Steve Browning

I suspect that @agedhorse will be along. This is similar to my initial experience. There are differences on the export models (maybe related to voltage) and there was a serious supply issue with some components. That kept delaying my initial order until I was able to resolve it in a different way. In similar fashion (although a completely different product) my new composite front door delivery is being pushed back and back, due to problems with materials. Similarly, the entire global logistics network is chaotic with a shortage of containers (they're in the wrong place). None of which is any compensation. I can only offer that the amp will be worth the wait and your forbearance will be richly rewarded. In the interim, you still have a stonking amp going through some stonking cabs. You're in a way better position than those poor devils making do with their Ampegs, Ashdowns, Barefaceds and the like 😉 Frustrating as hell but hang fire and you will be glad you did. I certainly was.

Right back to Lord Flashheart (although I know to what you refer).

What speaker set-up did you have in your combo(s)? Were you happy with that? That could be a worthwhile starting point. Similarly, is there any kind of budget limitation?

I'd have gone with Relax by FGTH.

Champion!!

I can never look at your contributions without wondering how you got Brian Wilson to sing with you!

I agree up to a point. Playing a 'name' instrument won't make you technically any better at all but it wouldn't surprise me if someone might get more inspiration. Having a play on Rory Gallagher's Strat, as an example, could bring out something different (that was already there of course). I have owned some ex Entwistle gear and would have been horrified if I'd ended up-laying like him. They were nice instruments and bought for that. As you can tell I'm the total opposite of a fan.

An excellent summary. I had a pair of Compacts for a short while but didn't like the sound and actually felt they were too light for their dimensions - placing a heavy (and deep'ish) amp rack on top seemed a bit precarious. I am not the Barefaced target audience.

A while ago now but it was a Mesa Boogie Bass 400 into a Boogie Diesel 2x15.

Happens all the time. I recall supporting Joe Louis Walker when his band were using Robert Cray's backline.

Reminds me of that time me and Kelly Brook ...

Of course this means your 1968 Telecaster bass is now, in reality, a 1951 Precision.

Sounds a bit like like some bizarre, irrational bargaining stance.

Pbass - volume control at willy height (not the end obviously ;-))

The serial number belongs to a US 2009/10 guitar. Pictures would suggest a genuine one would have the smaller headstock and not the larger 70s version. But see page 46 - https://guitar-compare.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Fender-2011-Catalog-Pricelist.pdf

Reminds me of the time I was playing a festival and being broadcast on tv. I approached the amp, plugged in and switched. whereupon it went through some sort of demo-type mode of flickering lights etc and left me wondering how the hell it worked. It was some kind of Peavey and I was just glad to get a noise out of it by the time the drummer counted us in!

You've got a solo?

Have you lot forgotten Nick Beggs?

I do think there is a valid question in there. You could look at the work Cliff Williams does in AC/DC, Tommy Shannon with SRV and a host of other 'anchors' and wonder if the band would have been so good if they'd been John Entwistle or some other pointless noodler.

You could but I would think the person wanting to use your cab would be responsible. You'll have the right cables yourself.

I get the bring your own amp thing (although I tend to know my eq settings and would just take a picture on my phone otherwise) but there are still possible mismatches between speakon and jack input/outputs on bass gear. The other guy turns up with a jack out into your speakon input and you're intercoursed.

I would have to wonder what anyone could do to something as robust as an SVT when it's static on a stage. Drinks on top maybe? Otherwise I would expect the amp to handle anything that got thrown at it. Not that I'm any kind of expert!

I confess I never have a problem with this. I present the other bass player with a cable with a silent jack and they can let loose. They are not going to damage my rig without having deafened themselves first. I did, once, suggest a cut in volume, but that was for the balance rather than any fear of damage.

When Barefaced first emerged I toyed with the idea of a Dubster and a regular 2x15. At that time, the cost was prohibitive. Still would be. 😞

Interesting read. I owned the white '62 Precision that was sold by Christies, buying it from JE via the Bass Centre. It was my spare in the Pretty Things days and I had it refinished black. It was obviously refinished again, to match the JE colour. I hope the new owner was aware it wasn't the JE refin they bought.