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  1. Gareth Hughes
    Hey Folks - After having a new body made for my six string neck, up for sale here is my original six string body. The body is Walnut on the treble side, Mahogany on the bass side and capped with one piece of Rosewood. The pickups are custom wound Kent Armstrong's. The body was made by a luthier at the Lowden Guitar factory in N.Ireland. Ask any of your guitar friends, or do a Google search, and you'll see how well regarded Lowden guitars are - so this bas is built with that quality. (Oh, Lowden built Goodfellow basses for a while too) Anyhow - the body is a regular P-Bass shape, even tho the neck pocket gives the perception of a bigger body. The treble horn is slightly reduced to accommodate the 24 fret neck the bass had. The neck pocket is 124mm in length at its longest point, 85mm wide at the bottom of the neck joint, tapering to 78mm at the farthest end. (All measurements approx.) The body is drilled for an ABM 6 String bridge like this one, it's the 3706 model: [url="http://www.abm-mueller.com/index2.html?bridges.html"]http://www.abm-mueller.com/index2.html?bridges.html[/url] The string spacing on the neck for this body are: 17-18mm at the bridge and 9.5 at the nut, so you could conceivably make a wide spacing 5 string neck for the body. It's currently wired like a passive Jazz bass - Vol, Vol, Tone. PM me your email if you want any pics of other basses I've had made from the same luthier. So, all this - body and pickups for £300 plus postage. [attachment=27551:DSCF1311.JPG][attachment=27552:DSCF1310.JPG][attachment=27554:DSCF1312.JPG]
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    Hey Folks - Up for sale here is my Barge Concepts GLZ Pedal. It's the perfect pedal for boosting low output pickups, or for boosting your signal into a valve amp or overdrive pedal. The buffering stage is perfect for matching Double Bass piezo pickups into Electric Bass designed pedals/amps etc. The pedal is in perfect nick, having never been gigged or used outside my studio. Brand new these are about £75 with shipping, plus import duty. Get this mint unit for £50 plus postage (bout a fiver). Here's the guff from the Barge Concepts website: The GLZ is Barge Concepts’ all-in-one signal buffering/ clean boosting/ impedance matching solution, built in to a rugged, compact enclosure. Inspired by the buffer and boost stages of the VFB-2 and DB-3, as well as client requests, the GLZ is a low noise, true bypass, opamp-based signal buffer, with 0-15 dB clean boost (Gain control), buffered volume control (Level control), and variable impedance control (Z control). Also available is the BV-1; a simplified implementation of the GLZ, for those that just need a signal buffer and volume control. Application Suggestions: As a Clean Boost: Based on the boost stages of the Barge Concepts DB-3, the GLZ can provide 0 - 15 dB of clean gain. Use it to drive your pedals and amp into distortion, to boost the output of low output vintage wound pickups. or to match output levels when switching between humbucking and single coil instruments. As a Volume control: Based on the topology of the Barge Concepts DB-3, the GLZ's volume circuit is designed to provide variable level control without altering the impedance or frequency response of your output signal. Use the GLZ as a foot-switchable volume control to lower the ouput of your pickups, or use it as a fully buffered master volume control in the effects loop of your favorite amp. As a Signal Buffer: The GZL-1 uses a very low noise, audio grade Burr-Brown non-inverting buffers to insure transparent sound across the entire audible spectrum. With all signals buffered, you have a lower impedance signal driving the devices after the GLZ, as well as high impedance inputs to insure that a clear signal passes to the output. As a passive signal emulator: The GLZ’s variable impedance control alters the resistive output of the buffering stage, to make the output signal appear more like a passive signal. This is particularly useful for bassists and guitarists with active pickups that want to send a 'passive-looking' signal to vintage effects that may not respond well to buffers. GLZ-1 Features: • Compact, aluminum enclosure. Footprint 4.7” x 2.5”. • 3PDT true bypass switching. • Dual color Bypass/Active LED indicator. • Low noise, audio grade Burr Brown op-amps. • Low noise, 1%, metal film resistors used throughout • High quality mica, film, and tantalum capacitors for unmatched signal fidelity. • Switchcraft jacks. • Alpha pots with set-screw knobs. • Clean interior layout with 2 silk-screened and solder-masked circuit boards. • All audio jacks mounted on the North end to save board space. • Industry standard 9V DC power jack (operation supported up to 18V with regulated power supply) • Top quality 9V battery pre-installed. [attachment=27546:DSCF1342.JPG]
  3. Gareth Hughes
    Thanks Andy - much appreciated. But jeez, with that review now you've got me thinking I should keep it!!
