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  2. Geek99 started following Do you have a signature sound?
  3. Geek99
    Passive-mode sire v7 with my zoom b2’s ampeg patch and quite loud. The active patch doesn’t sound as good - lady who runs the OM pulled a face at active mode, confirming what I myself thought
  4. Rosie C
    None taken! Nice work! I did look on ebay earlier for new capacitors, but immediately realised that I don't know what sort of pins they have soldered to the PCB - some of the new ones have wires, while some of the larger values have flat blades - so I can't progress until we open the amp again and this time look at the underside of the PCB.
  5. Sparky Mark
    That's good information; no disrespect intended towards your friend. I recently replaced some swollen but still working capacitors in a 1980s NAD amplifier because I could see they were damaged. The good news is that new capacitor technology has moved on and you should be able to find replacements in smaller packages.
  6. Skybone
    Back in the USSR - them lovable mop tops again
  7. Quatschmacher started following MXR Phase 90
  8. Leonard Smalls started following January Composition Challenge
  9. Leonard Smalls
    Btw, the dog is The Jackal. The whisky is around 63%abv, and the telly wot you can't see was showing French crime thriller, "Spiral"...
  10. snorkie635
    Was ist Upsie?
  11. Mickeyboro started following Do you have a signature sound?
  12. Mickeyboro
    Evaluating my sonic arsenal, I have hereby decided my signature sound for my current blues band is created by combining: Sandberg VM4 Gallien Krueger MB200 Barefaced Two10 Theres a warmth and authority that really appeals to me. Do you have a sound that makes you smile with contentment?
  13. ead
    What is this "justification" of which you speak?
  14. richardcoughlan
    The neck specs are: 34” scale neck 38mm (1 5/8”) nut weight is 3.9kg (8.6lbs) cheers
  15. Sean
    I get Error 404 when I click the link.
  16. upside downer started following Christmas presents....What did Santa bring you?
  17. upside downer
    Quite pleased with my new amp from Mrs UD.
  18. Rosie C
    My friend is a knowledgeable amp tech She explained it to me (though I've since been to Google to make sure I get it right here)... The 50Hz AC mains is rectified, converting it into a series of positive DC pulses, and the capacitors smooth the pulses into a steady DC voltage. If the capacitor isn't working properly, the ripples aren't fully smoothed and you can hear a ripple frequency in the speakers. But because it's between the peaks of the rectified wave the frequency has been doubled to 100Hz. I found this drawing which sort of shows the frequency doubling...
  19. JohnDaBass started following Trace Elliott TE1200 users
  20. JohnDaBass
    Maybe a TE500 would be interesting? Based on the Peavey Minimax form factor with the TE1200 tone stack preamp. 2 Ohm minimum speaker load would be a real competitive advantage at a mid range price point.
  21. Grooverjr
    The body shape is fine. It sits nicely on the lap to mostly balance the neck and the cutaway is just in the right place so I have no complaints there. It's purely a colour complaint.
  22. Cornwall Steve
    Interesting observations there. And food for thought. Thanks for that.
  23. agoulding started following Which Jazz bass?
  24. agoulding
    I would recommend a Fender MIJ limited active jazz if you can find one. I bought one this year for around £1100 in new condition and it's unbelievable. Fender fever on reverb usually have some lovely instruments.
  25. neepheid
    They're so cheap these days, buy 2 sets, then keep them charged. If one runs out, you've got the second set to fall back on while you charge the first.
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  27. Al Nico
    Good call. I remember first seeing this technology on TOTP where instruments seemed to have no cable. We used to think there were mining, but it was probably HF radio transmission. I'd be very interested, but I know it's going to involve a battery that always needs charging. Grr.
  28. agoulding
    Straight out of the box I was having fun straight away. I'm not even sure I will do too much with this pedal other than use the presets already installed. I haven't had a chance to give it a proper bash but I'm seriously impressed so far. Tracks beautifully with my Stingray with flats. Nails that Parliament Flashlight sound, and Herbie Hancock chameleon vibe. I'm not sure if I need more than this 🤣🤣. Very happy with it.
  29. Sparky Mark
    That's good news re the front panel illumination; I guess it's possible a previous owner preferred the panel unlit? Is 100Hz hum a known symptom of failing PSU capacitors? Before doing any desoldering or replacement of parts, I'd recommend you get a knowledgeable amp tech to take a look. Of course, it may be impossible to get that head to be completely silent or hum free simply because of noise on your mains supply or other radio frequency interference. On a gig, additional noise is very often present for various reasons, but isn't a real problem because of other background noise.
  30. Al Nico
    Thank you. I'm ok with cable management in general, the cable is more of an indicator to the deeper problem of moving in circles.
  31. backwater
    Wife got me a new DAB bedside clock radio - tuned it straight to Planet Rock! Andy
  32. 80Hz started following 94 MIJ Ibanez SR 890 with Wilde PJ pickups
  33. 80Hz
    1994 MIJ Ibanez SR 890 with Wilde (Bill Lawrence) PJ set £350 with pickups or £250 without pickups Moving on my Ibanez SR 890 to raise funds for a Jazz V. This bass has a lovely thin and fast neck, but I find it's a little too slim to be comfortable for my hands, which are more used to Fender dimensions. When I bought it the stock active pickups had some issues and the preamp was noisy (and on closer inspection, corroded) So I replaced the pickups and preamp with a Wilde PJ set, currently wired passive as 2 x volume + 1 x tone. The Wildes have a very clear and bright sound which I found to be a big improvement on the stock pickups. The sale will include the original active pickups, preamp, and knobs. The installation was a bit challenging for my limited skills, as the pickups are a tight fit to the routes, and my soldering is not the best.. it all works but might not be pretty! As you will see this wiring has left a spare hole for a pot. My plan was to hook up a G&L style low cut, but as it's a work in progress I'm selling it as a kind of "project" bass, which I hope the asking price reflects. If you had different pickups in mind I'm happy to keep the Wildes for something else and sell for £250. The knobs were custom ordered from Xentric Guitars - I have a second small pot which will be included in the sale. The neck is shimmed to get the action lower - it's good where it is, but the bass side of the bridge is down as low as it will go. General condition is very good - there is some light finish scratching and a few small dings / marks as you would expect on a 30+ year old instrument. Some fret wear but plenty of life left in the frets. Includes an Ibanez gig bag.
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  34. nick_gontarski
    would also accept trade for an iPad pro T.Hanks
  35. bassbloke
    PM sent.
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