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I don’t think shipping to The Hague is a practical option for two reasons. Firstly, including the flight case and foot switch, this amp weighs over 40kg. Secondly, with the UK now outside of the EU, the amp will be subject to import duties and VAT on arrival in the Netherlands. So, on those grounds I’ll stick with my original post which is collection only or meet halfway here in the UK. -
Here we have my DBX DriveRack PX professional loudspeaker management processor with matching DBX reference microphone for sale. I am the second owner, and this has lived in a flightcase all its life alongside my mixing console. Condition is used, although the reference mic was new this year (2025) has never been used in anger. A great tool for those of us who mix live sound from stage side whilst playing. I’m only selling as I have now upgraded my bass bins to a matching pair to my tops so will be using the internal crossovers to cut down on the weight of gear I shlep to gigs. Because I am inherently lazy, I asked ChatGPT to describe the functionality and this is what it came up with, which sounds accurate to me based on my experience. “The DBX DriveRack PX is a professional loudspeaker management system that optimises live sound systems. It combines automatic room tuning, crossover control, EQ, dynamics, and feedback suppression in one rack-mount unit. Using the included DBXRTA-M measurement microphone, you can run auto-EQ and real-time analysis to tailor your speakers and subs for smooth, balanced frequency response in any venue. Other key features include configurable crossovers, delay alignment, compression/limiting, and feedback elimination, making it ideal for PA systems, bands, DJs, and event sound setups.” I’m looking for £300 for the DriveRack and reference mic, or £250 for the DriveRack and £50 for the microphone. Collection from Killingworth Newcastle upon Tyne, or delivery at the buyers cost and risk. Any questions, please ask! -
FaitalPRO 12PR320 12" X 2
JPJ replied to JPJ's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
@GBH I can confirm they are indeed 8 ohm each -
I hope you have a warm and well ventilated workshop / spray booth?
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Back in the days when smoking in pubs was a thing, my old carpet-covered SWR Goliath 4x10’s used to reek of smoke, but I found it dissipated fairly quickly. Funny thing is that despite having never been an active smoker, I now find the smell of tobacco smoke to be “nostalgic”.
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I’ve been running a pair.of the EV ZLX15P for a good few years now, almost always coupled with a pair of old Peavey 15Pro bass bins but occasionally on their own. I run mine at +3db in most settings, and my only concern is that they run really hot by the end of a gig. I have had to replace the complete plate amp in one of mine after a problem with a venue’s electrics killed one, but otherwise they’ve been super reliable. I have recently managed to replace the Peavey’s with a pair of EV ELX18P subs, which will let me get the full use of the onboard DSP (hence why I am currently selling my dBx DriveRack) and I am looking forward to our first run out with these early in the new year.
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The purpose of the DI box is to get a good line level signal to the desk. Check that there is no pad engaged on the DI box (unless the acoustic output is hot enough to need a pad), then check that you are getting the correct gain level at the input of the desk. If these two things are correct, then use the eq on the desk to shape the tone of the acoustic guitar. In my experience, even quality acoustics can sound harsh at the top end and bassey at the bottom when DI’d into a desk, needing an eq cut in both regions to sound nice and warm.
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Oof 😍 that looks beautiful. The circular grain on the back is stunning.
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I play upright in an acoustic trio covering country, americana, and some popular tunes but done in a bluegrass style. I’ve learned that the best sound comes from running the acoustic guitars through even a cheap DI box before the desk. Running them straight into the desk (one a Martin, and the other one a Collings) makes them sound ‘harsh’ which I suspect is something to do with impedance matching. I use these Behringer Ultra DI either battery powered or preferably on phantom and for sub £30 they do everything I need.
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What a beautiful bass, congrats and Merry Christmas
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In my experience it depends on the EUB and the scale length. From recollection my Stagg used full sized strings as did my KK Baby Bass. My NS NXT uses custom NS strings but can take regular length strings by wrapping them around the back of the bass. Shorter scale EUBs such as the Dean Pace and Ibanez UB804/805 use regular electric bass strings.
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To close the ambient mics when we are playing to minimise the FOH spill into our in-ears
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The latest update from Gary at Upton Bass. I’m liking what I’m hearing from the additional sound holes 🤔 Here
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We’ve gone with a couple of ambient mics, with a gate side chained off my bass channel, as I am probably the only band member playing every note on every song. Only tried it once and it works well. I do need to raise the gain on the ambients a little but these coupled with the general pick up from the vocal mics works for us.
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I used to use a china white pencil but eventually realised I needed the dots so I installed proper white plastic mini-dots.
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I think the purists will say no, but I have them on mine as I’m a Newby to the big bass and I generally double between the DB and the fretless bass.
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So these arrived in the post this morning. ACS Engage Classic custom moulded IEMs. Tried them for fit and they’re perfect. Will try them with my bass later today, but no chance to try them in anger until the new year.
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Next update from Gary at Upton Bass here
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That’s some proper ‘steam punk’ vintage engineering right there - I love it, and I’ll bet that thing would even cure Thunderbird neck dive!
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Following with interest. I’m ready to drill if Gary @ Upton Bass concludes it’s a worthwhile upgrade to improve hearing your bass in a live situation.
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FaitalPRO 12PR320 12" X 2
JPJ replied to JPJ's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
From memory, they are 8 ohms, but let me check tomorrow when I get home. -
I once had the pleasure of walking into a rehearsal room to find the provided bass cab was the old Carlsbro ProBass 4x12 with the centre port. Plugged my SM900 into it and it sounded simply awesome. Wouldn’t like to schlep that cab to gigs though 😬
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I can’t help thinking that ‘roasted’ has only come about as a result of CITES restrictions on the sale of rosewood and other dark fingerboard materials such as ebony. I don’t remember seeing a roasted neck before CITES became a thing? Personally, for some unfathomable reason, I cannot get away with maple fingerboards on basses I play live. I had a beautiful sunburst Stingray 5 that had to go as I could not adjust to the maple board.
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Doesn’t look too difficult to build but wouldn’t be very portable. I’d also question whether there would be any significant volume increase given that the contact is limited to the tip of the end pin.
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Result! Looks like you got it for a good price as well so congratulations. One thing I forgot to mention in my earlier post was how good the PJB one-knob limiter/compressor is at just tightening things up. Enjoy!
