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A soft lint free microfiber towel works well for me

Denon Heos and Sonos playbar get good reviews. I believe most brands carry them nowadays. I recommend one that doesn't need a separate subwoofer per sé

Labeling is instrumental (hah) in finding more music like the music you just heard that you liked. Also "Be calmly aware that this may periodically expand, contract or combust" is my new favorite catchphrase.

I have never since I decided at 14 that I was going to play bass wanted a P bass or sound, even though my first bass was a cheapo P clone. Get a secondhand Harley Benton-ish precision and stow it in a closet, under a bed, in a crawlspace or whatever, and move on. Life's too short

Now that that's over, bring a 3-tone burst 70s P next rehearsal.

More traditional? Bring an upright. In thrash metal anything is used that tickles your fancy, from lethal spikey b.c. rich to firewood fenders, steinberger paddles to rics.

There is that. Many of us here know there is something calling from the darkness. At least he did not leave them without means, just without role-model.

One of each. Maybe...

[quote name='kodiakblair' timestamp='1487731609' post='3242276'] Afraid that's out of my territory so I can only wish you well in the search. Get yourself to Bass Direct or the Gallery. Doubt there's much outwith your budget so play them all. Take your time deciding and enjoy the experience. Looking forward to seeing your NBD. [/quote] Couldn't agree more. Have you looked at amps and effects? If you need to unload your bankaccount there are many fine opportunities to do so!

He should have pulled that trigger before starting a family, what a waste of ones and zeroes. Sorry if this offends anyone but when you have a family you have bigger responsibilities, that's my opinion.

I am currently using the Engl 1030 rackhead. I've only had it a couple of months but I'm very VERY impressed so far. Defined sound, effective eq from thumpy via warm to aggressive. All features I need and then some.

The USA coke uses cornsyrup instead of sugar, there's a clear difference. That is all I got.

Peavey 410 tvx? Cab! I got it as an in between cab when I sold the awful and mushy ampeg 410, needed cash to order the 412 basstown I still use today. That peavey is massive and sounds tenfold it's price! I may not have switched to 12inchers had I played the peavey before. Having said that, the basstown 412. That's not going anywhere soon. Musicman SR5. Got a good deal secondhand when they were still cheaper. Nails the sound I was looking for.

My favorite music genre, thrash metal, seems to be on a comeback. Oldies like Anthrax, Exodus, Testament and Kreator are touring like mad, but newer bands like Gama Bomb and Insanity Alert are terrific!

Have a look at swirl dipping, fun stuff! Wrapping the body is probably the most effective way though, like a car wrap but for a bass body. There a many suppliers out there, someone is bound to have a decent MoP.

I bet it has a beefy tone!

Can't do fender...

Gear4music and bax have both been good when I used them. We're just curious that's all 😉

Except for the lemon oil. Danish oil sure, gunstock oil better, Dr Duck's. Axwax is cool. No lemon oil on unlaquered maple please, it can leave unsightly stains.

Why wait another two weeks? You're bothered enough by it already it seems. ENT or audiologist appointment asap, but keep your md in the loop. Tinnitus won't kill you and with calmness and practice it's usually manageable. The stress relief course is good advice! With all of those wonderful events coming up times will be busy enough, so make sure you enjoy them. See if there is an organisation or platform for tinnitus patients near you and take everything you learn with a pinch of salt but they might have the most useful advice.

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[quote name='Somerset' timestamp='1485634204' post='3225527'] Just a warning to those thinking of buying from bax music think carefully,I brought a guitar from them that turned out to be damaged, when I emailed them their customer service it is non existant and they don't answer the phone when you ring them.So if you receive anything that is not to your liking you will not get you're money back. [/quote] I have dealt with them several times and any customer service required was always on point. Most recently an Engl rackhead 1030 that I received in unopened original packaging that had a noisy hum in it. They got me a new one (I checked the product number) from Engl and kept me informed most steps of the process, without any cost to me whatsoever. Will use again.

Very MTD-ish, I like it!

Try DR strings DDT? I love them but I play heavies.