Bigwan

Aged white methinks. Tort would work too, but since it's not a solid colour not every shade of tort would look right to me...

As far as I'm concerned there's zero crossover between the two. I've heard people who can't play a note one day write amazing songs the next, whereas we've all seen people who've woodshedded for 20 years, and may have amazing technique, but you couldn't make me listen to them if you paid me...

You WILL NOT need the TB1000... The 500 is stupidly loud. My Terror Bass and 4x12 is a hell of a rig! I'd go for a better cab than that myself. A 4x12, 2x15 or 8x10.

I'm a long time supporter of Ashdown and the first series of ABMs (pre EVO). I went lighter with the Orange Terror Bass (still have 2 ABMs) - believe everything you've read. It's crazy loud and potentially very gainy - my 1st gig was with gain on 3 and volume on 1 with no PA support (although using a very efficient 4x12) against a loud drummer and 2 half stacks (Peavey and Mesa). Overall very happy, although slightly tempted by the Genz Benz Streamliner... I'll probably do the tube change on the Orange to drop the gain levels and DI output. I don't really miss the fuller EQ section of my ABM as I never used it. Gain and Preshape was all I needed.

[quote name='TRBboy' post='1309373' date='Jul 19 2011, 05:09 PM']Yeah I spoke to them at the weekend. They haven't had any more stock since I was in there a month or so ago. They have got a Basic, a Cali PM and a Bullet (I think), but that's it. There's a KT at their Norwich store which they could get shipped across, but want me to pay a 10% deposit before they get it in![/quote] They want you to pay a 10% deposit for them to shift stock from one of their shops to another? You'd have thought they'd be glad of the CHANCE of a sale! With that attitude they've no chance!!!

Lakland 55-01... *SHAMELESS PLUG MODE ON* see my sig *SHAMELESS PLUG MODE OFF*

I've been eyeing the LB stuff for a while... How loud is 'very loud'? Nice setup btw!

That's great value!

Having made the change from an Ashdown ABM recently I'd agree that an Orange Terror Bass is a good move. Cabs to taste, but if I was looking again I'd also be checking at Barefaced's Compact and Super 12

I remember lusting after one of those in the early/mid 90's. I think Mike Inez played one in the video for 'Mama I'm coming Home' (Ozzy)...

I avoided P-basses like the plague for many years. Now I'm a total convert. I can tell you it doesn't take CS prices to get a really good P-bass. I bought my 2nd at the weekend - an '83 Squier SQ series - for £100. Comparing back and forward with my 08 US Precision I have to say there's not much to separate them, other than the Squier has had a hard life and could do with the frets stoning. Play as many as you can. Buy the one that suits you best.

One of the best threads I've ever seen on here! My ATK better run and hide. cos the sandpaper's coming out soon! Where did you source your veneer Andy?

In the past year I've bought 2 cracking used basses for under £200 - Ibanez ATK700 (albeit with finish cracking) for £150 which I'd put up against any modern Stingray, and a well used 1983 Squier SQ series Precision for very little (just on Saturday past), which is on a par or better than the 70's reissue Fender Japanese Precision I owned previously. Keep an eye on your local gumtree or music frums. There are bargains to be had! New I'd second the Squier Jaguar suggestion. They look like excellent value, although I haven't tried one yet.

Couldn't disagree more having replaced both Warwick and Musicman sockets with switchcraft and both subsequently failing... Friday afternooners maybe... Also IMHO and YMMV... No reflection on Warwicks either... [quote name='warwickhunt' post='1275422' date='Jun 19 2011, 11:46 PM']Got to disagree! The design may be the same but the quality of construction sets the likes of the Switchcraft and the Neutrik way above the Warwick spec one. I've 'probably' owned more Warwicks than anyone else on BC... or anywhere else for that matter and as such I must have replaced dozens of sockets and I can honestly say that the quality components mentioned will last many times longer than the original spec sockets. In fact I once bought a couple of replacement Warwick sourced sockets and they failed within a year or two whereas Switchcraft replacements are still going strong after 15 years. Just my honest and unbiased take on these sockets![/quote]

It's not Warwick, it's the Switchcraft designed socket. I've had nothing but trouble with them - not just on Warwicks... My bongo's the same, as is my Ibanez ATK. When it's my turn to rule I'll outlaw the b*stard things!!!

4x10. Best not to mix different drivers.

Welcome! Trace elliot do still make amps (http://www.trace-elliot.co.uk/index.php#home), but they aren't the same company any more. They're now owned by Peavey. As for value you're probably in the £350-400 ballpark. Only downside is these amps are extremely heavy and the current trend is towards lightweight gear. Supposed to sound the mutts nutts though, so you shouldn't have any bother shifting it.

I think Owen has the answer to all your problems (under budget too!): [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=135623"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=135623[/url] If I hadn't just fallen in love with an Orange Terror Bass I'd be sorely tempted myself since I want to downsize a little!

[quote name='umph' post='1262520' date='Jun 9 2011, 12:14 PM']put a low pass on the 3015lf to for best results. Obviously you shouldn't be mixing drivers though[/quote] To the uninitaited that isn't obvious... especially with 90% of bass amp manufacturers ads showing mixed driver cab setups. No wonder folk make mistakes.