eddiehoffmann

Hey guys, Sadly is time for me to part with this awesome rig that has given me nothing but superb full fat bass tone over the past year and a half. Due to different (annoying) circumstances I have been forced to downsize even more I've used all kind of amps and cabs in the recent past (All valve, class D, Neo cabs, ferrite, ceramic... You name it!) and this rig, in my experience, has been the smallest and lightest I could make myself go without ANY compromise in sound. It's a full fat sounding rig that you can still fit in virtually any stage and in the boot of a Renault Megane hatchback (see pics). I've done loads of gigs with this rig but it was transported by me only and with maximum care, so apart from the usual minor scuffs on the metal corner protectors... Nothing to report. The rig consists of: [b]- OB1-500 bass head with case (£400): ***SOLD***[/b] [b]- OBC210 MINI cab (£300): [/b]These are amazing cabs that somehow Orange decided to discontinue. When I tested the amp I tried it with the OBC212 isobaric cabs first and these 2x10 minis sounded so much better. The two combined sound just like the huge OBC810 (which I also tested), but only obviously not as loud. Still plenty loud, believe me. I never had any problems hearing myself with loud rock bands using this stack, or being heard. You'll struggle to find a more portable solution to achieve [b]THAT 8x10 sound. This cab will also be a great mini fridge rig stacked vertically with a small class D amp, or the perfect match to any Orange cabs. Stack it on top of an OBC115 for a classic 1x15 + 2x10 rig or on top of an OBC410 for a 6x10 modular fridge [/b] [url="https://orangeamps.com/discontinued/obc210-mini/"]https://orangeamps.c...ed/obc210-mini/[/url] I'm based in Central London (Vauxhall) and would prefer collection due to the size of the rig and all the hassle involved in safely packing it all up for a safe delivery. [b]Here's a track I recorded using this rig. It's a mix of the amp's DI and the mic-ed up cab. Produced by Mick Quinn (Supergrass), a man who knows a great bass tone when he hears one and he was well pleased [/b] [url="https://open.spotify.com/track/3cJHrWVfYHYHsZYCIikSKo"]https://open.spotify...fYHYHsZYCIikSKo[/url] And some pics: [attachment=242731:File 10-04-2017, 17 22 20.jpeg] [attachment=239682:Photo 12-03-2016, 13 25 46.jpg] [attachment=239683:Photo 03-12-2016, 19 12 19 (1).jpg] [attachment=239684:Photo 03-07-2016, 11 53 46.jpg] [attachment=239685:Photo 30-04-2016, 19 59 16.jpg] [attachment=239686:Photo 15-06-2016, 15 35 48.jpg] Any questions I'm here! Cheers, Eddie

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And now sold! Thanks

After further reading, it seems that the only Fenders properly advertised as nitro are the Mexican made Classic Series Lacquer instruments. FSR Japan like mine are simply described as Lacquer. American Vintage are apparently finished in what's described as Fender Flash Coat Lacquer. Mexican Classic Series Lacquer are the only ones that with the word Nitro associated with them (Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer).

[quote name='therealting' timestamp='1467243821' post='3082282'] So basically the same finish as everything else? Not sure why they would advertise it specifically as lacquer then! Not a put down at all, I love the Fender Japan stuff, just genuinely curious. And somewhat interested... [/quote] Exaclty... I don't get that either. All I can say from my personal experience is: - The finish does feel much thinner than that of modern Fenders; - On my other identical bass that's used frequently the the finish is already showing signs of ageing. Also... I was trying to find stuff on the web to clarify the matter and found this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/gds/Myths-about-Nitrocellulose-finish-for-electric-guitars-/10000000004635258/g.html

[quote name='TomS' timestamp='1467233620' post='3082223'] I don't like buying things I haven't played, but I could be in London Saturday 9th if it's still around then. Played one, nearly bought one when they were in shops. Lovely instruments... [/quote] Hi Tom! They're lovely instruments indeed. I have a gig in Cornwall on the 9th so I'll be leaving London quite early, probably in the morning. Where are you based?

[quote name='therealting' timestamp='1467233302' post='3082219'] What exactly is a non-nitro lacquer? [/quote] I didn't know there was a non-nitro lacquer 'till someone pointed it out above. I was told this was a nitro finish when I bought it and I thought that was the case. My other identical bass, which I've been using a lot has been aging nicely and much quicker than my poly finish basses and quite like that. It definitely feels like a much thinner finish than "normal". Hope than helps

Ok... I was actually thinking "Brexit schmexit", but in the past 5 days I had a sale fall through due to the insecurity of an EU dependant job and two of my regular residencies cancelled. Anyone else going through stuff like that? Back to topic and taking the above into consideration + the fact the I HAD to buy a new car that costed more than I planned to spend originally, this beast of a bass has now been reduced to a mere £600. That's £330 off the price I paid for it and it is NEW! No silly offers or I'll just keep the bass and go find Nigel Farage and throw a pie in his face! Thanks