Mr. Foxen

[quote name='Bassnut62' timestamp='1378840991' post='2205483'] Just scored an immaculate Burman 501 1x12 guitar combo that sounds better than anything I've ever heard and it's a heavy bugger. I would love to hear a Burman 4000 bass head and cab. I bet you could knock the Sun off its perch with one of those. [/quote] Back of the room on a handheld recorder, but its a 4000 into a Barefaced S15, and a Pro502 into a Barefaced Vintage: [url="http://warriorpope.bandcamp.com/"]http://warriorpope.bandcamp.com/[/url] Edit: And a Pro2000 combo for guitar.

"Hi, can I have this picked up by my courier?" "No, its pick up only." Guess its only for people with a a light motor vehicle with an open-top, rear cargo area then.

Without saying what speakers are in the cabs, doesn't really tell very much. Lots of the old boxes were the same thing in different colours, and came with different speakers in depending on what they could get their hands on at the time.

Through necks tend to need a thicker fingerboard, and the fingerboard tends to be expensive fancy wood, so bolt neck is cheaper in that respect, unless the bridge is routed into the body.

[quote name='MisterFingers' timestamp='1378836260' post='2205383'] I understand, but surely something like string tension affects that arc-and the consequence is a higher string action if (for example) you use a heavier gauge. So in that case you would adjust the truss rod [i]and[/i] lower the action at the bridge to compensate. [/quote] Truss rod needs to compensate for string tension change. Action needs to be adjusted as a separate thing because the lower string deflection means you can set it lower. Should not use the truss rod to compensate for the action being set wrong elsewhere, two independent factors in playability of an instrument.

[quote name='MisterFingers' timestamp='1378822556' post='2205113'] truss rod adjustment couldn't pull the neck back any more [/quote] Truss rod is unrelated to the shim/bridge thing. Truss is there to ensure the right amount of arc relief in the neck, overall action should be adjusted elsewhere, relief just determines how consistent that action is along the neck.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1378820487' post='2205065'] I'm probably not explaining it very well, hopefully someone else can do a better job? A big part of the set neck is to over come the problem, and it usually does. [/quote] Problem with set necks is you can't shim them when the action is wrong.

[quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1378819982' post='2205052'] Well... we all know that. It would be better to get a Sadowsky, Allevo, Sandberg, etc and not worry about build issues... [/quote] [quote]Both [i]Sandberg basses[/i] I've owned came with factory installed maple [i]shims[/i].[/quote] http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f18/shimming-more-if-you-already-have-shim-factory-668740/ Shims are not signs of issues.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1378812041' post='2204852'] If you aren't giving your audience something worth watching then why are you even bothering being on stage? [/quote] I've not ever had a venue that would let me play from the bogs, even when I bring my really long lead (I get nervous before gigs).

[quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1378813226' post='2204867'] In my POV if a factory needs to shim its necks then they urgently need to rethink their design. A shim isn't part of a setup like a fret dress for example, a shim is a fix to a build flaw... [/quote] Fender basses: in need of a design rethink. Apparently.

[quote name='MisterFingers' timestamp='1378751594' post='2204257'] I'd be interested in finding out whether this is still common. I'm guessing that with computer controlled routing neck pockets are damn tight these days, but has anyone discovered that their new bass has had shims added? Do you think that this affects your opinion of the instrument, or of the makers? I'm genuinely curious folks. [/quote] Its about neck angle, rather than tightness, so its as necessary as ever. Can't rout an angled pocket very well, need a very fancy machine that can do tilting, no real point when a shim works.

He has literally jsut posted that amp on ebay. Linked him to thread now.

Think Umph might have one of those SVT power amps. Rack mount cuts options right down. Peavey ones, and Mesa Strategy. Got a lovely burman slave amp that would do otherwise.

Cab pair up ant brand with the bass terror. Barefaced Compact is a popular choice.

If I made this, could anyone give me a lift to Walthamstow after?

