Lozz196

In answer to the original question, the answer from me I`m afraid is no. I`ve just bought a set of Ernie Ball Cobalt Flats on here, and whilst I love the feel of them I just can`t get the sound I want. I`m sure that for anything other than what I`m currently doing they would be fine, and have to admit they`re great for playing along to music on Youtube etc, but they wouldn`t work for the sound I have in my band. Shame, really nice strings, super comfy to play.

That really is a Paddington Stare!

I`ve heard others talk of similar experiences, but my fave band Booze & Glory are endorsed by Blackstar and have been touting pretty much solidly since last year and I`ve not heard of them having any issues with their gear. And their tour has been worldwide, so back of van kinda stuff - though flight-cased.

Welcome Patrick, I`ll be visiting The Netherlands on June 2nd for a gig in Amsterdam, really looking forward to it.

If it`s not an easy fix for yourself drop Ashdown a line, they`re on here, and are pretty good with customer service, they`ll be able to advise.

Agree, whatever has been filmed sounds pony when listening back, why not concentrate on hearing the good sound of the gig, and actually watch the bands. Oops, showing my age there...........

Without wanting to hijack, I`m selling an RM414 (the 4ohm version) for £275 - includes Roqsolid cover and go-faster castors.

I`d look at a Mex Fender Precision, then swap the tuners to Hipshots. Better tuners, plus lighter too. Should be able to do that within budget pretty easily (I did).

That is a deal and a half!

As long as you don`t push the low end you should be fine, main thing as others have said, let yourears make the call on when to turn down (if necessary).

It`s a great read, and sounded like a very intense wild time on that tour

The Markbass CMD121P has plenty enough volume for smaller gigs and rehearsals, however I think the better option would be a small cab so you can keep your sound by using your TH500 with it. Having heard the current crop of Barefaced cabs I`d go for a Super Midget if possible, I was really impressed with it when heard an array of them. All were great, but the SM just "spoke" to me.

Alvin Gibbs of The UK Subs was/is a pretty decent player. Decent bloke as well.

Second that, get the same cab again, doubling up on the same cabs is something to behold

For that sound the Ashdown RM range of amp heads would be ideal. Bruce Foxton and Nate Mendel both use Ashdowns anyway, and having had the RM amps they can do the sounds specified spot on. On much larger stages there is a bit of a difference between the RM & ABM range but for regular pub/club gigs I`m not sure it would be noticed. Edit - butof course the ABM from Ashdown will fit the bill, as that`s specifically what both BF & NM use. Aiming for their type of sound, makes sense to me to use similar gear. You`re there with the Precision, grab the Ashdown and you`re sorted.

What a shame, as said, 52 is no age

It may well be cos whenever I hear it I focus on what Glen Matlock is playing on the Pistols version, so don`t notice JEs playing. Heresy I know........

The Sex Pistols version is, for me at least, a far better version of the song, and love what Glen Matlock plays, not sure if that was what The Ox played as can`t really make out his basslines too well in it, but GM def on form on their version.

Doesn`t bother me, pretty sure no-one would think it was a rabid right-wingers theme tune.

Yeah, bout time too. Think they need a separate head at some point, but this could be a wise move for Blackstar, good on `em.

That looks great

That`s a good point, if you`re really looking for the "ultimate" then spending time on research and playing as many as possible is not time wasted - and it should be good fun as well.

There have been a few Gen2 Barefaced cabs knocking around recently, pretty much any of them will fit the bill.

Have a listen to the Peel Session version on youtube, it`s much clearer to work out what exactly is going on.