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Hi Team Bass Chat, inspired to change my pick ups recently, I finally gave it a go… Surprise number 1: Prepping for a swap as per the wiring diagram, I was surprised to note my bass (Fender P Special with PJ pups, with a life before it was mine!) had some odd wiring… All hots fed into a push/pull tone pot (which I didn’t know was push pull) and then from there fed to the 2 x volumes. No idea what the push pull does!? So, I decided to trace the wires and just replace like for like as I found them, but with new pups for old. Simples. It is a bit of a car-crash, but don’t think I made it worse… Or so I thought… Surprise 2: On the higher strings (and noticeable on all) I get a gnarly octave /synth / chorus sound. Assumed it might have been string height, and overly sensitive magnets - so reduced the pickup height to make the gap as big as possible (+10mm), and nothing. Still there. So, next steps suggestions?? Anyone had anything similar? One option I’m toying with is just to get some new pots and start fresh with the wiring. Feels like a nuclear option, but would rule out any wiring issues…. Other option involves a trip to the tech! (Rotosound swing bass 66 strings, and Seymore Duncan Duff McKageb PJ pickups - so a quarter pounder split coil, and a jazz hot stack) pictures are “before” I didn’t think to get an “after” 😂 any comments appreciated! (PS Might be some Aguilar PJ pick ups finding themselves on the for sale forum once I’ve got this sorted 👍) -
Peli 1620 waterproof case.
Owen replied to Sparky Mark's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
Ooooh! Oooooh! I love a good case. And if I could think of anything I have that would go into this....... Sadly, I am fully cased up. -
selling my incredible 1975 Musicman HD130 amp. Bought this back in 2021 and had a flight case made it for it straight away. Was serviced just before I bought it as well. Sounds amazing.-
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Phil Jones Bighead Pro HA2 for sale. Bought from new from Bassdirect and had it about a year I think. Looking for £200 £180 £165. I'm based in Cambridge. Here is some detail about the unit plus a photo or two and a link to a Youtube video. Mobile High Performance Multi-Function Headphone Amplifier/Digital Audio Interface The HA-2 is the second model in the Bighead series and is a step up model of the popular HA-1 Bighead with added technology and features. The HA-2 is a high resolution USB audio interface that supports PCM playback with up to 384 KHz sample rate/24 bit resolution. On DSD playback, sample rates of 2.822MHzand 5.644 MHz are supported, making it the ideal choice for musicians and engineers that desire high performance and the purest sound quality. It is a rechargeable lithium ion dynamo that is ideal for use in practice or recording situations. It also functions as a headphone booster amp as well as a preamp to drive powered amplifiers. The HA-2 has both passive and active instrument inputs with a 2 band EQ that is ideal for guitar and bass, yet versatile enough for use with other instruments. It has an internal lithium-ion rechargeable battery that is fed by its USB jack, so any computer or appropriate cell phone charger can charge it in less than 3 hours, but it can play for up to 8 hours. Model: HA-2 Power Output: 300mW/ channel, Headphone Impedance: 16-64 OHMS Frequency Response: 10Hz-40KHz Controls: Master volume, input gain, treble/bass for instrument input signal, headphone jack, line out, AUX input, micro USB for battery charge and digital interface Power: Internal lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery or USB Power Dimension: 3” x 5.9” x 0.9” (WxDxH) Weight: 0.6lbs / 290 g Other: Includes soft bag, stereo signal cable, and micro usb cable-
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Thank you both!
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No problem playing bass with my wedding ring on, but I do take it off when playing Cajon and am terrified I'm going to lose it one of these days!
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For the sake of clarity, a mate said he wanted this and promptly bought something different!! My mention of a PM can be disregarded. -
Coincidentally, the guitarist that Mrs Zero and I are collaborating with for open mics has suggested One Way or Another, which Mrs Zero and I used to do in the old band (the stalking song). So I've been brushing up on that today.
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I use one of them silicone rings. Does the job, never liked wearing a metal one, it always felt heavy.
