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  2. Congratulations on scoring a lovely bass! Y'know, sometimes one certain bass just fits you like a glove. Enjoy!
  3. That actually looks pretty low to me! I generally set my basses up at 7/64 (2.77 mm) on the E string to 5/64 (2 mm) on the G. Others like it lower, but any lower than that for me and I'm liable to start getting buzzing and rattling on the frets. You'll experience this effect more so on a 30" short scale bass like the Junior Jet, because the same string gauge will give you lower tension, and hence 'looser' feeling strings than at 34", so they'll vibrate in a wider arc and be more prone to hitting the frets. There are a few options to compensate: 1) Use heavier gauge strings to get higher tension. 2) Play more gently. 3) Set your action higher. I play mostly short scale basses, I'll never be a gentle player and I don't like heavier gauge strings, so I use slightly higher action and problem sorted. Regarding weather related neck changes, once I've settled on a set of strings, then I find I really only have to set height and intonation once, because after that, all the heat/cold/humidity changes are subsequently doing is either making the neck bow a bit forward or a bit back. Effectively this means the truss rod just needs to be tweaked a touch to compensate and put the neck back to where it started, then the action and intonation sorts itself out again. You shouldn't usually need to go through the full rigmarole of setting saddle height and intonation every time unless you change to different strings with different gauge and/or tension. Otherwise, if it's just neck movement from changing weather then probably about a 1/4 turn truss rod tweak should be all you need to rectify it.
  4. Reformed the function band after a 3yr break, albeit with a fresh lead guitarist. We had four rehearsals to get up to speed for the local pub festival / charity event. It was a great success, sounded fantastic and had 'em up dancing from the off of the 90 min set. Good to be on the trailer with the guys and gal again. I do ache a bit today though 😄
  5. Sale price: £1300, looking for quick sale Serial number - 42737 (bridge stamp) Sale description - "The serial number dates the bass to 1994 (yes it's 'that' age when the bridge had the string mutes!). It was originally a fretted bass but a previous owner has fitted the bass with a 1997 EBMM fretless neck. The two have married perfectly and have produced a magnificent bass. The neck is constructed from a rather nice piece of birdseye maple as were most Musicman basses in the 90s, the fingerboard is, as expected, Pau Ferro as all MM fretless basses. Condition wise this beauty is really good with only a minor scuff and marks on the and some minor wear marks on the finger board that look like they were made by round wound strings. Nothing that affects the playability though. Currently fitted with schaller strap lock buttons, comes with an original hardshell Musicman case and is currently fitted with thomastik infield jazz flat wound strings. Weight 9.8lb." I purchased this bass off this website in 2017 and it has barely left the house. Though I have enjoyed playing it at home.
  6. Going to have to give that a careful listen to: it's not everyday that someone says the tartan crew trump the Four Seasons! 😅
  7. I came across this great tool but unfortunately they don't make a version for bass (boo!) - does anyone know anywhere that does? https://www.guitarbuilding.solutions/product-page/luthier-tools-string-action-gauge
  8. 1983 Tokai TJB75J Jazz Sound Bass Fabulous fretless playing just like it should & sounding even better. A little bit of history to how I found it is detailed in the link to the thread below, but essentially a special order 75 model based upon a Japanese lined & grooved black fretless 70 model. All original apart from the aged control plate & scratchplate along with NOS knobs. Most importantly it plays & sounds superb, but fretless is not for me any more so time to let go. A little stumped regarding pricing, as gut feeling is saying around £1000 if all original for an early Japanese 70s model in excellent condition, so £700 as it stands with the plate & control mods seems realistic. I’m in Bedford but don’t currently have a suitable case for shipping although I’m sure we could always arrange something if required, but would hugely prefer you to visit to have a noodle to see if it’s for you before parting with any lolly. My journey ID'ing it with Sigmania on the Tokai forum here: https://www.tokaiforum.com/threads/fretless-jazz-sound-tjb-xx.31075/ Not hugely interested in trades, unless it’s a fretted Fender or potentially a Jack Casady with a bit of a sweetener! Cheers Tim
  9. Theremin?
  10. Hodge

