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Some info on 'em at http://www.westone.info/concord1bass.html

[quote name='Ant_On_Bass' timestamp='1461778095' post='3037607'] Regarding the cab, how tough is the tolex on these? [/quote] Not 100 percent sure, but I think a 'tuff-cab' kinda finish is standard on the Big Twin.

Is it a Concord 2? Can't really see on my phone screen. I thought only the Concord 1 (short scale, made from 82-84-ish) had the painted headstock.

Just confirmed on BBC news.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1461074230' post='3031176'] What I want to know is if a 50W all-valve amp can be successfully gigged without PA support. Going by what my 100W all-valve amp was like, I'm guessing that it can. [/quote] Depends on the gig, but I've done no end of pub & small club gigs with a 60W Carlsbro - all with sweaty drummers.

[quote name='hubrad' timestamp='1460631682' post='3027382'] Power handling is double that of one speaker, as a series pair can only handle the single amount whereas a parallel pair will split it between them. Again assuming all the same impedance drivers. [/quote] Is this right?

[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1454859300' post='2973605'] Now, to finalise back up stuff, I need a rechargeable battery charger. Recommendations and/or links gratefully appreciated ta [/quote] Get a smart charger. The display on this one's a bit naff, but it's a good charger. https://www.7dayshop.com/batteries-power-chargers/7dayshop-multi-mode-lcd-display-intelligent-ni-mh-battery-charger-for-aa-and-aaa-batteries Agree with the suggestion of Eneloop rechargables.

Try an instrument lead between the effects loop in/out (send/ return). The contacts on the switched jack sockets can act up.

This is a FAQ in the Yamaha web site ---x--- What Size Strings Originally Came on my Yamaha Bass Guitar? Back to the list Go to Product Information Last Update: 06/22/2012 Yamaha basses are supplied with a standard .105 to .045 set Specific sizes are: E .105 A .080 D .065 G .045 ---x---

I bought a small bottle of Dr Ducks Ax Wax some time ago, and use it on everything - strings, frets/fretboard, saddles & chrome work, everything. A little really does go a long way - I reckon this bottle will last longer than me...

Find a preset that you like - save it to a different slot eg A1 Find another preset that you like - save it to an adjacent slot, eg A2. Is that what you mean?

[quote name='grandad' timestamp='1457174214' post='2995965'] 5 [/quote] Make that 6!

What Dad said.

[quote name='pete.young' timestamp='1456749211' post='2991856'] The display automatically inverts when you turn it upside down. I had a Snark which was OK but not very sensitive. I think the TC is better. [/quote] Ah, I see. It was really an observation on some I've seen - not the TC one specifically.

[quote name='probablypike' timestamp='1456688425' post='2991477'] I'm surprised so many people are vouching for the tc clip-ons when you can't rotate them. [/quote] What bugs me too, is that I want it on the back of the headstock, but I don't want the display upsidedown!

[quote name='smurfitt' timestamp='1455358949' post='2978363'] So what guitar fx units are people using for bass? [/quote] I've a Zoom G1on. Some of the effects simulations are also in the B3. If it sounds good...

For home noodling I use a Zoom B1on - effects, tuner, drum machine, looper, aux in, headphone out. And if you want to use it with a real amp, they sound really good.

[quote name='mikeycrikey' timestamp='1454875291' post='2973849'] Was in Manchester PMT and they had sunburst Yamaha BB 1024x for £350. Great value. If I didn't already have one I would of bought it [/quote] Crikey Mikey - that's a stonkin' good bass for that money!

[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1453636912' post='2961205'] Fender acoustic bass strings work really well on mine and don't break bank [/quote] I agree, but I also find that they go manky very quickly and don't sound good for very long

If it's a MAG, I'm pretty sure it doesn't have any valves...

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1452627756' post='2951862'] At this level it's all shades of great. [/quote] \like\