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  2. Stub Mandrel
    One band the vocalist (who has a huge complex pa) is paranoid about drum spill and says the sm58 isn't directional enough to set a noise gate low enough. But he'll provide a supercardiod in future. Other band, main vocalist uses a Senheisser but the rest of uscare fine with SM58s. I suspect their reputation is somewhat soiled by poor copies.
  3. Stofferson
    Bump it down to £800 if anyone is willing to take this beast on.
  4. Jackroadkill
    Absolutely; @Bill Fitzmaurice's advice has been invaluable with this project and I'm very grateful for his taking the time and effort to help me.
  5. tegs07
    Very true. In my mid 50s I finally find myself in a position where I can buy a relatively expensive bass. I have a couple now and honestly they have added little to my playing ability or overall enjoyment than the used Squire CV which was my first enjoyable bass to own. If they needed to go I would not lose sleep over them. I tend to sell things if they are no longer needed or working out for whatever reason. I would far prefer to sell at a loss than keep something that has no utility for me. If someone makes money off my loss then I wouldn’t be too concerned. I’ve been there where side hustles and extra jobs were unavoidable. I can understand why some people find it objectionable but I guess we never know about other people’s motivations or personal circumstances.
  6. Steve Browning
    I was only joking. My signature reveals my heavy use of Precisions ( have used my Jazz only to honour its original owner). A Precision does everything I need a bass to do, to put it bluntly. 🙂 For me, it's the simplicity but also the variation of what's possible with a combination of technique, strings etc. Purely my own view. I'm not an exciting player, and don't set out to be one.
  7. Owen
    I suspect this is going to need some significant HD re-jigging.
  8. Pea Turgh
    Nearly finished rehousing this old combo head. Someone on Basschat offered it for free (!) in the recycling section here a while ago. I can’t find the messages to name drop them and thank them again. 12mm ply, original knobs were missing so put on this hideous set. Just got to find screws to hold it in to the case now. It was supposed to have some sort of fault, but after a quick poke around and reseating the power amp to preamp cable, it works beautifully!
  9. Mickeyboro
    Where was it made please? And could we have headstock pic? Ta!
  10. silverfoxnik
    And some more photos..
  11. oldslapper
    That seems a great price. This era of Tokai was/were/are/is fab! GLWTS
  12. bobben started following Schaller nickel clover tuners - reliced
  13. silverfoxnik started following FS: Tokai Hardpuncher PB80 GS, 1979/80, £475 o.n.o.
  14. silverfoxnik
    Hi Folks, This is a bit of a feeler to be honest, but I'm thinking of moving on this fabulous Tokai Hardpuncher PB80 GS which, according to the online databases, was a 1979 / 1980 model. These 'lawsuit' era Tokai P Basses are very highly regarded, as one quote I found on Talkbass said: "... They were as good as the actual Fenders of that era, but more consistent. A Seventies Tokai is a legit vintage bass." There's a lot of info out there on them for anyone interested: https://www.tokaiforum.com/threads/the-earliest-hard-puncher-basses.26472/page-2 Price I'd like £475 or near offer for it, and am not looking for trades at this time. Specs/Condition etc Ash 1-piece body, maple neck, maple fingerboard and it's pretty much all 'stock' apart from what looks like a replacement, Gotoh style bridge. As can be seen in the photos, it's most definitely had a life and been very well used, so it's not a case queen. That said, the electrics need a bit of a clean and it could do with a restring... But, as it is, it plays really well; the frets/fingerboard are in good condition, the truss rod works as it should, and it sounds great - i.e., warm, fat, funky, rocky P bass tones and that nice zingy 'snap' you get from a maple neck! ! 😁 Which brings me to it's weight ; according to my fairly un-scientific weighing method, it's 4.5 kg or 9.9 lbs. Not light I know, but as I've always liked ash-bodied basses, that sort of weight in a bass has never troubled me... YMMV of course. Provenance One additional point of interest, this used to belong to the late, and much-missed, Nick Smith, aka 'Doctor_Bass', and as such, it has more than a little sentimental value to me. Nick was the last person to set it up by the way. Reason for sale But I'm not really using it due to having too many other basses - a few of which get used all the time - hence why listing it here for sale. It's a player's bass, and really does need to used... Collection etc Happy for anyone interested to come and test it out here in Potton, Central East Bedfordshire. Tea/coffee /Basschat chat in plentiful supply.. For many reasons, I do not want to post this. But in terms of meeting up, I'd be happy to arrange something reasonably local to me (within 30-40 miles), or somewhere in and around North West London where I work. Whatever - I'm sure something can be worked out if the need arises. Any questions, please ask, and thanks for looking as always. 👍 Cheers Nik
  15. Pirellithecat
    Been tinkering with this ...... Have a fairly good mix sorted out where the Kick and Bass complement each other, the Vocals aren't too harsh, and guitars pretty much work with the rest. And then we play another busy pub, with its unique boomy resonance or shrill upper frequency peaks. So why not use the "Baseline" mix and EQ the Main PA speakers to take account of the room's "specialness"? Particularly important where time is tight and a sound check is a one song opportunity....... Using GEQ rather than PEQ on the mains, and adjusting sub volume as necessary. Is this Heresay or potentially a good idea?
  16. Al Krow
    Yes but they are. Check online - you'll be pushed to get the original version new from many retailers.
  17. neepheid started following Do I reeeally need a Precision..? and Disappointing new bass day...I would appreciate some opinions.
  18. neepheid
    I'd go one further and say I expect a prototype to be even better - I would expect individual attention paid to it, and if they're trying to get a new product line off the ground, they need to impress at trade shows and the likes. I had the pleasure of owning an actual prototype bass (a Harley Benton HB-50) which had been hawked around Guitar Summit then sold as B-stock by Thomann. It was superbly put together and It had better hardware than the production model which finally appeared, specifically the bridge.
  19. paul_5
    Jesus that’s good!!
  20. neepheid
    No, you don't need a Precision. If you want one, fill your boots.
  21. HeadlessBassist
    Will be good to see you, Devers. Happy mulling!
  22. dyerseve
    HPW said mine was bubinga too until i asked him to look again. Afzelia Was the standard wood for Thumbs from this time...
  23. petebassist
    Great composition! That Sandberg sounds great too, think it's a Marlowe DK TT.
  24. SimonK
    It is - but what a combination!!
  25. BaBaRe
    BaBaRe joined the community
  26. sambecker1 started following DPA 4099B Double Bass Supercardioid Condenser Microphone
  27. lemmywinks
    I always thought the US CS was more seldom used and just for one time artist orders whereas the Japanese CS did the small high end product runs as well as artist stuff. Odd that it doesn't say where these are made.
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  29. rwillett
    This is great free entertainment.
  30. SurroundedByManatees started following Ernie Ball Cobalt Flatwound single B string €0.00
  31. SurroundedByManatees
    Anybody has use for a single EB cobalt B string? It has been used slightly (few hours) and still good to go. It's free
  32. Burns-bass
    I’ve just completed this Basschat parts build and it’s beautiful.
  33. Sparky Mark
    I think it's just a pre amp, hence why it's paired with the RA300.
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