Al Krow

B stock at £190 if anyone's on the look out for one of these: https://www.andertons.co.uk/january-sale-pedals/b-stock-tech-21-dug-pinnick-dp-3x-signature-pedal-pre-amp-for-bass

Just going to leave this here: https://www.andertons.co.uk/january-sale-bass-guitars/rickenbacker-4003s-bass-guitar-in-matte-black As long as HJ doesn't speak to young Silvie it should still be here when I get back 😁

A lot of folk crave a more vintage sound and will set their EQ with the treble rolled of to deliver, particularly on Motown stuff. Other folk can't stand the fizz of some otherwise really good drive pedals. Well here's the thing: a classic MB cab will naturally deliver that vintage tone and pair really well with drive pedals you might otherwise want to avoid, by cutting the high end fizz.

Great stuff. MB cabs sometimes gets criticised on BC for being a bit muddier compared to some of the more expensive 'higher end' cabs. But frankly there are a ton of very good live bass players who don't find MB gear the least bit limiting and sound great through it! It's quality, reliable gear.

Was he also using a Markbass cab?

Ah Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow! A band most of my band mates have never heard of, but was my first proper gig as a 17 year old! Do let us when you boys are playing live in the vicinity of the Big Smoke - be great to get along to see you. Always loved your bass tone on the clips you've shared, Lozz, you still going to be using your Paradriver?

Yup 20 out of 24 still in the game and still on the 2020 GAW!!

I'd love to AB the new Fusion S head (£1,139 Kytary) against a Bugera Veyron 1001T (£197 on at Amazon today) Both have valve preamps / hybrid set ups. Just wondering what extra the Fusion S is going to be delivering - would I effectively be paying an extra £440 for a not too shabby drive unit and £500 for a GK badge?

Thanks Paul. "Deeper and smoother" ticks a lot of boxes for me. Sounds like I should be sticking with my SR1825 (or getting your 1805 in trade!). Although I've got a sneaky suspicion your 1805 may be sticking around

The swap idea was partly to put you in possession of a newer model which should theoretically fetch more, but there's probably little in it. What I'm really interested to hear is how the Aguilar pups compare with the much loved Nord big singles?

Interesting. What's the power rating of those two amps at 4 ohms? The Ant delivers 196W.

There are a couple in the FS right now, and best price new on eBay is £40 posted: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Valeton-LOFT-SERIES-Analog-Octave-Factory-Direct-Quality-Control-OC-10/123891475608?hash=item1cd881e498:g:gT4AAOSwGF9dW1bf

^^ this! Very very realistic sounding clone at a great price (review with sound clips posted in the pedal reviews section). Nothing else gets close for the money. It was too small for the OP. But for most folks that will be a plus rather than a negative.

If Woody spots a 5er in Walnut for <£2k, I suspect I won't be holding out for too long either!

Congrats on the new Ibby, Paul! Was that the one in the FS? Looked to be on for a very good price. Must admit I'm tempted to offer you a straight swap for my newer 1825, which should in theory be worth more, as I prefer the finish on your 1805! Please PM me if that doesn't sound too much of a faff!

Please elaborate dB! I know you've had a gazillion dirt pedals but are also, like me, a fan of Yammy BBs, so that recommendation has made me sit up and take note! Why, in particular, do you prefer to the rest of the Tech 21 range including their most recent offerings?

If you like super skinny necks, maybe Ibanez would be better for you, my man!

There's a 2024X recently been relisted in the FS. You could maybe ask the seller to take a few pics of the neck profile and neck measurements to further that glimmer of hope? Not sure that it's relevant, but I love the neck on my 1025 - it's really very comfortable indeed as a 5er, but I'm assuming the profile of the 4 and 5 string necks are going to be different.

Mesa M6 with its "pull deep" A cab that can deliver a meaty low end eg Fearless F112. (Or in place of the above a Markbass AC 121 Lite combo with its extended speaker excursion specifically for it to handle meaty lows and ability to deliver its full 500W load through its solo cab). A decent sub woofer with cross over for the PA. DOD Meatbox pedal. How much more sonic sludge could one person ever wish for? Job done!

The other thing I always find impressive is the ability to do both vocals at same time as laying down a bass line. Our dep bassist does that and I can't even sing! (Fortunately she's only been playing bass for 3 years so I'm not yet feeling threatened by her, but by my draft P45 is clearly being got ready). Being able to do both very well, like you do (albeit with an inappropriate Scotch accent - just kidding!) is taking it to the next level. Level 42 in fact.

@prowla - what are those two very tasty basses in the centre of your pic nestled between those W'icks?

I used to own a Warwick. But praise be, I've seen the light brother, and a Spectre has been lifted from my bass soul 😁

Fixed 😁

That was clearly a gender neutral use of the word 'gent' 😁 More seriously - apologies - I hadn't looked too closely at your avatar! I'll try not to fail on that score going forward!