007, 09:09 PM']Shh, don't let the northerners find out our true sordid colours.[/quote] Oh, come on, they've got everything to be ashamed of themselves! Their sheep have shorter legs but do tend to kick more.... (so they tell me....)!!

[quote name='Timface' post='30389' date='Jul 11 2007, 06:42 PM']Dave! I dont expect that talk from you. (but those sheep are rather nice) :wub:[/quote] Dare I suggest that worrying those sheep might also be better excercise for your fingers.......?

For simplicity and power, its [b]got[/b] to be Black Velvet - Alannah Myles For just the smoothest fretless, Wherever I lay my hat - Paul Young. Rock on Pino!

[quote name='elom' post='22157' date='Jun 22 2007, 10:18 PM']There are a few Devonians tucked away on here. We'll be having a Devon social next![/quote] Could be on to something there! PS. I wish I had spotted that laney you were floggin in time, I'da proberly had that of of you!!

Happy birthday old chap!! Nice to see I'm not the only old fart around here that looks younger than his age or ought to given the low down job we do!!! PS. what the hell is a pointy? Sounds like I might need one of those! And yes, you've [b]got[/b] to have a fretless!