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I've had a Stagg electro-acoustic and construction wise it feels great, really nice to sit around and learn songs with. Its not great when you actually intend to engage the electro part though! If you can get away without the electric bit you can pick some nice things without spending too much money.

I had 6 at one point, now down to a single bass which is only a Squier! I think we tend to believe we *need* the best quality equipment when most basses are more than adequate nowadays and even then we end up getting a backup "just in case" anyway!! Certainly professional players may need this but ultimately, standard hobby players (like me) buy because we like having them there to play with, even if it is only occasional use. So, if they make you happy and you can afford it, keep them, if not move them on get what you need.

I tried them recently and although not the most scientific test (coincided with new pickups in bass AND a new head) they sound great to my ears. What I don't understand is why the price varies so much. From sites like GAK or Strings Direct they are about £18 a go, on eBay they can be had for about £12.50. Anyone got any theories why?

Thanks everyone for the kind comments, I'll be uploading another song on Monday!

I used to use schaller but let's be fair the grolsch/washer approach looks far cooler! I just chuck one over the strap, never had any problems.

A few years back the Pro fit my Epiphone case very well. Heavy as mind..

After getting cold feet with my Ashdown and deciding to move on I thought I'd go Class D to see what the fuss is about. I wasn't willing to wait for the new Peavey stuff so I got this from a fellow basschatter instead, and whilst its early days and I've only listened through headphones... it sounds amazing! Whether the new rotosounds and SPB3 pickup installation has made a crucial difference I don't know but all I can say is that the sounds in my head are coming out of this thing beautifully. I'm not particularly good with finding sounds usually given my lack of patience but I sat for an hour yesterday and managed to find something akin to a Mike Dirnt tone, a smoother, bass heavy sound like Matt Freeman then some altogether nastier tones on top! As such it seems to be flexible tonally but also quite intuitive to make those changes, in fairness it was difficult to find a bad sound. All of this should be said with the caveat that it hasn't been used in the band context yet, I will update when after its debut run out but early signs are indeed promising. Amazing to think that up to a few weeks ago I'd never considered GK despite the positive reviews I've seen bandied about. Just goes to show you should never rule out any brand until you've tried them yourself. Now I just need some light cabs to complete the rig, any suggestions?!

More than adequate for anyone's requirements I'd say, especially as a backup. Doesn't stop me wanting a US precision at some point though!

This is a great idea, certainly a lot safer than sending using other methods!

Nice!

We've uploaded a couple of tracks from our forthcoming album onto bandcamp. We will be releasing a couple more in the coming weeks prior to release so take a look. [url="https://skurvi.bandcamp.com/"]https://skurvi.bandcamp.com/[/url]

[quote name='jezzaboy' timestamp='1456063707' post='2984995'] I have used a MAG 300 head since 2005 not the Evo version and, touch wood, it hasnt run out of headroom yet. I play in a loud rock band and run it with 2 x MI 12 cabs. Add a 2x10 or another 15 to your set up and you will get the full power at 4 ohms. I`m sure I read a quote from the Ashdown guy on here who said that the meter running into the red wasn`t a bit problem but don`t quote me in that [/quote] I seem to remember the same thing as I think the Ashdown guy was talking to me! My amp is always in the red playing at gig volumes, no discernible clipping or warping of sound here. TBH it sounds like you fancy a change, save up some cash and get down a shop to find out what you like!

Cheers mate, was a fun one to record!

Bought some pickups from Alan, well packaged and fast delivery, great stuff.

One of my bands has recorded a new album, we've put it on bandcamp so you can all listen for free. Let me know what you think! https://pigcityangels.bandcamp.com/releases

Or get two Classic Vibes and then you get a choice and change!

I second this, does anyone have any information when these are going to be widely available?

Cheers Twigman, I bow to your technical know how!

Here's a video in support of our album, probably unsafe for young children. No idea how to embed however! [url="https://youtu.be/o4sy3O2TtTI"]https://youtu.be/o4sy3O2TtTI[/url]