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My first deal on basschat & it doesn't/can't get any better than this! Arrived today from Terry, well packed & protected, the beautiful Skjold EC4. Excellent bloke to deal with, bargain of the year? I'm so glad - I'm so glad - I'm glad I'm glad I'm glad I saw this for sale! I was just going to buy a Fender USA Jazz but hey - you can buy them any day! All the best Terry, it was a real pleasure dealing with you, many thanks. Cheers, John

Music week at Lidl - lots of cheap stuff - the Guitar stands are so good I went back for another @ £6.99 they're good quality, in fact better than the Stagg one I bought a few weeks back. They come nicely boxed too - could be a nice little Christmas pressie for someone. Just thought you might like to know Cheers, John

In brief; just fitted new Nexus 45s & was hoping to give a review on them but Houston, we have a problem! After mucho setting up I was feeling very happy with the black coated bu55ers, but then, picking the E string gave a horrible vibrating noise, it's ok played soft with fingers & thumb, but raise a pick or even a fingernail to it & it's just nasty! Any ideas? I've been through the whole machine, nothing vibrates anywhere with any other string. Cheers, John

Thanks for the words of wisdom guys. I still like the look of the new Ashdown five fifteen but I'm told it's not going to be out for another month or so! Being an impatient sort of a old bugger - I've taken the plunge & bought a 'as new' Trace Elliot Boxer 65 so really looking forward to getting it home. Cheers, John

[quote name='Peter Train' post='627570' date='Oct 16 2009, 09:03 AM']Welcome, Bass looks fine to me (They haven't seen mine)[/quote] Thanks for the welcome from all The Traben doesn't compare to the gear many of you guys have got I know but it will do for me, I got it for a good price & it's a whole lot better to play than my old Tanglewood. Who was it said:- It's not what you got, it's what you do with it that counts Cheers, John

Now you've got me looking at Ashdown & I think I'm in love with the new Ashdown five fifteen mini bass stack! Of course it's £50 over budget but WoW. What do the panel think? Cheers John

[quote name='Mumbles87' post='624200' date='Oct 12 2009, 05:46 PM']I'm currently using a Hartke, its quite nice. Has a good tight sound, one thing though there is a lot of hiss from the unit if you use it with headphones.[/quote] Hi mumbles - is that the A35? Any other pros or cons? Cheers

[quote name='sifi2112' post='624201' date='Oct 12 2009, 05:46 PM']I've an Eden Nemesis N8 which I bought for home practice but have hardly used. It was the best sounding small amp I could find but is no longer needed so I'd be willing to sell. You can come check it out if you like. [url="http://www.eden-electronics.com/products/discontinued/silverseries/indiv/n8.asp"]http://www.eden-electronics.com/products/d...es/indiv/n8.asp[/url] cheers Simon[/quote] Nice offer cheers Simon, but you're a long way from home! Looks good though my old school head tells me I want bigger than a 8" speaker really to handle the low Hz's, maybe I'm wrong? Thanks for the info so far, I'm still looking & now have a Warwick BlueCab 30 on my list of maybes, apparently weighing in at 46lb, Monster!

[quote name='yorick' post='624022' date='Oct 12 2009, 02:38 PM']Hideous bass, but welcome all the same [/quote] Well thanks (If you think that's hideous - good job I didn't put a self portrait up!)

Hi & help please, I'm only playing/practising at home so no need for big volume! I'm looking for a combo £150 max I suppose, would like something with at least 10" speaker, but want good sound quality at low volume settings, is there anything? Been looking at Hartke A35 or Orange Crush 35b, really open to offers though? The kickback style is appealing, but quality over horsepower is what I'd like. Currently using a Peavey microbass which is starting to annoy me, lots of hiss & a nasty vibrating from the speaker, even though I know it's never been thrashed it's beginning to sound like it has! BTW I'm playing a new Traben Neo Ltd & old Tanglewood TMO-B2. Cheers, John

Hi - just joined & looking for info! Me = old, very old! Shouldn't still be playing bass at my age!!!!!! Ha! My lady has kicked my arse to get me back into the groove after many years of laziness & started me playing again. Had a Tanglewood acoustic/electric kicking around for years so new strings & a dust off got the fingers working again. Then realised the rounded back didn't fit against my rounded belly so had to go shopping (like you do) I hear it's called GAS! Now the proud owner of a Traben Neo Limited, very pleased with, now in need of better amp. I'll be asking for some advise when I find the right place & maybe post a photo or 2. BFN John