Thunderpaws Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leroydiamond Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colgraff Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 A wrap of heroin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderpaws Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 [quote name='colgraff' timestamp='1454846848' post='2973422'] A wrap of heroin? [/quote] Not very useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderpaws Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 [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 [/quote] Yeah, had some previously and they were great. Just restrung though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameronj279 Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Strings would probably be my choice too. Even though you have just restrung, you'll end up restringing again at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 [quote name='Cameronj279' timestamp='1454848677' post='2973463'] Strings would probably be my choice too. Even though you have just restrung, you'll end up restringing again at some point. [/quote] Yep, this would be my theory too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 CDs, Vinyl or downloads of some new music that takes your fancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 I know you have a tuner but a TC Electronic Polytune Clip on.....execellent bit of kit and around 35 quid 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 [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] [/quote] Absolutely this........essential bargain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderpaws Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 [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 [/quote] 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sausage Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 [quote name='Thunderpaws' timestamp='1454846927' post='2973424'] Not very useful. [/quote]It is if you a have a heroin problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subbeh Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 [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. [/quote] 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sausages Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 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] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonky2 Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the boy Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 [quote name='colgraff' timestamp='1454846848' post='2973422'] A wrap of heroin? [/quote] U are being ripped off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Starr Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderpaws Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnythenotes Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Ear protection.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjas Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Are there any instructional type books or DVDs you might benefit from? Jas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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