Steve Browning

3 pages in and not this?

Some interesting stuff. Bernie Marsden and Steeleye Span?

The OP isn't, certainly.

Rhonda Smith and Yolanda Charles ... and what was the last bit again?

I think I'd be quite tempted by that mini SVT stack. Not sure what's it's called but it's the smaller head and 2x10 cab. Probably a good sound for indoors and a bit quirky too. I've quite fancied one just for the look. Years ago I had the Marshall mini stack - a head and two 1 x 10 cabs. Think it was 30 watts or so. Not a great sound but looked fun.

What do you want it for? Another house amp or for rehearsing/gigging? That might inform recommendations.

Agreed. That decal, especially, looks very poor.

The M-Pulse got it because it's the more powerful head and powered my stage rig. The Walkabout is mainly my recording/rehearsal amp. The eq sections are near identical of course.

If we're widening the net then M-Pulse 600 with Walkabout a hair's breadth behind.

Really can't wait (I have actually ordered a pair of them).

It would appear the bass belongs(ed) to the original bass player (the current one was a percussionist in the band at the time). This current guy is a leftie.

I was more intrigued by the case. Did he really tour his bass in that?

I see the word usually so there is no 100% certainty. That is true for Thomann but may not be for every EU business. After 1/1/21 we are not an EU country either, which could make it interesting.

Not necessarily (the usual answer of the tax professional). A supplier will charge local tax if they're registered for VAT locally - in all likelihood, in this scenario, if they have exceeded the distance selling threshold. What happens to ours after Brexit might be interesting.

No, that won't happen because of the transit documentation that accompanies the goods. I can absolutely promise you that.

Not exactly, Thomann (poor example) will have exceeded the distance selling threshold and are VAT registered in the UK I suspect. VAT is charged according to the place of supply rules and is where the supplier is established, unless selling to a taxable person in the country of destination. Either way, you are definitely only charged VAT once. Duty rates can be around the 4-5% mark and VAT is calculated on the value of the goods, the Duty and transport costs so the goods will be more expensive (depending on the rate).

You are charged VAT anyway, either from the seller or HMRC when the goods come into the UK. Thomann (for example) charge you German VAT (as a private UK individual). After 1/1/21 they charge no VAT but HMRC will charge 20% UK VAT + whatever Duty there is when the stuff comes into the UK. Same as any import into the UK (which is what it will become).

Oh don't be so tough on her. 🙂

I recall the Bass Doc used the 4 ply blank material from WD Music. He made about 3 for me and they were all corkers. Tort plate reproductions are my bette noir in that many of them look awful (and the Fender ones are almost the worst).

Well. Things have taken a spectacular turn. With the assistance of an exceedingly good chum (a Mesa endorsee) and the artist relations chap in the US, I am now super proud to be an official Mesa Boogie endorsee. I'm a bit too stunned to add anything to that!!

John Deacon (oh wait, that's in my dreams!!).

Acoustic 220. Lovely amp.

I'd rather spend 200 quid less on the Musicmaster guitar he's selling.

No probs Jon. One other thing possibly worthy of note. You will see the pole pieces sit proud of the cover. For me (as someone who hooks their thumb onto the cover when they play) that meant there was less purchase for my thumb. I got round this by putting some cut up beer mat either side of the magnets so the cover was flush. That gives you more room for your thumb. The sound etc is completely unaffected.

Trying to remember if I had to fettle anything although my basses all received new scratchplates from a chap here who isn't around any more. A bit of filing might be necessary (easily done).