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RogerDodger started following Couriers (yet again)... a new one on me - handling charges.
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Couriers (yet again)... a new one on me - handling charges.
RogerDodger replied to warwickhunt's topic in General Discussion
I can't understand why the shipper wants to insure against damage by the courier. Pack it properly and photograph it. I've never had a problem. If they handle your parcel negligently then they have to make amends, surely? -
jimbobothy started following Post your pedal board - Basschat style!!
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… so had a break from putting boards together (as they take so long and I keep on changing them, I’m sure that’s never happened before on here 🤣🤣). The plan is to have a modular Pedaltrain Nano system, so everything ends up going through the utility board (Red Panda Mixer - Polytune 3 Mini - Lusithand Alma Mk 3 - Sfx Microthumpinator V2 - Franklin Audio Passive DI): The instrument boards are for a Fretless (Cali 76 Bass - DCX Bass - MXR Bass Chorus Deluxe - MXR Carbon Copy): Fretted (G-Lab BC 1 Comp - Creation Audio Grizzly Bass - Creation Audio Funkulator): and lastly the modulation board for Key Bass (Empress Effects Tremolo 2 - Vein Tap Dark Arts (Phaser) - EHX Eddy (Chorus) - MXR Carbon Copy Delay Mini: The idea is to be able to be more discerning with pedal choices for different instruments. I play at church and sometimes want to use all three instruments (no, not at the same time 🤣), sometimes only two and other occasions fretted only. This should make things more simple and easier to move about, rather than having a monster board were most of the pedals aren’t used! I’ll post pics when it’s built up, but you hopefully get the idea of my thinking. Peace.
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Bought a preamp kit from Tony. All went smoothly and Tony is a top gentleman, and helpful too. It’s a thumbs up 👍 from me 😊
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Vocal Microphones, what are you using?
Phil Starr replied to Phil Starr's topic in PA set up and use
Interestingly (to me anyway) I tried a mic shoot out with one of my bands who were using some ..... less than good mics. They included an SM58 and a XM8500 as well as a Samson of some sort. generally the band preferred the 8500 to the SM58 though I did have to resolder the Behringer to make it work! The Behringer does have a brighter sound and the resonance peaks are in a different place which could sound tinny if untamed. The shure had a lot less handling noise but the Behringer rejected feedback slightly better. Shockingly there are Three Behringer mics below the XM8500 as well as the XM1800 which is sold in packs of three. The singers husband went out and bought a Shure KSM9 sadly he didn't ask me and I didn't have phantom power at the time so it was never used in anger. -
mikeycrikey started following Yamaha BB414 - with upgrades
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dudewheresmybass started following Steve Harris Maiden 50th anniversary pbass
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Steve Harris Maiden 50th anniversary pbass
dudewheresmybass replied to christhammer666's topic in Bass Guitars
regardless of the Harry connection, I like the look of it, but it's way too pricey for a Mex IMO Japanese perhaps, but still no spb4 or BA sadly -
2 minutes from me, you'll have to call in for a cup of something some time Actually if you want to drop in I could lend you a Micromon I don't use it very oten, just to tempt reluctant singers to try in-ears
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mikegatward started following Darkglass Intelligent Footswitch
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I can’t believe nobody hasn’t snapped this up at this price! It’s absurd. I’ve got one for sale myself and I’d never let it go at this price. If I had the spare cash I’d buy this! Either, folk haven’t used one of these or, everyone is being more than coy with their money. You will never really need another amp or effects, this covers it all. Absolutely baffling.
