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Or this?!

They're a no-show for NAMM this year. Memphis plant is closing...not good! I've got a bass on order - 6 weeks waiting time (originally), we're over that an still no news.

Just sold Phil a Fender cab. Really nice guy, super easy to deal with. Instant payment, great comms throughout. Even met up in the luxurious surroundings of a Sainsbury's car park to seal the deal! Thanks again Phil, hope to catch your band sometime!

I wonder how many of these items will still turn up on the end of 2018 thread, 'stuff I shouldn't have bought, but still did'!

Funny thing is, in a rural area, some of (quite a few) the pubs planned to lock their doors early to avoid any New Year shenanigans. I think the city centres/big towns do it differently, different vibe. Most of our gigs are pretty low on idiots....but they are there sometimes.....and they're a massive PITA!

There's certain faces you only ever see once a year, on the Hootenanny. Must be good work. A bit like being Father Christmas!

Ditto heavy cabs. I've been using lightweight since the moment I could, and will never go back. In fact, I've just ordered a Markbass 102P 2x10. My own would be - Nickel/stainless steel strings. Having played flats for a couple of years now, the feel and tone of them just don't appeal. Standard scale basses - Having jumped from long-term Rickenbacker owner to (briefly) Fender, playing a SS in between made me make the jump. I'm not a big bloke (careful, now), so the lesser weight and smaller fretboard is just so much more comfortable. Makes me wonder why on earth SS never became the standard.

Nile(s) Rogers??!!

I never play NYE. Just too many drunken idiots about in venues, and probably on the road as well. We played last Saturday, and will be back out next....but NYE itself has always been a no-no for me.

Fender Rumble cabs and amps are great and lightweight IMHE. Well priced too. I haven't said this because I'm selling my 1x15 in the marketplace...I'm still running a Rumble 500 head, and if I had more space, would be keeping it! Super range.

This ^^^^

I'm usually only gigging with my 1x15, on about 1/4! That always cuts through a treat - against our guitarist with a Les Paul through a Blackstar valve 2x12. We're a trio. As I mentioned above, speaking to Alex at Barefaced, he suggested that for my volume and needs, the One10 will replicate what I use now, in a much smaller package. He says that what my 1x15 does, the BF will do the same, maybe better. The PA thing was that if the trio band got, say, an outdoor gig without PA support, how feasible it would be to XLR out for just a little bit more cut. The other, 'new' band is cool, as the bigger gigs always have soundmen and large PA support, so the One10 would simply be used a monitor. No need for more there. If I had to stand on a stage with any more than 200w pumping right behind me, with no IEM or proper control....TBH, I wouldn't want to. I'd join a quieter band! So going ampless with the current PA clearly wouldn't work, but in an emergency situation, using it for little push wouldn't hurt, I guess. But I'm hopeful that wouldn't happen, as my 115 or 112 were always more than fine on their own.

For rock bass, I'd think the first 6 Grand Funk Railroad albums should be on any bass list. Thumping low end really high in the mix (as it should be). Those Terry Knight-produced albums still sound amazing to my ears.

I didn't to be honest, it not really my thing. Not a Peugeot fan! Mine's a Mercedes Benz SLK 350, with the 3.5 litre V6. I don't do practical or economical!

In a worst case scenario, would an XLR from amp head to jack just provide a bit more, ahem, 'umph' if ever needed? This set up is pub gigs only. I'm hoping it'll not be necessary, as the bigger 2018 gigs will have sound crews, so my cab can be run just as a monitor. I pulled the trigger and ordered the One10 the other week...it'll have to do the job, as the change of car is happening in a couple of weeks!

Tease!

.....bit like me, then! (hides behind sofa....)

Apologies for the tardy response - waiting to get back to see the gear. Here's a photo of the PA head - the speakers I couldn't get a decent shot of....they're pretty average looking Peavey's, no sub. I'm hoping i'll never need to DI out to this, as up to now it's never been an issue. This thing has always looked a bit sci-fi to me!

That's got me excited, as I'm waiting for my One10 to be finished! I'm glad they seem to get a good rep on tone - main reason I bought mine was the fact it's the only cab that'll fit in the boot of my convertible!

Sold Andy a Fender bass cab. Super chap to deal with - instant payment, great communication throughout the whole deal. I'm the first on this thread, but I'm sure they'll be loads to follow. Deal with total confidence! Enjoy with my best wishes, Andy!

Me too. This 1st gen is so much nicer than what they replaced it with. A cool bass IMHO.

The only new release I've enjoyed this year is 'Roll With The Punches' by Van Morrison. Super vibe and playing. Van is still the man. Haven't had a chance to listen to his other new one yet as it's only just come out! Other than that, everything I've discovered has been 'older' stuff. Most recently, the back catalogue of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band....which sadly, sounds better and more vibrant than any other records I've heard in the last 20+ years.