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You're very welcome Chris it was a pleasure meeting you, glad you made the journey & got back safe. Shame you didn't have time to discover the sights & dubious delights of Bexhill, maybe another day. You do so much for all of us that use this marvellous forum, it was great to do a favour in return. Keep up the good work! Love the Vigier BTW & glad the job worked out right for you. It was good to see the C6 too, not many of them about. Cheerz, John

I made a 'Stacked kit' for Alain's Jazz bass, it was a real pleasure dealing with him all the way, excellent comms & instant payment, perfect! I'm pleased to hear - now he has his bass back - it sounds rather good Deal with Alain with confidence. Cheerz, John

[quote name='Doddy' timestamp='1351690879' post='1854203'] Just slightly off topic,but the Mi10 cab is meant to be used alone and is 4 Ohm. If you want the option of using 2 cabs,go for the Mi12 which is 8 Ohm. [/quote] My intention is to get a Mi10 to use alone with the MiBass 220 as a very portable kit but still use the amp with my 1x12 & 4x8 at home.

[quote name='monquixote' timestamp='1351641184' post='1853771'] How does it sound compared to their big amps? I never got on with the MAG and the ABM. [/quote] I don't know the Ashdown big amps but next to my Little Bastard it stands up well, it's got THE Ashdown sound when you want & the EQ is as flexible as you'll ever need IMO. I wanted a 'electronic/solid state/IC amp' call it what you like for direct comparison to the all tube LB, I have to say it does more than I expected, excellent control through the range & so tiny. I really want to get a Mi10 to go with for an extreme 'MiniRig' but with flexibility of still using through 2 cabs when required. The MiBass amps are not the cheapest in the mini market but the quality is definitely built in, solid & reliable as ever.

I recently got Ashdown's MiBass 220, worth considering I'd say.

Vasectomy? Sorry

Police meets JLS or is that just wishful thinking?

Mmm, I wonder if Kaz would miss her favourite standard lamp in the sitting room I feel a conversion coming on

Yeah go for it Bert! Wise move When my LB was nearing completion, (I ordered it in October 09 when they were first announced & waited until March 10 wasn't it?), I asked about a matching cab & was told they were going to do a 212. I thought that was overkill for a 30 watt amp so asked them to make me a 112, which they did & I still use it. Although to me it wasn't quite a 'full' sound on it's own, lacking a bit of depth & top end. I got a Ashdown mini 48 to go with, which has made what I consider to be a superb combination. I don't know if the spec on the 112s in the shops now are the same as mine, but quite honestly I'd say there are better 112 cabs to be had. The new MiBass 12 may be worth a look. Cheerz, John

[quote name='redstriper' timestamp='1351271619' post='1849595'] I've bought lots of strings from the states via ebay and usually don't get hit for import duty. Last time I was caught in the net. The note on the envelope said 'Customs charges are applied to imports into the EU with a value over £15 for VAT'. They also added £8 Royal Mail handling fee. [/quote] [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1351271655' post='1849597'] I have found that, in general, and to France, stuff sent using USPS does not attract duty etc. (at least, for these sort of values...), whereby UPS and others systematically do. May not be the same for UK, but thats my experience over many years of buying from the States. My Xaviere guitar, for instance, valued at 200€, came straight to my door, not through Customs, as have done many drum parts and accessories. Just my tuppence worth. [/quote] I was caught a few weeks back, not strings but a small parcel, I got a card to say £14.96 to pay. When I went to the collection office & saw the parcel it had customs ticket on it, basically it was on declared value of about $55, £6.96 VAT & duty + £8 Royal Mail handling fee! The guy behind the counter reckoned it's just pot luck & they only pull about 1 in 50. I dunno

Yes I get most of my strings from the states via ebay sellers with no problems if the declared value is less than £18 IIRC, sometimes it's 2 weeks or more wait. IMO the example you've shown ain't a worthwhile saving, most what I get are 1/2 UK price sometimes better! Cheerz, John

Bargain! cheap as chips

^^ I don't think shipping to Norway would be economical though ^^ Nice bit of kit if you're local

Go for the LB, with my passive Precision or Jazz basses, at 'home volume' it's perfect IMO you'll be pleased you did

Try Status Hot Wires, online from their website, about £20 posted & not far off TI's. [url="http://www.status-graphite.com/status/frames/stringsinfo.html"]http://www.status-gr...tringsinfo.html[/url] [url="http://www.status-graphite.com/status/frames/stringsinfo.html"]http://www.status-graphite.com/status/frames/stringsinfo.html[/url]

Hi Bert, I can only speak for the Little Bastard, mine is the 1st - Serial Number 1 - of the hand made UK 100. I've had it from new, straight from the factory & it's been used almost every day since. Not a problem, day in day out, so ultra reliable in my experience & the tones available are everything an all valve amp should be, can't fault it, does everything I want in a amp. I must admit, it's old school, that's just right for me. Traditionalness? Yes indeed, absolutely in bucket loads I've recently bought a new MiBass 220 for the 'alternative' sounds & the portability, it does exactly what it says on the packet with Ashdown tones by the ton. Can't comment on the PRC made LB models, other than I've not heard of any problems with them. Haven't touched an Orange amp for 30 or more years I suppose, they were good in the day but I always used HiWatt I'm sure you'll get plenty of replies from the current Orange Bass Terror owners to balance with my views. Cheerz, John

Is it just the one bass you get this with - have you tried another?

Talk to GAK & insist on a replacement, you're well covered by distance buyer legislation to return it for any reason.

I particularly like the "[color=#333333][font=Arial][size=1][b][size=5] white felt bushes that I get from Holland[/size][/b],[/size][/font][/color]" I reckon that's what he's been smoking

^ As above ^ I made a Jazz bass wiring kit for Dean this time, great guy to deal with. Cheerz, John

The Bass Doc is a master of all things pickguard, send him a PM he's a diamond geezer

Resurrecting a > year old Peanuts thread? They'll be past their best I'm sure, maybe green & mouldy, probably best left down the back of the sofa

[quote name='debwilliams' timestamp='1349883003' post='1831770'] but a Gilmour lookalike is a huge incentive! [/quote] Calm down Deb As much as I'd like to see another Floyd tribute, especially for a £10 ticket, sorry won't be there, but all the best with the gigs.

I made another 'special little' wiring kit for Lee, as always a complete pleasure to deal with, no messing, top geezer! Cheerz, John