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Beautiful looking bass, I too saw it on FB, and again it was a bit too expensive for me (given the time of year etc.). Enjoy it.

More like a Harley Davidson. They do the same thing as other motorcycles, but they have a loyal following (maybe too loyal in some cases?). Each to their own.

Helix Effects (HX-FX)? I suppose a lot would depend on whether you want the amp/cab modelling facilities, or just the effects. If you want to recreate amp dynamics as well as effects, then a Helix or Helix LT would be ideal. If you just want to use your current amp, and just add effects, then the Helix Stomp would be ideal. Very tempted by a Helix LT myself, but I'm currently using a HD500x, which more than meets my requirements, and would makes moving to a Helix an extravagance. Maybe one day I can justify buying one, at the moment, I can't really (still want one though! ).

Borrowed one of these from a friend for some recording many, many moons ago. Great sounding amps & cabs.

The only downside to wall hangers is that if your instrument is finished in nitrocellulose lacquer, as the rubber on the hangers reacts with the lacquer. Used to have mine hung up in one of the old houses, can't do it here though unfortunately.

Used Roto 66's from the late 80's to the late 90's when I started experimenting with other brands, both nickel & stainless. Now Fender have stopped making stainless steel round's, I have to find some to replace them. Tried Elites in the past, trying some again (got some new old stock ones cheap). Tried Warwick Red's in the past too, good long lasting strings, but a bit rough. Very good price though. Tempted by Picato's if I can get some for the right price, or going back to Roto 66's. Dunno.

Only took me the best part of 20 years of prevaricating before I bought one. Superb bass, congrats on your purchase and enjoy it. Though I would consider changing where you play it slightly. Instead of playing near the bridge, start playing by the neck pickup.

My Christmas pressie to me... :)

Well worth a punt

Wonder if the Bass Gallery or the Bass Centre could help here???

Sennheiser are a good place to start, especially the HD range.

Someone's selling a Line6 HD400 on here, maybe try that? Get the HD Bass pack, edit your patches on the PC, expression pedal built in, and a whole bunch of effects to play with.

RIP.

The black Russian Big Muff was a big box of nastiness. Loads of fun!

What about the Ampeg BA210? It's a "competitor" of the Rumble 500's, but it also has the "cut out" at the back to turn it into a wedge monitor. Not quite as light as the Rumble, but not far off.

I'd say a Mono Betty/GS1 strap. The padding's not too thick, but they are grippy and comfy. Amazon were doing them for £35 (cheapest in the UK). Those nylon webbing straps are only OK when you have an instrument that's well balanced anyway.

And to be fair, the Melvins are generally a 3 piece of guitar, bass & drums.

The lead singer's the drummer

One set of twins, with a very close relative (2 Rockinbetter's and a Bass Collection Californian).

Evil Blizzard actually go 1 better than that, with 4 bass players. Great band.

You could try and find a Zoom B3 and an expression pedal which would give you plenty of options. You can certainly get something like a Line6 PODxt Live for less than £200, the amp models are better than the B3 IMO, but the effects aren't as good. You also have to allow for buying the Bass Expansion Pack. If you can stretch the budget, you can get a Line6 HD500x (again, budget for the HD Bass Pack), the amp models and effects are far better than the B3 or PODxt, and it's a great choice (use one myself, big fan of the HD500x). If you just want effects, then you could look at the Line 6 M13/M9/M5, no expression pedal included though. The Boss GT6B or GT10B are solid choices. Take a look on the For Sale Section here, eBay etc., there's some good choices out there.

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