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In order to protect my ageing limbs, I decided to buy a used CMD121 H which matched perfectly the power and presence of my trusted ashdown abm evo 3 + 2x12 GB NEO cab.. Immaculate as new condition, cosmetically and a bargain price of just £350.... However, the second gig I used it on, power died completely, halfway through first set. Had to daisy chain from my MFX pedal direct into the mixer / PA - horrible... Transpires that it is failing at the transistors stage (circled red in attached) so, given the nature of the construction, I have booked myself in to get a repair done at Essex Amp repairs, who I have used in the past. BUT, am I wasting time, effort and money, as the amp is 9 years old and who knows what the replacement elements will cost?? I also understand there was a known board problem with this amp (Combo Head 2) - anyone else aware of this and how was it resolved by Markbass? Back to Ashdown for the next series of gigs!! TIA Paul

This sounds fascinating - the sub n up I mean. Currently I use ME50b octave with distortion and chorus. Just too muddy for me. Go via Ashdown abm 500 rc evo 3 and genz Benz cabs (4x10 and / or 2x12). Great wall of sound but sometimes a little subtlety is needed!!

Hello all. I play in a 3 piece, as indeed many of us do.. when the guitarist branches out into a solo, I usually activate a touch of distortion to fill out the sound for the duration. Not perfect but it helps. My question is whether there's an fx out there that can better emulate a cleaner second power chording guitar while playing bass as opposed to dialling in distortion? P

Hi. Opinions sought re Mayones basses in general and Caledonius 5 string specifically!

Experienced and committed bassist with great gear, transport and vast, diverse repertoire into most genres - also backing vocals, some guitar and keys when suits... - excellent local gig contacts seeking new band. Current band winding down now after 4 years together so looking forwards to a new challenge / opportunity

Seamless and pragmatic transaction and the cab is superb! - many thanks Paul

Here are pics.. Swapped tort for mirror - looks cool!?

[color=#1D2129][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=3]Some time ago, I acquired, as part of a trade, a Fender 60's Vintage[/size][/font][/color][color=#1D2129][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=3] Reissue Jazz Bass. Offwhite with tort scratchplate and chrome bridge cover MIM... [/size][/font][/color] [color=#1D2129][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=3]What is it that makes it any better than and distinguishes it from the run of the mill MIM jazz basses? Must say build quality is v good and the only mod is it is now running a set of active EMGs instead of stock..[/size][/font][/color]

Depends on venue and in house electrics.... [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]1. Fender USA P Bass deluxe[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] with D extender [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]will cover anything and everything[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]2. Rickenbacker 4003 with D extender - but if the house electrics are crap, I cannot use it due to hummmmmmmm[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]3. Rickenbacker 4004[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] with D extender[/font][/color] [font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"]4. Les Paul bass ('94 vintage) tho can be too heavy for a full on gig and have to change at half time... depending on how fit I'm feeling and whether drop D is required from the set list![/color][/font] I have a list of basses I never gig too - such a waste!!