Because http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwrwCacUd74

[quote name='timmo' timestamp='1378573217' post='2202013'] Apart from advancements in tuition etc, has there been an innovation to make learning and playing a bass easier from the first basses ? [/quote] OK basses being really cheap has helped. Compare to the nasty Woolworths jobs in the 60s, you can get very serviceable bottom end basses, like the £50 pink Westfield jobs and the Sue Ryders. Problem is proper setups are about as rare as ever, and more instruments about than ever before.

I'd guess its this one.

Someone just posted this to my Facebook wall: [quote]Matamp are having clearance sale, which include some interesting 2nd hand & new stock. If your interested in any of the following contact Jeff at the factory by telephone: Matamp stock clearance; new, custom, refurbished and commission equipment 1. 4 x AC30 customs. 6 or 4 input variants. 2 black, 2 tan. Hand wired customspecced transformers, traditional diamond pattern tolex. Each loaded with 2 Celestion Alnico Blue drivers. Unbadged, but VOX logo sanctioned and available if required. £1,500 each. 2. SOLD 3. Matamp 4 x 12 Bass cabinet, late 1990s, pre-owned, Fane loaded bargain £300. 4. Matamp 1 x 8 enclosure. No frills at £35. 5. Harry Joyce 4 x12 Hiwatt style cabinet. Loaded with rare, cast basket Fane drivers. Stunning tone well worth £1,000. 7. Matamp GT1224 prototype with 5 way footswitch. Switchable 25w to 50w output. Was £1,700, now £1,000. 12. Marble Amps, boutique, US style 40w, 4 x 10 combo, twin channel finished in tweed. Was £2,000, now £1,300. 15.[b] Rare Matamp factory collection 400w bass head, aluminium chassis, single channel, 1 off prototype, loaded with either 8 x KT88 or 8 x 6550s tubes. Was £2,500, now £1,500. Unique.[/b] 16. 2 Matamp 1 x 12 flat, Bergentino style cabinets, 1 loaded with compression driver, the other not. Each can handle 400w. Were £350, now £150 each. 19. Matamp Harry Joyce 1 off custom 15w head. Was £995, now £500. 21. Commission sale. Prototype, British built Ashdown 100w head with 4 x 12 cabinet. Pre-owned by ‘Warm’ from Bradford. From £1,800 to £900. No spilt. 22. Matamp refurbished 100w reverb head. Pre-owned by Andy Powell of Wishbone Ash. From £1,200 to £800 for a bit of history. 24. Matamp Kingstreet mk II 15w/25w switchable head, finished in black and white. Brand new, last of the line. £799. Was £950. 25. Matamp. Last 20 of the current line of brand new Mini Pro 4W attenuator heads. Were £409, now £350 each. Get them while you can. 30. Commission sale. Hiwatt Trinity 50w head (early 80s) and front loaded 4 x12 cabinet. No split.£600. 31. Pre-owned Carlsboro TC100 valve head (as used by Bill Nelson) from early 80s. £200. 32. Roost 120w head (modified Matamp GT120). Refurbished. Was £1,200, now £550. 33. German boutique. 3 x THC Sunset 40w heads, 2 x 4 x 12 Celestion Century Vintage cabinets. Call.[/quote]

High nut will bend the lower notes, but also be brutal on the playing, you can get used to it I guess.

Barefaced compact, name covers it. But 'smaller' kind of needs a thing to be smaller than.

[quote name='Matte_black' timestamp='1378551949' post='2201711'] Woohoo, with my accent they could think that one of the Sopranos called to get money from them LOL [/quote] Trying to get money out of a Yorkshireman? Good luck.

[quote name='Matte_black' timestamp='1378548787' post='2201670'] You're right Anyway I must admit that ordering from Matamp doesn't look that easy. I've sent a message thru their Facebook page to find out price, delivery time and options for the GT200... [/quote] Phone them.