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Ideal for home studio and recording rehearsals. Great sound, easily portable (size of a modern laptop). In great condition including owner's manual, original box and power supply. In almost 'as new' condition - I've looked after it. Questions welcome. Here's the spec from Tascam's website:

The 788 Digital Portastudio was designed to give you the latest in recording technological innovation while keeping the ease of use and superb value that's made Portastudios the best-selling multitrack recorders in the world.Its excellent audio quality and nonlinear editing capabilities make it perfectly applicable for even professional-quality recording projects. Plus, its built-in high quality effects make it a totally self-contained digital studio....just hook up a compatible CD burner to the SCSI port, and your album is ready to go.

The various inputs on the 788 can accept mic and line levels. A HiZ switch is also provided so you can plug your guitar or bass directly into the 788. Stereo outputs for mixing down, monitor outputs to send audio to your speakers and aux outputs are all included on individual connectors. Also, MIDI In and Out jacks are provided for syncing your audio tracks to synthesizer and software-based sequencers or other devices that use MIDI Time Code, MIDI Machine Control and MIDI Clock. A S/PDIF digital output makes it easy to send your audio to CD and DAT recorders for two-track masters.


788 SPECIFICATIONS
8-track, 24-bit hard disk recorder workstation
250 virtual tracks for comps and alternate takes
7.5GB internal hard disk for nearly two hours of 8-track recording
Built-in high quality digital effects: reverb, chorus, distortion, multi-effects and much more
Excellent audio quality: 24-bit uncompressed sonic fidelity, 24-bit AD/DA converters
Non-destructive editing: 999 levels of undo
3-band EQ with true parametric mid
Versatile inputs/outputs and flexible routing
S/PDIF digital output for digital mixdown
SCSI port for data archive and CD burning

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90 GBP

Will post in uk for 15 quid standard parcels.

[quote name='ash' post='1201158' date='Apr 15 2011, 08:54 PM']Back up for sale at bargain price of £130 including post UK only.[/quote]

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[quote name='ash' post='1201979' date='Apr 16 2011, 05:37 PM']Hiya this is the long scale version[/quote]

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[quote name='hobbes' post='1201863' date='Apr 16 2011, 03:07 PM']is this the short or long scale version ?[/quote]
Hiya this is the long scale version

[quote name='Big_Stu' post='1201827' date='Apr 16 2011, 02:13 PM']Yes, to the best of my knowledge - and only SGs, or odds & sods. Also JayDee SGs too
TBH I did refer some guitars that I saw on the 'net or in shops to him on the understanding that he's send me a mount/frame for my JB Magnum pickup; it never transpired so I've not bothered telling him of the last three SGs I saw.

John Birch J1s turn up on Ebay quite often, kinda like a twin cutaway Les Paul (John told me that's where he got the idea from, at the time he built his first Les Pauls were ten-a-penny, so he hacked one to see how it looked & played - and liked it).
They're very nice instruments, lighter than a LP, very wide range of tones - often with built in effects. Dave (H) Hill had a few, usually with a treble-booster.[/quote]

Ok as promised here's the JB that I bought recently, it's superb to play very light and has some great sounds courtesy of the incredibly complex (and confusing to me so far) switching system. There is a master volume, tone and volume for each pickup a three way toggle switch and a three position pot - in the third position this knocks off the neck pickup. The pickup volume and tone pots appear to be double pots (like in a radio) and seem to have a cancelling effect on the tone when in the centre spot....if that makes sense. I'm used to Gibson Grabbers so forgive me! If anyone can explain I have included a pic with the back scratchplate off......

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[quote name='ash' post='1195502' date='Apr 11 2011, 10:43 AM']Price dropped with more pics, recorded with this bass at the weekend as its nice and small and light but the sound is really punchy and BIG thanks to the soapbar.[/quote]
Bump down to 190 for a quick sale!

Here is my Stagg EUB in black excellent playing and cosmetic condition, comes with 'rest and rib attachments', gigbag and strung with Corelli strings. Plays and sounds very well but a bit too big for my hands so moving it on. Looking at offers around 280. Its big and awkward to box safely so pickup preferred.

