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  2. Jean-Luc Pickguard
    Wherever I Lay My Rat — Paul Young
  3. Owen

    Monitors

    Owen replied to Owen's topic in Recording

    The concept of buying 2nd hand basses does not phase me at all. 2nd hand monitors from an unknown source are just slightly too exciting for me. I shall go and listen to some options later on in the month. The interesting bit is that once the Yamahas were Sonor Works'd in place they were not a significant step up from my 1983 B&W DM110i + my Mission Cyrus 1 amp. Different, yes, but not "oh wow!!!" better.
  4. bnt
    Rats Return - Porcupine Tree
  5. Quatschmacher
    @GrandafatherGroove, @spacecowboy
  6. Quatschmacher started following SushiBox Grand Slampegg - real 6SL7 B15 tube preamp
  7. Quatschmacher
    I don’t want to have to do this but unemployment is forcing some tough choices. This is my as-new Grand Slampegg which I imported from new last summer. Only ever played at home. It’s a fantastic B15 preamp using the correct tube. The sale also includes two NOS military spec USA Tung Sol 6SL7GT LC30 tubes. These came highly recommended by buffs on a B15 forum and have not disappointed. They were £80 each. (The original Sovtek tube is also included.) Comes in all the original packaging which includes the little bag. Price includes fully-insured UK postage via Royal Mail Special Delivery. I’ll get some better pictures up in due course. Any questions, comment here or PM me.
  8. Champion Badger
    Much appreciated
  9. 80Hz

