Cornwall Steve

* Headstocks that don't match the body * Headstocks the size of match boxes * Amps the size of a paperback * Amps the size of a suitcase * Knobs and switches on basses pointless because they do nothing * Knobs and switches on amps pointless because they do nothing * Pick- Ups that are weak and ineffective * White pick guards * Scratch plates referred to as Pickguards * Refering to plectrums as picks * Explaining to my grandsons what a plectrum is * Bass players spending too much time fiddling with their pedals * Bass players affected by GAS (I mean Gear Affected Syndrome - not the baked bean issue) - I think I have over 30 basses, I must do a role call sometime 🤔 * Guitar Techs who think they're Luthiers * Luthiers who consider themselves Gods * Music stores/suppliers stocked floor to ceiling with budget basses with white scratch plates * Basschat members who reply to Posts using asterisk bullet points

Hi Sean Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Much appreciated 👍

I recently bought a 425x. I like it very much. I enjoy playing it and I enjoy the sound. Whilst I was trying to track one down I occasionally came across a 1025x for sale (and even a 2025x) and pondered over the price difference. Sure I Googled the videos - as you do - watched the reviews and read up on the specs too, but wondered if any members out there have actually played (or even own) both the 425x and also the 1025x. I'm curious because I've considered whether it's worth buying a 1025x but of course only if the upgrades on the 1025x are really superior to the 425x so justify the hike in price? Please not interested in the material or manufacturing upgrades - only the sound (i.e. is the 1025x more powerful, more versatile, better quality, etc) My apologies if someone else has asked this question before so the topic has already been covered?🤔 Many thanks

I think you've summed the whole the thing up very well, and how you explained this cycle of buying in the beginning, realising your mistake, so you buy again, rinse and repeat' is just about the story of my life 🙄 Now that I've amassed a plethora of basses of all shapes and sizes (and spending a fortune in the process!), you turn your attention to the rest of the kit around you, and start throwing that out and replacing it. GAS I think they call it ! Frankly, if I had the best of the best I'd still wonder just how much better (or different) something else would sound. And you wouldn't believe how often I wished I lived closer to the likes of Bass Direct, Bass Gallery, or Andertons, etc. As it is, it's a five hour return journey just to get to somewhere with pavements, proper road signs, and street lighting. And the last time I ventured off on that pilgrimage I came home empty handed ! 😂 I most certainly will purchase a quality bass rig at some point. I had high hopes for the Rumble but after testing was a bit deflated. Time to save the pennies again ! Thanks once again for all the help and advice ☺️

Many thanks for your reply and advice. I'm pretty much in agreement with all your observations and recommendations. I started off down the Behringer simply because they give me what I wanted at the time and I didn't know any better. That journey began a decade ago when I retired and now I've accumulated five (of different sizes). Buying gear sucks really. You buy for Pounds but end up selling for Pennies. Living down in deepest darkest Cornwall there are very few half decent music shops selling amplification worth buying at a price worth paying. Since posting, I've had a chance to actually try out a mid size Rumble. It was good but frankly I wasn't blown away. Better than my equivalent Behringers - 'Yes'' - but not enough to justify flogging them off for pennies then hammering the bank account. If I were gigging it'll be a different story. So I've invested in some decent (but not Behringer !😂) headphones instead. They've certainly upped the sound quality ! N.B. Big thank you to all members who have offered help and advice

Yes, I've since realised this after posting my offer to assist. All my own fault - I was too quick to submit my posting without checking when the original was posted several years ago. It's what happens when you respond to someone else's post at 5 o clock in the morning having been awake since 3am and only having had four hours sleep !😔💤 Lesson learnt - check dates next time before putting pen to paper !

Why do you say that. Do you know my brother?

Hi Richard Regarding the mystery writing inside the cavity, my brother lived in China close to the Korean border for over a decade teaching English. He is married to a local. They speak several Chinese dialects and understand some Korean. I could forward the writing on to them if you like. They might be able to translate it or at least identify which country the writing originates from ? Cheers, Steve

Thanks Ian. I'd thought about Ampeg (along with other brands too). Never tried one. On line there seem to be so many divided opinions especially on the volume verses sound quality front and that's held me back. As a I don't gig, or even play in a band, for me sound quality is king. I just want to be able to achieve a smooth, clean sound without the muffled, muddy or distortion. Many years ago my old HH bass head driving a custom mad 1x15 reflex gave me just that but those days are long gone and it's mainstream modelling stuff now, mass produced in the PRC, and loaded with gimmicky knobs, buttons, sliders and flashing lights that IMO add to user appeal but do very little else. In short, sound is such a personal and emotive subject. We all hear things differently. We all strive for that perfect balance.

Many thanks for your reply, advice, and recommendation. I think I'm settling into the prospect of a Rumble V3 100

Wow, that's impressive 👏😳

Thank you very much for such a comprehensive 'heads up'. Plenty for me to think about and take on board. I concur with your recommendation to clear the decks and pension off the Spiders (great for wannabee teens on a tight budget but I've moved on from that now 😂) and the Ultrabasses/BXL's. It's the best bang for the buck in terms of tone quality I'm after - not Volume. I remember seeing those red lights glowing in the Rumbles's Ports. Began to think my eyes were playing up again 😂 But seriously, thank you once again Ed 👍

Thanks for that Rob. It's just the info I'm interested in. And sounds like you're another supporter of the V3 versus the older models. I think I'm leaning more towards the V3 - or perhaps a Cube 🤔😳

Thank you for your reply