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Back up for sale at bargain price of £130 including post UK only.

[quote name='daz' post='1186703' date='Apr 3 2011, 01:25 PM']The John Birch bass, on ebay (seen below. Go to ebay link for detailed pics) thats a beauty.



If i can derail this thread for one post (if thats ok with the Mods ?) and put this info re:[b] John Birch[/b] in this post. In case anyone does not know of whom we speak. [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Birch_(luthier)"] Here is John Birch's Wiki page [/url]its an interesting read.

A left handed John Birch Ric copy circa 1975

The info on this left hooker is a page long. so anyone wishing to read up on this bass can go [url="http://www.zimbio.com/Guitars/articles/4xeoFH-FzKn/1975+John+Birch+Left+Handed+Rickenbacker+Bass"]here.

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John Birch famous [b]Super Yob II [/b]made for Dave Hill of slade


(Below) A John Birch EB3 styled bass made in about 1976 for Jim Lea of Slade. This was made because the original
Gibson EB3 that Jim Lea was using was stolen from John Birch's workshop. ([url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showuser=9089"]Big_Stu [/url] knows much more about this John Birch stuff than i do. He knows the members of Slade and I belive he knew John Birch )




(EB3 style photos By John Diggins (Jaydee))

And lastly a pic and a few paragraphs on another John Birch Ric copy [url="http://kevmoore.wordpress.com/2008/04/05/first-bass-no2-beg-steal-or-borrow-but-never-sell-your-basses/"]here.[/url]
More John birch Slade guitars [url="http://www.crazeeworld.plus.com/slade/2011/pages/gear.htm"]here.[/url][/quote]


I bought the John Birch above from Ebay and contacted John Carling at John Birch guitars - a very nice chap by the way - the seller - a very helpful gent - had owned it for 33 years and the finish is original, John told me that the knobs are original too, I removed the stickers and they are similar to Ric knobs with a silver cap. The bass has a serial number under the back plate. It weighs around 8.5lbs and plays like a dream straight out of the box. I agree with Jon that the build quality is sublime and playability to my tastes is superior to any Rick or Faker I've ever played (I've had quite a few of both). So yes I'm very pleased with it!

[quote name='cycrowave' post='1198700' date='Apr 13 2011, 08:57 PM']Pm sent[/quote]

PM replied and on hold pending the usual!

[quote name='ash' post='1196268' date='Apr 11 2011, 09:45 PM']Here is my Westone Spectrum bass plays well and sounds great, some cosmetic dings and bumps but nothing structural, looking for 120. Japanese made all black quality left-handed bass.

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Go on make me an offer!

SOLD Here is my Westone Spectrum bass plays well and sounds great, some cosmetic dings and bumps but nothing structural, looking for 120. Japanese made all black quality left-handed bass.

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Price dropped with more pics, recorded with this bass at the weekend as its nice and small and light but the sound is really punchy and BIG thanks to the soapbar.

Boing!

New pics bump

[quote name='ash' post='1191400' date='Apr 7 2011, 08:41 AM']Thats a 350B I had one much denser and heavier than the 450B thanks to the ash body. Sold it before I had to go to an osteopath![/quote]
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[quote name='joegarcia' post='1192031' date='Apr 7 2011, 05:35 PM']Cool.[/quote]
New pics up!

[quote name='Shockwave' post='1191823' date='Apr 7 2011, 03:19 PM']Wasent this on Ebay recently? I sadly missed it! and I will have to miss it again Joe, if you aquire this i'll have it off you when you decide to move it on. [/quote]
No wasn't on ebay unless you are thinking of when I bought it a couple of years back

[quote name='richardrickenbacker' post='1191364' date='Apr 7 2011, 07:49 AM'][url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnAZTItYxUQ"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnAZTItYxUQ[/url]

not quite the same model!!![/quote]

Thats a 350B I had one much denser and heavier than the 450B thanks to the ash body. Sold it before I had to go to an osteopath!

