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[quote name='ikay' timestamp='1395218062' post='2399761'] Here are a couple of posts that may help: [url="http://badassbassplayers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15882"]http://badassbasspla...php?f=2&t=15882[/url] - "I've contacted Hipshot. It looks like HB2 are ~22g lighter (each) than Schaller BMFL" [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f57/tuning-peg-weight-155613/"]http://www.talkbass....-weight-155613/[/url] - Schaller BMFL weighs 110g (second post down) Which puts the HB2 at 88g or thereabouts. [/quote] Thanks! Yes, it's turning out to be an interesting question for something that should be so simple. I weighed two tuners of my P bass: they were each 102g. Two sources have told me that the Hipshot HB2 weighs 86g A saving of 64g across the headstock is probably not worth the expense!

Thanks for the reply. If you ever fancy taking one off and weighing it for me, that would be a real help!

[quote name='five-string.co.uk' timestamp='1395180007' post='2399595'] Thanks for your advice - much appreciated [/quote] My pleasure. There are plenty of GE JAN 5751s on eBay that are bullet proof and sound great, and not very expensive for NOS compared to Mullard, Telefunken etc...

If I were you, first thing I'd do is buy a modern 5751 and a 12AT7 and just try them. If you like what they do then you can try different brands, and maybe even venture into new old stock. Diffrent brands can have different characters too, so well worth reading up on such things.

What are you hoping to achieve by using a lower gain valve?

[url="http://www.thetubestore.com/Resources/Guitar-Amp-Info/Gain-Factor"]This[/url] is always a good read when talking about gain factors.

Thomann have a three year warranty don't they? Send it back!

I've been through lots of different gig bags, and they all bring something different to the table, but I have recently settled on the Mono Vertigo as I really like the weight and protection it offers. I love the low profile of the bag: storage isn't an issue as I have a Mono messenger bag for all my leads etc, or a Mono Tick to attach if I just need the bass and a basic set of accessories. I've never found it to be uncomfortable on the back, but then I have the straps set as long as they go and use the chest strap too. I like the Contego a lot as well, but that's considerably heavier. Protection Racket is good too, but quite big. Best gig bag I have ever had was an Access Stage Five, but that was heavy and almost a hard case protection-wise.

Anyone know the weight of the Hipshot HB2 (tuner only, not the bushing or screws)?

[quote name='LawrenceH' timestamp='1394675543' post='2394010'] Gotoh Resolite GB640? It's the 'other' Fender footprint shape though. [/quote] Thanks, yes, I had spotted those, but the other style as you say so not what I am after. I wonder how much the HB2 is lighter than a regular Fender tuner, if at all?

If I want to keep the same footprint (i.e. not go to Ultralites), is there anything on the market lighter than the Hipshot HB2?

I sold an amp to Tom. He paid up front and kept the communication going throughout until we managed to complete the deal. I'd have no hesitation in dealing with him again.

I'm using the Mono Producer bag, as I have been impressed by the build quality of their gig bags, and then found one of these for sale pretty cheap so thought I'd give it a go. Really nicely put together, as is all Mono stuff. I have the following loaded in mine:[list] [*]3 instrument leads [*]3 patch leads [*]1 tuner [*]2 speaker cables [*]2 mains leads [*]1 socket tester [*]1 circuit breaker [*]1 shure mic with stand adaptor [*]1 Bassbone pedal with PSU [*]1 Radial Bigshot i/o pedal [*]1 Zoom HD recorder with stand and PSU [*]my usual tool kit (2 screw drivers, 2 allen keys, string cutters, 1 capo, 1 string action gauge) [*]ear plugs [*]lever arch file with music [*]2 pens [*]business cards [*]car keys and mobile [/list] I have another Gator bag that houses stuff I use less frequently as well, such as guitar stands, extension leads etc.

Another [url="http://www.monocreators.com/compare-efx.asp"]Mono[/url] product perhaps?

I sold a speaker cable to Mart. Deal was as smooth as you like and I would happily deal with him again

I bought Mike's Bassbone (my third, I should learn to just hold on to one ) and he was terrific throughout. I would happily deal with him again.

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1394100875' post='2387859'] If that's too high-gain (i.e. breaks up easily into distortion) for your tastes, try the next step down which is the AT7. That's a roughly 40% drop in gain level leading to a much later break-up. [/quote] This is good advice, and there's great info [url="http://www.thetubestore.com/Resources/Guitar-Amp-Info/Gain-Factor"]here[/url] which will give you more info on this subject. I swapped out my 12AX7/ECC83 preamp valves for 12AT7/ECC81s when I owned an LB30 and it cleaned it up wonderfully. I could also hear differences between makes, but only when listening back to a/b recordings I made: live they made little if any difference in a band context.

I sold a speaker cable to Ted. A small deal, but completed without any fuss, and I would happily deal with him again

I vote for a refin in Burgundy Mist

Very pricey for a later version Pro series, but a very nice example. I'm pretty sure there are other birds eye facing versions out there though....

I sold Pablo a small amp bag. A simple transaction, but completed with great communication and the minimum of fuss.

I'm in Orlando this summer. Aiming to take the trip to BC at some point.

Much, much better to keep the bass at home. Your home is probably the most stable environment, in terms of temp an humidity.