Sean

I use a comp in front of all my valve amps. It needs setting slightly differently to when I use it through the Mesa Walkabout for example but valve amps don’t negate the need for a comp. As far as tube sim, try it, see what it sounds like. I had an EBS multicomp years ago and found it excellent. Suck it and see.

[quote name='Delberthot' timestamp='1507424892' post='3385416'] Do you mean you were too loud onstage or too loud out front with the Two10? [/quote] Both. The TWO10 (4 ohm setting) is like anyone else’s 4x10. It moves that much air.

[quote name='Delberthot' timestamp='1507367248' post='3384953'] I absolutely love my One10 but would never consider gigging with even 2 of them in a rock band without a PA. If I found myself in a rock band again with no PA then the only cab I would consider in the Barefaced range would be the Big Twin II or a combination of two of the smaller 12" cabs. They are fantastic cabs and way louder than what you'd expect but 2x10"s against a rock drummer and guitarist I think would be pushing them too far [/quote] I've gigged my Mesa 400+ through my BF Two10 with two loud guitarists and drummer in a metal/rock covers band and they asked me to turn down. The TWO10 will do the job. I also have a SIX10 and a BT2 and can confirm that the TWO10 eats it.

http://basschat.co.uk/topic/312819-tom-petty-rip/page__pid__3382538#entry3382538

15% of the total is 4-string fretless. I'm surprised by that, I thought it would be less. That means that one in seven are four string fretless basses.

Did a trade with Jay. Really cool to deal with, excellent comms, well packaged, great service all round. Another great Basschat experience. Highly recommended

[quote name='DHA' timestamp='1506884406' post='3381804'] Thanks Sean, all sold now and many thanks to those that purchased. I am putting them together over the next couple of weeks and will be posting out in the order they where ordered in. The intention is to do more screen-printed versions of other models plus some new ones over the next few months. regards Dave [/quote] Cheers, Dave. Can’t wait :-)

The elephant ear part of my D string tuner on my L2500 kept falling out. Not completely but coming away from its fixing on the shaft. I messaged G&L through BookFace asking if they had any suggestions for a quick fix. I gave them the serial number and model. In the past they’ve been excellent and informative with responses. This time i was asked for my address and a new tuning machine arrived in the post seven days later. This is a sixteen year old instrument! Outstanding customer service and back up. Very impressed indeed.

This is now sorted. I contacted John East and he sent me some springs and the earthing issue is solved! Fabulous customer service and reinforces my advice about buying products from manufacturers where you can speak to "the man"; East, Barefaced, Shuker, etc.

[quote name='Al Krow' timestamp='1506253227' post='3377294'] Did you mean Ashdown or Orange? I'm inclined to agreed either way How does the Nexus Tube compare to your Mesa 400+? But the SLS is obviously a very different beast to the Nexus Tube in terms of both price and weight (as well as being Class D vs Tube). I agree that Laney are a bit of a hidden gem and worth exploring further and seem to be offering a heck of lot of bang for buck. [/quote] Oh, I meant Ashdown My MJW Taranis is more or less a clone of a Matamp GT200 or Orange AD200 but with two very different channels and loads of knobs and power scaling and valve routing options. I contacted both Matamp and Orange at the time and neither wanted to do a custom front end so I found ex-Matamp builder/designer and boutique guitar amp builder Mr MJW who knocked up a new (old tech) take on a GT200 for me. I will say that the Ashdown Big Block thing intrigues me but I don't trust the build quality. Laney Nexus Tube vs Mesa 400+? It's like comparing a 1990s Porsche 911 Turbo to a modern Audi RS6! They're both fundamentally massive valve amps but with very different characters and although the core technology is the same, the Nexus has incorporated a lot of modern touches. The 400+ can be more brutal, has a tone stack and EQ that is confusing to the uninitiated and has two very good and different preamp channels. It also has the mindfck Mesa DI system. Don't touch anything on the panel after the sound guy has done his job! The Nexus is more tweak-able and generally easier to live with. It does weigh in at 37kg, though, a lot heavier than the 400+ but I couldn't give a toss, I have a trolley and work out. They are both amazing and get selected randomly to go to the gig. These are my two main gigging amps. The SLS is probably a worthy amp and I carry a Class D in my gigbag in case "my real amp" blows up but I can't get excited about sterile characterless hardware. No point in having the Solid State vs Valve argument. For me they all have their place and I've made my choices. And my choices cover all the bases as I have a MOSFET Hybrid SS amp in the stable too that is also amazing.

I tried an ASAT and couldn't get on with the way it hangs. The strap button is too close to the body. The Tom Hamilton signature model is fabulous and has its own exclusive pickups that can't be bought aftermarket so it's more than an L2000 with a different shape body. If you check TH playing live you'll see he has an extender for the strap button that is attached to the back of the bass; this brings the strap button to a position similar to that of his F, Sadowsky and Dusenberg bass guitars. ASATs hang like T-birds. Very marmite. I can understand why the used values are where they are.

[quote name='gthyni' timestamp='1502822649' post='3353799'] lovely. just wonder why they removed the neck tilt mechanism from the newer basses. It was a really nice feature [/quote] Sacrificed for a more stable neck joint.

I use this http://www.laney.co.uk/products/nexus-tube/ Amazing quality piece of kit. I reckon Laney is a hidden gem. Kicks the livin' bejeezuz out of that other British brand that has a massive endorsement roster.

[quote name='countjodius' timestamp='1505674419' post='3373502'] Interesting to hear Sean. How do you find slap, double thumbing and such on the L2500? Worried that big hands plus being used to Lakland fiver necks would make the spacing feel pretty tight! [/quote] I don't do much of that. I play fingerstyle and pick. I only slap on Aerosmith's Elevator and that's not an issue at all. The only answer is having a go. Hopefully one will turn up soon.

I switch between an L2500 and L2000. The spacing is 17.5mm vs 19mm. I love the 17.5 for string skipping and fast finger work e.g. Aerosmith's Toys in the Attic. I don't really think about it much. USA L2500 is one of the best instruments I've ever owned and I've had a lot.

John's been in touch. Asked me if I still live at the same address.. Let's see what happens.