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The PJB Double4 is the best sounding of the tiny practice amps I've had. It's not loud, but sounded great. I've got an old Behringer BX108, I think it's called. Had it about 15 years and that sounds good too. Solid with no rattles. I've hammered it too, volume maxed, octaves, filters and low C's and it's still going strong.

Very nice. Wise choice on the black PG 👍

Not a very common configuration, because most amps go to 4 ohm minimum or because it isn't conventional, or because a good 2x12 is more than enough and we all have bad backs anyway?! It just occurred to me, I run my amp at 4 ohms with one 2x12. Which is plenty, but the amp has an internal dip switch to flick it to 2 ohm. Purely for interests sake, a 3x12 would be quite a lot of fun. Anyone tried it? Apart from TC I can't really think of a manufacturer that markets their products in that sort of way.

I'm going to go to the Poole gig. Really looking forward to seeing them live!

[quote name='lojo' timestamp='1478015572' post='3166030'] There's no such thing as a great song without a great bassline Even if the bass does nothing , it's still has to be right for the song to do nothing , and therefore it's a great line [/quote] What about 'When Doves Cry'? There are tons of songs with great bass lines that aren't played by a bass guitar too and I'm probably more interested in listening for those than a bass guitar part. A lot of time is spent dissecting songs for analysis if you do a music degree, it does take some of the fun out of it when doing it for academic purposes. I'll only really focus on and listen for a bass line if it's a song I need to learn for a gig.

I tried one, a Classic 5, I think it was. It looked amazing, and sounded just as good with Aguilar pickups. It was very headstock heavy though. I'm sure a set of light tuners would make it a contender. Had quite a slim neck for a 5 too.

[quote name='Quilly' timestamp='1477858546' post='3164907'] I paid €1300 for a Sandberg bass from session.de. When it arrived there were definitely signs of player wear. Not much mind and the plastic scratchplate film was still intact. So I wasn't denied the pleasure of removing that baby [/quote] Same here, but from Thomann it was obviously played, or had taken a ding somewhere along the line, only minor and I got a few quid back. But it's annoying. Hope GAK sort this ASAP.

Another vote for 'great shop, stock and staff'. Best website and Facebook page too

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1477392026' post='3161870'] 2x Mackie and 2x small subs (or 1 bigger sub) = 2 x RCF 735s [/quote] Cheers for that we've been looking to expand or refresh the PA and have been using a 15" Mackie sub on loan. Whilst it did fill out the sound, it is heavy as! Been debating whether we should just ditch the tops and forget the sub and just get a couple of good full range 15s. It's a small to medium gig PA as anything bigger the rig is supplied or we hire. So 3 vocal mics, bass and acoustic kick to reinforce. Sounds like this could be the better option.

That looks great!

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1477583169' post='3163178'] BBNE2. But alas, I needed the money for something that I really wanted. Would still like the BBNE2 to be in my arsenal though (It was black though... and I favour it in white... hence I can live with it a bit easier!) [/quote] The white ones are beautiful creations. Scary prices new though.

[quote name='LewisK1975' timestamp='1477396780' post='3161928'] Correct - it's an abletec unit. The ALC1000 to be precise. I have an ABM1000 and it's an absolute monster. And weighs less than 10kg. [/quote] I think that is what Glockenklang use too. I'll have a proper look later.

Such cool looking basses!

Just did a quick Google, 30kg?! That's pretty hefty. But, I'm guessing lots of people use a trolley anyway? My cab is 25kg and quite big, but I don't really have to carry it far.

It's just the LNT. It's 24kg, Bass Direct have quoted the wrong weight I'd guess, on the 2nd hand one. I think they did the same on Facebook a couple of weeks back too.

[quote name='Lord Sausage' timestamp='1455385054' post='2978699'] No such thing! [/quote] Truth!

Entitled to be annoyed, definitely. Accept it and move on, yes. That sucks. That'd be the last gig I'd do at that venue. Sounds like a messy situation. I'd put it down as a bad one and forget about it. Venue, landlords and all. Shame your band mates didn't back you, but you were outnumbered and it would have been a worse situation if their fears had been realised.

[quote name='CaptainBlackarm16' timestamp='1477106858' post='3159905'] I used to one of the PDN Gilded white Stingrays from 2012, lovely bass, lovely pearlescent finish, traded a guy his Mayones for a week as a trial trade and asked for my Stingray back at the end of the week, he never replied, he listed my PDN Stingray on eBay for £2,250...technically he nicked it from me and left me with a Mayones I didn't really want, the week was a trial and at the end I asked for it back....still gutted. Then he has the nerve to put my bass on eBay, along with the pictures I took too 😡 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302103996113 [/quote] Have you informed ebay that is not his to sell?

I've got a Glockenklang amp with a Vanderkley 212. It's a great match. The 212 is fantastic, I can only imagine the 4x10 is as good or better.

I can see that being true with regards to Fender. I actually prefer the new shape, looks wise. Not played one, but my mk1 California was too heavy, the new shape seem a good bit lighter. Ultimately, that's why I didn't keep it. Surprised GuitarGuitar are stocking Sandberg given the two specialist shops carry them. For a chain though, they have some cool brands and not just the usual.

If it makes its way further south I'll give it a temporary home!

The Sadowsky pre has VTC which is a passive tone control but works in active or passive mode.

As well as my 30th birthday present bass mentioned earlier in this thread, I just collected my longest serving guitar from my parents house. It's a Westone Rainbow 2, a Matsumoko offering from 1986, a Y.O.B for me. I've had it for about 20 years. It's beautiful and they're pretty difficult to come by. I LOVE my bass, but I'd still probably sell it before this guitar.