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Tried it at rehearsal for the first time the other night. Blimey, this thing is great! Great sound straight out of the box with everything set north, backed the bass off a bit and upped the mids. With the gain just past 12 o'clock ish through my BF Super Twin it was easily holding its own with 2 rock guitars and a hard hitting drummer. Very impressed and certainly confident having this as a very capable back up and I'm sure I'll be using it at a few upcoming gigs. Would be interesting to see how the new TE Elf compares to these amps (it was the Elf I was originally after given my love for all things green) 😊

Prompt response back from Hipshot customer service 👍 The MIJ 70's reissue requires the BT2 The 2011 Squier VM requires the BT7 So I'm just on the look out for one now 👀

Ibanez BTB 5's have wider string spacing, balance well, feel really comfortable and are cheap as chips. Not much love for them but they're great basses.

[quote name='bazztard' timestamp='1498887203' post='3327742'] email Hipshot, they'll tell you. They sent me 5 allen wrenches for the teeny tiny saddle screws on a Hipshot bridge I bought used a year earlier. They sent em free from the USA to Oz. With that sort of customer service I'm sure they will steer you right [/quote] Cheers, I'll try that 👍

Tecamp/Eich cabs. I had one but wanted another to pair it up with. They really are like hens teeth 😟

I'll keep an eye out in the market place 👍

[quote name='spectoremg' timestamp='1498681203' post='3326350'] The Hipshot site gives details for what fits what. [/quote] Yeah I was just wanting to check if anyone had fitted one to a VM Squier as they are not listed. The BT10 for Japanese Fenders should obviously be ok for the 70's reissue. Do I assume that a BT7 should suffice for the Squier? 🤔

Hi all Toying with trying out a Hipshot Bass Xtender on my Squier VM P 2011. Or possibly my MIJ 70's Reissue P. Does anybody know which model I'd need?

Just bought a Gotoh bridge from Tom. Item in great condition, great communication and speedy delivery. What more could you want? Many thanks Tom

Congratulations to you both 🍾

[quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1498426919' post='3324578'] It's hard to criticise a guy who is on his own wacking a guitar, dancing on a looper or 2 , and has 100,000 people singing along to every word. Very impressive. [/quote] Another here agreeing 100% with that. It's just you can't help thinking how it would be so much better with a band?

Nike Rodgers is a legend - simples. He also has the benefit of not being the vocalist so he can have a great band and put on a great show, despite his years (unlike Barry Gibb). His guitar playing is still just as awesome as ever.

[quote name='steantval' timestamp='1498348163' post='3324043'] Glastonbury is just like a big version of Jools Hollands show - A few decent acts but most of it is utter dross. The presenters follow up by saying every act was amazing or brilliant, it would be great to hear one of them say that was f*cking sh*te. [/quote] 😂 Bang on

For my two penneth I thought they were great and engaged with the crowd in a way rarely seen at Glastonbury. Polar opposite to Radioheads approach last night.

There was a GK MB200 sold on eBay recently for spares or repair. The seller stated that it went pop after he had 'used it on a carnival generator'.

I've been after a small 'pocket rocket' back up head for quite a while. One that I can just keep in the gig bag should the worst happen to my beloved Trace. I held out for one of these after reading all the love for them on these hallowed pages. Well, it arrived this morning and I'm a very happy bunny. Very simple controls, lovely tone and through my BF Super Twin it sounds very loud for such a compact box, Happy Days 😁

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1498032842' post='3322045'] Glad to hear it's sorted. [/quote] Yeah, me too thanks. I'm very impressed. I'd heard people rave about these pickups before, but they really do have a real thick punch to them. The Squier VM P that I've fitted it to already had a Kiogon kit fitted (CTS pots etc). My MIJ 70's reissue P is fitted with a Custom Shop '62 which I also love, but this model P really has turned my Squier into a worthy alternative rather than just a decent spare.

Another recommendation for Dave Ball in Nottingham. Got rid of a buzz on my TE SMX that had been there forever and also gave my other TE head (later Peavey era) a good going over (dry joints etc).

Happy to add to Tony's feedback. Bought a Di Marzio Model P pickup. Item exactly as described, prompt delivery and great communication throughout. Trade with confidence. Many thanks again

🙄 I'm a muppet. The insulation tape shielding the black and white wires had come off, thus interfering with the other wires. Now sounds great.