Cat Burrito Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Having spent most of last year seriously downsizing I wasn't really looking to get new stuff. However my little mini rig, an Orange SP210 cab always needs to be put on a crate and the obvious solution seemed to be to flightcase it. I have flightcases on my big rig but I really wanted Orange laminate rather than the traditional black this time. As luck would have it I came into some money at the weekend that I wasn't expecting. It cleared my credit card's recent hammering with a MOT, service and plummers bill. As a bonus there was enough left over to get a flightcase sorted. I went to Hi-Spec cases who left all other companies for dust. It arrived 36hrs within placing the order! And as a further bonus I've been on a bit of a Beatles fixation for a while. I've had the Rickenbacker stage but like that early stuff too. So put in an order in Germany* for a little Hofner bass which was covered by the remaining cash. Great fun although the short scale is a challenge. Perhaps a little like riding a moped - Enjoyable stuff but I wouldn't want my mates to catch me on it! I occasionally do some soul, 60s poppy sessions with a mates band and I figured it would be useful for that. I'm well into my 60s Psych right now so it may yet venture out live. *It's not hand made in Germany but I bought my Chinese Hofner from Thomann for that vintage vibe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 That's a great looking flightcase! The orange laminate is a particularly nice touch. Money well spent IMO. I have a feeling this may start a trend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 All looking very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 [quote name='BurritoBass' post='1121769' date='Feb 9 2011, 07:22 PM']And as a further bonus I've been on a bit of a Beatles fixation for a while.[/quote] You'll probably not want to miss this then (from the Radio Times website): [i][b]I Was There When the Beatles Played the Cavern[/b] Wednesday 09 February 10:35pm - 11:35pm ITV1 London On February 9, 1961 The Beatles returned home to Liverpool from Hamburg, walked down the steps of a former underground warehouse, and played at The Cavern for the very first time. This fascinating documentary marks the 50th anniversary of that occasion, also recounting the story of Beatlemania and susbequent rise to international stardom of the Fab Four. The venue which hosted the four local lads was filled in during construction of Merseyrail in 1973, but saw the likes of Queen, Elton John and Rod Stewart perform there. The famous location was subsequently rebuilt and now serves a purpose as a dual venue for up and coming bands as well as a tourist attraction. Contributors including Pete Best, Gerry Marsden, Willy Russell and Ken Dodd relive the heady days of the early 1960s. [/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Nice rig...love the Orange gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 MB1. "You know when youve been Tango'd!" Thats COOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 A little OT but if anyone wants the case on the head there is one sitting in Cash Generator in Brighton, they just think it's a bag so would be quite cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mep Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Cool. I like it. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Smart. I fancied one of those Hofners myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Love it Burritobass! I've got a bit of a thing for Hofners afer I used an friend's old '67 to do some recording... have used the chinese made ones and they sound very good. Just make sure you string it with flats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Nice vintage vibes there Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythSte Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I've said it before and I'll say it again BB, You're setups always ooze class. Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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