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[quote name='Hot Tub' post='589255' date='Sep 3 2009, 11:25 PM']It was 30 (ish) years ago. I was a teenager. John McCoy was (is) god. Simples. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMDHMuj2OmA"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMDHMuj2OmA[/url] This, ladies and gentlemen, is rock 'n' roll. This is music with emotion. This is music with guts. Greenday? Coldplay? U2? Nickleback? Oh, please. THIS is music. Because it has FEELING*. *Feeling:- Alien concept to anyone who listens to (or plays) jazz, or anything written after 1976, [/quote] The band I was in circa '80/82, supported White Spirit at Hartlepool Town Hall. Janick on guitar. He left them, joined Gillan, we got support slot with Gillan at Middlesbrough town hall. On the same stage as one of my gods, didnt get any better, even the likes of Marillion and John Miles paling. Happy days.

[quote name='Brave Sir Robin' post='583089' date='Aug 27 2009, 11:57 PM']Nope, you lost me there. Your amp will not over-power your cab and damage it, that's all I mean.[/quote] Sorry Brave Sir Robin, I was being humourous (allegedly), little to do with the thread. Thought you had taken your nom de guerre from Python's Holy Grail. Quote "He chickened out and he buggered off, Brave Brave Sir Robin". Shall now crawl back into dark corner.

[quote name='Brave Sir Robin' post='582396' date='Aug 27 2009, 01:13 PM']hmm what happened to my reply... The amp is rated 200 watts @ 8 ohms, so you'll have plenty of headroom to spare, at least the cabinet will not have a problem.[/quote] Perhaps it chickened out and it buggered off. know what I mean, say no more.

[quote name='Tinman' post='582183' date='Aug 27 2009, 09:31 AM']If we're going down the route of shameless plugs There's my Trace V Type up for grabs. 250W loud as you like, will cut through like a cutty thing and will also drive larger cabs if you so wish. Ask Merton, it was his before I got it. I've not used it in a live situation but he has extensively and says it was amazing. Edited to add link [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=57962"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=57962[/url][/quote] Plugs are great. Only problem is I need to sell my old Shaftesbury first, to get to the £400 bracket. It goes on ebay next Tues night. V TYPE very tempting, I bought one new not long after they came out. Cost just under a grand (in financially happier times!), and I know it was superb. Even better with a Marshall 4 x 12 under it. I need to see what is available after I sell the Shafty, but all advice and plugs gratefully recieved. Many thanks all.

[quote name='bumnote' post='582108' date='Aug 27 2009, 07:27 AM']Or even worse you could have bought a lotus elan[/quote] LOTUS L oads O f T rouble U sually S erious. Thanks about the Marshall, but not quite as many watts as I was looking for. Nice tip re Hartkes, keep 'em coming fellas.

Can't beat a good shameless plug, but a bit too much for me Warwickhunt. Bit complex for a thick old git, but nice to see a reference to broon dog. Darlington born Toon supporter exiled to Scotland then Wigan. Remember me dad buying an Austin All- aggro. Only BL could come up with a Square steering wheel. Keeping an eye on the kit on Bass Chat. There was a great looking Ashdown set up going at Stockport, but it was the MAG series which I have heard can be unreliable. Keep it coming folks, the more I know, the less chance of me making an expensive balls up.

Thanks lads. Looking at the rigs you 2 have, I am going to hide in a dark cupboard. My previous big rig was for use with a successful blues band in Scotland that did some big gigs. Past the rock star stage 25 years ago. Had some good times and interesting tours, but won't need a big rig now. Budget is only going to be a lowly £350/£400, just a few local gigs per annum, mainly for my pleasure. Was looking at a McGregor on ebay, starting price £85, quite close to me. Seem to remember they were well thought of in the 80's. Also looking at GK,Backline 600 on ebay, as well as Ampeg 1x15, 220 watt. Will have a good look through BC ads as well. Again, many thanks lads, now, off to an interview for a crap job, but needs must. Cheers, Karl.

Hi folks. After a 4 year lay off, I am going for a band again. My last rig was bought a decade ago, sold 4 years ago.ABM 300 head, Marshall 4x10, Marshall 1x15. Dont want to lug that lot around,(cant afford that lot now) will compromise with sound, looking at probably 1x15 combo, possibly 2 x10. Started looking and GK/Ampeg/Hartke/ etc that I have looked at are all made in China. Anybody using any of the Chinese stuff? All input/comments/experiences gratefully recieved. Cheers, Karl

Thanks for that folks. I have seen there add all over, but I haven't applied as I get the impression it would be a case of "get out coffin -dodger". Its always difficult when you move to a new area. I did see one add for "Critical Mass" who actually said age/sex irrelevant, but needless to say I can't remember where I saw it. Must be my age!