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I can also vouch for the Roqsolid covers but their Ebay ads can become a bit much if you don't search accurately. I tend to knock out all the 'buy it now' sales right at the start so I never see them.

I would always suggest two cabs for flexibility - one cab for rehearsing and small gigs, two cabs for bigger venues. It's best not to mix speaker sizes IMO - go with two 2X10 or two 2X12 cabs as BFM has stated. Secondhand is a great way to buy and get maximum value for money.

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If you fancy a Zvex, try the Woolly Mammoth.

[quote name='ead' timestamp='1331942309' post='1581399'] I've seen a Westone on evilbay that I'm now monitoring. Do they balance well on strap and lap as the top horn looks a lot shorter that on some other basses? How's the weight too? [/quote] I've not noticed any problems with balance. These tend to be a fair weight as they are very well made but the body is slightly smaller then 'normal' so nothing to worry about IMO.

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1331985221' post='1581697'] ...than when I'm using the "lazy" fretted. [/quote]

Did a deal with Beedster and have to report his excellent service. Plenty of communications, item was well packed and promptly delivered. Many thanks

Have you considered two 2X10 cabs instead of one 4X10...? You get more flexibility (small gigs or rehearsals you can just take one), each cab will be much lighter than a 4X10 and, if you vertically stack them, they will sound way better. Just a thought...

Westone basses are available within that price range - here's a Thunder 1A: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Westone-Thunder-I-A-Fretless-Bass-Guitar-Flat-Wound-Strings-Shipping-Case-/130651889185?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item1e6b759e21 This is the active, single pickup version of the Thunder III. Top quality, made in Japan by Matsumoku. More info here: [url="http://www.westone.info/indexthunderbass.html"]http://www.westone.info/indexthunderbass.html[/url]

[quote name='chaypup' timestamp='1331825776' post='1579539'] Very nice! What strings are you using? [/quote] I have just picked up a set of Rotosound SM77 and a set of Ti jazz flats to try but I haven't had a chance to fit either of them yet...bl**dy work gets in the way of everything...

[quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1331804764' post='1579006'] I would say go unlined: it's very liberating, and if you've played fretted long enough your "fretting" hand will fall into the right shape anyway. You always have side dots for big jumps! [/quote] +1 Unlined is much easier than you would think and looks better IMHO.

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1331735643' post='1577975'] "once" is not today... maybe you should try again, you may be pleasantly surprised Line6 G30 here for the past 2-3 years. These units are nothing like the old radio transmitters. [/quote] Sorry my point was not well-worded, I'll try again: I had a wireless system but after doing a direct comparison with a top-quality instrument cable, I immediately sold the wireless. YMMV

[quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1331731559' post='1577858'] Something similar in BGM this month. Norman W-R is talking about getting a Bass made with a 45 year old piece of wood and the luthier using hide glue from way back when. He then says 90% of his sound comes from his fingers....... [/quote] ...and 9% from the pickups and electronics

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1331685888' post='1577319'] They look good, I saw a bass player using one of those, in white, last week. But I much prefer my wireless [/quote] I had a wireless system but once I did a direct comparison with a top-quality instrument cable, I immediately sold the wireless. YMMV

[url="http://www.westone.info/thunder3afretlessbass.html"]http://www.westone.info/thunder3afretlessbass.html[/url] My photography is hopeless and won't do it justice. It's exactly like this one.

Very nicely done - I've been toying with a decent 2X10 design.

Bought a nice Behringer BDI21 still in its' original packing from lowdown. Delivered promptly, good communication. Recommended by me