[quote name='joegarcia' post='1191290' date='Apr 7 2011, 12:05 AM']Argghhhhhhhh..... hmmmmmm

Edit: Not interested in p/x with any of this are you? [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=119874"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=119874[/url][/quote]

Possibly the Moogerfooger

[quote name='Shaggy' post='1191156' date='Apr 6 2011, 10:12 PM']Ah, I remember that Kramer on TOTP - it was "Rat Trap" - nice little bass intro just before the vocals

Cheers for the info, the '70's Kramers were the best IMO

Just clocked your very tasty list of Gibson Grabbers - good to see another Gibson-head! (mine; T'bird IV, EB-2, EB-2D, RD Artist, Explorer)[/quote]

Just put up one of my gibson G1s if you are interested, love them but this new bass is a bit of a drain and I only really use two of my three G1s (one has nylon flats/one roundwounds, the third my spare) Oh and thanks for solving what the Rats song was - I remember now!

Selling one of my three Grabber 1 basses to raise funds for a new project, this Grabber is a later model and is in the original black finish with buckle rash on the back and various dings and chips to the finish. The Gibson decal has been worn away a little (common with these models) but still legible. The sliding pickup and electrics work superbly and the bass has fantastic punch and sustain with a rich fruity tone. The bass is all original with the exception of the fretboard which was replaced many years ago by luthier John Le Voi using a beautiful piece of what looks like ebony. The action is very low and playability second to none. Any questions please message me, these basses are becoming recognised - at last - as a classic bass. Out of all the Gibson basses I think these were the most articulate in terms of tone with a very useable tone - less mud more grunt! Any questions please message me. Am looking for 430. Sorry no case.

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More pics for all who asked - note there is a small square of easily removeable sticker residue on the back.

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[quote name='Shaggy' post='1191118' date='Apr 6 2011, 09:43 PM']Wasn't that the 650B?

Bump for a lovely bass anyway![/quote]

The 650B was a later addition to the range, as was the 450B deluxe this was one of the first series. The later versions had different neck plates, crown inlays and a bevelled edge on the 650. I think the bassist from the Boomtown Rats used one on Banana Republic or somesuch. I saw him play a Kramer on TOTP and loved the look of it, only selling because I just succumbed to a John Birch Bass!

Kramer 450B bass from the USA dating from the 70s. As you can see the bass has the distinctive 'tuning fork' headstock on an aluminum neck. The bass is in great condition for a 30 + year old, all aluminum parts are original and the serial number stamped neck plate is in place (generally these are removed or lost), there are a few cosmetic dings but nothing serious. The neck is true and in superb condition with plenty of life in the frets it and plays extremely well with a nice action all the way up the neck. The electrics are original and everything works as it should. The knobs are replacements with the exception of one volume control, these are readily available (black 'speed' style knobs) on ebay for a few pounds. The wooden pickup surrounds were broken when I bought the bass and need to be reglued or replaced, I have taken these off but will include them. This was the top of Kramer's original aluminum range and has exceptional build quality with beautiful exotic woods and quality hardware. It has a very versatile sound and was considered one for the pros at the time - the unusual materials meant production costs were high (see link for history). 425 GBP and its yours.

[url="http://www.vintagekramer.com/alum.htm"]http://www.vintagekramer.com/alum.htm[/url]

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Sold!

This is a lovely old UK made Dan Armstrong 'London' bass from the early 70s hand made in the UK. It has had a soapbar pickup added a new bridge and custom scratchplate (still have the original aluminium one). When i bought it it was in a poor state having been converted to fretless with polyfilla (!!!!) by the previous owner who had then put it in a wardrobe as a lost cause having cracked the back of the headstock! One machinehead is a replacement Schaller. I took this to my local luthier who did his usual miracle and made it into a superb playing vintage bass adding a new bridge and giving it a great refret. It reminds me of an early pre SG shaped Gibson EBO or a Gordon Smith. It has unusual features such as aluminium markers and fascia, there is info on the net about these as they are quite rare one sold on here recently in virtually mint condition. I'm now looking for 245 for it.

[url="http://www.danarmstrong.org/londonbass.html"]http://www.danarmstrong.org/londonbass.html[/url]

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