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    What year did you start playing bass?

    1970 when I was 18! The bass player quit a few days before a job & I was rhythm guitar. Filled in for that job & changed to bass!
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    What was your first bass amp and how bad was it?

    My first bass amp was one of the best I ever owned but I didn’t know it then. I played rhythm guitar & when our bassist quit I offered to fill the spot. I swapped amps with the lead guitarist. I had a Gibson Medalist 4/10 & he had an Oliver Powerflex F502D! We both hit the lottery when we made...
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    Bass amp/monitor

    I play in a lighter acoustic electric act & we have Yamaha DXR10 monitors. I put my 1/4 di signal into the 2nd channel in the back of that monitor & set my level as needed. It has been fine as I sent the low imp signal to front of house.
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    TC Electronic BG250 Club

    I'm certainly glad I waited & didn't order a foot switch & cover for this unit. Went to turn it on this morning & the only thing that lit up was the green led power indicator. Plugged my bass in & no sound was to be had. Sent an email to TC Electronic Help Desk & received an auto-reply that due...
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    TC Electronic BG250 Club

    Just got my BG250 this week from ZZounds for 339 matching GC. Played with toneprint & dialed in a good sound on the amp. Light as hell & I can't wait to gig with it next week. Shouldn't have any problem using it with PA support. I'll post a review as soon as I finish playing. The bottom is a lot...