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Clearing out my rig to make way for a new one. Next up:

Orange SP212 cab.

2x12 cab rated at 600w. Very compact. As new condition - bought in December and used a handful of times.

I got this for theatre pit work, small stages and rehearsals because of its very small footprint.

Great sound - especially for rock / blues. Amazing bottom end for the size of it.

Will sort out pics asap - but you know what these look like.

Looking for £425 - collection only from the north east.

Thanks.

Next up clearing the decks:

Epifani UL310 Series 2. Good condition - no major marks or dings despite being well used. Always travels with me in the car and not seen the back of a van.

750w power handling. Compact and very light (one hand carry) and an excellent light weight one cab solution.

Superb hi-fi sound and I've never had the sound break up on me - even with low B abuse.

Will sort out pics asap.

Looking for £400 - collection only from the north east.

Thanks

EDIT

I'm now looking to upgrade my current fretless (Ibanez GWB35) as a new project will involve a lot more live fretless playing and I'd like something with wider string spacing. Therefore looking at trades for my Epi cab - with cash (and / or the Ibanez) if appropriate for a better 5 string fretless (lined please!). Not sure what I'm after or whats out there, so just a feeler for now. I'll advertise the Ibanez separately when I get time.

Thanks

Line 6 Lowdown HD750 amp head. Excellent condition, just under 12 months old. Very loud with tons of headroom and very flexible. Does a range of clean and overdriven tones, built in compression, effects (chorus, octaver and envelope filter), bass synth and tuner.

Has patches for 4 individual sounds / settings that can be recalled via a FBV Express pedal board (also included). The Board also includes a volume / wah pedal and the onboard tuner can be accessed via the board also.

Excellent condition and both come with original box etc.

Will sort out pics asap, but it looks like this: [url="http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~Line-6-Lowdown-HD750~ID~8917.asp"]http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~L...750~ID~8917.asp[/url]

There are some sound clips here: [url="http://russtippins.com/"]http://russtippins.com/[/url] - just click on the album and Youtube links.

Looking for £250.00 for the amp and the pedal board.

Collection only and I'm based in the north east.

Thanks

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Definitely dont underestimate the hassle of dealing with the punters. If its a wedding (and most of the functions I've done over the last 10 years or so have been weddings) then there can be months of dialogue, negotiation, reassurance and schmoozing. Some people are happy to let you do what you do, but most aren't - particularly the parents of the happy couple. And some brides can be control freaks from hell. Everyone seems to know best and the fact that you have done hundreds of weddings and know what works often doesn't cut any ice. And from the punters perspective why not? Its their big day and their money.

I've always preferred the arrangement of being a hired hand. I turn up at the alloted time (after the PA, lights and drummer), set my gear up, do the gig, pack my gear up, take my wage and I'm usually home with a beer before the PA has been torn down. Happy days.

I've had an HD750 for nearly a year now. Its not missed a beat and sounds great. Tend to use the Ampeg and Eden models depending on the gig. Sometimes use a bit of onboard compression, chorus and octaver. Built in tuner spot on as well. Have to say I'm quite impressed in terms of bang for buck. Only downside is its not a digital skinny minnie - but the other side of that is it has plenty grunt.

I used to record an album: [url="http://russtippins.com/album.html"]http://russtippins.com/album.html[/url]

Used the Ampeg "Rock" model with varying eq and drive levels depending on the song. Recorded DI and Mic and was pleased with the results.

Will be moving it on shortly (possible endorsement deal, not because I don't like it).

+1 on the crap reviews. When BGM kicked off I really though they improved the reviews compared to Bassist. But they've steadily gone downhill. The latest review of the Reflex tells me nowt. Oh and while I'm putting pen to paper - what's with the editors bit? Its just another contents page. I know the USA mag Bass Pamphlet used to get a bit up their own in the editorial but at least they tried to say something.

I've had a UL310 Series 2 for a few years now and I love it. Normally I change gear with ridiculous regularity - but I've never thought of changing this, so that's high praise from me. Very light (one hand carry) and punches way above its weight. Nice warm tone. Doesn't break up under severe 5 string slap fest abuse, punchy mids and a sweet top. Also louder and less power hungry than the EA cabs I had previously and a nicer tone than a Schroeder 1210.