    Owen - Feedback

    Bought a neck from Owen. Very easy to deal with, good packaging, all in all, a pleasure to do business with. Cheers
  11. This was on my board for a few years, never let me down but just fancied a change so I’ve got a boss chorus on the board now. The toneprint options make it a pretty versatile pedal, found myself mostly using the Duff McKagan toneprint. No original box for this unfortunately but will be packaged securely. Price includes postage in the UK, cheers
  12. Hi Terry. I have had some interest – maybe things are just slow these days. I'm surprised it's still here, to be honest!
  13. Hi. Here you go (from the Gator site)... Length 12.50" Width 19.00" Height 9.00" Cheers!
  14. PRICE NOW DROPPED TO £300. Easily the best speaker cabinet I have ever used: am downsizing to lighter Genz Benz cabs as I rarely play live now. The Eden D210XST Cab is loud enough to be heard and yet still small enough to be used at home or in a small studio. For those players who need a portable, high-performance rig with even more low end than the XLT, Eden has designed a 2 x 10" cabinet for their XST woofers. Punchy and clean, the D210XST produces a full and clear tone through its two 10" speakers. It's excellent for delivering articulate bass lines with volume. This 2 x 10" cabinet handles more power than many 4 x 10" cabs on the market. The D210XST offers huge bottom end with its cleverly-designed tuned and ported cabinet construction and speaker selection: the low end is full but tight, the mids are open and well-defined and the highs are clear and crisp. Durable build quality makes this ideal for touring and live performances. All Eden enclosures are constructed with 5/8" thick void free plywood with full dado and rabbet jointing. Massive internal bracing prevents vibration and keeps the sound deep, tight and clear. Exclusive Eden Cast Frame loudspeakers and Eden Cast Bell low distortion tweeter horns are designed, hand-built and tested in their own factory in the USA. Very Good condition. Comes with an official Eden cover. Power Handling: 500 Watts Impedance: 8 Ohms Speakers: 2x10" Eden-spec Eminence EC1060XS speakers Tweeter: Eden Cast Bell low distortion Crossover: 3.5KHz @ 18dB Frequency Response: 30Hz - 14KHz Sensitivity: 103dB SPL Connections: Parallel 1/4 Inch and Speakon Dimensions: 23" w x 18" h x 18.5" d Weight: 59lbs / 26.8kg NOW ONLY £300. Collection from East London preferred, although happy for buyer to arrange a courier.
  15. Fundamentally, they're very closely related amps. The first AD200 was simply a re-badged Matamp. How closely this particular example compares with a selected AD200 rather depends on what valves have been installed - I'd be a liar if I said they sound the same, since I've never A/B'd my Matamp against a similar Orange.
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  17. Rayman

    Hohner B2a

    With the jack lead plugged into the bass and connected to the amp (turned off), the red LED light now comes on. Turn the amp on, and the red light goes off again. Turn the amp off again snd the red LED comes back on….. 🤦🏻‍♂️. There’s something in the wrong place, I just can’t figure it out. I think someone who knows more about active electronics than me needs to have a look. I can wire passive looms all day long, but this active stuff is doing my nut in.
  18. They are good but i'm using my all valve Handbox WB-100 more these days. Dave
  19. Fantastic microphone from UK company Sontronics. In near mint condition. Only lightly used. Sontronics STC-10 Small-Diaphragm Pencil Fixed Cardioid Condenser Microphone. Cost £120 £50 including UK postage. https://studiocare.com/products/sontronics-stc-10
  20. Radial JPC active stereo DI box powered by 48v phantom power. Transformer input. Suitable for all Hi-Z sources. Active bass Keyboards PC Phone Tablet CD player I've also used it for my passive basses, sounds clean with lots of warmth and punch. Inputs.... RCA left / right 3.5mm stereo plug Left / right mono jack plugs. Can be used as two independent channels for different instruments. Boxed with instructions. Cost £250 5 months ago. Offered at £150 including UK postage.
  21. Three John Mayall CDs on the US Forty Below label. Played once or unplayed. All well reviewed, The Sun is Going Down features guest guitarists like Mike Campbell and Carolyn Wonderland. £16 posted UK. Now £14
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  22. Latest album from leading Americana singer-songwriter. New, sealed, £9 posted.
  23. Fantastic amps, the best I've ever used .
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