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  1. Suddenly and randomly got massive Rickenbacker GAS!

    1. martthebass

      martthebass

      This will only end in bitter disappointment and/or a depleted bank account

    2. Skybone

      Skybone

      Or alternatively, it could be utter joy and you could end up wondering why you'd not gone there sooner! :D 

  2. This weeks GAS - Yamaha BB434 in Black

    1. Nice Guy Rich

      Nice Guy Rich

      Succumb to the GAS.

  3. Took my Orange Terror Bass MK1 to rehearsal last night to be met with the studios in house Ampeg fridge.  Excitedly plugged in.......pure mud :(  Ordered some rounds to help (this band doesnt suit my usual flats) and may look at valve changes in the OBT.  Very disappointed 

    1. markbunney

      markbunney

      I had the original MK1 amp for around 12 years, then all of a sudden I stopped liking the sound of it. It also sounded very muddy, even with new strings, treble turned up etc etc. Not sure if the amp had changed, or just my ears/tastes changed but I ended up selling it.

       

      I then ordered one of the new MK2 amps, and I didn't like that either so it went back.

       

      I still have the SP212 cab, but bought an Alpha Omega 500 head to go with it

    2. gjones

      gjones

      Those amps are not flat with the knobs all at mid point. Try putting the bass at zero and the mid at max, then add bass and treble until it sounds decent.

       

      I use one of these at a venue I play at regularly and I have to boost the mids and take the bass down to zero to get a usable sound onstage.

    3. gjones
  4. Is the Orange tiny terror the same size as the Bass Terror does anyone know?  Im after a new gig bag for my BT500 but nowhere seems to stock the OEM Orange gig bag for them

  5. Fender Bassman 1200 incoming.  Will need a tech visit tho, at the very least it needs a new volume pot

    1. Marc S

      Marc S

      Have a great NBD. Fingers crossed that the tech work is as simple as a new pot.

  6. Might be needing a gigging head again soon and the Laney Digbeth 500 is tickling my pickle

    1. TheGreek

      TheGreek

      If you're happy with that I'd advise you to stop looking before the whole jar is tickled pink...far too much nice gear available - so hard to choose!

    2. Rich

      Rich

      Ah, it might be tickling your pickle but is it floating your boat and toasting your crumpet?

  7. Cash Converters in Dartford with a ltd edition Skunkworks SVT! Never seen those sorts of things in my local crack converters!

    1. Reggaebass

      Reggaebass

      Can’t see it on their site unless it’s gone 

  8. Anyone here grab the vintage SVT that went on ebay for £850?  Was tempted and fairly local alas house move at the moment is eating all my fun funds

  9. Just watched an old video of my band where i used a Mesa MPulse 360 live.  THAT tone!?!  Why did i ever sell it :(

  10. Just as i think im happy GAS strikes.  Do i flog a perfectly good Ashdown Spyder for an SVT 3Pro????

  11. Been offered a deal on a head and cab, seller wont split tho.  How in demand would an Ashdown 2x12 cab be??

    1. TheGreek

      TheGreek

      If I had more space...

  12. Got an old Badass II bridge on a knakcered jazz i bought.  Whats the going rate for these nowadays?  Im more of a BBOT man

    1. Lozz196

      Lozz196

      Roughly around £60 - £80 

  13. Todays random bass musing - could I get a Precision Bass Lyte, put active EMG P/J pups in and also stick a Spector Tonepump in it?

    1. Bigwan

      Bigwan

      Why couldn't you?

    2. Deepbass

      Deepbass

      Do they sell the circuit separately ...?

  14. New as of yet ‘undisclosed’ toy incoming. 2 x Ampeg SVT II non pro’s.  One working which will be kept and one spares/repairs that will be moved on

  15. So obsessed with Leigh Foxx's live tone on the T In The Park vids from 2011 im starting to GAS for a Sepctor!!! But im a dyed in the wool P bass man!!!!!

    1. lowregisterhead

      lowregisterhead

      It does sound very good though. Big and fat. Give it a try. You might like it!

    2. BruceBass3901

      BruceBass3901

      Good lord that tone is thick

  16. Eventful bass day.  One axe leaves the stable and a new home amp is on its way - ampeg B50r

  17. Had the absolute privilege to play through an old Epiphone Constellation V bass combo last night with my 78 Tokai.  Jesus Christ that IS bass tone!  Actually sounded better than my B15!?!?!  Now really REALLY want one :( 

  18. the bass tone on "Queen - Keep Yourself Alive" is this weeks addiction.  The low notes either with lovely valve breakup or a small speaker at its limits.  Lovely!

    1. prowla

      prowla

      I think he used Acoustic gear live.

  19. Finally caved. MIM classic 50’s P bass purchased on reverb last night. The mrs is gonna go absolutely ape! 😬

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    2. Pow_22

      Pow_22

      good points gents.  I have been after one of these for a while.  Ive always had a lovely p bass in my 78 tokai and as a back up I keep messing with weird and wondeful basses rather than (being a p bass man) just getting a nice back up P!.  The tokai always wears flats and this new one will get grounds

    3. Lozz196

      Lozz196

      Which colour, do tell!

    4. Pow_22

      Pow_22

      Burst. Always had a thing for the 50s burst/gold/maple

  20. Really digging some Blondie basslines in this lockdown. Nigel Harrisons tone in Dreaming in particular is lovely. Definitely flatwounds right?

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    2. Born 2B Mild

      Born 2B Mild

      I have not had the pleasure of seeing Blondie live and in person, but I have seen Nigel play a few times in his previous band ...Silverhead.

    3. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

      "I have seen Nigel play a few times in his previous band ...Silverhead. "

      Oh yeah:

      Thanks for the tip.  I learned something from that.

    4. Phil Starr

      Phil Starr

      Blondie set list, that's not a bad idea, love Clem Burke as well, rhythm section rules.

  21. torn between the new burst Squier 50's P bass (single coil) or the Squier 70's P bass...hmmmmmm

    1. kodiakblair

      kodiakblair

      Single coil every time, normal P-basses are ten-a-penny. 

  22. Why is it so hard to find a 4ohm sealed cab in pub friendly size???

    1. acidbass

      acidbass

      Is sealed a benefit in small spaces?  Always wondered.

    2. bassbiscuits

      bassbiscuits

      My Schroeder 1210 is pub sized, and a sealed cab, and 4ohms, and more than loud enough for most gigs.

      They're a bit hard to come by tho.

  23. Massive Ampeg B15 bargain spotted.....all the way down in newbury tho :(

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    2. JapanAxe

      JapanAxe

      Well that's one of the things that weighs on the negative side!

    3. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

      I'll stick with my B3 flip top sim ta.

    4. JapanAxe

      JapanAxe

      I have aa Ampeg PF50T which sounds great for both gigs and recording, is easy to move about, runs off UK mains without an extra transformer, and doesn't need a re-cap! Also there's not much in the piggy bank at the moment...

  24. just as id settled on a burns bison bass up comes a bargain Classic 50's P bass! Decisions decisions

    1. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

      No contest.  Buy British!

  25. Revisiting lots of old gear recently.  Now im really gassing for a Burns Bison bass!

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