As ever with stuff like this its in the ear of the beholder and there are so many other variables messing with the equation. I felt the original was a bit un refined, and I wasn't too keen on how it was voiced (rumble and clank). But like I say, horses for courses.

East definitely an improvement on the original (not difficult) - but for me, a bit too fiddly. Also the parametric mid was too "peaky" for my tastes.

PM sent

That looks like my old one.

Pedulla for me. Ibanez GWB35 if on a budget.

PJB defintely not suited to loud and dirty blues / rock. I used one for theatre work and it was great for that - very clean and surprisingly loud without an extension cab - but doesn't do "dirty".

I'd suggest an Orange Terror Bass with a cab of your choice (bear in mind the compact Orange cabs don't have tweeters if you like a bit of top end in your sound).

Heads up - at the Maggie Bank tonight with Russ Tippins if anyone in the area is doing nowt. My new(ish) Stingray 5 Classic will be getting a public thrashing...

Why is this still here?

I always preferred Bass Player over Bassist - the latter I felt was a bit light weight. Also IMO the gear reviews generally weren't as good. I still bought every issue though!

Bass Player has been a bit of a pamphlet of late though, and the editors waffle can be tedious (both the current bloke and the previous chap). But, tbh I'm grateful that BP and BGM are there. I can remember when there wasn't a dedicated bass mag and you had to wade through a whole guitar mag and dozens of adverts for Strats, Marshalls and Les Pauls for a token bass related page.

I bought one. I only play 5 strings and wanted a "proper" Stingray. Took ages to come through. Ordered it back in January - didn't arrive until June. Tobacco with birdseye maple fingerboard. Neck is nicely figured but not AAAAA or anyhthing and certainly not like some of the first photos of them. That said I wasn't really expecting it to. Fingerboard radius is nice - similar to the Marcus Miller, and as ever the build quality is excellent.

I'm very pleased with it, but I have to say I'm struggling to see where the extra cost is justified. Oh - and if anyone gets one and uses Elixirs - the standard scale B doesn't work due to the through body stringing (and no through bridge option)

Hi all

Just a heads up. I've recently recorded a blues / rock album with a very talented guitarist / vocalist called Russ Tippins. I'd be interested in your views. There are some clips at russtippins.com, and a few tracks were played recently on a local radio station: [url="http://www.4shared.com/audio/RyqSRr_v/Russ_Tippins_on_The_Blues_Show.html"]http://www.4shared.com/audio/RyqSRr_v/Russ...Blues_Show.html[/url]

I think it is available for download on itunes and Russ is sorting out national distribution via HMV and Amazon - NB I should stress I'm not on any royalties. I've already received and spent (drank) the paltry session fee!

The album was recorded over a couple of nights at a local north east studio (Cluny Studios) and I can't praise them enough. I don't work there, but I know someone who does, so a big thanks to fellow forum member Leprechaun who did a great job.

For the record I used my (former) Sandberg PM5 through a Line 6 HD750 using the Ampeg model with varying amounts of drive and mildly tweaked eq for different tracks. It was Di'd and miked via an Epi UL310. I think Sean did a bit of eq and compression thereafter but you would need to ask him the details!

Like I said grateful for any feedback.

Cheers

John

On the repetition - if you foul up don't stop just continue and give the best version you can - you will still get marks. On the performance try and keep a solid groove and tempo [u]as well as[/u] a melodic line to fit in with the chords. Start off simple and try and increase the complexity as you go - but don't lose the groove!

Best of luck - sounds like you are on the case.

+1 on the Gary Willis if you can pick up a reasonably priced s/h one. I've had one for a while now (courtesy of Mr Shockwave) and I really rate it.

I've just used a Line 6 Lowdown 750 on a session and a few gigs and I'm very pleased with the results. The SVT model sounds pretty good to my ears. I haven't A/B'd it (and nor could I be ar$ed to), and its been a few years since I owned an SVT but from what I recall it seems to capture the vibe very well - particularly when using the drive control to get it a bit furry. Even if there is a discernable difference from an SVT, the Line 6 sounds good in its own right. So much so I think my Orange TB might be going the journey.

Ditto Charla!

I had one of these but couldn't get away with the original pre-amp. Great bass to play though - neck radius very nice.

Something you are comfortable with, not too heavy, sounds good and is reliable. My preference is for functions is a 5 string with with P and J or P and MM pups.