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To be fair, I don't like Alembics either - they look like they've got buttocks. It's an arse issue, nothing more. But let's not go there.

Don't like basses that look like they've got buttocks.

Loving my MB500 - God knows it's loud enough, an MB800 must be immense. Still, it's the headroom and all that, isn't it..?

Very good. I like the sealed cab sound myself. But comparing it to an HLF is apples and oranges really as the HLF isn't sealed, it's ported. An Ampeg 810 is sealed, so two GK sealed 410s would be a more interesting comparison. But no, I'm not going to supply the second one. Bottom line is you like your 410 and that's what counts.

[quote name='AntLockyer' timestamp='1448534618' post='2916160'] My 62 P, EBS 350HD and a EBS 4x10 [/quote] Well that's no good, a 4X10 is going to be like a coracle and probably be very unseaworthy. Your amp's too light to use as ballast, and you need a bass paddle with a very thick poly coating to keep it waterproof...

My USA 76P and a USA Ampeg SVT CL with USA Ampeg 8X10, no competition! And when I got bored with being alone I could use the 8X10 as a boat and paddle it with the P Bass. And use the SVT as ballast...

Holy Mother of God!! That is actually a lightweight for an all-valve amp.

[quote name='Subbeh' timestamp='1448479436' post='2915813'] Three Sandbergs in a row and an issue every time! I can't believe a bass that was only £130 feels and sounds so good! [/quote] I can't help but think that there's a lesson here somewhere...

[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1448449069' post='2915455'] what about those japanese men with robot/cyber girlfriends? [/quote] My one regret is that I won't live long enough to see the development of the perfect sex robot.

[quote name='toneknob' timestamp='1448374944' post='2914851'] 24 years ago today, gawd bless him. [/quote] Was it really that long ago..? Wow.

Not too sure if it's safe to worship the prophet Jesus. This year we may just celebrate with the Japanese who call Santa 'Annual Gift Man'. Also, Christmas in Japan isn't for families - it's for couples and is regarded as a romantic holiday. Phwooar, eh? Eh? Merry Christmas.

[quote name='Naetharu' timestamp='1448394364' post='2915115'] I will have an SVT 810 in the practice room tomorrow so I can certainly A/B the two and report back if that's any help. [/quote] That would be good, but I think two 410s would be the only fair comparison. Impractical, as you're short one 410. But yes compare the two anyway by all means, it will be interesting.

[quote name='Naetharu' timestamp='1448392984' post='2915089'] Aye, it is a sealed cab. It seems to sound pretty nice - alas so far I have only been able to use it at low volume given I am in a flat here. I'll be taking it to band practice tomorrow night so should have a chance to give it a good run in the wild there. From what I can tell so far I would say it sounds very tight and punchy compared to the MiBass 112 cab sat on top of it, and a lot clearer than the old blue ashdown speakers in my MAG-300 [/quote] I wonder how two of them would compare to an Ampeg fridge..? And I see the 800W, 4ohm version is also small, light and affordable... hmmm. Will be very interested to hear about how it fares at battle levels during your rehearsal. Nicely done.

That is one compact 410! These are sealed, aren't they? How does it sound?

[quote name='alexclaber' timestamp='1448274615' post='2914015'] Did you know how to walk as soon as you were born? Or talk? [/quote] Actually yes - I sprang fully-formed from a riven oak tree one stormy night in 1860.

One-seventh of the world's population, or one-ninth, I lose track... ...it is possible to artificially increase hits, I believe... but it is a popular song, for sure.

[quote name='Raslee' timestamp='1448011170' post='2912203'] What wonderful beauty and genius is the NHS... [/quote] Which is why this administration wants to bleed it dry for their own gain. But enough politics - get well soon!

[quote name='mrtcat' timestamp='1447967686' post='2911977'] ...every time he turns up at someone else's gig to do a "guest turn" I head for the bar. [/quote] Bit like Jools..? Shame about Eric though, because of course he's very capable when he's not being boring. Too much time and money on his hands, obviously...