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Start with Ebay , do a search of your model, and even if it comes up with zero, check as ped suggested There's ' completed listings ' and ' sold listings ' down the left hand side. You want ' sold listings ' , because the other option doesnt mean they sold, just that the auction ended without it being cancelled by the seller If Ebay comes up with quite a few sold listings of your bass, you need to be careful about the sale price. Make sure those that sold are in the same condition. For basses that sold too cheap, was the seller desperate for money ? Its hard to tell. Its just a guide, but if no sales come up, you'll just have to make your own price up. Go high, because you can always haggle down. You cannot do it in reverse

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Noted, thanks lemmy. I may come across some at the right price, and that sort of info is very useful

Make that a bag of sleeves. They're de rigeur you know ! Quite right hubrad

Or some sleeves

There was an ad in JMB & Gumtree local, for a balding, talentless, one legged knob headed bass player with eff all charisma, zilch ability, sh*te gear, no pets, and a sister on the game. You know what happend next..

Maybe roll up an orange and eat your sleeves

..and relax

There's also the EV ELX 115 to consider, though again, gotta be 2nd hand, sadly

I was thinking about what JT said in that if we're throwing the kick through the mains, then the suggestion of 15's was mentioned. That kinda leaves out the RCF 310's Remember, we're not using subs The 735 are over budget unless 2nd hand, and i'm struggling to find used 735 on the market at under £700 for pair. Someone mentioned Mackie Thump 15's ( not on here ) but the word is they're cheap entry level. I would rather go better quality within budget AS it seems 15's are better if a kick drum is going thru 'em, i had a look at the DB Technologies Opera 915DX. Apparently ( i havent a clue myself ) that DB Tech is owned by RCF or they use RCF internals. I cant say, but i have seen some used ones for £725 ( a pair )

Would like to get away from subs, if possible. Another option ...DB Tech Opera 915 ( apparently something to do with RCF ) ?

Thanks for the advice guys Sadly, at 68lbs per cab x 4, not only are they too heavy for my poor old back, i doubt i'd fit them in my hatchback along with the other essentials. So much as i like the idea of them, on a practical level, they're not Other option, as you guys dont like the Mackie 450 V3 cabs, is the JBL PRX 612M. I guess they're not in the Martin league either, but i have to compromise

Yegods ! What is the controller for ? MInd you its a mighty long drive to pick them up.

Thanks bud. I'll check those 315 ers

Cheers freak, dont know about the desk You have a good point about 2nd hand, but not everyone has the money to hurl at new stuff, AND quality to boot We're already throwing the kick drum through some right 'oribble powered full range cabs. Little jobs, 300 watt, dont know what they are ( i aint in charge of the PA and i dont set it up either ) but it copes ok with the kick. ) The RCF 7 series are way out of budget - so they're a non starter financially The only reason we want to go a bit higher spec / output is because we're thinking of running the bass through as well.

Mackie Thump 15's ? G4Music selling a pair with stands and stand bag for £565 .. but cant find any reviews

Our band is currently looking for some active full range PA speakers, and they will be handling vocals / bass / kick drum. No gittards will be going through GAK have some Mackie SRM 450 V3 for £339 each including delivery. Now then, the V2 SRM 450's had an awful reputation on the internetweb. Unreliability seems rife. So has anyone taken the risk and bought / used the V3's ? I've also tracked down some used JBL PRX 612M's, but at £750 with no warranty, i'm a bit concerned. Especially as the Mackies will be cheaper new with warranty than the pair of JBL's 2nd hand with no warranty. The JBL's are a private sale Would love to hear anyone's experiences with SRM 450 V3 or JBL PRX 612M Any other recommendations appreciated - would rather buy 2nd hand quality, than new but cheap. Reliability is just as important as the sound Thanks peoples

I'd like to know at which Hz one gets the ' size 10 Hobnail in the family jewels ' type tone I'm planning on taking out the first row of punters at a gig tonight

[quote name='Fionn' timestamp='1472065629' post='3118205'] I'd rather make a socialist state of where I reside, thank you. Interesting thread, this. [/quote] You'll be joining a very small club. Good luck

Capitalism at its ugliest / finest PS how do you know he's making a profit ?

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1472043625' post='3117943'] I know there is no point me moaning, but I think paying VAT on a product that has already attracted VAT is just insane. [/quote] Legal Gov. backed robbery. Its been going on for a fair few decades now, and not just here in the UK Think about the taxes paid when you buy a bass from the USA. They add the VAT on the cost of shipping too ! That isnt " value added tax " If you paid £300 for the bass before shipping then the value of the bass is £300, not £400 because the shipping cost £100 on top Hows about that for legal robbery right in front of your face and in daylight ?

If anyone doesnt like capitalism rearing its ugly head, it might better to move to a socialist state somewhere Why anyone gets suprised anymore about profit being made at all by anyone, in any sector , anywhere, IS actually surprising Yes, its ugly, but thats the way the world works. Its not milk and honey. Better to get over it / join in / etc