Rayman

I've been doing this a long time, so I kinda know what I'm doing.... I just moved into a flat, and wanted a good quality combo, to jam out loud to the Bose. I've been searching around, looking at the Markbass Micro Mark, EBS something or other, and all of them were expensive and I got to wonder if I was paying for the brand. I'll admit, most of the sound comparisons were via YouTube reviews, maybe not fair.... but... the Micromark sounded kak. Sterile and soulless. I had a CMD121P and NY extension once, and was underwhelmed by that too. I like honk, grunt, even from a small combo. Then... I found my Chinese made Peavey Microbass 30W combo in my storage space, buried under boxes of crap. It cost me 30 quid from the bay about 5 years ago. I just spent an hour on it via my Roadworn Jazz.... it sounded utterly fabulous. Slightly above flat EQ, Jazz all ahead full..... immense. Ok I'm not going to gig with it, I'll use the DB500 for that, but for home, for practice, it's bloody perfect. The point..... don't be put off, with gear, by brand names or origin of manufacturer. Use your ears, and look after your hard earned. The funk's in the fingers, not the kit. Laters

I bought a lovely Fender Jazz from Nick. Great comms, easy deal, friendly, well packed and quickly delivered . Highly recommended

Fender Precision - TI flats Fender Jazz - Superbrights Musicman Stingray - Superbrights Roland DB500 No effects Done

From an old git... Being in a band should be a FUN and fulfilling experience. Even when it's a serious proposition, looking for a deal etc.... but..... like ANY relationship, sometimes it's amazing, but often times its f******* hard work, and difficult to manage the different personalities. Like relationships you generally get a gut instinct when it isn't right, and when it's time to cut and run. IF you think it's worth fighting for, fight for it. Bands are hard.... been there, still doing it, still looking for a deal. Life is short. Enjoy it, enjoy playing. There's no time for anything else. Russ.