LewisK1975

My first venture into Barefaced Cabs was to order 2 Super Compacts (2015ish I think). I'd been forced into getting some new gear as I'd joined a very busy function band and after a few months my old ABM300 evo2 had started behaving weirdly. So I thought as I was gigging regularly 2-3 times every weekend I'd go for a whole new lightweight rig. Ended up with a Tecamp PUMA 500 and the 2 Super Compacts. Gigged that for a while but my issue was that the rig was almost too transparent for my ears! The Tecamp was super clean and the super compacts really do put out whatever is put into them with very little or no colour at all. Tried an Ashdown ABM1000 instead (swapped for the Tecamp) and that was better for my taste but still not quite right. So - I found someone (maybe it was on here, I don't remember) who had a two10 and was looking for a Super compact, and did a straight swap. Sold the other Super compact, then somewhere along the line got the TC RH750 and that's the rig I've used since. The TC and the two10 really work well together for me.

Ah Shame that Nick, but like I said earlier, I don't think you'll have much trouble shifting it.

Good decision IMO. It would bug me for sure!

If I was being SUPER fussy - I'd say go for a black Bridge and Black Knobs too!

That is lovely! If it doesn't work out for you I wouldn't think you'll have much trouble shifting it.

Thanks for that, I can be a bit heavy handed but also like my action as low as possible, so finding the right strings and then getting the setup correct for me is always fun! I've found Dunlop superbrights are the perfect roundwound for me, but the search for the right flatwounds goes on!

Lovely, one bass missing from my arsenal is 50's style P and I'd love to have one. Out of curiosity, do you know how the labella low tension flats compare with TI flats? I've tried TI's on a few of my basses and wanted to enjoy them but they're sooooo low tension, just can't get on with them..

The first UK Lockdown in 2020 was a turning point for me. I had done my last gig in Feb / March 2020 just before the pubs closed, then I remember during August they were talking about re-opening the pubs and I realised after 5/6 months off, I hadn't missed gigging at all, which had to be telling me something, right? So I made the decision to quit the bands I was in there and then. As it turned out, live music wasn't allowed in the pubs anyway, so I hadn't left anyone in the lurch, so to speak.

I think these 40th Ann. models are stunning. Like someone else above said, I too think they'll become sought after like the early CV models. The Blue P-Bass in particular is really nice.

I've had all the ones I've wanted over the years - The Sparkly blue Steve Harris Fender from 2009-ish, 3 Yamaha Attitudes, Fender Geddy Lee, 80's MIJ Jazz Bass specials (not sig models I know, but bought because I was a huge Duff Fan). The only one I've got now is the Bass Centre Guy Pratt Betsy Jazz..

Happy Birthday for yesterday. GAS is a fickle mistress, for me anyway! One minute I'm fine and the next I'm in physical pain for the shiny I've just seen online. Current GAS for me would probably be a Strat and Tele for my home studio, or the new 40th Anniversary Squier Precision, in the blue colour. I'm a sucker for a pretty P Bass.. I've not spent a massive amount of time on Basschat for the past 2 years either, and that helped with GAS also 😆

I recently picked up one of the Bass Collection Guy Pratt Betsy models, got it s/h with a nice gig bag from Bass Direct for £450. Pretty standard Jazz bass fayre but with EMGs like the actual Betsy. Excellent finish and I really can’t fault it. ‘Cheap’ basses (and guitars) really aren’t what they used to be! I got one of the Harley Benton Les Paul copies from thomann in the summer for £238 delivered and it’s absolutely brilliant!

Excellent transaction with Paul - 1 day delay with the courier - no fault from Paul's side. Great detailed communication from Paul about the Bass which now finds itself in my grubby mitts! As @MB1 says above - deal with confidence folks! Cheers, Lewi

Same!

Don't know much about the Fender Yosemite's but certainly for rock you won't go far wrong with Dimarzios....huge output.

I'd say that's a bit of a Result Andy - sure does look purdy!

+1 for the Black guard!

What Lozz has here is an American Deluxe Precision, this was the top of the range series before becoming the American Elite during 2015 and now the American Ultra series..

I often think I'll be able to play this one day.......one day!

Working from home atm, so got Planet Rock on all day (usually only listen in the car on the way to/from work). The new Bush song is pretty bloody good (to my ears anyway) YMMV!

I've got one of these too - love it. Out of stock at Andertons at the minute though: https://www.andertons.co.uk/bass-dept/bass-guitars/acoustic-bass-guitars/ibanez-acousticbass-mahogany-parlor-body-aeq-2t-preamp-ibanez-under-saddle-pup

Another +1 for Tru-Oil. I stripped a Bass a few years ago and did it in tru-oil and it worked a treat. Really easy to apply (literally rub on with a cloth). Let dry, rub gently with steel wool & re-coat, repeat until you're happy with how much it shines.

Awesome that you still have it Ed, of all the drives I've done to do Bass deals, coming to meet you in Salisbury was one of the nicest ones!