How many have had amps over 10 years and still use them?

I notice lots of threads on new or newish equipment so wondered what it takes to be happy with your gear? My basses range from 1965 to 1919. My amps from 1981 to 2019. I am happy ... [TalkBass Logo]  Hi {NAME}! Check out this week's trending discussions at TalkBass.com Highlighted posts [How many have had amps over 10 years and still use them?](  July 09, 2022  •  147 posts  •  2,916 views  [Amps and Cabs [BG]](   [Aussie Player said]( — I notice lots of threads on new or newish equipment so wondered what it takes to be happy with your gear? My basses range from 1965 to 1919. My amps from 1981 to 2019. I am happy ... [Read more »](  [Buy Me A Bass?!?](  July 07, 2022  •  215 posts  •  5,239 views  [Basses [BG]](   [Killing Floor said]( — Background for your assignment: I have basses and amps and guitars and P and J and fretless and fretted and ABG and 4 and 5 string and semi hollow and active and passive. And a ... [Read more »](  [What Happened with Big Box Music Stores?](  July 10, 2022  •  123 posts  •  4,125 views  [Basses [BG]](   [Greg Pruitt said]( — Whatever happened with Big Box music stores. I recall, seemingly not too long ago, you could buy really nice mid-level to high-level bass guitars from the Big Box music stores. ... [Read more »](  [Show me your basses with cream or white pickups!](  July 09, 2022  •  99 posts  •  2,135 views  [Basses [BG]](   [MaryMary said]( — I'm doing a parts bass (jazz bass style), and I have cream DiMarzio Area J pickups going in. Looking for inspiration for a good look... Probably won't have a pickguard; just a ... [Read more »](  [I'm so freaking tired of smelling weed!](  July 10, 2022  •  179 posts  •  3,711 views  [Off Topic [BG]](   [two fingers said]( — This is NOT a moral judgement. I don't give a crap what you do to your own body. Ain't nunnah my bitniss. In fact, I've spent my time at the business end of a bowl myself. However..... ... [Read more »](  [Timing issues](  July 08, 2022  •  96 posts  •  2,474 views  [General Instruction [BG]](   [Bass Boy J said]( — Hi everyone. I've been playing bass for close to three years now, and it seems no matter how many exercises I do with metronomes, drum machines, etc. I just can't get my timing ... [Read more »](  [Active Vs Passive basses. Is it even worth caring about?](  July 06, 2022  •  138 posts  •  2,955 views  [Basses [BG]](   [Peeved T-40 said]( — I'm shopping for a new bass. Currently I'm looking at an active bass. I have bad experiences with an active bass in the past. Came from factory with a defect that rendered the ... [Read more »](  [What do you think of Gibson's ES - LP Bass?](  July 10, 2022  •  92 posts  •  2,461 views  [Basses [BG]](   [MAJOR METAL said]( — I think they are a mighty fine looking instrument, but I've never played one! If you've happen the opportunity to play one, what are your thoughts? [image] [Read more »](  [Ex band leaders is the cwaziest peoples…](  July 08, 2022  •  145 posts  •  5,490 views  [Band Management [BG]](   [TheOxRocks said]( — In January 2014, I was suddenly fired from the band (located in upper Westchester county, New York) I'd been playing with for the previous year and a half. The band leader - who ... [Read more »](  [I Want a Tube Amp](  July 09, 2022  •  93 posts  •  3,411 views  [Amps and Cabs [BG]](   [jlo95 said]( — I'm interested in acquiring a tube amp for the dirty pre-amp and aesthetics. I need help surveying my options. I'm currently running an Aguilar TH500 thru a pair of Ampeg SVT 112 ... [Read more »](  Love TalkBass? Please consider becoming a [Supporting Member]( Our supporters have kept TalkBass online and independent since 1998. As a Supporting Member you can post unlimited ads in the TalkBass Classifieds with no insertion fees or final value fees. Gold Supporting Members see ZERO ads on TalkBass, ever.  Visit your [Account Upgrades]( page for more information.  Thank you! Want to help more?  Visit the [TalkBass Store]( for your bass accessory needs:  From Darkglass to DR, Genzler to GHS, all profits from the Store directly support TalkBass. Free shipping on orders over $40! You are receiving this email because you either registered as a member for TalkBass or signed up for updates.  [Unsubscribe](  [Send feedback](mailto:support@threadloom.news?subject=Feedback%20for%20TalkBass%20newsletter)  Sent on behalf of TalkBass by  [Threadloom]( TalkBass.com, 1464 E. Whitestone Blvd, Suite 1802-E, Cedar Park, TX 78613