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[quote name='alexclaber' post='68267' date='Oct 1 2007, 05:28 PM']That's a bit of a funny one - it just sounds like whatever bass you're playing! Not like so many amps/preamps which make instruments sound much more similar through them. Mine didn't arrive in time for the recording I'm just finishing but I'll be using it on the next EP. In the meantime, basstasters.com has a whole host of different basses recorded through the U5 and lots of other preamps to compare it with: [url="http://www.basstasters.com/preamps/Avalon_U5.html"]http://www.basstasters.com/preamps/Avalon_U5.html[/url] (You'll want to listen to the clips without any effects or cabs in the signal chain.) Alex[/quote] +1 Exactly - it's not like you can hear a bass recording & say 'that's definitely a U5'... In fact - exactly the opposite! You shouldn't be able to tell that it's a U5. If you've got a crap bass or you can't play very well it won't make it sound any better. But if you've got a really nice bass that you want to hear every last detail of sound & tone - at a really strong clear level - with no hiss, junk, colouring, or added rubbish - then the U5 will do that for you.

[quote name='paul, the' post='67776' date='Sep 30 2007, 05:50 PM']Hello all, This is my Kustom Charger. The Kustom Charger was made from 1968 through 1971. It was 130 watts RMS and sold for $495. It was available with two different 15" speakers; a CTS brand or an Altec upgrade. Less than 500 were produced. Medium level collector value. The tuck 'n' roll is made of Naugahyde and has metal flake within, making it glitter like it does. It weighs 7 stone - 45kg. Only two and a half less than me I have been playing it through my Peavey 18" recently as I prefer the tone but I'm hoping to change the speaker in the combo so I thought I'd ask for recommendations. The amp has a warm, sweet, vintage tone and to be honest, makes my Trace combo sound like bollocks in comparison. It has a sweet midrange funky tone on the jazz bridge pup but quite hollow through the P pup. The stock speaker remedies this to some extent though. I really don't know about SPL and recommended wattages and the like. I was thinking of going neodymium to save on weight(?) I do know that the stock speaker used to distort at high volume whereas the 4 ohm Peavey cab hasn't at all. I did play the stock full volume today, though, and it was fine. Thanks guys and girls, piccys below. paul.[/quote] That's GORGEOUS & Funktastic!

Did anyone catch the documentary on BBC4 tonight about Joe Zawinul? The bass player in his band - [b]Linley Marthe[/b] [url="http://yaplog.jp/linleymarthe/"]http://yaplog.jp/linleymarthe/[/url] - was scary good - playing a lovely battered old early 70's Jazz bass... Lots of great close-ups of his playing. Hopefully it will get repeated... Great video clip of him here: [url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=iz4FKN2x7gY"]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=iz4FKN2x7gY[/url]

[quote name='Old Horse Murphy' post='64854' date='Sep 24 2007, 04:56 PM']I'm looking at the Fulltone USA Bass Drive and wondered if anyone has used one of these or has any experience with it. Thanks[/quote] They are fantastic. I love mine - just adds that extra bit of grind. You can pick them up for around £100 on evilBay. Definitely recommended... But you do need to spend an extra bit of cash to get an 18V power supply to get the very best out of it.

[quote name='thedontcarebear' post='64621' date='Sep 24 2007, 08:59 AM']Look at the questions on this now! Someone messaged him to say it's not American, and he had a little paddy.[/quote] Ooops! What a muppet! He's gonna feel such a fool IF he finally realises/accepts that this bass has never been anywhere near California! Shame - as they are great basses & £500 is a fair/good price.

[quote name='thumbo' post='64039' date='Sep 22 2007, 02:18 PM']From a little bit of research, I can confirm that this is Eric Lindsey Music Shop in Catford, London. Visit [url="http://www.elmusic.co.uk/"]http://www.elmusic.co.uk/[/url] and remember, don't go there.[/quote] Nice one Thumbo. Let's all spread the word so these cowboys don't get any business from anyone.

Ha ha ha! Check out the new price - now at £3K BIN - and his comments about low offers... This guy must be living on his own little planet! [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-March-1969-Jazz-Bass_W0QQitemZ290162492225QQihZ019QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-March-1969-Ja...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url]

[quote name='WalMan' post='62319' date='Sep 18 2007, 08:35 PM']As for the other, what do I know - other than the levels some have been reaching recently scares me [/quote] Just imagine what the prices will go to when Pete retires completely (he seems to be semi-retired now) or, God forbid, dies...?

[quote name='lowdown' post='61753' date='Sep 17 2007, 04:33 PM']Hey 99ster That link does not seem to be working...will try later...[/quote] Working OK here Garry... [url="http://profilmgear.com/Items/12601"]http://profilmgear.com/Items/12601[/url] :? Here it is in action - was £28.80 with postage (from Germany)... [attachment=2355:avalon_case.jpg]

Yes - a great review... I've got an original early 70's one & it is awesome - such a huge FAT BASS sound... But these Squires look great - & how can you possibly go wrong for a couple of hundred squid? Especially as the original ones are starting to fetch 10 times that.... Well done Fender!

[quote name='Bass_Junkie' post='60563' date='Sep 14 2007, 07:40 PM']i've heard they're the fattest basses ever. i could've heard wrong.[/quote] I've got an original early 70's one & it is awesome - such a huge FAT BASS sound... But these Squires look great - & how can you go wrong for £216??? I don't think you'd be disappointed at all...

[quote name='paul, the' post='60701' date='Sep 15 2007, 02:29 AM']The last post on [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=139&st=0&start=0"]this page.[/url] *can't breathe* eh eh *gasp*[/quote] No!!! Paul - don't show me stuff like that!

And if you want a case for one... This is a perfect fit - just drop the foam packaging that it arrives in straight into this case! Job done. [url="http://profilmgear.com/Items/12601"]http://profilmgear.com/Items/12601[/url]