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There must surely be so many kinds of strings, with the same silk colour combinations, that you could never know for sure!

[quote name='donslow' timestamp='1427908704' post='2735793'] Also looking at an svt 4 pro for its all valvey goodness but the website has a few power ratings for it which I don't fully understand, can anyone shed some light on what it all means?! [/quote] There are two power amps, each delivering 300W into 8 ohms, or 490W into 4 ohm. You can use the 'bridged' output to give 900W into 8 ohms or 1200W into 4 ohms,

You get far more for your money second-hand, so have a look [url="http://basschat.co.uk/forum/20-amps-and-cabs-for-sale/"]here[/url]. When you see something that takes your fancy, look up the spec online and/or see if there are any YouTube vids. Then get haggling!

Go to the 'Basses for sale' section, then put your search term(s) in the search box (top right of the page). Make sure it says 'This topic' before you click on the little magnifying glass, and there you go.

It's a great feeling to crack something you previously 'couldn't play', bu for now if the material is way beyond your current ability, why not play a simplified version with your band. 95% chance they won't even notice!

[quote name='Machines' timestamp='1427702326' post='2733077'] Does anyone have any experience of a P/MM setup? [/quote] Sandberg VM4 this setup. The blend control is the key to the flexibility of this bass.

Can someone bring you along a decent computer chair with back support and no arm-rests?

Nice beaver!

[quote name='lonestar' timestamp='1427130001' post='2726170'] Well i thought it was quite good and It's funnier than the Rickenbacker thread [/quote] Needs some Hitler, Stalin, and John Lennon though.

[quote name='Guinness21' timestamp='1427638637' post='2732540'] The problem is nobody's tested one to find out what the total output. The berg hd212 is a dram cab but I don't know if the veyron would fry it [/quote] I wouldn't worry too much about the power claim. Behringer/Bugera routinely quote very optimistic (ahem!) figures for their amps. The [url="http://www.bugera-amps.com/PDF/Downloads/WEB_BUGERA_BV1001M_P0B1M_Product-Information-Document.pdf"]Product Information Document[/url] says nothing about the measurement conditions or how they came up with '2000W', but it is likely to be a peak figure. If they have used one of the commonly available Class D modules, it could be rated at about 500W to 800W depending on how they have 'managed' the power.

Nice playing and lovely tone Chris! I must admit I come to this page in the book, start into the piece, and give up. I need to 'get in the shed' as Mr Devine would say...

Dakota, Mr Brightside, Valerie. Predictable or what!

Another palm muter here, or to be more precise, palm-mute and pluck with thumb for a really old-skool sound.

Promoter fills a pub with hopeful bands and their friends and families. They spend at the bar. Pub pays promoter. Bands all go home. Nothing good will come of this.

Barefaced a good choice?[b] - Yes, in fact several good choices. Other makes are available...[/b] Alternative cabs? [b]- e.g. TKS, Schroeder, Bergantino[/b] Which Class D? [b]- Mainly down to personal taste, but Ampeg PF500 has a poor rep for reliability.[/b] Should I be bothering with Class D when the Ashdown weighs sod all anyway? [b]- No, if you like the sound of the Ashdown. Many swear by the 'heft' of conventional solid state amps.[/b] And the next question, how best to dispose of the Ampeg gear? [b]- [url="http://basschat.co.uk/forum/20-amps-and-cabs-for-sale/"]Basschat Marketplace[/url] - 12 months of selling for only £20, no other fees.[/b]

I have to say I've never given a thought to string spacing. I'm not fussy on scale length as long as it sounds good. I like a comfortable neck, which for me generally rules out a bound neck on a bass. I prefer solid colours to coffee tables. That's about it I think.