Noisyjon

I use a Mesa 400+ and it a lovely loud valve amp and perfect for the punk & rock business. It would certainly liven up that 8x10 as well! Would agree with you that it should be an Ampeg or Mesa Boogie, but I've never heard an Orange amp so can't comment. That's now on the 'to do' list

Have a look at a MXR M80 D.I.+ if you can. It has a nice EQ section and switchable distortion which can go from mild to extreme distortion. I have, and use, one and can't speak highly enough of it. What I would say is that I've found it to sound wierd on its own but sounds perfect once in the band environment. JTB

I would say why not go for a SVT Classic or SVT2 Pro and tell it like it is! The best sound I've heard to date was a Stingray straight into a SVT2 Pro straight into an 8x10. It just sounded right P.S. it was Tony Barber sound checking with the Buzzcocks so I guess that covers the Punk/Rock element! edit: added P.S.

I see they're selling an amp & pre-amp aswell. Clearout time methinks!

Just found this... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=130287129351&Category=23794&_trksid=p3907.m29&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%26otn%3D2"]Link Here[/url] Looks like a good price!

[quote name='EdwardHimself' post='405680' date='Feb 10 2009, 07:41 PM']I HATE NOT BEING RICH! I guess i'll just have to become a rockstar eh? I know Jay James uses Mesa boogie bass cabs but i was thinking of MarkBass since they're a lot lighter! Maybe i could get one of those 400+ tube heads though...[/quote] I had to get my Mesa stuff second hand to keep the costs down so yeah defo keep an eye out for a used 400+

[quote name='EdwardHimself' post='405280' date='Feb 10 2009, 12:48 PM']These mesa boogie amps are SOO annoying they make me want to get one![/quote] You won't be disapointed

Just go for a CTS 250k pot, doesn't have to be a Fender one. Have a look [url="http://www.wdmusic.co.uk/product/CTS_Premium_250k_Solid_Shaft_Pot_CTS250SS"]HERE[/url] They seem to be just the ticket. Cheers, JTB

[quote name='jimbartlett' post='405012' date='Feb 10 2009, 08:18 AM']Nice JTB, VERY nice! I know I can talk but, that 2*15 looks like it is the heaviest thing since heavy things were invented! I bet it sounded awesome though. Edward, the Probot album is superb isn't it?![/quote] It was like being a furniture removal man! My only problem with it for gigs, etc was that it wasn't very loud close up to the cab. It had about a 6 to 8 feet envelope in front of it that meant for me to turn the amp up loud enough to hear against the drums and guitars meant I was disemboweling the audience The crunch was when we played at the Cartoon in Croydon and a couple of the Girls were at the back of the venue and in line with my rig. They said it made them feel sick 'cos it was so loud. I also really dig the Probot album particularly the Centuries Of Sin & Shake Your Blood songs. Cheers, JTB

Here's my rig in its' transitional stage. I no longer have the 2x15 cab, but boy do I miss it's sound! I DO NOT, however, miss humping it in and out of cars/vans/venues though I now also have a Mesa Diesel Roadready 1x15 cab for the 4x10 to pair up with, but no new photo's yet. Cheers, JTB. [attachment=20005:BoogieMountain.jpg]

I like the egg with the face drawn on, in post #5!!! Al, where do you buy the tone wood from please fella?

For me and my rocker tastes it's gotta be: Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Keith Richards & Mick Taylor, Joe Perry & Brad Whitford (Aerosmith), Slash & Izzy Stradlin (Guns N Roses). I've put both guitarists from the era when, IMO, their best work was done with their bands. JTB

+1 for the SD Quarter Pounder

[quote name='Musky' post='401452' date='Feb 5 2009, 08:07 PM'][/quote]

STOP THE PRESS - Guys the Fender Precision & Jazz basses have a 34 inch scale!

[quote name='nottswarwick' post='400469' date='Feb 4 2009, 09:55 PM']I would be up for this but live too far, sorry.[/quote] +1

My conundrum was this - I wanted a P bass neck on a Jazz bass body. A Fender Custom Shop quote for it made my eyes water, so I started looking at the different options. From research & discussions I boiled it down to getting one made for me in the end. The selling point was that Mr.Shuker would make me exactly what I wanted and for a good price. I would highly recommend looking into the custom made route as an option for your new bass, and likewise would highly recommend Jon Shuker.

I have a P/J with the Quarter pounders in it and winding the J in doesn't cause any drop off at all. They're wired so that there is only a Volume for each pickup and that's it. How are yours wired to the pots, etc?

How about the Behringer BX4500H Ultrabass head? I play punk, rock & metal and use this amp regularly - it's a good & cheap amp. There's a 'shape' function that is just great for sitting the bass in amongst the metal guitarists! See a link for a price [url="http://www.dv247.com/invt/29020/"]HERE[/url]

Indeed a nice pair you have their Eude! Good pictures Mate and reminds me I must take some of mine for the porn section. Take care, JTB

[quote name='Pookus' post='393205' date='Jan 27 2009, 09:40 PM']Sorry if obvious / been asked before here! Just wondered if anyone had put a precision neck on a jazz body. (I know it is quite common to put a jazz neck on a precision body). By precision neck I mean the wide one. I don't like jazz necks much they feel a bit crowded.[/quote] I had the same conundrum so had Mr.Shuker build me one! Here she is: [attachment=19307:ShukerJazz.jpg] Lovely example if I do say so myself P.S. the nut is the std P bass width!

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='392847' date='Jan 27 2009, 03:55 PM']I'm trying to work out if it will stand up in the van, if it will then I'll probably take it.[/quote] That's what has stopped me in the past! From Ashdown site: H x W x D (mm) 1150 x 610 x 430