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Does anyone know which of these will fit the ZS10s? I would also like to try some foam ear buds to see if I can get a better bass response. It's OK at the moment but only when I really wedge them into my ears!! https://www.amazon.co.uk/SONICFOAM-Memory-Foam-Earbud-Tips-SF1-Black-5-8-6-5mm-See-chart/dp/B09L7CX9JD/ -
Gutter Cat - Alice Cooper
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I did a comparison down at WoT's with my WB-100 and his R-400 and there really wasn't much difference between them. Think on hindsight the R-400 would've been the more practical option for me too. I had it in my head that the WB-100 would sound deeper or have more depth of tone but the R-400 had almost the same. Both great amps and i'd be happy to gig either one. The WB-100 is quite small for a full valve amp but its a good bit heavier than the R-400 but still a one handed lift. I'm gonna have a look at your pedals just out of curiosity. Always good to get feedback on gear from others. Cheers Pete Dave
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The Eave of the War - Jeff Wayne
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Fender Jazz Bass 1965 L-series w/ ohsc €7.000
SurroundedByManatees posted a topic in Basses For Sale
Fender Jazz Bass 1965 Original L series Fender Jazz Bass from 1965 with an old nitro refinish. Possibly the original color was olympic white, as I can’t find a trace of another color in the cavities. The bass is all original, apart from the refinish. The decal is original too, though there has been some sanding around it, it seems. Probably to remove the dirt around it. All electronics and hardware function like they should. The neck is straight with a good functioning truss rod. The pickups are the original grey bottoms, which are undated. The pots date to week 12 1965. Overall condition is very good. There are small damages and usermarks around, but nothing shocking. Soundwise it’s one of the (if not the) best jazzes I’ve owned. The sound is warm, deep, clear, punchy… very nice. Thomastik flats are fitted; which are a perfect match. Especially through a nice tube amp; just lush. Playability is great too, a low action is not a problem. The neck has a nice worn in feel too it. Weight is 3,95kg on my kitchen scales. The original case is included, and it’s still sturdy and totally functional, though the toplayer of the logo is missinh. The original chrome pickup covers are included as well. This bass will possibly be withdrawn for sale if my '70 Competition Mustang sells first. Price for straight sale €7.000 Partial trades (lower value basses, guitars) are negotiable though. I'm not after anything specific at the moment.-
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Gallien Krueger Fusion 550 hybrid amp - now £535
ern500evo replied to Berserker's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
Absolutely fantastic amps. Wanted one for years after playing through one at a multi band line up gig years ago, but they always came up at the wrong time. When I did finally get my hands on one, it was even better than I remembered. Glwts -
I've bought them from AliExpress for the last few years. Much cheaper than the name brands but seems to last just as well. Just find the fit on the Comply website and have a search. -
It's Slate - Queen
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I've got the sfx micro-Thumpinator on my board at the front of the chain, which takes out everything below 25Hz. So that is just frequencies that you can't actually hear, but you are ensuring that your amp doesn't have to deal with them (so more headroom) and that they are not causing any issues in the FOH PA system. I still have the mpulse, but don't get the chance to take it out often these days, instead using a Handbox R-400. The Mesa may be a slightly better amp, but the R-400 sounds very similar and is a much easier carry. However, it doesn't have the para EQ, but as compromises go - it's a pretty good one! I'm sure that the WB-100 sounds really nice, but it will inevitably be a bit less bullet proof than the R-400, might not be as responsive and won't be as easy to pack into a single car along with someone else's gear. Also, the R-400 will be easier to unload into the house at 2am, which at our age is definitely a factor! Personally, I prefer to boost the lo-mids and have a bit of a hi-mid cut. I've also got the Caveman pre / DI on my board, which has a baked in lo-mid bump and gives the option to the sound engineer to DI from there, with me knowing that it will sound great out front. It is all about managing what goes to FOH and making it as easy as possible for the sound engineer, while ensuring that they can't screw it up and I get the sound that I want. There are inevitably certain compromises to be made about weight / transporting gear, but that's all part of gigging, especially these days!
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I’m sure they’re out there
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I’m just learning One Way or Another for the band 👍
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Welcome Paul.
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