Wow, I go to see one movie and come back to find my bass playing thread tainted by cowbells, and Lord knows what else. I don't use subwoofers. Orange amps are the best amps. And if you're not talking Geddy Lee, Flea, John Paul Jones, or Les Claypool you can get out! And, an 8-string bass? Really? Why? I'll admit I was interested in them up until I read reviews were players said their main purpose for the 8-string was to substitute their guitarists...*sigh*...I will say this once...
A BASS IS NOT A GUITAR!!!