  4. Gareth Hughes
    But then there's eBay's nasty little fees, and PayPal's too. [quote name='Platypus' post='517030' date='Jun 17 2009, 11:33 PM']These little beasties sell very well on eBay, in my experience[/quote]
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    Hey All - Up for sale is my Gallien Krueger MB150S Combo. I bought this amp in January of this year and have only used it to play along side one acoustic guitar player - in other words it's in near perfect condition. It is actually in perfect condition, having been carried in a padded gig bag since day one. Brand new these are going for between £586-649. I'm selling this 6 month old amp for £400 (including the £40 gig bag) plus postage. Postage should be about £30-ish. You're welcome to source your own courier. Here's the guff from GK: longtime favorite for session bassists such as Leland Sklar, Charlie Haden, Ron Carter and Jimmy Earl, the Gallien-Krueger MB150S-III/112 remains the industry standard for high quality compact bass amplification in and out of the studio. The Gallien-Krueger MB150S-III/112 improves on its predecessor with improved signal to noise ratio (-90dB) and much cooler operation. With its sturdy welded aluminum chassis, the Gallien-Krueger MB150S-III/112 is equally at home on the road, or in the studio. Gallien-Krueger MB150S-III/112 main features include: POWER <1% THD: 100W (150W with Extension Cabinet) COOLING: Convection INPUT SECTION: 1/4" Jack, -14dB Pad and Volume VOICING FILTER: Low Cut, Adjustable Contour and High Boost EQUALIZER: Active Four-Band OUTPUT: Master and Limiter (Switch, Level and LED) DIRECT OUT: XLR Pre/Left, XLR Post/Right and Ground Lift. PATCHING: Send, Return, Line Out, Aux In and Head Phone. SPEAKER OUTPUT: Two 1/4" jacks and Speaker Switch. WOOFER: 1xGK-Paragon 12LB150-8 Stamped Frame, 12", 100W Low Resonance Suspension CONSTRUCTION: 0.1" Aluminum Chassis, 18 Gauge Steel Grill, Heat Sink Top Cover and Mic Stand Mountable WEIGHT: 26 lbs DIMENSIONS: 13.5"W x 16"H x 8.5"D Do excuse my dodgy photos - camera is sucking somewhat, but you can see that's there's no marks at all on the amp. [attachment=27226:DSCF1298.JPG][attachment=27227:DSCF1300.JPG]
  6. Gareth Hughes
    Hey Ken, Great to see you here. I've read countless posts of yours over on Talkbass, and have learned a lot from your experiences - so I'm sure others here will be happy to welcome. Are you looking another cab? The TecAmp cabs growing old on you? Take care, Gareth
  7. Gareth Hughes
    Would you be interested in a trade for a set of D'Addario Chromes (Flatwounds) ECB80SL Set Super Long Scale 40-95? I'm going the other direction from you, having loved light gauge strings for years, I'm now loving heavier strings.
  8. Gareth Hughes
    If I lived anywhere nearby, and didn't already have a UL310 - this would most definitely be gone. Great bargain for anyone looking a reliable, powerful and portable cab. These are laughably light, and sound great. Go for it!!
  9. Gareth Hughes
    Willing to sell? If so, what price and would you ship to N.Ireland?
  10. Gareth Hughes
    Have a bump on me. I got one of Dave's VH1 Std preamps a few weeks ago and love it. I'd be buying the EQ Drive if I didn't have the Std.
