andyonbass

There's been some interest on another thread regarding the new Hartke LH500 heads, I've recently acquired one that I could bring along if its not too late to include in the poll, and enough people wanted to have a go?

[quote name='Merton' post='278032' date='Sep 5 2008, 05:09 PM']This will incur the wrath of those in the SE bash rigs poll but I'd love to see/hear one... [/quote] I know, that's why I said "I'll see about" bringing it!! i'll post on the other thread see if it can be included in the poll

Only just caught up with this thread, I've got an LH500 which I got to use as a back up for my LM11, and also to drive a couple of extra speakers if I need to, for outside gigs, marquees etc. Needless to say it wont be getting much use, in fact i've only used it once at a rehearsal, through a couple of Omni 10.5s. What I can tell you is the BFM/LM11 combination is superb, with exceptional clarity where pretty much every nuance of your playing is heard , certainly on stage, and I'm told, out front, too, right down to the low B. I usually have the LM2 controls flat, as there's so much tonal capability on my AC preamp, I can make all the adjustments i need using that. I found the LH500 to be warmer sounding than the markbass, and by boosting its mid control I could get it to cut through the mix nearly as well as the LM2, although the B string wasn't as defined.Volume wise, I reckon its as loud, too.I must add, that in my opinion, the BFM cabs are responsible for a great deal of the clarity. Like I said, this is based on one outing with it, but on the strength of that, I'm pleased with it so far. I might gig it on Saturday, and report back! Its not going to replace the Markbass, but for what I bought it for, its ideal, especially the price tag! (£239 shipped) BTW I plug the bass into the "passive" input and roll off the volume a little, works fine for me. I'll see about bringing the LH500 to the SE bash, if anyone wants a go, depending on transport arrangements

Thats good! I thought there might be a rule of thumb of sorts. I'll give it a go! If it was an expensive instrument, I'd probably strip it, as suggested, but its a pretty cheap project bass. Thanks for the help

Thanks for the quick reply, I have some polyeurethane varnish, left over from a recent diy job, I might dab a little somewhere on the reverse of the headstock, where it doesn't notice and see if it reacts to the finish, before I make with the sandpaper!

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Hi I want to put a decal onto a headstock, which is finished in gloss. I'm not sure whether its nitrocellulose or polyurethane gloss, how can I tell? I will need to seal over the decal with a clear gloss finish and I want to get something thats compatible with the existing finish. Any help would be much appreciated Thanks Andy

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Done a couple of deals with Kev, recently, and would happily deal with him again. in fact i would've done if I'd been quicker off the mark when he had the status up for sale!! Top Bloke.

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Just checked my diary, no gig so far, so put me down as no.24 I'll bring a couple of ACG's . [EDIT} I'll also bring a Hartke LH500 and 2 Omni 10.5s

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Dan bought a tuner from me, paid on the button and let me know when he received it, which is great. I wouldn't hesitate to trade with him again. Top bloke

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