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[quote name='molan' timestamp='1410105646' post='2546150'] Are you rehearsing with a drummer? I love the MicroMark but tried one at a full band rehearsal recently and it wasn't really loud enough. Just about ok as a personal monitor but not enough oomph for the rest of the band to hear properly and we wouldn't normally DI the bass at rehearsal (although that is an option for us). I also took it to a small acoustic gig and it works brilliantly. Easily loud enough for stage volume and was in the foh mix as well. Forgot to add earlier that the £635 price at Thomann is actually higher than it was this time last month (albeit only by a few quid!). [/quote] That's good to know, thanks. For this particular band the drummer uses an electric kit at rehearsal - as we rehearse in the singers lounge! So volume wouldn't be an issue I don't think.

Sort of on topic, sort of not... where is a good place to buy from the UK at the moment then? I wouldn't mind picking up a Micromark for rehearsals!

Unless you'll get a lot of joy modding the Special, just buy a Standard. I've owned both and the Special was really nice, but the Standard is better, IMO. The few tweaks make it a really nice instrument and well worth the extra bit of money. Plus, if you do want to sell it, you'll get more of your money back.

If there is to be a price reduction across the board, I would imagine it coming in to effect once all the new stock of Italian gear has been phased out.

[quote name='police squad' timestamp='1409931881' post='2544752'] I saw him (and ended up sound engineering the gig) at the launch of the Cornford RK100 at the yacht club in Whitstable. Paul Cornford was trying to do the sound but he's useless at it so I did it. Ritchie was very drunk and played a blinder. Amp sounded good too. Designed by my good friend and band mate, Martin Kidd. (Mart also is designing the Victory stuff) [/quote] That's mega, on all counts. I'm a Kotzen fan too. Great singer, incredible guitarist.

Nice one. I'm undecided about a new practice amp and keep coming back to these.

[quote name='JamesBass' timestamp='1409524718' post='2540612'] Pino Palladino does on his 3TSB P. [/quote] Does he? I'll google it. Cheers. [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1409773445' post='2543266'] Yup, on both mine, best way Means I can palm mute without worrying about pushing the saddles around. [IMG]http://i61.tinypic.com/34j62ag.jpg[/IMG] Si [/quote] Mine is 3TS with rosewood. Thanks for posting that, it looks awesome! What year is it?

I have a LMIII, the fan is on all the time, but you won't hear it unless you've got your ear to it.

Cramp in the nards, eh? My life was better before I knew this was possible.

Are you still able to buy the Italian cabs? None of the online retailers i just checked actually specified which model you would be buying. For what it's worth, i had an Italian 102p and it was superb.

Another consideration might be stage sizes. A lot of the pubs i play wouldn't have the space to fit 2 4x12, plus my rig and drums, PA and all. you should try demo as much as you can. With your budget you could get some really cool stuff.

I ordered my 2x12 from Thomann, it was about £800 and I didn't get stung for any nasty charges. It weighed about 30kg all packaged up. In fact, shipping was cheaper than many of the big retailers in the UK!

Do you really need an 8 or two 4x10?! You're probably better off buying one better quality 4x10 or a 2x12. For the money you have you could get an awesome cab and class D head. Which series TC cab did you not like?

[quote name='ubit' timestamp='1409492980' post='2540134'] I'm gonna definitely stick with this one, but what the hell can I buy her now to match this ;( [/quote] Better start thinking about that mate! You can't just give her a fiver in a card now!

I would say try see as many bands as you can if they also play the local circuit. Then send out a few emails or try chat to them about what you want. If someone approached me with specifics like you have listed I would be honest and say sorry, we can't do that, but could make a few recommendations for bands that could. With regards to price, weddings are a premium. I think my functions band is pretty cheap and we would charge at least £700.

[quote name='M@23' timestamp='1400346689' post='2453126'] [attachment=162923:pinky1.jpg] [attachment=162924:pinky2.jpg] [attachment=162925:pinky3.jpg] [/quote] Does anyone else use a bridge cover but no pickup cover? I love the look and am about to order one for my sunburst Standard.

[quote name='davehux' timestamp='1409226004' post='2537684'] I had a Spyder 330 for a short time, after selling my LB30 (for the same reason as you). Very underwhelming amp with IMHO not much valve warmth to it. Had an Orange TB500 - fantastic rock/metal amp. Bit of a one-trick pony, but great if you like that trick. Now have a Markbass TTE500 - smooth, valvey, manageable grit when you want it, and whack the gain right up. Tons of volume. Overall the best amp I've owned [/quote] I love the TTE500. Really great amp! I want one.

[quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1409357698' post='2539069'] Sorry, bad humour on my part. The OP had already bought two hydrive 112's which sort of went unnoticed. [/quote] I know ;-)

[quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1409335128' post='2538811'] Has the OP considered a pair of identical 112s? [/quote] Perhaps he should, it would be a wise and informed choice.

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1409301471' post='2538395'] You can't do that! That's not in the BC spirit at all.... You have to chose a brand of bass (preferably one you've never played) and declare at every opportunity that it's so much better than everything else if you don't own one you might as well give up playing... [/quote] Bahaha

I never really understood my 2EQ, and couldn't find a definite answer as to whether the EQ was boost or cut or boost and cut. I used the bass about half way on and a tiny touch of treble. It was a great sounding bass though.

I've not played one, so can't comment there. But, they must be some of the best looking cabs avaliable!

I'm looking for a little amp to take to rehearsals and am interested in these. Not sure if I want all those bells and whistles but it does look interesting.

Good find. That looks great. Do you know what the pickups in it Is?

Nah, probably best to move on, especially if he is cooperating! Ebay can be a nightmare with disputes. At least you got your hard earned back!