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At a recent jam my TE 300W at 1/4 into an Ashdown 4x10 matched the loudness of the drummer. At a previous one my Markbass 500W into two 1x10 wasn't loud enough.
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Perhaps that’s why it’s being discontinued? It’s no longer for “this day and age”. I don’t think it’s normally a problem, having lived for several years in France using British electrical equipment and vice versa, but I have no idea about the warranty thing, tbh.
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Great bass in good condition, comes with hard case. Short scale. Not a heavy bass. Plays well. Not really any damage to speak of. There’s a little bit at the top of the headstock (photographed) but looks much worse than it actually is. I’ve removed the strap lock pins and replaced them with the originals that were odd when I got it. The case is old but fully function and all the clasps work. Since acquiring four Precisions and eying up another plus also needing a Jazz, it’s become surplus. I have an addiction at the moment. I admit it. There I’ve said it. I also need an original Barefaced Compact 15 and an original Midget 😂😂😂😂 Can post at buyers expense or can be collected from BB22SH Any questions please ask.
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Sammick Greg Bennett Royale RLB4 34” in Black
itsmedunc replied to itsmedunc's topic in Basses For Sale
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Advice needed: organising being paid via bank transfer etc.
mattpbass replied to Marvin's topic in General Discussion
Digital/online/app-based/mobile/challenger banks, I don’t think anyone has settled on exactly which of these. You do obviously still have to go through an ID process though, although it’s fairly easy, I think I opened the band account with my driving licence and a video statement. -
This is one of these basses that I said I would never sell but I'm just not using it. I used Musicman basses for years but in the past 5 or 6 I've seem to have completely switched over to jazz basses. This is quite an unusual combination of HH pickups, matching headstock, plus it seems to have come with a case for a Stingray instead of a Sterling one 🤔 I always loved Stingrays but could never get the sound that I had heard on all of those records. The answer to this was to buy the slightly more aggressive Sterling with ceramic pickups. This is a November 2016 model and I've probably owned it for about the past 6 or 7 years. Recently it developed a fault where it would suddenly go quiet. No crackles or pops or anything, just silence. It pointed to either the jack socket or battery box, more likely the battery box. Despite using the recommended Duracell batteries, I don't think that it was holding the battery tight enough to make the connection. The solution was to go to Strings & Things and order a replacement jack and battery box. During my search for the part number for the jack, I came across numerous reports about how it wasn't ideal and could fail due to the design. I found a wiring diagram that had been issued by Musicman showing how to wire up a standard stereo jack instead of the enclosed type that Musicman use. The short version is that I have replaced the battery box with the correct, EBMM part but I have used a stereo jack instead of the Musicman one ( I will include the musicman one that I bought and is still in it's package if you wish to change it back ) It's in excellent condition, bar some surface buckle rash on the back that I think should be able to polish out as I can't feel it when I run my hands over it. There is a bit of surface tarnishing on the pickup poles that is pretty standard for Musicman basses. Despite the smaller body and narrower neck, the bass comes in at a surprising 10lbs. I've used this on a fair few weddings and functions and hadn't realised that this was how heavy it was as I always use a neoprene strap of some description. I wasn't sure how to price this but given that I don't think the Sterling is made anymore, the matching headstock and HH pickup configuration, I would like £1600 for this. I am, as always, open to offers. I would prefer collection but am happy for you to arrange your own courier.
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Trace Wattage, I Know, Old Topic, But...
