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I would think it is very unlikely that it would be a 12AX7/ECC83. Radios use the same physical profile valves such as the EF** series for the RF stages and ECLs for the audio stages. ECC83s are more likely to be found in old PA amps (Vortexion, Linear, Grampian) and some high-end hi-fi as well as guitar amps. The only sure way is to remove the valve and see what it says.

[quote name='originalfunster' post='146073' date='Feb 24 2008, 04:35 PM']Hi OB, I got mine off of ebay from this guy in the USA, thomasldh copy his name and paste it into ebay. I first saw these about 18 months ago and had to have one!! for the look alone.... I should point out that I am not really a bassist and I only started playing 2 years ago (wife said it was a mid life crisis) so anything I put round my neck feels like a scaffold board!!! but for looks I would rather have the Aerodyne round my neck than my USA Precision. Would be happy for you to have a bash on it if your ever in Watford.[/quote] Thanks for your comments. The reason for the post was to try and judge reaction as I'd bought one from a friend to help out his need for cash. It's now in the For Sale section. Like most things reaction falls into two camps. Love or hate. I have had a play with it and as you say it has a great neck. I need to try it through my rig to see about the pick-ups but using headphones it had a very wide tone range. Probably killer with some Wizards. The slab front doesn't bother me as my Ray is like that and my style is such that my forearm is not pressed into the bass so that wouldn't be a problem. I only bought is as a favour and I can't really justify keeping it. The finish is so good that I would be terrified of dinging it the first time out.

[quote name='99ster' post='146108' date='Feb 24 2008, 05:59 PM']Here's another massive thumbs up for the great work done by OBBM. Dave has just provided me with a large quantity of very highly quality professional spec cables for my studio - they are fantastic & were supplied at a very reasonable price. And he's had to put up with me changing my mind about what I needed a dozen times! And he gave me some great advice on multicore... Need great cables? Go see OBBM - you'd be bloody daft to do anything else!!! [b]VERY[/b] highly recommended.[/quote] It was a pleasure Jim and it gave me an opportunity to see your wonderful collection of basses. Wow.

[quote name='Jase' post='145511' date='Feb 23 2008, 11:33 AM']Morning all, Could anybody point me in the right direction for a Hipshot, the last time I used them I had a fender with the old type machine heads, now I'm not sure which type of Hipshot is compatible with the new Fender machine heads, when I say new It's 2000 onwards. Cheers Jase [/quote] I would go directly to Hipshot. they have an om-line store and will ship to the UK. If you need advice on the right model I suggest you email Jason Ungleich [[email protected]].

[quote name='nash' post='145123' date='Feb 22 2008, 03:45 PM']haha. well im getting a BG from beerdragon very soon so i can judge it from there. if i like the bass itself and not the pup i may change for an emg. and yes probs will take the controls off. i really don't need them. i had a DJ once upon a time when i had my EBS HD350 head and had a fairly clean tone. now im in a different band and i have a sunn 300t so im dirt now.[/quote] Will you sell me the Fralin?

Has anyone got any views/experience about these please?

Greetings.

The lacquered neck on my pre-EB Stingray has always felt sticky after playing it for a while. It's almost as if there is some form of polish or coating that's coming off. I want to use it in anger again so the problem needs fixing. Any recommendations as to how to clean it without damaging the mojo?

I obtained two 5-string Laklands from this man. They were as described and well packed. In the words of Todd Snider he's an "Alright Guy"

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='142688' date='Feb 18 2008, 07:30 PM']Nice one Dave. is that a new PG? I do like the white pearl one but the Black Mirror looks different. whats it made of?[/quote] I got the black mirror first to replace the very bland white original. It's a very fragile plastic of some sort. I had to be very careful drilling it. Then after I'd has a white pearl on the DJ4 for a while I got to thinking that the same would look good on the DD. I must confess with the white pearl, the blocks and the white binding it looks a bit gaudy, but who cares cos' it sounds great.

Black Mirror White Pearl - matches the inlay blocks.

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[quote name='mhuk' post='140242' date='Feb 14 2008, 12:42 PM']Are there requirements/ suggestions for the lead between a pre and power amp? Is unshielded cable OK (the same that I use to make XLR leads between the pre and power amps in my hifi)?[/quote] No, no, no, no,no. It must be shielded Unbalanced - Good quality instrument cable Balanced - Screened pair (mic cable)

[quote name='mhuk' post='139937' date='Feb 13 2008, 10:57 PM']2.5 sq.mm per core or overall?[/quote] per core. The Americans reckon 12-gauge but there is no direct metric equivalent. 4 sq.mm. is the nearest.

QUOTE (Hamster @ Feb 13 2008, 01:16 PM) Is your price list the same as the one on your website - or is there a BC'ers price list with massive discounts? Hamster Nice one Hammy. What's on the web site is the current list however list is really there as a guide. I do have some room to move on some items for BCers depending on method of payment, etc. so the best thing to do is contact me and I'll see what I can do.

I used to use an IEC distribution strip but then I got to thinking about it and came to the conclusion that for simplicity and security 13-Amp was the way to go. 1. Every item of equipment is separately fused at its plug. 2. You can plug-in 13A wallwort power supplies directly. 3. If you have a cable problem it's a lot lot easier to find a 13-Amp to IEC than an IEC to IEC cable. 4. If borrow/hire any extra kit then the chances are it'll have a 13-Amp lead with it. 5. Other band members can plug into the back of your rack. Spare moulded 13-Amp to IEC cables are very cheap. Go to B&Q or similar, buy some 13-Amp plugs, cut the moulded cables to suit and fit the 13-Amp plugs. Neat and tidy rack. UK standard.

Al, I've been using a 13-amp dis block mounted on a blank panel for a while now but I'm thinking about getting one of [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120221205520"]these[/url] They are a very reputable company and are a subsiduary of an organisation that makes a lot of patch panels, jackfields and Outside Broadcast Truck power distribution systems for the broadcast industry.

[quote name='Muppet' post='138427' date='Feb 11 2008, 07:38 PM']Nice Dave!!! Didn't you have one similar a while ago (maybe not soo bright) ?[/quote] You must be thinking of the '96 Pink Fender Jazz that I got in a swap with Nash for my old black MIJ Precision. I'm keeping that one for my Grand-daughter.

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='138401' date='Feb 11 2008, 06:58 PM']The finish is really nice though isnt it? I wasnt expecting sparkle. The pics on the Lakland site dont do it justice.[/quote] It's very cool and no the pictures don't do it justice. I've tried a black mirror and a white pearl scratch plate and can't make my mind up which is best. As for the neck, it is one of the best I've played. Slim, shallow and easy, a bit of a blonde really.

Bought for the princely sum of £41. 31.75-inch scale, 19.5-mm spacing at the bridge. Chunky but smooth neck. Lurid pink. It needed a bit of sorting as it had a half-inch action and sharp fret ends and was almost unplayable, however a severe tweak of the truss-rod, a neck shim, a set of part used DR Hi-Beams and she's ready to rock. Sounds great through headphones but have yet to try it through the amp. I bought it for my Neice's next birthday but that's a while yet so ......