Norris

[quote name='Highfox' timestamp='1432568806' post='2782760'] Yes you're right, that's the 210 v3 and it's the same size as the v3 500 combo. [/quote] I thought that the 2x10 was a couple of inches wider than the combo from what I could find on t'web. Handily the Fender site doesn't give the dimensions of the cab

Thanks for the picture of your stack. I checked online and the extension cab is bigger in all three dimensions than the combo, but they look good together. I don't know why the sound man had a problem with your DI signal unless he was trying to put it into a mic-level input. I thought all mixing desks have an input gain control - unless his couldn't attenuate the signal. I have found the headphone output to be too low level though. At the Mids Bash it was unusable with all the background noise. It's fine for solo practice in a quiet environment.

[quote name='leftybassman392' timestamp='1432553067' post='2782523'] Polar bears? On a desert Island? Call me pedantic, but shirley the clue's in the name...? [/quote] And a deserted research base, and lots of people wandering around the place not having a clue what is going on. I watched the first series before giving up - it [i]LOST[/i] me

Anybody with the 2x10 extension: how does the size compare to the combo? Do they stack well? Thomann are doing them for just over £261, which sounds like a bargain to me.

I'd take my Rickenbacker and subtly modify it so it no longer looks original. Then when I try to sell it to one of the natives I could be assured of being dragged into a court room by Mr Hall, thereby being rescued from my predicament

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1432546180' post='2782418'] I don't think that's unreasonable. You should have been up at 0730 to clean the house and make your partner's breakfast. Just like the current mrs discreet did this morning... [/quote] I had to make my own cup of coffee too

It may have just been that room, especially if it has old style lighting dimmers. If you like the sound I'd just put up with it and accept you are going to hum in some venues. As was mentioned it's probably only you that would notice

[quote name='Highfox' timestamp='1432540606' post='2782337'] Sorry to hear that. I hope the problem is resolved soon and you're back in the happy camp. [/quote] Being woken at 9am this morning by my arsehole of a neighbour mowing his lawn has not helped me back into the happy camp yet. Tw@!

Difficult to vote on this. I like what I've got but am considering releasing one of them into the wild as even though it's a great bass I just don't seem to play it any more. I don't really have GAS for any other basses either.

Well I'm sad to say that mine seems to have developed a fault. It sounds like the speakers are farting but I think it's actually a dry solder joint in the amp. The fart comes out of both speakers when I hit a bottom G or A with the master volume at half way or above. Unfortunately with the bank holiday I'm going to have to wait until Tuesday to phone them. Hopefully they will replace it quickly - no gigs next weekend but 3 the weekend after. At least I've still got my Peavey as a backup

Round enough?

[quote name='Highfox' timestamp='1432020259' post='2777226'] Edit to add, we do an outdoor'er on Saturday and I won't be going through the PA, so should see if the 4-10's can kick it out. [/quote] How did that go? Edit: Doh! That's tonight! I want a full report though

Last night I played through a Hartke LH1000 with 4x12 (or maybe 10s? I didn't take that much notice) and 1x15 cabs (the house rig where we played). It was great having a stack behind me again. I'll now admit to having GAS for a 2x10 extension cab for my Rumble combo for a bit of extra height. There - I've said it.

Difficulty 1: Finding a keys player Difficulty 2: Finding one that can play in a band context I only know one such player but he's fully committed to a "named" band. Whereas I know dozens of guitarists, bass players and drummers.

Remember to go to the loo before you go on

I agree that often the distributors have a lot to do with it. A mate of mine stopped selling a lot of new stuff and moved into the second hand market because the distributors wanted him to sell X amount of stuff a month or he couldn't get any stock at all.

The last bass I bought in a shop was around 1995 and I took the day to travel to Birmingham. I bought it from The Bass Place, which only stocked bass gear. Needless to say it closed down many years ago. It would seem that bass gear is not commercially viable to stock in any quantity, especially without an online presence (and then the need to price match the profits away), and as fewer shops do so that trickle of sales dries up.

I'd be tempted to go for a passive for your first bass - one less thing to get to grips with. Personally I prefer them. The key thing is to find a neck profile you are comfortable with. They range from matchsticks to baseball bats and everything in between. As long as everything else checks out (straight neck, level frets, electrics all working, etc.) you'll be fine. Oh, and the colour - very important choice! Have fun and don't feel pressured

I wouldn't describe the Rumble 500 combo as a practice amp Try one - you'll be surprised at the sonic weight it delivers Edit: It's also very competitively priced

First of all, don't try to find one this weekend. Go and try everything in the shop but take away the pressure of "this weekend" and take your time about it. If your budget for the bass is £400 you'll be able to get a cracking starter bass for that - probably a lot better than most of us started with. You have plenty of time to choose. If you do find YOUR bass this weekend then that's fantastic. Find the one you fall in love with.

I think the key to depping is being able to learn songs quickly, and the structure of the song is as important as the actual notes. You will build a repertoire the more deps you do, which will depend on which bands you play with.

I never go on TB. Fun sponges (i.e. people who soak up any sense of fun, humour and enjoyment) I don't bother with RR either for the same reason. Sod 'em and just enjoy your new toy

Can't you get some sort of external eq so you don't have to chop the bass?

The only burst I own is my MIM Jazz fretless. I've never particularly been a fan of bursts but am seriously considering a blue burst telecaster (guitar) as my first scratch build

Primrose would look good with mint