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  1. Bankai
    I used to work in GuitarGuitar so had many a noodle on basses in this price range. The VM4/5 always stood out to me as being so much nicer to play and I was a very big fan of the sound. I played Sadowsky, G&L, Lakland, Fender CS, Rickenbacker, Gibson, Musicman, and so on. And of all of them, the VM4 is what I’d pick. The Riedel is just a VM4 with some aesthetic changes and the black label pickups really. So the question is, if you like the VM4 and like this style of aesthetic then it’ll probably be for you. The black label pickups aren’t that radically different to the normal ones other than being a bit more aggressive maybe?
  2. Bankai
    Yes, bought these three for use as a PA system... ...but I am tempted by the prospect of using one of the FR800s with the LF1400 for a FRFR bass rig.
  3. Bankai
    No bites? Disappointing! Well, I present you 2x FR800 and a LF1400.
  4. Bankai
    Component 3, and a cat..
  5. Bankai
    A cryptic NAD for you to start off the week. Can you guess what the new acquisitions are? (All three parts are discontinued)
  6. Bankai
    Of course, if anyone feels so inclined as a result of this discussion..
  7. Bankai
    If I had a Radial JDX Reactor I’d probably stick that on everything.
  8. Bankai
    My recommendation would be an Orchid Micro if you want to keep things small. Or an Orchid standard if you can afford the space. Last time I recorded (albeit a different amp) I used a micro connected to the slave output, in preference to the built in one. Micro is (barely) pictured on top of the amp.
  9. Bankai
    As a sound engineer I’d be far more accepting of an external DI box connected to a slave (or in the speaker chain), than I would a built in DI.
  10. Bankai
    It has a slave output. Connect that to a DI, and voila. Same, if not better end result than if it had a built in one. That’s what I do with mine.
  11. Bankai
    Well I have one half of the equipment required to test that theory! If anyone in the Surrey area has an OTB to assist post lockdown
  12. Bankai
    I owned a 1st Gen TB500 and spongey sums it up nicely. I’d maybe even go so far as to say woolly. I have an AD200B now (which is for sale on this forum!) and it’s very different. That can do glass clean through to grind.
  13. Bankai
    The PJB heads / combos always sounded like a DI to me.
  14. Bankai
    Price Drop! £800.
  15. Bankai
    Number 2
  16. Bankai
    Seconded
  17. Bankai
    If they’re too bouncy reduce the tension on the heads until you get a realistic rebound and hopefully that’ll solve it
  18. Bankai
    Updates a week later, how are you getting on?
  19. Bankai
    Here's some more photos of it.
  20. Bankai
    Price dropped to £825. I would consider a part-ex with a small cab I can use with my other head for home practice.
  21. Bankai
    I have a few guitar heads, and this one is the spare. With even the main ones not getting use, it seems silly to hang on to all of them! The JCM2000 series is from the late 1990s / early 2000s, and was made in the UK before manufacturing started to move abroad. This particular model is the TSL60, which means it's a three channel head, throwing out a full 60w of valve power. It is very favourably thought of compared to their more modern offerings, and the JCM2000 is extremely common on touring backlines along with the JCM800/900. This one was serviced in 2019, and hasn't been used much since so is still in great nick with all valves having good life left in them. The full Marshall footswitch is included in the sale. I'll leave it to Youtube demos to show the range of tones available from this head, but put simply it's a great allrounder, perfect for a backline, rehearsal room, or anyone looking for a do-it-all head. I can see two of these listed on eBay at the moment, both for £300 buy it now. So, as a wondrous offer for this forum I'm offering mine up for £275. Collection is available from Surrey.
  22. Bankai
    That’s a good price! Leaves you a nice bit spare to pick up a double pedal.
  23. Bankai
    Keeping it still cheap, I’d probably go for the pro version of the box monitor. https://m.thomann.de/gb/the_box_pro_mon_a12.htm?o=56&search=1610317697 It’s a bottomless pit where you can spend as much money as you want really. That sort of thing should do you, but if you want to spend more you’ll get better.
  24. Bankai
    It depends at what volume it’d be. Low volume it’ll be fine I imagine. I was just thinking more it could be an opportunity to get something with a bit more heft that can play double duty as a FRFR monitor for bass performance, or vocal monitor, etc.
  25. Bankai
    As a side note, I’d also ask what makes you want to go for a direct drive instead of chain drive? Both have their merits, one isn’t better than the other, but they do have quite different feels
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