    Monitors

    80Hz replied to Owen's topic in Recording

    I'll throw in my £0.02. If the Yamahas are doing what you need them to do, great. There's nothing that beats auditioning something in your own space. Otherwise the marketplace is pretty crowded around your budget level, so options abound. I'd throw Focal into the mix if you're looking for brands to consider - I just switched away from Genelecs to a used pair of Solo6 Be's (a model from few years ago). I'm impressed enough that I'd consider what Focal have to offer in their less expensive models. My dream is to own something from the PSI Audio lineup, so I don't have as expensive taste as your ATCs 😆
  10. MartinB started following New Stack Knob Jazz release. (limited run)
  11. MartinB
    It's a bit flat... a pearl finish would have been snazzier. Ultimately it's always going to be second-best to burgundy mist metallic though 🤩 Didn't they try mixed-magnet pickups a few years back? And people said that they sounded much better if you took them out and rotated them 180 degrees 😆
  12. jassbass
    Nice
  13. LawrenceH started following Fender Standard Jazz Bass Pickups.
  14. LawrenceH
    From a manufacturer's perspective, pickup differences are the easiest and main way for the manufacturer to differentiate cheap/expensive product lines in terms of tonal differences. I swapped out the 'vintage alnico' pickups on a Mexican Classic 70s bass for then-current AV75 pickups and it turned an anaemic, polite instrument into a snarling funky monster. I know I could have got close to that sound another way, but the pickup swap was simple, it's inherent to the bass itself which is useful when going through house/rehearsal rigs, and I enjoy playing that bass a lot more with those pickups in.
  15. hiram.k.hackenbacker started following Planet Rock - Top 500 - Interesting listeners votes
  16. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    It can't be anything else but that - can it? Listeners voting for their favourite songs. The very definition of subjectivity. I quite like it, even if some of my favourite bands aren't in there. There's quite a few I've not heard before, so I'll be checking them out. There's also quite a few I would never listen to again and I'm quite glad I've dodged them.
  17. Dan Dare
    Keys players, especially inexperienced ones, forget (or choose to ignore) the fact that there is a massive difference between playing a piece solo and as part of a band. A solo keyboard can do the lot - melody, chordal accompaniment/harmony plus bass part - because you can play up to 10 notes simultaneously. Put that kind of everything but the kitchen sink keyboard part into a band context and you'll have clashes - rhythmic and harmonic - all over the place. Not just with the bass, but with any other chordal instrument and even the vocal. Some KB players are less than amenable to being told to trim/thin down what they play. The previous guy in my band was one such. He was a nightmare and would even sulk when told to thin it out. Fortunately, he decided to take his ball home recently. His replacement is great and gets it, but then, he's very experienced and knows his stuff. I'm mightily relieved, to put it mildly.
  18. Beedster
    @agedhorse 👍
  19. Reggaebass
    Pretty funky, but not a colour I think I’d keep
  20. dave_bass5
    You can add a multi switch foot pedal to the Stomp and have them assigned to different blocks. I get what you are saying, i too find the multi FX stuff as being less accessible, but i also realise if im playing with two hands i wouldn’t be messing with knobs anyway. it’s just dining what works for your mind set. Maybe you’re over thinking the need for a long list of effects though. It might not be as long as you think.
  21. PaulWarning
    the Beyer's do get mentioned a lot, but the blurb also says they are suitable for mixing and mastering, which perversely puts my off, my old AT ATH WS110 wouldn't be very good for mixing, you'd probably finish up with not enough bass with normal listening, but I will see if I can try them out somewhere. I have managed to bodge up my broken headband, not sure how long they will last but it has given me a bit of time
  22. Gizmo
    it was worth a shot id say, I saw the cort in question on the bay but id just bought a sire z7 5 so it was off the shopping list Guyker like ripping off HS hardware, might be worth seeing if they have something with the same layout mount spacing ? I'll take the 6 Wilko bridge (i can use it on my 5 build) if you want the £20 & a few quid postage back for it? just fire me a message.
  23. dub_junkie
    I owned this bass for a year and a half. I bought it from Paddy and sold it back to him in a moment of weakness 😂. And I would have bought it again had I not just bought the blue/maple 55-02 on here. This purple/ebony one is absolutely stellar and it's typical of the breed - but just that bit nicer still. Easy to see why so many players favour these basses. They're super versatile and sound great in a band setting.
  24. GrahamT
    Count me in Mike. Cash is awaiting.
  25. Dan Dare
    Be aware that there is no "standard" LP12. Depending on age and spec', they come with different electronics, different arms and carts, etc, etc. £1500 will get you a fairly basic model - LP12s hold value and the name ensures prices remain high. The LP12 is very upgradeable, but you can quickly get into spending serious amounts. It's your money, but do compare the one you're thinking about buying with similarly priced offerings from other manufacturers.
  26. JPJ
    Here we have my DBX DriveRack PX professional loudspeaker management processor with matching DBX reference microphone for sale. I am the second owner, and this has lived in a flightcase all its life alongside my mixing console. Condition is used, although the reference mic was new this year (2025) has never been used in anger. A great tool for those of us who mix live sound from stage side whilst playing. I’m only selling as I have now upgraded my bass bins to a matching pair to my tops so will be using the internal crossovers to cut down on the weight of gear I shlep to gigs. Because I am inherently lazy, I asked ChatGPT to describe the functionality and this is what it came up with, which sounds accurate to me based on my experience. “The DBX DriveRack PX is a professional loudspeaker management system that optimises live sound systems. It combines automatic room tuning, crossover control, EQ, dynamics, and feedback suppression in one rack-mount unit. Using the included DBXRTA-M measurement microphone, you can run auto-EQ and real-time analysis to tailor your speakers and subs for smooth, balanced frequency response in any venue. Other key features include configurable crossovers, delay alignment, compression/limiting, and feedback elimination, making it ideal for PA systems, bands, DJs, and event sound setups.” I’m looking for £300 for the DriveRack and reference mic, or £250 for the DriveRack and £50 for the microphone. Collection from Killingworth Newcastle upon Tyne, or delivery at the buyers cost and risk. Any questions, please ask!
  27. JPJ
    @GBH I can confirm they are indeed 8 ohm each
  28. Beedster
    Mesa Subway combos 👍
  29. gary mac
    That's a shame, thanks for letting me know.
  30. Rosie C
    Yes, I didn't like to show off, but I guess it was obvious from the size of the stack that something was up
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