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I'm in the market for a decent 5 string so I'm game. I'll be driving out of Cardiff.

I've been doing a bit of research trying to find a new set of bass strings and I'm almost there. I'm looking to play in drop B without the strings being too loose so I can use my distortion pedal without the sound getting too muddy. I'll need a heavier gauge but I was wondering if anyone has had experience is playing in this tuning and therefore what would be a good gauge to get? I'm more than likely going to be going for flatwounds too.

Hey dudes and dudettes, After joining a band playing bass after playing guitar for 14 years I've realised that the bass is just a million times better. Loving my 4 string bass stick! Anyways I'm looking to shape my sound in some crazy ways and I was wondering if anyone has put a bass through an MXR Blue Box pedal? That thing makes some low sounds anyway. Would putting a bass through it open up chasms in the earth? Safe.

I've been offered an Ashdown Mag 300H and MAG 410T Deep for £300. Good price? Seems to be what I'm looking for. Or is that Laney the better deal?

Tidy! I'll give him a shout if I ever get it back.

Yeah, it's with Vman at spartan audio at the moment. When I get it back I'm thinking of part-ex-ing it for a refurbed 120 from Electric Ladyland, hence why I was asking if they had an email. Not something I could explain very well over the phone.

Fair play, I'll go for both. I think I need something a bit meatier than a combo. The rest of the band are quite loud. One guitarist is using a JCM800 and the other a 100W Hiwatt head both in half stacks. The drummer isn't quiet either

[quote name='throwoff' post='792966' date='Apr 1 2010, 09:25 AM']Relying on rental/borrowed cabs is a bit of a risky game to play. Per example [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Laney-Bass-Amp-Stack-RBH800-RBC210L8-RBC215L8_W0QQitemZ280485507748QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item414e3d32a4"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Laney-Bass-Amp-Stack...=item414e3d32a4[/url][/quote] That one's on my watched items list already

I don't need a cab immediately. I can jam at home on my guitar half stack, and borrow cabs in the meantime. I will be getting a cab in the next couple of months though.

Hello again! I've sorted myself out with a bass now I need an amp. I have a £300 limit. I'm looking for a head unit rather than a combo (renting cabs at practice rooms and borrowing cabs at shows means that's all I need). I'm really not too familiar with what's good in terms of bass amps. I've got a Sound City L120 in the repair shop, well, saying that my mate has had it for over a year now, I think he might have disappeared! What's good in this price range? Trace Elliot, Ashdown, Ampeg (although these seem very expensive)? Help!

Just giving you guys an update. I got hold of an SR300. Blew everything else I wanted to play out of the water. It was the amount of tones I could get out of it and the action that were the killer factors for me. Being a guitarist coming to bass having quite a thin neck really felt awesome to play. Now all I need to do is get Entwistle good and I'll be happy! Cheers for the help dudes!

Hehe! He's already been PMed

I've actually joined a band, they're an upbeat post-rock affair. Hence the questions about a n00b bass. I need to get a relatively decent one fairly soon. I've never been a huge fan of fender guitars but for some reason I really like their basses.

That's a fair shout. I'm going to head into town tomorrow and try out a few basses mentioned, then I'll keep an eye out for deals for my favourite. I should be good for setting up action etc. I've been playing guitar for over 10 years and frequently set up my own and friends' guitars.

Oh yeah, the Schecter Stiletto Deluxe 4 I could probably get for 150 now, is that good for the price?

Again, thanks for the info guys. A friend has lent me a cheap tanglewood, not the best bass in the world but it will tide me over until I find a bargain. Now I can relax and look properly. The Westone has been sold unfortunately that looked like a crackin' bass to be fair.

Thanks for the advice guys, I've read a few reviews about the Thunder since you posted. I'm only in Wales so I might go and have a look

I was told to chat to you guys about where to start with the bass. I have a 200-225 budget and have drawn up a shortlist of beginners basses and was wondering which one gives me the most bass for my buck: LTD EC 54 Ibanez GSR200 Dean Edge 10a Ibanez SR300 Washburn XB120 LTD B 50 Squier Jazz Bass I've also been offered a used Schecter Stiletto Deluxe 4 for £200 too. Thanks in advance! I'm sure I'll be posting on here a lot!