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I think we can surmise from all this info that a decent 50W all-valve amp is eminently giggable - with the right cab. Does anyone have an Ampeg PF-50T and if so, is it any good? http://www.thomann.de/gb/ampeg_pf_50t_bass_head.htm

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1461070988' post='3031142'] There's a place called Birmingham on every continent AND a crater on the moon.. [/quote][quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1461072897' post='3031157'] How can they tell them apart? [/quote] The people who live in the West Midlands one have a speech defect.

Bought a P neck from Mike, all good, arrived very well packed. Would be happy to deal again.

However is good for you, but a DI recording would be useful.

[quote name='Skybone' timestamp='1461014576' post='3030742'] What I look for in a band is other people who aren't bell-ends. [/quote] +1 However, this one seemingly simple task can be overwhelmingly difficult...

I like the second one, simple but businesslike.

Any chance of some noise?

No point buying anything other than OBBM cables. I have bought [i]lots [/i]over a number of years and they are all still A1. Best quality components, professional assembly, super-fast delivery, exemplary communications and great value. What more d'you want?? http://bassic-bits.co.uk/

He wasn't at The Ministry Of Sound in 1996, was he? I think he sold me some ecstasy.

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1460972525' post='3030188'] I hope your covert operations are fruitful and that they do not involve violence, bestiality or swearing. [/quote] Aww..!

[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1460972263' post='3030184'] There is a solution (and it's great with flats...) [url="http://bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Mike_Lull_M4V.html"]http://bassdirect.co...e_Lull_M4V.html[/url] [/quote] Oh God. Though I'd prefer this one... http://bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Mike_Lull_mv4_OW.html Thankfully the neck width is too narrow, so lucky escape there!

[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1460970826' post='3030170'] Good advice there, though picking up my Lull generally eases any unjustified GAS [/quote] Thanks for that, now I have Lull GAS.

[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1460970343' post='3030162'] Starting to get GAS envy over here... [/quote] Put your wallet in the safe, walk carefully to the sofa and read a book on an unrelated subject for an hour or two...

[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1460967787' post='3030134'] Series / parallel switch too? [/quote] Yes, why not..? And an active/passive switch.

I do like the growl and harmonic shenanigans of rounds on a Jazz, or any twin-pickup bass really, but the best live sound I ever got was with an active Jazz and Fender 9050ML flats. My current Jazz GAS involves a Jazz body, a P neck and La Bella 760FS flats. And possibly a good Pre of some sort.

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1460932285' post='3029985'] Shell Pink Jazz with a Maple neck... [/quote] Olympic white Jazz, mint guard, maple P neck...

[quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1460921350' post='3029835'] I can see what you mean now and you're absolutely right. I'm sorry I ever questioned you, what was I thinking? If you PM me your address I'll send you £1000 in used tenners by registered post as a token of goodwill. And please send me an autographed 8X10 photo of yourself, I'm a big fan! If there's ever anything else I can do for you, just ask. Drugs, money, girls, anything - just ask - and remember, I love you. [/quote] I edited your post for amusement, too.

Lovely feel. He makes every note count too, regardless of how fast he's playing. Much like Jamerson in that respect.

[quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1460918580' post='3029809'] With pa help yes, on its own I would be very sceptical, maybe with a large cab and small or quieter gigs. I'm still not believing the b15 vs markbass results it's one of those things I need to see and hear. [/quote] There's only one way to find out, really. The loudest amp I've owned was a 100W all-valve, and it wasn't ever possible to have that running at full whack - it was just stupid loud and that was in a loud rock band with a shed-building drummer. It was also the best-sounding amp I've ever owned too, incidentally. So you'd think a good 50W all-valve would be more than sufficient. The big pain of gigging is mostly (imho) due to the size and weight of your cab(s) - amps aren't quite so critical, unless you're hauling an Ampeg SVT-CL or similar, which run to 35kg and will burst your scrotum if you're over 50. Remember my current band are not rock and not loud - I can't get my Rumble 500 Combo quiet enough (running at 350W max without an extension cab).

[quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1460916096' post='3029781'] ...we do not practice tax evasion. [/quote] I don't practise it any more either, I've got it down pat. Har, har, har. *Gets coat and so on*

Intriguing...

I'm wondering if the new Ampeg 50W valve amp would be giggable. With a lightweight cab, obviously.

[quote name='chrisanthony1211' timestamp='1460910792' post='3029721'] It's Mr Anthony! [/quote] Er, that's what I meant.