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would consider Blackstar Valve amps in exchange.

Blackstar HT-1
Blackstar HT-5

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bump ... come one people, amazing piece of equipment for a good price!

good day to you all ,

For sale (on behalf of my brother-in-law) is his Fender HotRod Delux Special Edition Valve Amp (with vintage looking Brown Tolex). What makes this so 'special' is that it's fitted with a Jensen Special Design Speaker (which you can see in the photo's).

This amp is, although a couple of years old, is in excellent/almost new condition. very little use and it's not even left his house (I think he needs a new hobby to be honest ). It comes with the original Fender cover, switch pedal and manual.

I've struggled to find any in-depth details on this actual amp, however I have emailed Fender to provide me with a detailed specification.

We are looking for £400 (no trades). We can post the amp, however collection would be great due to it being a Valve Amp.

Thanks

[size=4][font=tahoma,geneva,sans-serif]good day to you all ,[/font][/size][font=tahoma, geneva, sans-serif] [/font]

[size=4][font=tahoma,geneva,sans-serif]For sale (on behalf of my brother-in-law) [color=#000000]is his [/color]THD Hot Plate® Attenuator[color=#000000] for 8 ohm amplifiers (in sexy looking purple). [/color][/font][/size]

[size=4][font=tahoma,geneva,sans-serif][color=#000000]It's in great/almost new condition, hardly been used and never left the house. It comes boxed and with a quality speaker lead and manual.[/color][color=#000000] [/color][color=#000000]Used with his Boogie but no longer required. Does exactly what it should, plus a few more tricks. These things are a MUST if you own a Valve Amp![/color][/font][/size]

[size=4][font=tahoma,geneva,sans-serif][color=#000000]Read the manual here: [/color][/font][/size][url="http://www.thdelectronics.com/pdf/HP%20Manual%20060405.pdf"]http://www.thdelectr...al%20060405.pdf[/url]

[font=tahoma, geneva, sans-serif][color=#000000]As it's hardly been used and in pretty much new condition, he is looking for £180 + P&P.[/color][/font]

No Trades please, he's looking for straight sale.

Thanks

not a fan of RIC's at all .. tried one a few years ago and almost vomited at the quality and sound!

however, as Happy Jack has stated, I would be more than happy to throw a few notes in to tackle this ridiculous and poorly thought out legal nonsense!

If cheap copies of expensive basses didn't exist .. then I wouldn't be playing bass today. my first bass was a fender P rip off .. quickly followed by a musicman copy!

would you post the cab?

[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1331909860' post='1580804']
Will find out this weekend, Fri/Sat night gigs with new rig, GB Shuttle 6, EBS Neo212. Just for good measure chucking a 37ish year old Rick copy into the mix.
Got to show our Blackstar boys some spine
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I have a GB Shuttle 6 .. but through a Hartke 410 Transporter. want a cab with a little more kick ... so would be interesting to see how this setup sounds!

I want

I have no money

how long have you had this bass for? are you the original owner?

why are you selling this bass?

7 string .. you crazy!

well, that's a great start

I would also love a Shuker

good morning BC'ers,

I've been looking (and drooling ) at the following for sale thread for the last few days;

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/169475-fs-dingwall-super-j/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/169475-fs-dingwall-super-j/[/url]

there is just something about this bass ... but it's purely the look of the bass that intrigues me (especially some of the basses on their online gallery)! I played a Dingwall bass a couple of years ago, not sure which model, it was a passive 5 string. I wasn't at all bothered by the tone, but really liked the feel and the fanned frets!

so, has anyone out there played a Dingwall Super Jazz? does anyone own one? what are your thoughts? how do they compare to say, a Sadowsky? are they worth the money?

thanks

I want this ... BAD! could you knock of a zero?

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1328127472' post='1522412']
I wonder how many people play in a band and think that it would be easy to rent some space that they can use for rehearsals and hire out when they're not using it. Musicians don't usually make good businessmen, that's why there are so many agents around.

Running a studio is going to be like any other business and there will be a ton of overheads. A friend of mine tried it and fell at the first hurdle when the council came round and pointed out that his lease wouldn't allow him to do what he wanted to do. He was stuck with a unit that he couldn't use and couldn't sub let. An expensive mistake.

Get a solicitor to look over anything like that.

I'm not sure that being in a band, having a full time day job and running a studio in the evening is something that is easy to pull off.
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all bases will be covered ... I've done a lot of research and found out that many new studios are open without any form of market research or even a business plan. this is what we are going to be doing ... we are also seeking investment and grants, which are out there under particular circumstances.

the research will be extensive, the ideas involves more than just a rehearsal & recording studio ... but if the research suggests that it won't work, we won't do it.

I can say that the advice, feedback and replies on here have been extremely valuable and greatly appreciated you will all be welcome to a visit and free breakfast and jam session. we might even hold bass chat bass days at this place

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1328090233' post='1521496']
If you're looking to set up a studio my thoughts are:

Be on site all the time or get someone you trust, who knows about gear and pay them well to be there. I think many owners just think they'll hire a unit, sound proof it, fill it with gear and pay someone a few quid to take bookings.

An online diary system so you can see what rooms are free before you phone up to book. It's a nightmare trying to book when the girl at the desk is trying to be helpful but you can't see what she can see.

Check out [url="http://www.graphicnature.co.uk/"]http://www.graphicnature.co.uk/[/url] Chris is an all round nice guy and has really put some time and energy into getting it right.

I think if you price rooms appropriately you will weed out the Chav element. Have a couple of bare basic rooms with el cheapo gear and price it a lot differently to rooms with high end gear in it.

