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    Help Me Choose a Preamp

    Laney Digbeth DB-pre is massively underrated. Cheap, robust, sounds good (to me), all the inputs and outputs I actually need. I stopped using my Tech 21 VT Bass head DI, and use the Laney exclusively. I got it for £100. I was looking for a Sansamp, but that GAS is on hold currently.
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    Pickup replacement advice for Westone Thunder with Aguilar preamp

    I needed to clarify that the Preamp is *already fitted*. Somehow, I'm unable to edit my initial post!?
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    I'm going to quit a band I joined about a month ago and it's bumming me out

    I don't want *any* political stuff, but the drummer specifically can't keep his stupid takes to himself. I could give him some leeway if he was a great drummer but.....😕 I miss gigging, but I'm moving more towards writing and recording my stuff solo. Hell is other people 😄
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    I'm going to quit a band I joined about a month ago and it's bumming me out

    I feel your pain. I have begun a project with some people I didn't know. Turns out that our 'politics' don't even remotely align. The honeymoon period seems to have turned a bit sour. I don't want to talk politics at all., but it's becoming unavoidable. So frustrating.
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    Pickup replacement advice for Westone Thunder with Aguilar preamp

    Niche question here. I have a Westone Thunder 1A, which needed a new preamp; the old one tried to commit arson. My guitar guy recommended an Aguilar OBP-3. The main issue is that the bass now sounds so trebly on the upper two stings that it is almost unusable. It's harsh and nasal no...
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    New Ampeg Venture Series

    I've read many pages in the thread, and the insights and comments have been interesting. How dies the 212 cabinet hold up to Low B strings? How 'together' does it sound? My new project plays in C standard tuning a lot, and my 5/6 string get a lot of use. I'm looking to switch from a TC...
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    Opinions on 2x12 bass cabs, (also 1x12, 1x15)

    I did have a few thoughts about buying a 4ohm 2x12 to maximise my amp, but this obviously limits my choices with adding cabs to maximise total speaker area.
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    Opinions on 2x12 bass cabs, (also 1x12, 1x15)

    What's your opinion after all this time. I'm in a similar situation and I'm leaning towards GK115 neo cabs. Mesa is far too expensive in the UK (though GK isn't far behind).
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    Official Markbass Club - the beat goes on, and on....

    I'm probably late to the party, and my search skills haven't helped...but I need so e advice form people who actually use this stuff. I mostly play loud rock and metal, often tuned down to c#, or lots of open B on a 5 string (I quite fancy f# too 😅). I currently have a Tech 21 VT Bass 500...
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    Dingwall Combustion Nashville Edition

    I'm a metal player, but wow, I like that. I'm looking forward to sound demos.
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    Health Related Issues To Playing

    I do Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, which plays hell with my fingers, not to mention the fact that I am being investigated for Rheumatoid Arthritis. This means that my fingers hurt constantly.
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    What's the hardest bass distortion / fuzz in the whole universe?!

    90's Danelectro Fabtone (the burgundy coloured cast metal one). Smashing low end. It's too bassy/thick for guitar unless you're playing funeral doom and runs the risk of being muddy, but I love it.
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    Cliff Burton Fuzz Wah

    I'like the look and sound of the pedal, but I already have a CryBaby wah and several overdrive/fuzz pedals. Is the fuzz before or after the wah effect on this?
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    Peavey Headliner 410?

    I am slightly strapped for cash but need a cab to get back into playing after a seriously long lay off (15 years, to focus on drums). I sold my SWR Workingman and Peavey 1x15 Black Widow to fund my drum kit back in the day. I just ordered a Tech 21 VT 500. Sounds SO good. I want a cab that...