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Brought an Auralex Gramma pad a few weeks ago and did my first gig last night. Done the same venue a few times before and it made a noticeable difference. Recently migrated from a EBS to a TC Classic450/RS210/RS212 rig and I've gotta admit, the jury was still out after struggling to dial in a sound over the past few gigs. Last night was so different. Plugged in, a few minor tweaks and bang, lo and behold a tighter, more focused and punchy sound. Loads of bottom end still there but it was so much more defined and controlled. I'm a happy camper. If you'd had told me how much a difference the Gramma Pad could make, I'd not have believed you. Always been weary of "snake oil" but this is the real deal IMHO. I'd struggle to think of anything sub-£50 which has made such a huge improvement to my sound. T

That's the way to do it..... Tight as a gnat's chuff! T

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1320405284' post='1426333'] ...You may not like the technology they use on the TC amps to produce this 'pushed tube compression feel' ...[/quote] I think you've misunderstood, Gareth, I didn't compain about the technology at all. Personally, I couldn't give a flying foo about how the amp produced the sound, as long as it does and it sounds good and it's loud enough to get above the din that the rest of those other eejiots in the band are making Guess when you know in your heart when you've finally found something that really works for you. I mean, my Classic450 has been a revelation, it's a great product. I think TC have created great amps in the Classic450 and RH450. My Classic450 sounds REALLY good when cranked and I've had enough quality valve amps (Ampeg Pro II and a Trace V8) to know. However, as good as it is, I just fancy moving back to the tone I had with my EBS kit but with a much smaller footprint than the HD350 or TD650/660. T

Brought Neil's tort p scratchplate. Great to speak to, quick dispatch, top fella. Deal with confidence! T

Brought a Hipshot detuner off Mike. Top comms, prompt dispatch and a gent to deal with. Thanks Mike! T

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1320360162' post='1425993']I heard this at Frankfurt - it did sound awesome. Had the typical EBS tone although not having tried it out in the field, I can't say how it copes in gigging situations yet. Defo watching this one...[/quote] When I get mine, pop down the A38 for a listen

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1320340072' post='1425606'] They look lovely. 250w might not seem like much, but it's 14w more than the TC RH450. *ducks behind rock* [/quote] <HANDBAGS> I'm seriously thinking of getting one of these when they appear on our shores. My last but one amp was a EBS HD-350 which I replaced with a TC Classic450 in order to downsize. However, really missing the tone of the EBS head. At the mo, in terms of volume, the Classic450 is more than enough for me, (at those 238 watts ;-) so the 250w of the Reidmar isn't something that I'm not that worried about. As long as I can get the EBS tone that I had before in a more portable head, I'll be a happy boy.

The Spector's the one. Close second is my Yamaha Nathan East which I've had since Adam was a lad but I don't play that live that much now. The Spector sounds and plays amazingly every time I use it. T

[quote name='Chris2112' timestamp='1320243302' post='1424222'] It's great to see Tony getting a signature bass. He is one of my absolute favourite players and I always think of him as the most talented UK bassist around, alongside Mark King. His lines are just incredible. I'm going to see Big Country live in February, which is great as they are one of my favourite bands. Absolutely awesome. Tony is the man. [/quote] +1 Tony's a great player. Always loved Big Country. He's one of those bassists who's got such a signature style and sound. One of those "do exactly what the song needs" players. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OycvimPi6Jg[/media] Check the wholly appropriate bass solo at 4:34. That's the way to do it. Think I'm wearing my kilt at the gig on Saturday.... T

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1320243480' post='1424226'] And she acted as well, notably in Happy Days, and Minder. [/quote] Write the theme tune, sing the theme tune, play a really bad bass solo on the theme tune?

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1320144316' post='1422758'] I think that the advantages of vertically stacked drivers was established long before Alex Claber... [/quote] Bill Fitzmaurice?

[quote name='Delberthot' timestamp='1319984102' post='1420799'] CH guitars and Twin-cam on Ebay seem to have some decent stuff [/quote] I built my Funker Derision bitsa PJ from CH Guitars bits ([url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/96658-non-sparkle-precision-project/page__st__20__p__1307348#entry1307348"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/96658-non-sparkle-precision-project/page__st__20__p__1307348#entry1307348[/url]) IMHO, they're REALLY good quality for not a huge cost. T

"If the sh*t fits, wear it"....

+1 for High Voltage. I adore "It's a long way to the top (if you wanna rock'n'roll)". It takes a lot of b*llocks to successfully pull off a bag-pipe/guitar solo in a rock'n'roll tune

Do they do custom colour rickys? If you were in a Clash tribute, you could have a "ShouldIStayOrShouldIGlo"... <PICKS UP COAT AND EXITS>

Great tune / great band. Sometimes, less is more

Like watching a car crash. Awful....