binky_bass

I'll join, but in a similar vein to @hiram.k.hackenbacker - I have a fully paid up for ACG that's due to arrive in a few weeks, as it's fully paid up and just waiting to be shipped I'm thinking it doesn't count! if the consensus agree, add me to the list!

A good strap is a good shout... I use Richter, Pinegrove and Italia straps. All excellent. Italia seem to have a constant 2-4-1 deal and they are very good straps! Hand made in California to order.

I went from a 4 string Ibanez Roadster to a 10 string bass (Binky) years back, now I mostly play 6 strings, and the occasional 8, 9 and 10 string! You'll be surprised how much more you can express yourself on a 6 string, you might absolutely love it! Treat yourself to a reasonably cheap second hand 6 string (HB or Ibanez), and if you don't like it after 6 months, sell it on, break ever (maybe turn a small profit!) and then use that money to upgrade your Squier Or... if you get the 6 string bug, then welcome to the REAL world of bass! 😁

I know a great guy, but he's long dead, however I'll lend you my Delorean so you can go back in time 14 years to when this thread started and when he was alive. He'll sort you right out.

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@Friskydingo - get a cheap 6 string bass. You'll not regret it.

I concur with everyone else... £100 isn't a steal, these aren't great amps. For £100 I'm pretty sure you can find something else in the for sale section that's better. Or an old Trace Elliot combo from eBay...

'Orses for Corses innit. I like mine, it does everything I want, so there! 😋 My spine likes it too!

It's a 9 string tuned F#, B, E, A, D, G, C, F, A#. So not a dual octave type bass, just 9 independently tuned strings. Basically it's a 4 string bass with two strings on top and 4 string beneath. Binky is my 10 string bass, se as above but with the added D#.

Mine is the GR AT410+ which I can assure you is carbon fibre. Its next to me as I type!

As you say, horses for courses etc. But as I understand, the AT cabs are two slices of carbon fibre with a dense filler material between them to re-create the se sonic properties as a wooden cab. I've been using mine for 3 or 4 months and apart from changing the feet for flatter, sturdier ones, I have absolutely no worries about its ability to withstand practice and gigs like any other cab. For me, there are no losses, just a massive gain in the fact its a mere 15kg for a whopping 1200w of power. But absolutely, horses and courses etc!

I don't really agree with that. My GR AT410+ cab is an excellent bit of kit. Super light, sounds amazing, solidly built. No problems! Unless you treat your gear with a very heavy hand...?

Ain't nowt wrong with plecs! I use them at least 50% of the time.

If you don't like it, sell it to me, it'd make a wicked 6er with a few minor modifications!

I have a Warwick Flight Case I don't need that I'm trying to sell! That'll fit most things... Happy to do it for a very attractive price if you've any interest, it's just hiding behind a door at the moment!

21.5mm spacing?? Jeez! I've had a few 20mm spacing basses and they are just too wide for me so can't imagine how a 21.5mm would be to play! I mean horses for courses of course, but that is a WIDE beast!

To be honest, that's not a particularly epic deal... I mean it's an OK price, but the Gio series isn't great. Right at the low end of the Ibanez budget range.

Estrella Gig Bags... I have no idea if they're still trading, but as I heard it was a guy that worked for Reunion Blues that went off on his own. I have had my 'Estrella double gig bag for bass' for maybe 10 years and it is still in immaculate condition AND it can withstand carrying Binky and my 8 string Conklin together which is mightily impressive! I think I got it with a bass I bought from @nobodysprefect Never had a gig bag as good and doubt I ever will...