Mudpup

Its an image off the net but my original pics made it look a pinky sort of red and the one above is absolutely spot on for the shade. Its called Lipstick Red and its a bit pearly - mine make it look a coral red because of the room lighting. It is most definitely red though (and red things are way faster as we all now - except in selling it seems ) Heres some of mine ps i think it may be sold tomorrow - theres a guy who bought my other bass yeaterday who also played Ibby and has fallen in lust. He's trying to raise the cash and will call me Thursday. I have given him dibs on it.

I have a BG500 combo which i believe has a similar amp section. Never had it above 4 - it would blow the windows out of any pub. Sounds like somethings not right with yours.

Its my Ibby thats for sale above and the photos are a bit misleading about the colour - its not pink, its a deep pearlescent red. Still for sale and needs a good home. You wont find a better light, fast playing bass in this condition. This pic below shows a better representation of the colour. I had a Bass Collection 301 just after i bought the Ibby and it wasnt in the same league soundwise. Paul - you must be fairly close to me, you're welcome to come and have a play and a cuppa with no obligation just so you've tried one. It may help you in your quest

If you can stretch the budget a bit you can pick up a TC Electronics BG500 combo for just over £400 if you shop around. I bought a 15" version recently and have been really please with it. 500 watts as a standalone unit with 3 programmable memory slots, compressor and tube overdrive feature. Great bit of kit.

Only just met you (bought the TC combo a few weeks ago) but was massively impressed by the good advice and service received. Wish you both well for whatever the future holds for you.