lemmywinks

You can add your own IR files and NAM captures to it so just a case of finding one you like, loads here: https://www.tone3000.com/search?q=bass I did a thread about it here: It's pretty intuitive to control and you can also connect it to your phone or laptop and use that to configure it. I just bought it for silent practice really, I had two sets to learn for dep gigs while looking after my mum post hip operation so it released at just the right time!

It might just be knocking around a depot somewhere. Years ago I had a bass that went missing for a couple of days (my Zoot in a massive Warwick flight case) which was shipped via PF24 or whatever it was called then. The only reason it made its way to me within the same week was our Parcel Force guy (I worked for a mail order company that used PF almost exclusively at the time) spotted it leaning up against a wall, recognised he'd delivered waaaaaay to many similarly shaped boxes to me and checked the label. So really the moral of the story is the more basses you buy the safer you are.

I own this and it's great for silent practice. Bluetooth aux in, rechargeable battery, tuner, NAM captures, IR etc. It's also absolutely tiny: https://www.sonicake.com/products/pocket-master There's also these which look great, no experience of them though: https://www.sonicake.com/collections/multi-effects/products/smart-box https://www.valeton.net/product/gp-50/

The TGI bags don't have much in the way of storage btw, just a slim pocket on the front which is more for cables and other small items. I'd be looking at the Pro Go or even better the Thomann one with the separate accessory bag. Like buying a Mono Tick but you get a free gigbag thrown in.

Based on wot I own: If you're on a budget - TGI Extreme. Can't buy a better quality gigbag for the money. If you have loads of stuff - Gator Pro Go. I got all my cables, power supply, IEM setup, batteries etc in the main pocket, a 10" tablet in the dedcated inner pocket and my Fishman preamp in the top compartment. If you want a super premium but slim gigbag - TGI Ultimate. Not just an upmarket version of the Extreme, it's a superb gigbag and rock solid. I also have a Gator Pro Go X (now renamed to Transit) which is also good, possibly a little bit nicer than the TGI Extreme but unless you get it in a serious sale it isn't great VFM in comparison. It's pot luck what you get I think, a lot of shops still have older stock. I recently got another Extreme for my Parlour bass (classical guitar model) and it has the solid handle, was from Absolute Music despite them advertising the new one on their website and eBay store with stock pics. Agree it's nicer than the two piece version so might be worth asking.

That's a shame, can't flip it on eBay as "ex Searchers vintage Japanese Aria bass" now!

Frank was still active a year ago giving interviews and doing The Searchers' last show. He's done an interview with a smaller YT channel here which may be a point of contact:

TC BH250 with an Eden EX112: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/147096446295 Cab looks like it needs a vacuum but should be a meaty little rig for not much money.

Never been keen on the TSB shape or that particular shade of blue but for some reason that just works, very handsome bass.

Have the Guyker clones and also the genuine East knobs, there's not much in them and the Guykers feel great. FWIW I did try to buy the genuine ones but there's never stock so clones it is.

The guy doesn't know what the switch does, says it affects the entire frequency spectrum but it's a 3 way mid switch. Interestingly configurable between two presets so 6 to pick from in total. Although they look great I don't like the marketing stuff (especially when he gets other details wrong) about how the body shape was designed from the ground up, it's a tweaked Cort GB and even nicks the scratchplate from that bass.

That's useful thanks, I have some old gigbags and a laptop case that absolutely reek. @Lfalex v1.1 you might want to look at this if you're planning on using the C8 with the built in trolley/wheels in car parks etc:

These are the style I use: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006313624829.html They don't come out that easily so no need to glue anything, they stick out about 3mm. This has been in place for about 4-5 years now:

Might be worth getting a magnetic Micro USB adapter with cable to get around using Micro USB port on these, I have a couple of legacy devices I've been using the round style with and they work great. Only about £3 on AliExpress as well.

Loads of D'addario 4 and 5 string sets for under £18 as well.