Phil Starr replied to Count Bassie's topic in Amps and Cabs
Getting an honest rating is a real problem over here too. The current trend is a two way exaggeration. Firstly amp powers are routinely calculated (ie not measured) at 6db above their measured rating, so a 500W amp becomes a 2,000W amp In PA active speakers it is even worse. They add the power of the tweeter amp to the amp driving the bass unit despite the fact that they don't both work together at any frequency other than at crossover where the power is reduced 3db. Then they save money by using the same amps over all the ranges but throttle them back so they can't damage the speakers. The poor old horn driver is likely to be 30W handling. The protection circuitry makes ssure there is no chance of it ever seeing more than that whatever you as an operator do. 250W is likely to be plenty through even an average speaker and through your 4x10 will be awesome - Today
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I don't think there is an issue here either but you could ask the venue if their insurance will cover your amp if it is damaged by their tester. We had a venue try to book us for a cancellation, they wanted public liability insurance (what you don't have your own?!) and PAT testing. We do have insurance but no PAT testing. When I said we wouldn't do the gig because we didn't have time and the expense for a one off gig made it uneconomic it suddenly wasn't a problem A lot of social clubs in particular are run by committees who are unrealistic about what a band can provide at the ridiculously low charges we ask.
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IEM Conundrum ....... possible solution??
Phil Starr replied to Pirellithecat's topic in PA set up and use
You are beginning to sell me on the idea of the ZAR's, what you say about the ZS10's is true. I love them for listening to music and for monitoring bass but that harshness does nothing for my vocals and I prefer my Sennheiser IE100's if I'm singing. How similar are they physically to the zs10's I ask because I've had custom moulds made for my ZS10's and if they use the same shell I can just swap them. -
Immaculate condition and amazing sounding pedal that’s also very bling! Original box and paperwork also included. Designed in collaboration with Darkglass Electronics, the 35th Anniversary drive pedal goes full stealth with a black and gold colour scheme and a special 35th Anniversary logo box. Aside from the engage switch (which illuminates a very cool LED) and the usual in/out and DC power sockets, the pedal has three controls – level, drive and tone. As with all Darkglass pedals, you also get true bypass switching, a particularly hard-wearing footswitch and a super-bright LED. While this is a stompbox capable of some impressive high gain sounds, it’s been designed to be equally effective at lower, more classic levels of drive and to be sensitive to bass playing dynamics. “We’ve blended old-school vibes, appealing visuals and some modern production techniques to create a pedal that has much more versatility than you might have assumed,” said Sheldon Dingwall. “It’s really been designed to capture the dynamic interaction between you and your bass. There’s plenty of dynamic range before the crunch really sets in.” The result is a wide range of tonal possibilities from subtly distorted blues tones through to classic rock and metal. This is the perfect stompbox for Dingwall aficionados looking for something with plenty of future collectable prestige. £115
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Sweeneythebass started following Yamaha BB435 Black with La Bella Low Tension Flats £550
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I have a Double Four. Supposed to be 70 watts, but doesn't seem that loud. It sounds pretty good, but I only use it in acoustic settings when I don't want a louder rig.
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I have a few of them. The solid body electric is about 5.5 lbs. It has the split P-bass style pick-ups. Mine has the typical problem where the left pickup sounds terrific, but the right pickup is less loud. I never bothered to get it adjusted, but if both pickups sounded as good as the left one I'd play it all the time because it's very comfortable.
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Have been playing bass off and on for 50+ years. Not particularly good. Currently, I have a Hofner CT bass, a Mustang bass, and also a couple of bass VIs. I usually play at home, practicing by myself or jam with my guitarist son. Amp is a Gnome head and two PJB cabinets. I mainly play surf music and 60s oldies.
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Hiya John I'm glad to hear all is ok health wise and such and the business blip has been remedied! If you could get back to me about a DJ retro it would be highly appreciated 😊 Thanks! 😊
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How was Your rehearsal last morning or night ?
WalMan replied to nilorius's topic in General Discussion
Can't agree with you there...I luv' em 😁 That said in pre d-tuner days I did manage to detune on the fly at the end of this song -
How was Your rehearsal last morning or night ?
Stub Mandrel replied to nilorius's topic in General Discussion
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How was Your rehearsal last morning or night ?
Stub Mandrel replied to nilorius's topic in General Discussion
God that's scary. Searched it out on YouTube. Nit only did the chorus immediately come to mind, but I recognised Charlie Harper's furry red jumper. I must find my old UK Subs tapes... -
It'll be fine. Its only valve amps where you'd need to worry about this.