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Various Source Audio midi adapters etc: 1. Midi Neuro Hub. Control Source Audio pedals via the control inputs and a midi controller. In box with extra TRRS cables but no mini usb cable. £50 posted to you in the UK 2. Two SA midi adapters, Converts MIDI to the control input on the back of a SA pedal. With appropriate cables. £25 each posted to you in the UK 3. Source Audio tap tempo switch. With 1/4" output to work with just about anything and a TRRS 1/8" to work with control inputs on SA pedals. £25 posted to you in the UK
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This is an analog amp simulator. Goes really well with external pedals. A must have tool for music production or if you play live and want to go amp-less but still have a warm analog tone. This is a boutique pedal, hand made in Chile Can post at buyers expense. Would trade for a bass amp head (class d) thanks for reading https://youtu.be/rO9rSRmehNM?si=pSS8OrZP9D2uGrY3&t=547
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banana boat song - Harry Belafonte
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Hi Folks, Like my amps and cabs, I'm sure my basses have been multiplying while my back was turned. I now have too many and I have to thin the herd. Up for sale is my Nordstrand Acinonyx V1 4 string in Lake Placid Blue. This one is not from the original batch and consequently hasn't suffered from some of the issues those had, like the dropping bridge saddles and pickups. The full spec of the bass can be found here on the Nordstrand website: https://nordstrandaudio.com/products/acinonyx-short-scale-bass?srsltid=AfmBOoqXRCMzsQ38QEkKuMECUYDt-DGX53aeBYqGr9AYmHWpuGsqi1lr. The headlines are that it is an extremely light bass, with a 30.7" scale and 1.4" nut. Bridge spacing is 17mm. Combined with the slim neck, it is extremely easy to play and great ergonomically. A great bass for those 3 hour gigs.The Nordstrand made pickups are very powerful and it has a wide range of tonal options. It has quality Hipshot hardware as well. I got a bit fed up of the original push button switches for pickup selection and tone. I liked the concept of being able to get predictable tones at the press of a switch but I didn't much like the execution. I found it particularly difficult to select the series "all-in" option. Consequently I had a new scratch plate made (while pearl) that allowed me to wire it up with a 4 position telecaster switch and a baritone switch for tone. The switch positions are 1. fully forward - both pickups in series ("all-in"); 2. front pickup solo; 3. both pickups in parallel; 4. bridge pickup solo. The varitone switch has 6 positions ranging from off to 0.1 uf. The volume pot is now a full sized CTS 250 k audio taper and the jack socket is a Pure Tone. While I was doing this I took the opportunity to improve the shielding with copper tape in the cavity and back of the scratch plate. It is now a lot quieter than standard. I find this switching and tone arrangement much easier to use than the original. However, these modifications can be easily reversed. I have the original electronics and scratch plate, so the bass can be returned to standard very easily but with improved shielding. If you would prefer, I can return the bass to original spec before posting/collection. You can have the new parts (which cost around £130) as well, or if you opt to keep my mods, I will provide the original parts in the price. I have included a picture of the bass in original spec. The bass is in very good condition. I can't find any marks, dings or scratches on the body and there is only one small ding on the neck, which I have pictured. There are a few scrtaches on the original scrtachplate from using a pick but again, nothing significant. It is fitted with new D'Addario light gauge nickel rounds (45-100). I tried flats on it and they were fun but I prefer the extra bite from the rounds. Nordstrand have stopped making these basses in the Far East, so new ones are going to be US made to order and expensive. You are very welcome to come and try it through various amps at my place in Fakenham (refreshments provided). That may not work for many and I have the original box, so can post at buyer's expense. I can meet up within about 50 miles of Fakenham. I am thinning the herd, so not looking for a trade at the moment.
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Steve Harris Maiden 50th anniversary pbass
prowla replied to christhammer666's topic in Bass Guitars
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Yet another painless transaction with the doyen of Basschat buyers! 👏
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I'd imagine Mr Harris would have had to have signed it off. What was he thinking?
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Couriers (yet again)... a new one on me - handling charges.
warwickhunt replied to warwickhunt's topic in General Discussion
I doggedly kept on at them that my packaging was appropriate and that I would challenge Interparcel via the Ombudsman as my contract was with them and not the courier (ergo they couldn't lay off the blame). I'd certainly be challenging that plastic bags are not appropriate; it needs to be waterproof and there are plenty of major companies use plastic bags. - Today
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Thanks all. At £14 inc the power supply it would be rude not to. I was down The Drift last week Phil. It is nice down there.
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I've just had the same from Interparcel last week - used them to send an effects pedal and they are saying that because it was a cardboard box wrapped in plastic bag and packing tape it was not the right packing material. I have challenged their charge and they are saying that the charge is from the courier and not them: "Plastic wrapping can occasionally cause issues with the automated sorting equipment at the depot, usually due to reflecting lights and lasers and thus rendering a parcel non-compatible for automated processing. When situations like this arise, the parcel is instead manually handled throughout the network and the carrier do unfortunately issue a charge for this." Did you pay their charge in the end or ignore it?
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Post your pedal board - Basschat style!!
bassist_lewis replied to dudewheresmybass's topic in Effects
Thank you! The Fifteen hasn’t had a negative impact on the Octabvre to my ears. It tames the low low end, but it still sounds like and octave, and you can turn it off, or only have it on when the pedal is active.
