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It's the expensive part that catches me out every time!

We used to use an external router with our old 16 channel Mackie so that isn't the end of the world, especially if it is just sat there working away in the back of a rack. We really don't need loads of channels and the 16 available with the Behringer is more than enough for us. The only thing lacking is enough aux sends for stereo monitors as we would need 10 for a 5 piece, unfortunately everything I've been looking at seems to come up short here. Like I said we were a bit spoiled with out old PA, our guitarist had expendable income and I'm pretty sure he got aroused by ordering expensive new PA gear.

Nice one thanks @Jack, it does look like the most appealing option. Might seem like a stupid thing to prioritise but everything being XLR makes things much simpler for me. Is this like the router you have? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/173086514136?hash=item284cc29bd8:g:jL4AAOSwsABaVJxR Also is it fine with multiple devices like that? Planning to do the actual mixing on a large Windows touchscreen device but have a smaller one mounted to my bass stand for any mid gig monitor changes, would make a total of 6 devices connected.

At a bit of a quandary after a band reshuffle, guitarist owned pretty much all of the PA (now sold) and is now sailing around Greece so we need to replace what was a very capable and fantastic sounding PA. We have some active speakers and a sub to tide us over but will need a new desk before we do anything. Previously we used in ears and the two new members joining us would like to go that route as well, we will all be on wired in ears and everybody will want to control their own monitor mix. We did have the Mackie DL32r so were spoiled a bit really as we could have separate stereo mixes, I realise this probably isn't going to be possible with our current budget. So basically we will need the following: - 10 inputs - 5 monitor sends - Compatibility with Windows, iPad and Android (main mix will be on a 12.5" Windows tablet) - Reliable wireless for 5 (possibly 6) different devices - Have a pretty reliable app. - Ideally be £500 or less. Essentially I've looked at the Behringer XR18 which seems to do everything we need in terms of interface and compatibility, however I've heard the app isn't the best and the connection is temperamental. What is the extent of these issues, is it likely to be the odd niggle or is it going to be a long term PITA? I like that everything is XLR which will mean we always have spares and easily link cables. Also seen the RCF but have been put off by the use of jack sockets, however I heard the wireless signal is rock solid. Leaning towards the Behringer at the moment as it seems to be a better fit, is there anything else worth looking at? Budget can go up if needed I think.

Bongos are phenomenal basses that look absolutely awful, tbh I think all 4 string Rays look like bog seats anyway (because they do) so the Bongo is no different in that regard, it's the comically bad body and headstock design that does it for me. Genuinely great basses though, the only Musicman I've got on with in terms of sounds.

Looks like the ends of the chrome "horns" are removable there, is that where the batteries go?

Never been impressed with Roqsolid unless all you need is a bit of dust and light rain protection, you can definitely do better for your money. I've always gone for either the manufacturers padded covers or a custom made one from a local company near me. If you're using a van or transporting a fair bit of gear in a people carrier etc then I would 100% go for a more substantial cover, if you just travel to gigs with your cab in the boot or back seat of the car then the Roqsolid one might be more suitable.

The 208 looks to be the same as the TC equivalent (as is the Gnone head itself) but the 110 only goes down to 90hz so maybe skip that one. They are very cool looking cabs though, look a bit more upmarket than the usual budget stuff and the 112 looks to be more capable.

As mentioned, the Stonefield in the marketplace should be your first port of call. I love the look of the red PJB C2 and have a strong urge to get one and a TC Bam200 for a matching mini rig despite already having a great micro setup.

They aren't horns, they're marital aids!

Almost forgot Gus basses. Not sure if those are chrome dildos or those hand rails that pensioners use to get in and out of the bath. Either way an odd choice to stick on a bass.

That's only half as ugly as a full Rickenbacker though.

Gigbag looks decent as well. You would think they'd leave a nice blank space on the headstock and ship out decals to customers from a distributor's address separately, like the old Warmoth stick on logos or something like that.

Precision Ric (all of them) Warwick Katana and Vampyre Any singlecut that isn't Godin, Bolin or Rick Turner Warwick/Status Buzzard Also Alembic Series, Jaydee, Pangborn and Status Kingbass. Horrible shape..

Cort do a short scale, pretty cheap too: https://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Cort-Action-Junior-Bass-Walnut/348G?origin=product-ads&gclid=CjwKCAjw7fuJBhBdEiwA2lLMYVWIOCvfk0zC7ZtOsWemKZDOd3wqFlo8yMMqS4y-zNPz-WJM5I8Q8BoCfMIQAvD_BwE

Just got a notification this was ending, expected it to go for the start bid or at most circa £100. Ended up selling for £208.

The SX Streamer ripoffs I've seen have rounder edges and the arch isn't nearly as pronounced as that, they have the Jazzman pickups and single bridge saddle configuration though. They also aren't string through body and have a different cavity/battery box layout.

Last time I had the JAN II one of the tabs broke off the first time I restrung the bass, the second one broke the next time!

Not sure RE screws, never used them on a Warwick but the Lic Ultralites are excellent. The Warwick tuners are licensed Gotohs made in house aren't they? Maybe quality has slipped, the plastic washers splitting is something you see on cheap tuners.

Just-a-nut in brass and Hipshot Ultralites (Licensed are great and pretty cheap) are the way I would go.

They do have micro amps, problem is they're extremely puny, not really gigworthy and pretty expensive. They also usually have comically cheap oversize cases which mimic a large valve amp, thus negating the main benefit of a micro head in the first place. Check out how tacky these look: Guitarists are definitely a weird bunch.

I went from a pair of Markbass Club 112 cabs to a single QSC K10.2 and didn't struggle, the key for me was using it as a wedge monitor so I could hear myself properly. If the bass isn't going through the PA then it's a different story.

You can also use a generic cheap bluetooth receiver to connect to your phone, I use one like this with my TC BH250 but I guess any will do: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265235324042?hash=item3dc141dc8a:g:uTYAAOSwbhVgyxNh I like that one as you can use a small male-male 3.5mm cable instead of the included adapter and velcro it to the side of the amp. I just use the head for home playing and more recently for full band rehearsals, was impressed with the smart eq when paired with a pretty dead sounding Warwick 4x10 at my last rehearsal as I could easily dial some nice mids back and cut boom without losing low end. At home I use it with a more flat sounding 1x10 which sounds great with everything at 12 o'clock.

No issues with the aux in volume on my TC BH250, can go uncomfortably loud.