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And hello from Alton

[quote name='sk8' timestamp='1437466626' post='2826140'] The power module in the TH500 is the same as some manufactured claimed 900 watts on heads. [/quote] So, the quoted 250 watts may be somewhat conservative?

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1437384049' post='2825392'] If you're after the Jamerson sound, then it's hard to beat the LaBella FLs. Feel is obviously a very personal thing, but I love the feel of the LaBellas too. The main drawback is that they are so damned expensive. A very reasonable substitute (at a much more reasonable price) is the strings that Lakland used to market as 'Jo Osborne' flats. Lakland still make the strings, but I can't remember offhand what they're now called. [/quote] Agreed re. La Bellas, and I believe the Lakland strings are simply GHS Precision Flats in a different packet.

[quote name='mrtcat' timestamp='1437323992' post='2825084'] Never tried it but I'd imagine you'd struggle to get a bad result. That said my experience of the nv cabs is that they love amps with heft so I'd be inclined to use something weightier. [/quote] Thanks, and yes, that's my concern. I'm not sure 250 watts is enough to really get an NV115 going....

Hi all I'd be interested to hear the thoughts of anyone who's tried out, or uses, this combination. Cheers Gareth

I had Innovation Silver Slaps on my BSX and thought they were excellent.

My two honeyburst 2012 American Specials. Two piece alder bodies, 8.5lbs, serial numbers eight apart. The fretless conversion was done by Brook Guitars in Devon. I have no other electric basses. These two nail it for me

Hello all So my new bass has a slimline body that's only 12cm deep. Does anyone know of any decent quality, well padded gig bags that have adjustable straps on the side I can keep it in? Thanks Gareth

I think renting a decent bass is a good choice if you get the option to buy it. We did this for my daughter's flute, as we were unsure whether she'd stick at it, but she did, has recently passed Grade 4, and has now ended up with a very nice Yamaha flute that we own.

I went for a K&K Bass Max in the end. It sounds great run through my Providence Dual Bass Station preamp, so all is good

It's here, no damage and sound post still intact I went to the end of our road and just met the guy in the end, as he didn't think he could get up the lane.

It's arriving tomorrow

Hello all We're looking for a new drummer/cajon player to join a well-established SW Surrey band, Sammy Rat and The Resonators. We're all late 40s early 50s and play mainly acoustic-based material from the 60s and 70s - think Small Faces, Eagles, Ronnie Lane, Lindisfarne, Creedence, Glenn Campbell, Kinks etc - but with plenty of Americana thrown in there as well. Acoustic guitars, mandolins, upright and fretless bass, keys, and 3-4 part harmonies abound Age doesn't matter to us, just be a competent player and have a love of music. We aren't out rehearsing and gigging every week, so if that's what you're looking for we're probably not the right band for you, but if you want a few quality gigs each year and a light rehearsal schedule, please get in touch. Oh, you must have own transport too. Cheers Gareth

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1434186462' post='2797383'] I dunno, I like the new shapes... [/quote] Me too, I like 'em.

Oh no, probably sometime next week. They will call to agree a delivery date as they don't do online tracking

Thanks for the replies folks. I live along a fairly narrow country lane, but it doesn't seem to stop lorries using it! We've had skips delivered to our house before without any trouble, so hopefully that won't be an issue. Yes, I really hope the sound post doesn't fall over!

So, I have a new Thomann (Hora) upright on the way from our German cousins, and apparently it's being sent via a freight export company who will deliver it "to the 'kerbside' of your property. Delivery drivers are not contracted or insured to bring goods into your property." Thats'll fine and dandy, and they use Schenker Spedition, but does this mean I'll be confronted by some enormous pallet-based package? If you've had a DB delivered this way, please let me know what to expect! Cheers Gareth

I've owned a few Bassbones in my time, and while I love the concept, I always felt the tone was a little well, [i]meh[/i]