  11. Gareth Hughes
    What are the smaller pedals underneath the EHX Memory Man?
  12. Gareth Hughes
    Here's my solution -use a tuner to pinpoint the note, then a small artists paintbrush to apply two small dots at that position. (two dots so as to show the rough ballpark you're in, as finger width, exact point of finger hitting string, etc varies) and then some clear nail varnish to keep them in place. All reversible if need-be. I've been playing upright professionally for ten years and I'm still happy to use them, no matter what stigma arises. Here's why - (and I'm paraphrasing an old quote from a Bass Player mag interview) - "I get paid to play the right notes, the artist doesn't care how I get them." Of course you're gonna need to practice to learn where each finger needs to go etc, and learn the minute differences between slightly flat and in tune BUT all that can go out the window the moment you're onstage and guitars, cymbals, vocals, etc start eating up the sonic space that defines your note pitch. Some gigs are great for hearing yourself, others are not. On those gigs the dots help get you through. No amount of dots can tell you the right thing to play tho, or can develop the stamina you need for your hands to last a two hour gig on the upright. I play fretted electric bass too, but somehow no one seems to mind the dots there. [quote name='kembo_dee' post='328723' date='Nov 13 2008, 11:35 PM']Hi sorry to be a nuisance, has anyone got the time to upload a picture of their fingerboard with pencil markings on? Thanks Kema Off topic: Bassday: Richard Bona, TM Stevens, Hadrien Feraud amazing !![/quote]
  13. Gareth Hughes
    Can't help you with Southern Ireland shipping quotes as I live in Northern Ireland, but I can tell you why you're getting hit hard on costs - the UK mail sees Southern Ireland as 'Europe' - ie: France, Spain, etc and charges accordingly. So, because I'm in N.Ireland (technically in the UK) it's cheaper for me to ship something across the water to England, Scotland or Wales than it is to ship it 20 miles down the road. What some of my Southern colleagues do in this situation is have it shipped to a Northern Irish based relative/friend. It might work out cheaper for your buyer to have the item shipped to a depot in Belfast and then drive up to get it. PM sent about this also.
  14. Gareth Hughes
    I've done a lot of theatre work in the past ten years (RENT, 42nd St, West Side Story, Copacobana, Hair, etc) and the only sonic requirement that was specified was a fretless for two or three tunes in RENT. Point being that, IME at least, there is one tone to rule them all. Get a good sound with whatever and it'll work for pretty much anything. If you like the bass you have and want more versatile sounds I'd invest in a multi-effects unit. Most of the variations you'll need in theatre work would be covered by different EQ settings rather different basses. (As for actual effects, I've only ever been asked for an Octave and Chorus for RENT). 4 string vs 5 string? Again, I'd say I've come across about 5% of sub-4 range notes written in scores. I've yet to work with an MD that was a stickler for which range an Eb or D was in. I've done '42nd St' on electric bass and 'West Side Story' on upright. Again, neither MD was particular. Certainly in small pits I've used an electric on upright charts for convenience. My real upright and electric bass took up too much space on 'The Witches Of Eastwick' so I used my Eminence Portable Upright. All sounded good. The sad part to realize is that the audience rarely, if ever, will know the difference. Sometimes even the MD doesn't care to hear the difference. As long as they hear what they perceive as 'bass' they don't care what brand, shape, size, etc it is. Conversely, sometimes an MD will balk at your high-end custom bass simply because it isn't a Fender P-Bass. So i bought a Fender P a few months back, and it's laughable how many people now comment on my sound. (No jokes about how crap my sound probably was before;)
  15. Gareth Hughes
    Sounds to me like your new pickups might have stronger magnets in them and they're pulling on the string, causing it to warble out of tune with the note you're playing. I had similar problems with a set of Kent Armstrong pickups. They were so powerful, I just couldn't get them far enough away from the string. Dose it happen on all the notes, or mainly on the higher notes (ie - so when the string is pressed down at the 19th fret then it's close to the the pickup then when you play a low note). Might be worth keeping everything else the same and re-install your old pickups, try to isolate the problem.
