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Just found this in my loft - is it called the endpin (or spike) maybe? Came from a bass I used to briefly own, just wondered if its of any use/value to anyone on here? Any advice gratefully received. Thanks. Pete.

Any small mixer/amp should be okay for what you need. I'd recommend Peavey - model XR684 or similar, which can be found s/h for around £150 to £200. Also Yamaha EMX range (512 etc) are good for the money, and sound fine too. Your speakers will easily manage 200 watts per side, in fact the maxim with PA amps seems to be having more watts than speaker handling so you don't need to run the amp flat out therefore getting lots of headroom for a clean clear sound. Unless the amp is seriously wound up full for a long time you should be okay. Good luck!

[quote name='thebassman' post='737410' date='Feb 6 2010, 05:10 PM']I am pretty sure the high input is for passive basses and low for active.[/quote] Wot he said. I usually just use the unput which sounds best without 'peaking' -eg on Trace Elliot gear there is a green for ok/red for peak led on the input stage. This lets you obtain the best signal without overloading the preamp. Dont think you will do any damage if you use the 'wrong' input for your instrument-just use your ears to get the best level&sound you can.

[quote name='Platypus' post='667857' date='Nov 27 2009, 11:32 PM']OK this what I do: use these guys: [url="http://www.stringsandbeyond.com/dr-mr-45.html"]http://www.stringsandbeyond.com/dr-mr-45.html[/url] 4 string set of Hi-Beams = $23.95 5 sets comes to $119.75 less current discount offer (15% of total order- enter code thanksgiving15 - valid until midnight on Monday 30/11) new total £101.79 Add Postage (USPS) $14.95 Total order $116.74 delivered Using the Post Office USD/GBP conversion rate 1.5676 comes to £ 74 delivered. I have used Strings and Beyond myself many times and always had great service. They may not stock that many brands of bass strings, though for DR's their spot on. Hope that helps P[/quote] +1 for stringsandbeyond. Cheapest I could find DR's. Stringbusters always good though - and a UK company.

Played at an ace wedding in Grassington in the Yorkshire Dales last night. We do loads of weddings but this one was just one of those 'if Carlsberg did weddings ' type of gigs. Lovely couple&guests, great venue (Devonshire Town Hall)in a superb location, free bar etc etc. Wish they were all like this.

Myke bought some strings from me-very quick payment and good communications etc Top fella!

Abandon your 4x10 leanings and consider a Barefaced Compact. 1x15 but sound fine to these ears, and only a 26lb lift. In fact buy two!

I had a 135 head many moons ago. Was n't great as I remember,or very loud either. Maybe it was just a bad one? The stock Fender speakers of that era barely were up to the job- factory upgrades available were usually JBL's (maybe EV's later too?) which were far better but heavier. Bassman heads are starting to rise in value, so if you can get one in good order at a good price then may be an investment. The cabs are n't that sought after,but do match up nicely for a classic look.

[quote name='OldGit' post='728807' date='Jan 29 2010, 03:35 PM']They do? Er, I've never noticed anything .. Can you eloborate? Ta I nominate whoever was on tuning checking on this one: Alto sax, 2:45 Wacks me in the ears every time ...[/quote] God yeah, forgot about that one-me too! Same as some of Bowie's sax noodlings too (Man who sold the world maybe?)

The Supremes -'Reflections'. Edit done with a blunt kitchen knife. Derek&Dominos 'In Concert Live'- great bum note from EC in 'Have you ever loved a woman' (which he tries to get round!) Jackie Wilson - 'Higher and higher'. Rhythm guitar part out of tune, but sounds great!

AFAIK the main difference between the 90's models and the 58 seems to be the bridge-metal (and better?) on the 90's and a more authentic but harder to intonate rosewood on the 58. Also the earlier ones didnt have the dual concentric knobs as I remember? As pointed out above, the 58 is only available in 'copperburst' whereas the earlier reissues were offered in a few colours- blueburst, limo black and maroon etc (and did seem more of a glossy finish too).

Started using DR Fat Beams on my Stingray,gauges 45-105. Have found them very even and consistent. Used D'Addarios before, XL170's I think. They were always good too, and cheaper!

[quote name='dannybuoy' post='726565' date='Jan 27 2010, 05:12 PM']There's the Pignose amps, but they're not that cheap or easily available: [url="http://www.imuso.co.uk/Amplifiers/Amplifiers-By-Instrument/Bass-Guitar-Amplifiers/6331-/Pignose-Hog-30-Rechargable-Portable-Electrical-Guitar-Amplifier-Combo"]http://www.imuso.co.uk/Amplifiers/Amplifie...Amplifier-Combo[/url][/quote] I use a Pignose Hog 30 battery amp, and it just copes with a trad jazz 6 piece band. Got it from Thomann a long time ago, think it was £95 then.

Great, thanks mate. Any more comments welcome - GAK are currently doing these for £249, which seems like a good deal?

Mate of mine had a Plus-best Strat he ever had. They were introduced in 1987, and ended production in 1999. They still seem to rarely come up for sale- perhaps people just hang onto them? Potential future classic,if you get chance for one for price of a Standard then I'd go for it. They did them in some great whacky colours too!

Got serious GAS for a Dano Longhorn-the new 58 reissues look v.cool. Just wondered what they are like, especially compared to the previous reissues etc. (Only a couple of reviews so far on Harmony Central too.) Any comments/thoughts/reviews appreciated - cheers. Pete.