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I'd try different strings. For me EB strings just don't last. Their guitar strings rust on me really quickly and bass strings sound great for a week, then sound lifeless at the drop of a hat. Always interesting the comments on Markbass cabs. I've had some really high end cabs, but having recently come back to Markbass, am happier with my rig than I have been for a while. My whole Markbass rig costs less than my last amp did. Don't get fooled into more expensive = better.

Or stored somewhere more secure. This seems to be quite an issue. And Janek Gwizdala had his raided. Hope he gets them back, how awful.

Looks much sharper than the X variant, to me anyway. Good find! I'm tempted by a 735a, but also have a long standing want for a Yamaha 6...

We have a couple of these too. Really good little monitors.

There's a couple of Vanderkley 112 for sale here. They're great cabs. BIG, clear and powerful sounding cabs.

I love mine. If you like Markbass, then you'll like this. It's been a few years since I had a LM3, but it feels like a more powerful version of it. It's about as user friendly as they come. I don't EQ more than a notch either way of 12 o'clock, but the filters are there to quickly get 'old skool' or 'modern'. If you're not a Markbass fan though, it's nothing new.

Baby No2 is due here next month, so I no longer have the option of a spare room. But, it forced me to clear the cupboard under the stairs, which is actually a decent size. Also, means that I don't have to lug gear up and down the stairs anymore!

My guitarist has one. Ideal for sound checking. I think you'd need to invest in some decent rechargeable batteries. He hasn't had a single drop out though and no interference either. I'm going to switch too.

Lots of cool stuff! I like the look of the 60w 1x10.

My Peavey TKO 75. It's not the best amp! But I got it free! It's certainly not going to replace my main rig. But it's old and reliable should it be called upon.

TKS use Eminence Beta as your Orange does. A TKS 112 weighs about 10kg too. Obviously won't sound the same, might might be a similar vibe though.

Camera has flipped it! Sounds tasty.

If you're on Talkbass might be worth asking them... Seem to remember one of their chief engineers was a regular poster.

Same. To go one step further, I'd actually quite like a 5 string Warwick, probably a Streamer too!

Didn't see it, but thanks for the link. Unbelievable live act.

Nice one. Just went and looked this up. Interesting stuff re: everything getting double checked and it being the same components. I'm the happiest I've been for years with my latest setup which is 100% Indonesian Markbass.

For me @Al Krow I still have a 'normal' job. But, about a year ago, I cut my hours right back. I was full time and always have been. It was a big decision with a toddler and another baby on the way, but I actually earn more than I did allowing more time to focus on music. The main band I'm in now, is a functions band that are lucky enough to be well connected. We have agency support as well as contracts with 3 holiday parks, plus a couple of well connected booking agents. This was the bands first full year with this lineup and current setup. We also have the option of solo/duo/trio/electric/acoustic, so can cover literally any situation. Sometimes the guitarist and singer do duo gigs, sometimes it's the guitarist and me. I reckon the band probably did about 120 this year including the ones without me. Next year is looking even busier, I'm hoping to do a bit of teaching and maybe even a bit more guitar playing and hopefully this time next year I'll be full time with music.

If it's well looked after and never missed a beat, I don't see why you should worry about it now. I'd only change if you want to go a different direction. The LM3 is still in production, so should the worst happen it is easily replaced.

I'd love to pick up a Westone Thunder! That looks great. I have a Rainbow II guitar... It's an incredible instrument.

I've never considered a Schecter, but stumbled across the Diamond J5 this morning. Has quality hardware and a 35" scale, on the face of it, it looks like it could be worth a try.

That's a great price for anyone that actually wants one.

I thought La Bella DTF were great. If you don't mind a higher tension, they had a really strong B. I had them on an active 5er too.