What to buy for £35? Suggestions please.

[Thunderpaws]

Ola. Have been given £35 Amazon vouchers. What should I buy? I have a tuner and some dirt. What's fun but useful for that money?

[leroydiamond]

Elixir strings would be my option. Great tone, feel lovely on the fingers and they last for a hell of a long time. I have a set on my bass for 6 months now and they are still spot on. All you got do is give them a wipe down immediately after gigs/rehearsals and thats it

[colgraff]

A wrap of heroin?

[Thunderpaws]

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A wrap of heroin?
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Not very useful.

[Thunderpaws]

[quote name='leroydiamond' timestamp='1454846706' post='2973418']
Elixir strings would be my option. Great tone, feel lovely on the fingers and they last for a hell of a long time. I have a set on my bass for 6 months now and they are still spot on. All you got do is give them a wipe down immediately after gigs/rehearsals and thats it
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Yeah, had some previously and they were great. Just restrung though.

[Truckstop]

Here you go:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01A4DKOJY/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1454847029&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=%3D£35&dpPl=1&dpID=41w4RJbKbPL&ref=plSrch

[Cameronj279]

Strings would probably be my choice too. Even though you have just restrung, you'll end up restringing again at some point.

[Lozz196]

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Strings would probably be my choice too. Even though you have just restrung, you'll end up restringing again at some point.
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Yep, this would be my theory too.

[BigRedX]

CDs, Vinyl or downloads of some new music that takes your fancy.

[Number6]

I know you have a tuner but a TC Electronic Polytune Clip on.....execellent bit of kit and around 35 quid 👍

[gary mac]

Slightly over budget but well worth the extra tenner

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Zoom-B1on-Bass-Effects-Pedal/dp/B00JLEHMG6/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1454851984&sr=1-1&keywords=zoom+b1on

[Mudpup]

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1454852019' post='2973509']
Slightly over budget but well worth the extra tenner

[url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Zoom-B1on-Bass-Effects-Pedal/dp/B00JLEHMG6/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1454851984&sr=1-1&keywords=zoom+b1on"]http://www.amazon.co...words=zoom+b1on[/url]
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Absolutely this........essential bargain

[Thunderpaws]

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1454852019' post='2973509']
Slightly over budget but well worth the extra tenner

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Zoom-B1on-Bass-Effects-Pedal/dp/B00JLEHMG6/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1454851984&sr=1-1&keywords=zoom+b1on
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That's cool. Have a zoom b1 but a couple of buttons are bust. This could be just the ticket. I'll do a bit of YouTube research.

Anything else out there?

[gary mac]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fender-Bass-Manual-Maintain-Guitar/dp/1844258173/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1454857376&sr=8-3&keywords=HAYNES++fender+manual

http://www.amazon.co.uk/StrungOut-Function-Electric-Acoustic-Millimeters/dp/B00STTCOJ4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1454857273&sr=8-2&keywords=string+height+measure+for+guitar

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dr-Ducks-String-Electric-Acoustic-guitars/dp/B00FA3GROU/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1454857558&sr=8-14&keywords=guitar+polish

Roughly 35 quids worth.

[Lord Sausage]

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Not very useful.
[/quote]It is if you a have a heroin problem!

[Subbeh]

Pepsi throwback or Pepsi Wild Cherry, the American stuff loaded with cane sugar not that corn derived sh%te.
It's just amazing!

Maybe a bluetooth speaker for the bathroom, showers are great when accompanied by music/podcasts

Edited February 7, 2016 by Subbeh

[SICbass]

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1454857584' post='2973576']
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fender-Bass-Manual-Maintain-Guitar/dp/1844258173/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1454857376&sr=8-3&keywords=HAYNES++fender+manual

http://www.amazon.co.uk/StrungOut-Function-Electric-Acoustic-Millimeters/dp/B00STTCOJ4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1454857273&sr=8-2&keywords=string+height+measure+for+guitar

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dr-Ducks-String-Electric-Acoustic-guitars/dp/B00FA3GROU/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1454857558&sr=8-14&keywords=guitar+polish

Roughly 35 quids worth.
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I'd (+1) this with one notable exception. For strings, Luthier's choice is the canine 'nads

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0002D0K5K/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1454861054&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=luthiers+choice&dpPl=1&dpID=416HhaEPK4L&ref=plSrch

I only know the string cleaner, but if the other two are anywhere near as good then get the set 👌

P.

[Sausages]

I got one of these; surprisingly useful:

[url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vox-AP2-BS-amPlug-Headphone-Amplifiers/dp/B00NAUKJTY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1454862619&sr=8-1&keywords=vox+headphone+amp+bass"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vox-AP2-BS-amPlug-Headphone-Amplifiers/dp/B00NAUKJTY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1454862619&sr=8-1&keywords=vox+headphone+amp+bass[/url]

[Jean-Luc Pickguard]

If I didn't have one already, I'd spend the voucher on a very cool transparent Makala reproduction of a 50s maccaferri plastic ukulele:
[url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kala-Makala-Waterman-Sopran-Ukulele/dp/B00TUMK0CM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1454866150&sr=8-1&keywords=kala+waterman"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kala-Makala-Waterman-Sopran-Ukulele/dp/B00TUMK0CM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1454866150&sr=8-1&keywords=kala+waterman[/url]

It plays & sounds much nicer than such a cheap uke has any right to.

[Wonky2]

Tc electronic clip on tuner, i paid £24 but think tgeyre back to £30 ... Fantastic little tuner and lovely and clear display....

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00ZU4G0ZK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1454868253&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX220_SY330_QL65&keywords=tc+electronic+polytune+clip

Also, if you already have a tuner, the amazon fire stick is £30 and can be jail broke for kodi very very very easy. U tube guide throughs by the dozen.

Edited February 7, 2016 by Wonky2

[the boy]

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A wrap of heroin?
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U are being ripped off.

[Phil Starr]

Go for the B1ON even if you never use the effects it's a battery powered practice machine. Drums, metronome, tuner iPod mixing. I'm off to sit next to Mrs S, whilst she watches 'Call the Midwife' I'll be rocking out silently with the headphones on.

[Thunderpaws]

The B1on is getting a lot of love here! I can silently practice with my Streamliner head so that's the only thing putting me off at the moment. Anyone got any pedals around this price point that are a joy to behold? Or a practice amp?

[jonnythenotes]

Ear protection....

[Bigjas]

Are there any instructional type books or DVDs you might benefit from?

Jas