Don't allow eating or drinking in the rooms, other than water.

Basic consumables available for sale, strings, sticks, leads, snare heads. Have a few spare leads and mark them up for people to borrow.

Be available on the mobile phone at all times and get back as soon as you hear a message. If you are planning to run the studio and do recording sessions and not available to take calls you need to have someone who has access to the diary and can take the calls for you.
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hey, thanks for the great advice it's amazing how much customer service can have an influence on peoples perception!

noted and cemented! thanks

[quote name='paul torch' timestamp='1328085112' post='1521412']
We used to use a studio in Balham that had shockingly poor equipment. Dodgy wiring meant amps would frquently cut-out and the people running the place would just suggest giving it a bit of a wiggle. One time we spent about an hour trying to find a guitar amp that worked at all. Another time, the girl who was looking after the place decided she needed to pop to the shops so locked everyone in this place with the fire hazzard of dodgy wiring. When she returned we gave her sh*t and never went back.

We have now found a really cool place in Camberwell with excellent equipment and decent people who know how to respect and look after stuff.

Shop around.
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I feel annoyed just reading about that studio

there are studios popping up all the time and the majority of them just don't seem to be getting it right ... even from the outset. I've just been contacted by a new studio in Leeds wanting my advice after posting a similar topic on the Leeds Music Scene. They want me to advise them on the equipment that they should be using it's good to hear that some studios want to get it right.

Is there anything that you would wish your studio offered or did?

it seems like live recordings are a little treat

[quote name='Monckyman' timestamp='1328026589' post='1520517']
I think that if you have the cash to invest,offering the PV combos etc as part of the fixed rate is cool, but being able to offer the markbass,TE or ampeg to the more discerning customers for a little extra might help cover all the levels of customer.
In my experience, any band that works hard in a rehearsal as opposed to youngsters who want to make some noise,usually prefer to use their own gear.
Intervals between bands are essential for basic turnover and room maintenance.Just make sure the band knows when their time is up. I used to knock on the door till they heard and tell them they were done.
I would say no to food, bit messy, but beer, yes!
You can make a decent mark up on beer and cola etc, helps pay the bills.
Used to be much worse when people smoked indoors. No matter how many times you asked them to use the ash trays, the fags ended up on the carpet.

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good advice and points made

beer for the win!

[quote name='Jacqueslemac' timestamp='1328025604' post='1520495']
It helps build loyalty doesn't it?

I still remember him saying: "Sorry, we've had to change the cymbals. The guy from Mindbleed keeps splitting them." You don't need to even ask what music a band called Mindbleed would play, do you? And yes, the volume knobs were all turned up to the max every time we followed them into the room.
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Mindbleed ... haha! amazeballs!

[quote name='bartelby' timestamp='1328025372' post='1520488']
The one in this place used to check amp/pa settings as soon as he walked through the door. He took the time to talk to the band and find out what they wanted and then help tweak settings if necessary.
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seems like a sensible / good idea to me. also helps you engage with the musicians and understand more about them and their music!

[quote name='Johnston' timestamp='1328025178' post='1520479']
You wouldn't build a business model around the 3 string type. So would you discriminate against them and turn them away if they have a nailed on bridge and a gaffa taped strap? Or would you wait until the were a bit rough bust your fancy gear before saying they aren't allowed back?
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gaffa taped strap ... that made me giggle

cost for potential damage to equipment has been built into my business model in the form of 'weekly repair and maintenance costs'. So, no one would be turned away initially purely based upon how they looked .. but trouble causers and people who neglect equipment would either be given a firm finger wagging or ban.

[quote name='Ed_S' timestamp='1328024881' post='1520471']
I guess if you were setting up and wanting to really spend once and protect that investment, you'd stick power amps and any other 'set and forget' equipment for the guitars, bass and PA in a locked rack in the corner / in another room, all pre-set to a reasonable maximum volume, then run out to the speaker cabs in the room via wall boxes and have a patch bay and rack mixer for people to plug mics and preamps into. Couple of basic WYSIWYG rack preamps as the provided 'rigs', and maybe the option to hire more adventurous ones at a price. I haven't given this more than the last 10 mins in though, so I'm sure there are things you'd need to work out, but it's got to be harder to screw equipment up if you can't access most of it, and I reckon the pre/power idea would mean less stuff (and less expensive stuff) was out of action at any one time. Just a thought
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a very interesting idea indeed ... one that does need some thought

[quote name='Johnston' timestamp='1328023944' post='1520450']
even being polite.

It doesn't take long for word to get around that you are turning down customers. Will you be anyones first call if they think you will say no?

If the customers you don't want and are going to turn away are the type that are going to be the high percentage of your predicted clientèle it's going to be a bit of a silly business model.

Like McDonalds refusing to serve Chavs.
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I have no idea if the 'majority' of customers are going to be idiots that care not for other peoples equipment ... I also wouldn't build a business model around providing rehearsal rooms for kids with 3 strings and nailed on pieces of wood

the rehearsal studios that I have been to (and spoken to) have a large majority of customers who do care for and respect the equipment that they use. it's these people that spread a positive imagine for the studio ... yes, there will be a few people who spread a bad word or two ... but again, that's business and not a deterrent for me. in addition to this, if idiots are telling other idiots not to use a studio, then bonus

your last comment is along the lines of discrimination and would lead to refusing business to people that have never used your business / product before. if someone walked into your shop and stole £100's worth of your stock, you wouldn't allow them in again just through fear of being bad mouthed by a thief!