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I had buzzing/weird overtones or something on a Ray 5. Changed strings, never did it again!

I'd love a G&L bass....when they are more readily available I'll try one. It seems the Andertons/PMT/GG buying consortium are ordering more stuff.

I would say it is my favourite Jazz bass I've owned or player. I have a USA Jazz sitting in it's case barely being used because the look/feel/sound of the Flea Bass is so raw and interesting. Mine is certainly that Jazz tone I always wanted. It's aggressive but it can easily be tamed. I also find it is pretty damn bright, contrary to the other owner above... The finish is absolutely lovely. I am a sucker for shell pink and the relic job is great. They have gone up around £150 since I got mine, but they are still worth it. A really really good spec. Don't be put off by the fact its Mexican.

Now I don't have time to gig etc (although I'm hoping this changes) I wish I'd kept my old GP12400SMX. That amp was fantastic. But, my word, it was SO heavy and awkward to move.

I think Bass Direct are now stocking Bergantino cabs again....

It's ridiculously cheap. Cheaper than a hell of a lot of single effect pedals.

Yamaha have bought Ampeg so expect new amps and an overhaul soon.

These seem to be settling at around £429 now... https://www.gak.co.uk/en/line-6-hx-stomp-guitar-processor/921163?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlZ2Vr6yp4AIV7pztCh0HhQn6EAQYASABEgI0zPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Why on earth are they so cheap?!?

That is really nice.

Aye he's a nice dude. Where is he?!

3K!?!??! No.

Those Bongo colours are fanastic. I've noticed they have also kinda remarketed the Sterling bass with a few upgrades.

One of your vids is on the Bass Direct page for the s/h one...!

The marketing dept need to be given a stern telling off about cheesy lines. Gold plated circuits?!

I agree the Little Mark Vintage could be a nice amp! Good feature set. Markbass seem to churn out new products all the time. It's crazy! Although I still don't see many in music shops.

They are really really nice basses!

I am biased as I love Musicman and the Ray sound. My Musicman Classic 5 is the best bass guitar I have ever played or heard in my 23+ years of playing. It helps that it is stunningly pretty.

This is the first bass amp I've been interested in for YEARS....

They look amazing. Unique sound. Weird to play. Too expensive for what they are.

Stingray HH all the way.

The quality of EBMM is right up there. But, considering I bought a brand new untouched from the dealer Musicman Stingray HH guitar (not bass) for around £1150 about 6 months ago, and they are now £2400+ (although they do now have a lovely roasted neck) I really struggle with new pricing, and that applies to Fender. and Gibson! Bongos are now £1000+ more than a few years ago. They are excellent premium instruments, no doubt about it.

Legendary punk song writer. RIP Pete.

I still think Flea sounds better with a humbucker in the sweet spot, despite his Jazz bass sounding fantastic. It really pops for that aggressive rock/funk.

I have heard that there may be talks about a different dealer for Mesa. There is the recent buying consortium known as GAP: "It also follows the news that three of the UK’s largest retailers (Anderton’s, PMT and Guitar Guitar) have banded together to form a buying alliance which they are calling GAP. This is a story we had intended to bring you a couple of weeks ago, and would have done if the participants had been willing to talk about it. Whatever GAP could be about, one thing that it definitely is about is margin – an attempt to push retail margins back to a level where a retailer can stay in business. If that means building ‘own brands’ in accessories, or taking on exclusive lines (GAP has taken on Alvarez and, if rumour is true, G&L guitars) who can blame them? Especially if the alternative is to sell ‘big brand’ products either a loss or, at best, with a promise that there may be a few points in it for you sometime later, if you’re good and eat up your spinach!" The G&L prices were driven down because of this (I think they are now sold directly to the stores). I'd welcome this for Mesa; we don't need 'distributors'.