Long time lurker

[Fellrunner]

Hi All,

Ive enjoyed reading all kinds of nonsense on here for well over a year....its cost me a small fortune in gear (thanks) and been an interesting read.

Finally decided to reveal myself as I've had something of an epiphany.

I've been using a Marshall VBA400 with 4x12 (and 8x10 for a while thanks to a bloke from here) since last Feb but all the talk of lightweight wonders tempted me to part with a load of cash. I couldn't resist the idea of strolling into gigs with my amp in a pony manbag and cab in one hand.

I've really tried but alas it cannot compete with the perfect sound I get from the Marshall valves.....it's a keeper.

Longtimefred on here is absolutely right (I bought a flight case from him a while back) I'm sticking with valves....they sound better when you get loud, the lightweight gear doesn't.

So, hello basschat, I play bass in an originals band in Manchester....with a big heavy loud amp

[mooz]

dear Fellrunner!

And enjoy.

[BassTractor]

Hey Fellrunner,

I hear you loud 'n' clear. Welcome to BC, or rather: welcome to the surface.

Enjoy the banter s'more!

[Roland Rock]

I'm with you on the valve thing. Welcome to BC

[clarkpegasus4001]

I would like to return to valve stuff too. Welcome to the site.

[debwilliams]

Hi Fellrunner. Great name, I don't mind the distance but not the pace, I'll stick to a day in my hiking boots. Welcome

[discreet]

Welcome... I'm bucking the trend on here too, moving from Markbass + 1X12 to big valves and 8X10... gradually.
Just need a weightlifter's belt and a new truss and I'll be sorted.