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First amp i ever bought, sometime in the early eighties. Two words to describe it: Shite, and shite.

So thats a single 15? Mine was the 2 12 version. I was never sure that it wasn't actually a guitar cab funnily enough, but it certainly did the business in terms of sound. It had electrovoice 12's in it iirc. Made in Buchanan, MI. They were the days.....😃

I used to have one of those Musicman boxes. Wonderful device. Got it from the Bass Centre in the late eighties. Came in a flightcase, ex Entwhistle apparently. Due to lack of space after a subsequernt flat move I had to sell both that and my 810 Trace box (made in Essex). Sorriest move I ever made. regret it to this day....

My experience FWIW. I flew to Spain last week. Bought a seat for the bass- an old Aria Precise- which was cheaper than putting it in the hold. £41 vs £50 and of course it stayed with me at all times. Shockingly straightforward, nobody batted an eyelid at security, on the plane, etc etc. There are instructions on how to book a seat for a guitar on the Ryanair website. I had no trouble with customs at all. There should be no need for a carnet with just a bass, as this comes under your 'personal belongings' allowance.

recently purchased Sean's PJB cabinet off him and what a beast it is. I'm not sure my back (or my wife) will ever forgive me! Sean was very easy to deal with and everything was exactly as he said it would be. Many thanks.

Bought Lawries Marshall head. Very easy transaction, excellent basschatter. Many thanks.

Just bought Marks BBP34 off him. Exemplary basschatter, the bass is exactly as described and I'm very happy. Would not hesitate to do business again. Also really liked the fact that Mark refused to take a deposit on the bass 'you've said you want it, its yours'. A man after my own heart!

Spot on I reckon. If you look at the video you can see the back plate at one point. Phenomenal and unconventional woodwork on these basses. The neck extends into the body pretty much to the bridge- hence the enormous brass plate.

Bought Richards Ashdown little bastard and 2x12" cab. Lovely chap, very easy to deal with . even met me at Peterborough services to make my life easier. Many thanks to a top basschatter.

Nice wood looks nice and allows us all to therorise in a quasi mystical way on how those purpleheart stringers in the neck make the tone more 'shimmery'? 😆😆

Anyone used Robbie Gladwell in Sudbury (Dr Roberts guitar surgery) for amplifier repairs?

Hello Folks, I've recently aquired a rather lovely BB1200 and I'd appreciate some advice about a suitable truss rod wrench. Any ideas as to what size they are and where I could source one? Apologies if this has been asked before. I did a search but couldn't see an answer. Many thanks Stuart

So I got this one Al: https://www.thomann.de/gb/the_box_pyrit_112_sub_a.htm It is the Pyrit one- I got it becuase it seemed a bit more 'pro' than the other models. Its 24 kilos, but its not big, so quite manageable to lug about I find. As Jazzyvee says, just adds a bit of weight to the bottom end.

I play in a skiffle band occasionally, I double up on uke and microbass. I have a schertler combo which sits on one of those thoman 'The box' 12" powered subs which I dial in on the aux send of the microbass channel. Works a treat as it goes...

I used Graham a lot when I lived in South London. he's really good and very friendly. Highly reccomended. And a +1 for The Gallery if you are up North.

...anyway. I think, having done a bit of online research and listened to the opinions of folks that have got/had both units, the HX FX is the one I want.

Well, that told me then. How dare I ask opinions of fellow bass players....on...erm...a board that is dedicated to the opinions of bass players....🤣

Whats the difference? Any pros and cons? What is the stomp XL? Thanks for the info, and apologies if this has already been done....