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[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1401272602' post='2461823'] Wish I had written it. [/quote] If you had, it probably wouldn't have gotten 3m YouTube views, and this thread probably wouldn't exist.

I've heard loads about this tune, so I've just listened to it on YouTube expecting it to be vaguely familiar... but I don't recognise it at all. Do I win a prize? Anyway, it's inoffensive enough, but - 3,000,000 YouTube views? I think we're amazed by mediocrity a little bit too often these days. (Yes, I'm over 40 years old)

That's yer classic P-with-rounds tone, that.

[quote name='marcblum' timestamp='1401134130' post='2460489'] My drummer says: "It's got the WALL FACTOR [/quote] As in: 'I bought a Mesa Bass Strategy, and as a result I've gone to the...'?

That's fair enough. It's a bit of a worry that some people avoid using the phone so much. We're becoming such an impersonal society.

Isn't that illegal? I would have a word with someone about that.

I seem to recall reading that the production issues were caused by legal problems, rather than logistical.

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1400589463' post='2455160'] I don't (and won't!) use FB. I guessed it would be a movable feast, but was just wondering about a rough estimate. Are we talking under £100? Between £100 and £200? That sorta thing... [/quote] For some reason I was sure you were on FB! I'm losing my mind. IME, you're looking at between £200 and £300... ish.

Jauqo, can you drop me a PM, please? I don't seem to be able to send you one. Thank you.

Basschat's very own Chiliwailer. I'm sure he'll have his reasons.

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[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1400309777' post='2452733'] On the subject/description of the heft/punch etc being discussed; Dave Funk (designer of Thunderfunk amps [among others]) described it as some amps throw doughnuts whereas others cannonballs... or words to that affect! [size=4] [/size] [/quote] Yeah - that sounds about right.

Whatcha going for?

As an aside, Gmail are determined to classify my BC email as spam. I had to set up really specific rules to make sure they landed in my inbox.

[quote name='No lust in Jazz' timestamp='1400080635' post='2450560'] Qu - How did you get on with gigging the WA through the 15" TKS cabinet, or was this a short lived trial? [/quote] It's only short-lived 'cos it's not my cab! It's glorious - they're a great match. I did quite a few gigs with that combination. That said, someone talked Tommy into letting them by it 'cos they loved it so much, but just before the deal went through they scored an endorsement from a major manufacturer.. so it's available again. I'm debating whether to go for it, or stick with my original plan of getting the 2x12. We'll see. [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1400081057' post='2450566'] Wattage isn't everything though [/quote] Yes indeed.

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1400069965' post='2450402'] I'm thinking of a refin (solid colour) on one of my J basses.... what kind of ball-park figure would we be looking at if he did the work? [/quote] I wouldn't like to guess - it depends on the amount of prep etc. Drop him a message on FB!

FWIW, I genuinely feel that I don't have to run my Walkabout as loud as the TC or the Streamliner. It's not about cutting through - it's more that it's more supportive and authoritative without having to rely on volume to get the message across.

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1400077685' post='2450518'] The OBT would be substantially louder. If that matters. [/quote] OBT louder than the WA, do you mean?

[quote name='No lust in Jazz' timestamp='1400061987' post='2450273'] Sorry for going of topic, but.. Could someone explain the use of the term 'heft'? I've seen it a few times in relation to amplifiers I still don't understand what its being used to describe. I own a Walkabout (AB) an LM3 (AB) and a Demeter Minnie 800 (D) and I've put them through the same cab, same bass in the same room and while there are the expected tonal differences to the output I'm not personally finding much else. Perhaps its me? Has anyone managed a Tom Bowlus style pre amp line out connecion mod on their WA? [/quote] It's a very subjective thing - some people seem to pick up on it, and others don't. I noticed with my AI Focus, Streamliner and TC RH450 that although I could hear the notes, and they were loud, they just lacked impact. They felt almost hollow. At the time, I was doing a lot of gigs with hired backline, and any amp that had a transformer in it just seemed to have a quality the micros lacked. I can't speak for your experience of course, but maybe the Demeter doesn't have the same kind of signal management that you find on the more mainstream lightweight heads? I dunno.

Dave Wilson's work is second-to-none. He's a perfectionist.

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1399883201' post='2448491'] The pre amp and overall design/limiting will have a much larger impact on tone and volume over the difference between two similarly rated, but different class, power amp sections. [/quote] Yep - I think you'll be pushed to find any Class D that doesn't have some sort of limiting circuit in place to 'simulate' a louder amp.

Nice! I do (genuinely) like the Limelight scribble on the back of the headstock. It would be very easy for him not to. Respect.