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I think it also depends on the band. My band is a three piece plus singer rock band so I have to be heard as if not the guitarist sounds lost and empty during solos etc

Not now … bass - lead - amp - cab 👍

Ampeg SVT212AV Amazing cab for single use Apart from being a tad heavy it’s one of the best cabs I’ve used Best cab was Ampeg 610 but way too heavy

Very nice

Nothing wrong with the Ampeg Opto Compressor, in fact it’s great but .. I like the idea of nothing between bass lead and amp for the purest signal hitting the amp. Ive now ditched the Line 6 G30 wireless too

Update .. decided to go totally back to guitar lead straight to amp Line 6 up for sale on eBay as is my Compressor TU3 sold

I’m seriously thinking if I really need to use an outboard compressor pedal and my Boss TU3 I am liking the fact it keeps my signal in check on my ABM600 but perhaps if I turn down the input slightly I can ignore the use of a compressor ( acting more as a limiter ) and as I tune up typically twice per session with the band ditch the tuner and use a clip on when not playing ( start of set ) I would still use my Line 6 G30 wireless which I really. Just a thought do I really need the compressor at all ? I never slap and play finger style for mostly rock

Sounds a good deal

At least if you buy new ( Squire ) you have a warranty I’m just upgrading the bridge on mine to the Fender Hi mass bridge which I have on my Player Series. The bridge is fine on the Squire but I like the style of the HiMass

Could be but some of the older Mex basses were average and no better than Squire. The advantage I guess is it has Fender on the headstock. Make sure it’s genuine by checking serial number as there are many fakes around

I never liked the restriction in having to use their straps I’m sure they do a great job but I have some nice Levy’s leather straps I want to use

Ok tried the Dunlop Strap locks and I didn’t care for them so … Put the Fender rubber washers on again, simple but it just works

I would avoid the Affinity

Rock = PBass pure and simple !!

I like the simplicity of a PBass Easy to get a good tone and if you play rock or punk etc it’s a perfect sound straight off

My Sterling Stingray Sub had a shocking neck / fingerboard joint Glad it’s gone as I couldn’t gel with the skinny neck

Used it for band practice last night Excellent bass Sounds as good as my Player Series and was set up very well out of the box. I can recommend it for anyone looking

After a few delivery mishaps I’ve now got this for my backup Great bass for just over £300

I nearly purchased the Kiloton as my backup bass but in the end chose the Classic Vibe 70’s PBass in black Nicely set up and very decent PBass for £339

Great basses

I think I read Fender had blocks in 1973 but it may of been on the Jazz ?

I know what you mean as not my first choice but the rest of the bass makes up for it !

Arrived today after a saga of sending two Classic Vibe 60’s back. The 70’s Vibe is a very nice bass indeed. After a quick tune up I was amazed how well the setup was. Neck bow action and intonation all good. Looks nice in black and the neck is very playable. For my back up bass it’s very good indeed