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Stolen from the Herald?
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I doubt it. Mark King kept Status with an order list for years. As he did for Jaydee. Need a cash injection? Build Mark a new model... out comes the doctors and lawyers and their chequebooks.
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Not a signature model... but they did do this for him -
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I've always had a soft spot for the violin bass. But not had the need enough to ever buy one. It would be an ornament. OK, I'd like that ornament... but you know, it's kinda a lot of money to have just sitting there. Not being 5 string rules it out. And it's not versatile enough for a one bass does it all for covers from various artists. For me, the J bass has always been the go to for that. Every other Hofner I've seen have been pretty meh, or just downright rubbish. And if you are going to do it, you're going to have to go German as opposed to the cheaper Ignition versions - which just don't look right compared to the flagships. Just been on Hofners site to read more about the Ignition basses... and had to smile when I read this - "Hollow body construction for the modern, deep-resonating Violin Bass sound." - Modern?! So when you look at it, pretty much the only thing going for them is the Macca link. Given Macca's age and popularity of that band - and fading interest (not saying they aren't popular, they just aren't as captivating to new generations), I'd say that if somebody hasn't bought a violin bass by now, they aren't. I hope they don't go under. But I do hope it gives them the chance the reinvent themselves to be more... vintage. How about a nice vintage 5 string violin bass? I'd be all over that. Anyway, have some Tom Petty pics -
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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! -
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PJB Big Head headphone amp
Happy Jack replied to Happy Jack's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
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Ovation Magnum II Fretless with Graphic EQ
Happy Jack replied to Happy Jack's topic in Basses For Sale
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I used to have electrician's tape on my bass, but it encouraged me to look rather than listen so I took it back off. That said there is a little burr in the neck wood just where the fourth 'fret' would be, for emergencies! -
I love outside Sunday afternoon gigs. Daryl
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You're lucky Dave. Gigs like that for us are far and few in between. Daryl
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Mesa Boogie Walkabout Scout 1x12 300w Bass Combo
Kev replied to Kev's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
Take the head out and there's your cab! If space wasn't at a premium I wouldn't be moving it on, its a brilliant bit of kit and looks great too. And, like busses, there are TWO for sale on the forum at the same time, the 12inch is the classic but I'm sure the 15inch is ace too, can't go wrong. -
Beginning Fingerstyle Blues Guitar Book with Original CD Like new - Never used -
Bona: Il Nuovo Bona Vol.B: In Chiave di Basso Ricordi Hal Leonard "Il Nuovo Bona Vol.B: In Chiave di Basso" is a famous music theory and solfeggio method by composer Pasquale Bona, published by Ricordi, specifically focused on reading and learning in the bass clef (or F clef), essential for instrumentalists such as pianists, cellists, bassists and organists, offering progressive exercises for rhythmic and melodic division. -
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I have refitted the original tuners and removed the strap from the sale, so the price is now £2000 collected. -
I’ve been there, although ironically the worst gig I ever did (reminiscent of the famous Richie Benaud quote ‘there’s only three things wrong with English Cricket, they can’t bat, they can’t bowl, and they can’t field’, albeit in my case I was out of tune, out of time, and out of style) I was asked to join a Jazz Trio by a member of the audience who turned out to be quite well known….🤔 -
A festive conundrum for you
Jean-Luc Pickguard replied to Jean-Luc Pickguard's topic in General Discussion
The truss rod is at the neck heel, however unlike the JMJ mustang there is no cutout in the body & pickguard to facilitate an easy adjustment using the StewMac truss rod tool (pic below) so you have to practically take the neck off to adjust it — a bit of a hassle if you don't get it right first time, and probably the reason why the bass has sat in its case for a few weeks before I got around to setting it up. The improvised card tool in question was not used in this process though. -
I have them because they reduces error, I rarely use them, but when I do I’m glad I installed them
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The wider the source the narrower the horizontal dispersion. It's why midranges are smaller than woofers, and tweeters are smaller than midranges. Side by side placement reduces the horizontal dispersion by half compared to vertical at the lower end, and raises the potential for combing at the upper end.
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That does appear to be a right handed bass (very good looking mind). Because us lefties are not selling many basses now, this may be a cunning ploy to get more exposure for a right handed bass.....but if I were you, I would re-list in the right handed part of the site. Loads of people look there.
