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Not specifically bass guitar related, but when I was djing I went through a wide range of amps, cabs and speaker arrangements. By far the nicest warmest articulate sound I ever had was a big 18 sub and x2 8" tops. It sounded so nice. Better than any high end 12s or 15+12s etc I had. That was for the full PA for recorded music though. I'd imagine for a single instrument youd be fighting with a single 18 if you wanted a full range sound, or to clearly hear what you were playing. Plus it could cause havoc with controlling the foh sound. Anyway, if you like it, and it feels good to you then keep on using it. Theres no right or wrongs.

The lb100 is a great bass. So well made and put together. Light it isnt, and the neck is quite thick, but it's easy to play. It's a very good sounding and good looking bass at a great price.

If it can break - it will. Maybe not this week, maybe not next, but it will. It really isnt a hard ship to take a spare just in case. Even a cheapo £50 bass.

When I first saw them a few years ago I thought it was absolutely awful, but maybe its a bit of lockdown madness, but now I love it!

I'd recommend one with wheels on. Even if it's slightly larger. My barefaced super twelve is lightweight (about 18kg) but the wheels are such a welcome bonus.

Very chuffed this week! I've wanted one of these for over a year. They allegedly only did 200 in this colour as a special run then discontinued them. So, when this came up I was very lucky. Took a chance and it arrived in unused immaculate condition, still with the plastic coverings on. The colour is stunning. Not obnoxious green, but not subtle! I have a fender player in sunburst so I knew what to expect, but the maple neck is lovely and bright and the whole bass is fantastically balanced and plays superb.

Yeh, loosen the screw - that helps free them up a bit. They are rubber (compared to the jazz versions plastic) due to issues on design. Unfortunately that means they're more prone to sticking together, but can be sorted with a bit of time.

Hi all, Does anyone have any idea what model of Lodestone basses had a stingray-esque bridge? Ie where they were made, make and model etc

Buy once, buy right. Up your budget to £300 and get something like a second hand fender rumble 500 combo. It's as much as you'll ever need, a combo, light and reliable. If you stutter around the £150 to 200 mark you'll either need to upgrade eventually, not like the weight or want to change. The rumble will also hold its value. And is a great gigging combo.

I was tempted, but if possible go and see an ant in the flesh (the pedal not the insect) they were much bigger than I thought when I saw one, making it a bit pointless. Not much smaller than a small 500w - 800w amp. I just couldnt understand it. I'd rather use a gk mb 800 if size / bulk is an issue.

If you like trace, then I'd say the same as Lozz. Ashdown head (ABM600 or RM500) and either new Ashdown RM cabs or a new ashdown ABM pro neo cab (dont confuse with the old neo cabs).