Joebethell

barefaced could be an option!

[quote name='Bolo' timestamp='1463049303' post='3048047'] You could add a 212 for extra boom, and/or look at the orange tube amp, if that's the sound you like. Personally I wouldn't dismiss the entire team as it's winning! [/quote] I have thought about this but the 212 is great but still quite heavy so if I get another I could prob get a 4x10 as a single option instead. Plus they are still 500pounds ish new.

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1463003856' post='3047834'] This Amazing rig...and it looks like the rig that the house band in heaven uses: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/284748-matamp-gt-200-mk1-mint/page__pid__3047596#entry3047596 [/quote]. love this but it's out my price range but if I had the money!

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So I think (finally) I have solved my Bass GAS and I'm happy but this new found joy is making me think more and more about my amp. A year to 18months ago I downsized my gear to a single cab and head Orange Bass Terror 1000 and OBC 212 a cracking setup small and compact but still loud in a band situation. Now I have moved house and areas so not playing in a band yet so my thinking is its the ideal time to fine the elusive ultimate rig. Old school with a nice cab but full valve not hybrid as I really miss my old valve amps (VBA400 and Mesa D180 have both been owned in the past) so what should I be looking for or should I just stick with the compact setup?

[quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' timestamp='1462918788' post='3047039'] Cheers Mick! Thanks guys! As noted above, the shop will be fully up and running by the end of this month, will be by appointment only so do contact me if you want to come check it out! I have 5 Enfield basses in stock for you to fall in love with! Contact: [email protected] 01733 311469 or 07961 880770 Cheers!!! Nick [/quote] just out of interest do you have any info on gear you will be stocking apart from the Enfield stuff (thinking amp wise)

Under an hour from me now I have moved so I may have to drop in at some point.

Just move to Market Harborough area. Would like to find bluesy/garage rock type band to play with but I'm open to all styles. Own gear and transport but do have work commitment involving some call out so occasionally will work weekends and evenings.

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1462643119' post='3044652'] Nice looking bass - Love big bodied semi acoustics...I'm hoping to take possession of my Epi Jack Casady tomorrow - bought is about 6 weeks ago but had a friend collect it for me and it's been with him since. [/quote] had a friend who played a Casady lovely sounding bass I just never liked the gold (now they do other colours can't really fault them).

So after a bit more of a play today I'm still really chuffed with the bass. It has all the plus points of the single pickup Newark St version I had but the build is a lot better and has a proper bridge as I really didn't get on with the wooden saddles on the latest versions (hence the sale of the Newark 2years ago). I know that's how the starfire bass was in the 60s but even after lowering and enlarging the saddles I would still loose an E or A at a gig (I do dig in a bit but still) so the metal saddles on this bass are reassuringly massive and I can't see me having the same problems. First change will be the tape wounds they need to go and fast not my cup of tea at all! Really seem to strangle the tone so some nice flats or halfs to buy. Also will have to find a longer strap as I feel it needs to drop just a bit lower than the ones I have now will allow (I'm not quite hooky though)

My newly acquired Guild Starfire II USA from the 90s. Love this thing. Sorry for the poor photo.

Not long moved house and can I find my guitar stand!

New Semi Bass Day Last month was my 33rd birthday(yes yes I am that flipping old) after much internet hunting and planning I managed to wangle today off work to take a trip and spend some cash! So a booking with a Mr Baxter and a train to the smoke was the order of the day. Now I tried many very nice instruments at his shop including a nice 57 reissue from 1983(good year that) but it wasn't right for me nor was the 1975 P or the Gibson Eb2s and a Rivola so with that I departed. Now the fun bit on he advise of some fellow Basschatters I made my way to the Gallery in Camden and after some time one beauty stood out played and sounded a dream so made its way back to the real world with me. Said bass is 1990 I believe so only 26ish but after having a non USA recent reissue the 90s U.S. By comparison is in a totally different league. Say hello to my new (26year old) Guild starfire II.

So visited Mr Baxter he is very accommodating but the basses I went to view were not right for me so I popped over to the Gallery as suggested and have come back poorer! Will post a NBD soon but first Celebratory Beers and then a train to be real world are the order of the day!

[quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1462526036' post='3043718'] Shhhhhhh...he's here, he's here ! Everybody hide, shhhhh, listen...everybody hide...and then we'll all jump out and shout 'Boo !' It'll be ace . 😃 [/quote]

That walnut though! I think I would have wanted that anyway even if the oak didn't have to go.

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1462428502' post='3042888'] Mind you don't scuff our gold street paving on your way through... [/quote] Will be careful not to trip over an oligarch!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1462387553' post='3042654'] If you have an appointment with Mr Baxter you won't be able to afford to go anywhere else. [/quote]

[quote name='timhiggins' timestamp='1462387821' post='3042662'] Ha [/quote] You might be right!

So I'm off to the BIG smoke this Friday on a rare day off from the daily grind of work. I have planned it well with some birthday money still burning a hole in my pocket I plan on visiting a few of the bass shops to see if anything jumps out! So my question is this who should I visit apart from Mr Baxter as I have booked an appointment with him as I have always wanted to go to his shop.