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That looks good for metal

Just hand it to Nguyen on the Oostende ferry and it'll be fine. Expect a call in the future from someone redeeming a 'favor'.

That's amazing for a duo act!

🏜️ desert island finish is accurate. Gorgeous!

That's how I ended up with seven basses (so far). Let's not discuss amps, cabs, or pedals

Congrats on the milestone

Ed_S pretty much nailed it. I'm in a thrash metal band, using a 5 string tuned AEADG. Where I used a 412 cab for a decade, a modern 2x12 (I found a b-stock darkglass) turned to be a capable alternative. Compression, tuner and dirt from pedals, I use the DI in my amp to send the signal to the desk. A hybrid or solid state amp of more than 400 Watt, or 200 tube Watts should see you through most scenarios. If it doesn't have to be brand new, have a look at the For Sale section here.

Candy Apple red, or put a fancy wood veneer on. Check if a clear poly over tru oil is even possible, most laquers don't take to oil base coats, and Gunstock oil doesn't really need a top coat.

Just-a-nut 3 on my custom bass that has bell brass frets. It also has the Warwick 2 part brass bridge. Other basses I would prefer to have a zero fret, but usually I leave everything original and won't change the hardware on my basses, the Spector Euro and MM are stock. If I don't like how it sounds, I don't buy that instrument.

I'm not a ampeg player, previously preferring SWR and now Aguilar db750, but I tested a few rehearsals with the v7 and I have to admit in band context it does all the classic tones (svt/B4/b15) well. Plenty of power for a full thrash metal band. The integrated comp, tube circuit switch, grit and Tone controls make it a very versatile machine. Build quality has yet to be established but six months in they're still pleased with their decision.

Our rehearsal place just kitted out their rooms (about 15) with full Venture stuff, replacing the old svt3. The fact that they're going with this instead of the DIY repairables says a lot. They do their homework.

Cowbell! Of our five-piece cowbell section the soloists alway get in a ringing war with eachother. Unbearable!

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But it's a toy you said? No validation for studio volumes? Something with a marvellous tone that can be micced on stage? Anyway, Hevos used to have some colour options. Laney has the lx15 in red, Phil Jones has some too. Tolexing in itself isn't that hard to do, or expensive.

I knew what this would be as soon as I finished reading the thread - either an NS2000 or a Q4. Sellers never seem to know what these basses are!

I'd not order anything that's not currently in stock without getting written confirmation that it's definitely coming in.

Hah cool!

In the past both Thomann and Bax have facilitated similar questions without problems for me. One being a flightcase for a b.c. Rich Beast bass, not the easiest of shapes to fit in something!

@Bilbo

Earwax completely blocking the ear canal can seem like deafness, like having your ears under the water. The brain doesn't differentiate between signal loss from the inner ear, middle or outer ear, and can start acting up from lack of input. More likely is the prolonged wearing of the headphones which can lead to fatigue. My tinnitus has been with me for about 15 years, and has inspired me to change profession.

You'd have to tune it sharp though

It's just the sound you're used to.

The rehearsal place that I patron just kitted out a dozen of their rooms with V7s, replacing their old svt3s. These guys usually do their homework, if they trust the amps there must be something good about them. I played with one for 30 minutes, it seems to do all the ampeg sounds. No match for my Aguilar db750, but great if ampeg is your cup of tea.

Table salt is a good substitute for baking soda for this application.