Gear that you purchased solely by recommendation from TB users.

[mettec]

I tried Genz Benz gear based on the opinions of others on TB having tried or used their products. Now I own a GBE750, GBE600 (amps) & GB 410T-XB2, NEOX 212T (cabs)

[Dragonlord]

I bought an Eden WT-550 and Schroeder 1210R based on KJung's comments, a Glockenklang Heart Rock and Double cab based on KJung's and Tom Bowlus' comments, an EBS Multicomp based on bongomania's comments and lots of other pedals. Living in a small greek town, trying out high-end bass gear usually means buying it, so TB is my main consultor, together with sound clips (which I usually also find here). I always do a lot of reading, and I'm rarely disappointed.

[Longhorn]

Epifani UL 610

[UncleBalsamic]

I'm getting a Dingwall Afterburner I almost entirely because of reccomendation form TB.

[Dragonlord]

Originally Posted by UncleBalsamic

I'm getting a Dingwall Afterburner I almost entirely because of reccomendation form TB.

Heh, I sort of ignored the dingwall rave reviews because of the fanned frets... luckily, I got the chance to play a few and I was hooked. The owner is actually a TB member, so you could count my Prima as a TB purchase to some extent as well

[Baird6869]

Where to start? This stupid site has cost me a fortune!

Without this site I would not have bought:

Markbass F1
SansAmp RBI
BBE Sonic Maximizer
My Sadowsky NYC bass
Sadowsky Preamp/DI
Squier VM Fretless and having it relic-ed by ibanezcollector
Fender Geddy Lee Bass

Oh and about $100 worth of TB wear!

$5k+ i would guess.

Thanks guys.

[KJung]

I learned about Thunderfunk and Bergantino on this site. Most of my bass player buddies still haven't heard of either of these brands.

I also took the Markbass plunge due to the buzz on the site.

Vic and Tom B. turned me on to Skjold, and finally.... I probably wouldn't have learned about the Alleva-Coppolo without seeing a couple of threads about them.

I love this site!

[Marcus Willett]

Found out about Stambaugh and Thunderfunk from TB. Like KJung, most of my bass player friends haven't heard of either of these brands either.

[Ben B]

Dr. Bass BL-210

[RickenBoogie]

Zilch. But I enjoy reading anyway.

[jgsbass]

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[ExaltBass]

I've been aware of Gallien-Krueger since the 70's - but was steered to the 1001-RBII instead of a Hartke or the 700-RBII here. Good decision!

Also, My new Audere pre in my BEAD Jazz - LOVE IT!!! (BTW) get to try it out this weekend on a gig.

[srxplayer]

Avatar Cabs. Never heard of them prior to TB.

[agreatheight]

Aguilar 1x12. Great size, weight, price but I didn't like tone, so I sold it. Oh well.

[koobie]

Man, practically all of my bass gear buying has been informed by various postings here on TB, some calm & measured, some quite rabid:
TI flats
MB LMII
Trace V Type 300
Mesa Strategy 400
Crest CA9
Fender TBP-1
Bergantino NV425
Aggie DB728 (incoming)
Bassdrive is the latest "must have" widget, thanks guys

[Timi]

I had a terrible experience with GK a few years ago which made me completely disregard the brand. I had also seen/heard about other GK's being unreliable. From coming on Talkbass, I found out that my GK and all the other ones I heard about were 700/1001RB MK1's and are known for overheating and other problems.

I read so many good things about older 800RB's on here that I just bought one, should be here today actually. Never thought I would own another GK product, but we will see how this one goes.

Also waiting on a Barge Concepts blender, I had never heard about it before coming here, I was almost about to spend huge amounts of money on the Xotics.

[rodl2005]

Ampeg V4BH, Bergantino NV610 - both are the best sounding bits of kit I own!!!!!
Also -yet to be recieved, but coming asap, AMPEG SVT2!
MArk BAss LMII 50% from TB 50% from my own experiences with 'em.

The V4BH thru the NV610- is the sweetest sounding bass sound I've ever heard live & is absolute JOY to perform with week in/out. My Fender 300PRO is awesome too, but comes in 2nd to the V4BH.-Close 2nd tho!!

[Tony G]

Pretty much everything I own, save the two basses I purchased before I found this site.

[Webtroll]

A Jazz bass. I've never liked them; the ones I've played sounded fine but were uncomfortable and heavy. I bought a used Squier (not spending big $$ on a bass I historically didn't like) and have been pleased with it so far. I'm getting it setup professionally to eek out every last drop of playing goodness before making a final decision but it's pretty nice so far.

[smfingers]

Being a newbie to gigging I was in desperate need on what amp/cab to buy for the venues I play in. Thanks to the great posts on TB I went out and bought an LM II + epifani UL310 and couldn't be happier
Thanks and keep posting!!