Paul S

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1387137610' post='2308597'] IMO - If its too heavy and wide to move yourself, use a £20 trolley off Amazon and get a friend to help with the lifts. [/quote] I have a trolley, which I found very useful for shifting my heavy rig when I had it. For moving lighter cabs about when you have a bad back it is actually more harmful than simply lifting and carrying one, as you end up being bent over - one of the worst things you can do. And relying on help from other people isn't an option because there are always times when there are no other people. I know you mean well but it is probably best to avoid giving advice on issues you have evidently not experienced yourself as you clearly don't understand or appreciate what the issues involved and have just ended up sounding patronising. Rest assured that lightweight gear makes *all* the difference. Easily lifted cabs, lightweight basses, even access to my slip-on shoes so I don't have to tie laces!

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1387132088' post='2308518'] The 'carry'/'weight' thing gets on my nerves a little. I am a skinny guy. I look after myself and hit the cardio a fair bit, but I am not that strong and I know it! It's all in the lift, staying healthy and being super careful! Just ask for help!!![/quote] See now, here's the thing. I am a big fella. For 25 years I used to shift heavy weights down the gym, looked after myself physically. 100kgs of Trace Elliot rig in and out of the car, no problem. Then - bang - lower back problem resulting in a weak sacro-iliac joint. I can assure you it isn't all in the lift, as I am equally sure that a load of other people on here who have issues with their back will tell you. Sorry if it gets on your nerves. I'm not overly impressed myself with having to live the rest of my life wondering when I am next going to have to ask help putting on my socks. For me, and people like me, weight is of paramount importance when choosing gear. And Barefaced cabs are a Godsend.

Indeed Avocado is food of the gods. You can't eat a Midget!! I might visit Morrisons and see if they have any, then start a trade post.

Actually, in terms of finish and weight, a large avocado (with the stone removed) would look similar to a Midget.

How about a Barefaced club?

Nice. Better lines than the Hohner or Steinberger IMO. Still out of my price range, unfortunately.

Glad you're back, Jon! Makes me feel quite profligate!

Thanks for that Jon. I like its looks immensely, like the idea of it - a top end 80s MIJ bass is always going to be good! But, as you say, too rich for my wallet. £200 less and I guess I'd be bidding against you!

Just re-listed on eBay after a 24hr listing failed to net a buyer. Looks interesting - anyone know anything about these? [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321274278995?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321274278995?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649[/url]

Made in Japan, then.

SO difficult to choose - I think most of my contenders have been mentioned, with perhaps 'Made In Japan' at joint first place with 'Live and Dangerous' (I saw them during that tour at Wembley!). On my shortlist, but not making it onto the rostrum, I would place 2 live albums - Humble Pie, Rockin the Filmore. Not my favourite band but that album captured the sound and the moment. And Wishbone Ash, Live Dates.

The is something wrong with the poll generator software - two categories that should have at least one or two votes in are showing blank.

Well, its good. The best? Not for me. A bit poppy, I'd say. Depends what you like.

Just a quick addendum - knobs arrived and are perfect! Thanks again Geoff.

Sold a Mighty Mite neck to Simon - easy transaction, immediate payment, good comms, friendly guy. A pleasure doing business

Pleased to be the first to leave feedback for Paulo, who bought a hipshot bridge from me in a totally smooth and speedy transaction. Immediate payment, good comms, a pleasure doing business

Given what you said in post #8 I would say a Compact plus Midget would be what you would prefer. With the added bonus of all the configurations and portability options outlined in post #14 by JapanAxe.

Worth mentioning Wizard pups, if you can find any secondhand they are great. For me the Wizard Trad nails that sound just perfectly.

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1386628126' post='2302503'] Very flexible, and never short of... anything! As I have posted elsewhere on this forum, it's like 3 rigs in 1: Head + Midget = home practice, rehearsals, quiet/acoustic gigs Head + Compact = larger gigs e.g. functions, C&W Head + Compact + Midget = loud rock gigs [/quote] ^^THIS^^ I have GB Streamliner or TC Classic 450 depending upon my whim and use the above setup for cabs. The only difference is that I usually use Compact + Midget for all my gigs - not because of volume issues but just because the sound you get is so full and balanced when using the two cabs together.

Sold a J-retro to Oldskull is a seamless and smooth transaction. Immediate payment, good comms. I wouldn't hesitate to deal with Juan again.

I don't think it works without a battery. To be fair it is an active model, which is the appeal for me. If you don't want an active model there are plenty to choose from. These are made of basswood, according to the Squier site, so they should be light, but - whatever - mine is! It has ended my search for a decent lightweight active Jazz bass and for only a couple of hundred quid as well