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Hi I've gigged with just a Midget or just a Compact. The Midget is more mid-rangey than the Compact, and I personally prefer the all round sonic ability of the Compact (which is all I use now, with an Orange Terror Bass). However, the low end can be brought back into the Midget with some appropriate EQ on the amp, and it will probably be more than loud enough for your needs. Cheers Geoff

Positive experiences at Bonners in Eastbourne. Never used them for mail order, only personal visits. Very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff. The only downside is the state of my bank balance afterwards Cheers Geoff

[quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1336419425' post='1645424'] Call me a philistine, but VVT every time (and all ramped up 100%). P [/quote] Ditto, with everything on 11 Cheers Geoff

[quote name='crez5150' timestamp='1336223532' post='1642739'] Geoff can you send me a quick pm and I'll add your name to the list as a reviewer. [/quote] Done! Cheers Geoff

What a brilliant idea. I've been mulling over a smaller lighter combo option for a while and the 120 would be right up my street (been looking at the Roland 120 XL recently). I hope this idea of yours works as well as I think it could - I'd love to review something like that, especially in a gig situation. Cheers Geoff

[quote name='BRANCINI' timestamp='1336132152' post='1641326'] Thought this was goint to be a thread about a Peter Green/Fleetwood Mac number. [/quote] Lol very funny

Apologies that the first response doesn't help one jot, but couldn't help notice your sig. I also have a TB and a Compact: how does the VT Bass work for you with this setup? I've been eyeing up the deluxe version, but probably wont have the chance to try one before buying. Your experiences would be welcome reading... Apologies for de-railing your original question so soon! Cheers Geoff

I had an Amber SR700 for a year or so. Beautiful piece of work, very well built, superb setup and oozed quality. However I eventually began to struggle with the very slim neck - I started suffering cramp in my left hand after extended playing, and it took me ages to realise it was the neck causing this. I'd never had the problem with other (thicker necked) instruments, and now I play J and P type basses without problem. I'd still recommend an SR to anyone though - just make sure you get on with the neck. Cheers Geoff

I'd be very interested to hear your views on the MBE once you've had a chance to give it a good workout, especially gigs. Cheers Geoff

I'd definitely give it another shot with a quality cab. I dabbled with a PF500 for a while, and through my BF Compact it sounded really very good indeed. In fact, I'm not quite sure why I don't still have it lol. and such a tempting price... Cheers Geoff

Firstly im jealous you are on tour - i wish iwas asking this question lol. There has to be space for a spare head in the van, surely? Yes, get a backup. Anything SS around 500 watts will be better than no sound if the worse happens on the night. Dont get caught out - it takes less than 5 mins to swap heads. Ive had to before. Cheers Geoff

I was looking around for a maple board P copy - I already have a Vintage V4 with rosewood, and like that one very much so they were my first port of call. Originally I was about to pull the trigger on their Vintage White with Maple, and then they released the Tony Butler version: black on black, with maple board - perfect for me. Mind you there's also something very nice about that vintage white finish. When I first got it, the strings were too high at the nut, so popped it into my local guitar shop (Old School Guitars in Newhaven, great people) and now it's a dream to play. Very well made overall, beautiful to look at, delightful punchy sound - and I really like the difference to a Rosewood board. Gonna use it at a gig on Friday, and am looking forward to it. Just thought I'd say.... Cheers Geoff

Thank you for this review post - it's is very interesting. Cheers Geoff

What Hamfist said I reckon I go bass -> pedal -> amp

also, what cab are you using? I'm using a BF Compact. Cheers Geoff

hi One thing ive never had a problem with is cutting through the mix with my Terror Bass. The eq appears to be passive, and typically flat will be bass & treble fully off, mid fully on. I tend to use bass at 12 oclcock, mid about 11 oclcock and treble somewhere between fully off and 9 oclock ish. Those settings work very well with my Jazz. Cheers Geoff

[quote name='Kenny Gair' timestamp='1335243361' post='1627772'] Cheers Monster.....advice appreciated [/quote] If you do decide to go for the MBE410, let us know how you get on with it. I for one would be very interested. Cheers Geoff

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1335185516' post='1626824'] I'd be pretty disappointing at a Sleep tribute with mini amps. Unless they were all midgets, that would be awesome. Now I am going to be disappointed at a Sleep tribute that isn't midgets. [/quote] Barefaced Midgets, you say?

I've been using my budget Sennheiser Freeport for a couple of years now. Never had any reception issues, and keeps my tone intact. Not in the same price, and i assume quality, bracket as the ones mentioned above though. Cheers Geoff

[quote name='thodrik' timestamp='1334185226' post='1612433'] I know, its like the Sadowsky Talkbass equivalent at times. [/quote] hmmmm i wonder if BF do endorsements

How much?? For that price you can get a Compact and a cover. Ok, the BF may not have a high frequency unit, but even so.... Of course you could also look at the Super 15, but I prefer the modular approach of two 15s. The BF alternatives are much lighter too. Cheers Geoff PS Looking at the recent threads on here, Alex doesn't need a marketing department - we do that for him lol

What's a tweeter? Do they come with budgies? Or with someone who uses a certain social networking site? Will get me coat....