  16. Gareth Hughes
    Have a bump. I have two Epifani UL112's and they cover pretty much every gig I come across as a full time player. The PS112's have pretty much the same spec's in terms of volume, spl's etc. At that price they're an absolute bargain.
  17. Gareth Hughes
    Have a bump These are great cabs, very versatile and worth every penny IMHO. I have the UL-310 and 2 UL-112's. I use either the 310 or the 2- 112's for pretty much everything, including some loud wedding bands with a drummer who just CANNOT play quietly. Either rig keeps up. The point being that a UL 212 will do all that you ask, and then some more.
  18. Gareth Hughes
    In which case I cut out the piece of material between the neoprene and the plastic and had my darling mother stitch it back together. Works a treat and gets the neoprene where you want it. [quote name='TheRinser' post='252794' date='Aug 1 2008, 02:39 PM']They're good, I've got one too, but depending on the angle you have your bass at you can end up with the plastic bit right on your shoulder, which makes the nice big comfy neoprene bit kind of redundant... ah well, they're fine apart from that.[/quote]
  19. Gareth Hughes
    I only take a spare bass anytime I've been tinkering with the wiring/tweaked the preamp,etc. That's more about MY unreliability than the bass's tho. But you all could be tempting fate here - I had an unnecessary amount of gear so decided to scale down from 3 heads, 4 1x12's and a 4x10 to 2 heads and 2 1x12's. The thinking being that I'd really just convinced myself that I needed all these spares when I really didn't. Two weeks after reducing the gear - one of my 1x12's stopped working. I've never blown a speaker or had one die in 10 years. Soon as I don't have a backup......
  20. Gareth Hughes
    Having owned two GS112's I can say that these cabs are amazing in what they can do, how they sound, and how they'll be perfect for just about everything you'll ever need. I sold mine only because I have two Epifani UL112's. If I could have justified it I would have kept them both. For anyone weighing up a 2x12 vs a 4x10 - just think of it as the 2x12 feels like it's giving you more love, in all the ways you like.
  21. Gareth Hughes
    Amen to the above. Just go for it. The main reason for me is that no matter how well rehearsed you are the gig is always different. Variables enter teh equation and it's how you deal with them that makes you a better band. In the prac pad everything is the way you know it - the volume, the physical position, the tone, the ambience, etc. You get used to that. You also have time to fix that annoying thing that keeps happening with X bit of gear. On the stage everything changes - the volume, the physical position, the tone, the ambience, and now you have to fix X bit of gear whilst your band is losing monentum with the audinence. The ONLY way to deal with these things is to do it on the gig. And it doesn't matter how long you've been playing together. I've been involved in shows that have decades of combined experience at all levels of playing and it still takes a few shows to iron out the kinks. Be evil. Book the shows, tell them later. If they refuse, get another band.
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    I think it's fine. Most of the time I gloss over it anyway, but then it's good when it's there because if someone is talking about something specific then it's helpful to see what their points of reference are. Good to see another Nordie here. Up Down!! Cheers, Gareth.
  23. Gareth Hughes
    Are they regular scale length? I have a 36" 5 that would like these a lot. Cheers, Gareth [quote name='P-T-P' post='218377' date='Jun 13 2008, 03:10 PM']bump[/quote]
  24. Gareth Hughes
    Hey Ian, Sorry bout that man, only just figured on selling it yesterday. Am considering selling that 5-String you were playing tho Hope the SWR is working out. Cheers, G [quote name='Bigwan' post='220354' date='Jun 17 2008, 08:29 AM']I'd have given you cash in hand for this on Sunday morning if I knew you had it! Oh well...[/quote]
  25. Gareth Hughes
    Somebody get this -it's a real bargain at that price. I have a Focus 2 or else I'd buy this in a heartbeat. And don't let the name fool you, it works for everything. Think of it as a lightweight poweramp with an excellent front end.
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