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Some of the trans black V9 series look very similar:

Nice top, don't recognise the headstock but looks decent enough: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/8791609784264461/

We managed to get a replacement NYE gig so worked out alright

Add some fresh solder to get the old stuff flowing. I have my iron at 350w now, mainly because the backlight in the screen has gone and I can't see it to change it. Bought a replacement screen but I need a working iron with a fine tip to install the bloody thing so I'll have to buy a new one anyway!

I've had a pub manager take the diary and also the our NYE fee along with it! Got a nervous call from the new guy asking us if we were still ok to play NYE and to confirm we had already been paid, apparently the old manager told them he'd paid all the bands up front then just done a runner with the money.

Don't start this again, you'll have all the TC Group fans telling you how loud they are, even though volume was never the issue! But yeah, according to TC (so take this with a grain of salt the size of Pluto) they did have a real 450w or whatever power section but this was limited to 236w in both models so they could do their digital "valve" APM stuff. All irrelevant if it produces a sound you like at the volume you need but it is something worth mentioning, it's ok to like an amp and still point out why it might not be suitable for other people based on things it does/doesn't do. If you like decent digital valve emulation then try one, if you want clean, uncompressed lows and sparkly highs as an option then get a Reidmar or something.

AliExpress BTB knockoff? The carve and accuracy of the dark veneer stripe looks too good for that though, they're usually super wonky. That bridge looks like a cheap import I had on on my Shine 6er and also on my old Cort for a bit, can't see enough of it to be sure though.

Used Art et Lutherie. Handmade in Canada in the same place that Godin, Seagull and Simon & Patrick are made, they're a cheaper sister brand of the latter. Don't be put off by the coloured finishes, they use quality wood that isn't cosmetically suitable for the more expensive models but is otherwise excellent, I had a cedar topped dreadnought which was a beautiful guitar. Leave the "et" part out when searching for them btw! One here for £35. I repeat - £35 for a Canadian built acoustic using quality woods: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/509954142060401/

You can get a used German Corvette for that price, a little more gets you a Fortress.

Nice guy to deal with, enjoy the acoustic passive thingy!

Thinking about this isn't it about time manufacturers give us modern features on basses? A decent internal battery and a little discreet screen on the upper edge showing the remaining battery level with a built in tuner wouldn't go amiss.

Right angle option here: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001762409569.html

78p on AliExpress: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003437763396.html

Can't really make it out in that pic, which video is it from?

Behringer kit has a habit of creeping into everybody's setup, the sign of a worthwhile brand IMO. Using an XR18, Xenyx 302USB, P2 and BD121 at the moment, all bought because they do the job I need them to.

Best: - Cort GB Modern 5 off here - Memory foam tips for the KZ IEMs (from the KZ AliExpress store) - Lekato WS-90 wireless bug - TGI Extreme gigbag - the standard for road worthy gigbags on a budget - East Uni Pre - instantly improves any bass by 62% (science) - PJB C8 Lite and TC BH800 off here - needed a small, light, loud and great rehearsal rig on the cheap, BC came through Worst: - Cort GB Modern 5 from GuitarGuitar x 3 - Sonicake B Factory from their eBay store - nicked or lost by Evri - East Uni Pre - having heard one I need to buy another two now which isn't cheap - Lekato wireless XLR - no line level pad option so doesn't like my IEM feed out of the box

I had this issue with shops in my area, spoke to Thomann and they sent me a label to collect from my address. Been going on for ages and Thomann are aware of it.

@3below bought a box of junk from me, nice bloke to deal with!

Always confuses me when shops offer a paltry discount on damaged or faulty goods, I guess Thomann will get all their money back from the courier and have an entire department to sort that process but still not a particuarly effective way to go about things.

The issues people had with the RH450 weren't related to how loud it is, more down to what it does in order to attain that volume given its low power rating. Definitely one to try out to see if you like it or not as it has a baked in sound which may suit you or may not. Both my amps are TC (BH series) but I didn't like the RH much when I tried one. The RS cabs are decent and light years ahead of the BC cabs which sound like they're underwater, a little bulky and heavy by modern standards though. Very cheap on the used market as are the K series. Other contenders for the low price, high power micro amp segment would be the Harley Benton 800B and the Bugera Veyron M/T amps.

If you can't find one then I'd just put regular battery terminals in there and make a cover to screw into the existing holes.

They used to be like this - two of those like the ones I linked to: Then they changed to a screw on plate which looks to be what they use now according to Andertons: It would help if you took a picture.

They've changed the battery cover/box over the years, it it the rounded slim one like this: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002732904622.html