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  1. Kiwi
    [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4]'ve decided to embark on a rationalisation of my purchases over the last 10 years as the cash is needed for another aspiration. Eventide have been the kings of harmonisation/delay effects for the last 20 years. This pedal pretty much captures all of their key achievements in a floor friendly format. I bought it for the arpeggiator but the arpeggiator isn't programmable it turns out and Eventide haven't been particularly responsive to requests so there's no real place for this pedal in my set up.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4]Features include:[/size][/font][/color][list] [*]Intelligent harmoniser (select the key and chord) [*]Diatonic thingy - shifts two voices according to a selected key [*]Quadravox thingy - shifts four voices according to a selected key [*]Octaver - two voices dropped one and two octaves (basically a more stable version of the Boss OC2) [*]Harmodulator - twin chromatic pitch shifters (so it shifts according to interval only) [*]Micropitch - chorus effect plus delay effect [*]Arpeggiator - two voices each with 16 presets [*]Reverse dual delay pitch shifter feedback effect [*]Synth sounds - two voices each with square, saw, sine waveforms, selectable rythmn presets and selectable pitch moduluation presets [*][size=4]Tuner[/size] [*]USB connection for managing library and presets with editing software [*]Tap tempo delay [*]If an expression pedal is connected, effects parameters such as pitch shift interval can be controlled also [/list] Quick reference guide is here: [url="http://www.eventide.com/~/media/Files/Audio%20Support/PitchFactor/Everyone/PitchFactor_QRG.ashx"]http://www.eventide....Factor_QRG.ashx[/url] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]User manual is available here: [/font][/color] [url="http://www.manualslib.com/manual/207377/Akai-Unibass-Ub1.html"]http://www.eventide.com/~/media/Files/Audio%20Support/PitchFactor/Everyone/PitchFactor_Manual_Eng.ashx[/url] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4]The science bit:[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]No trades. I really need the cash for a non bass related purchase.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]First person with the money gets the pedal. A 10% deposit to secure the amp is absolutely OK if you need to raise funds to purchase so long as the balance is paid within 30 days. Otherwise you risk losing the deposit.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]If it doesn't sell on here within 4 or so weeks, it will be sold on commission through a selected bass retailer. So the cost of commission will be added to the cost of the pedal.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Postage or collection is possible. Postage cost is additional to the asking price...allow about £10 but I'll need to confirm depending on your address and budget. [/font][/color] [size=4]The pedal comes with a box and power supply, the box will be available after Tuesday.[/size]
  2. Kiwi
    There is an EBS Neo 2x10 for sale on here also by another Basschatter - pair that with one of these cabs and have a stunningly articulate yet transportable gig rig.
  3. Kiwi
    [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I've decided to embark on a rationalisation of my purchases over the last 10 years as the cash is needed for another aspiration. [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4]Akai made some outstanding pedals in the mid 90's for bass including the Deep Impact, Headrush and Unibass.[/size][/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4] [/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4]This pedal basically gives you the sound of bass plus an octave shifted tone and an additional 4th or 5th note on top of the octave. It's possible to distort the shifted notes for power chord type sounds. Or you can select guitar solo only for those unrestrained moments of Wimbishness. It's possible to do something similar with multi effects units but it takes a lot of processing power and effects stages.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4]Features include:[/size][/font][/color][list] [*]Octave shift plus an additional shifted 4th or 5th. [*][size=4]The shifted notes can be selected separately[/size] [*]The shifted notes can be sent to separate amps [/list] User manual is available here: http://www.manualslib.com/manual/207377/Akai-Unibass-Ub1.html [size=4]The science bit:[/size] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]No trades. I really need the cash for a non bass related purchase.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]First person with the money gets the pedal. A 10% deposit to secure the amp is absolutely OK if you need to raise funds to purchase so long as the balance is paid within 30 days. Otherwise you risk losing the deposit.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]If it doesn't sell on here within 4 or so weeks, it will be sold on commission through a selected bass retailer. So the cost of commission will be added to the cost of the pedal.[/font][/color] Postage or collection is possible. Postage cost is additional to the asking price...allow about £10 but I'll need to confirm depending on your address and budget.
  4. Kiwi
    [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I've decided to embark on a rationalisation of my purchases over the last 10 years as the cash is needed for another aspiration.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I've had these cabs since 2008 and gigged them at small to medium gigs up until 2009 without any issues and since then home use only. I tried to think of analogies for how they sound - warm, growly yet sensitive but couldn't think of any that didn't bring my sexuality into question so I'm gonna leave it at that. But regardless, you can team them up with amps ranging from 100-600w for giggable volumes with confidence. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Their versatility and growl was the biggest selling point when I purchased them.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Features include:[/font][/color][list] [*][size=4]Lightweight construction[/size] [*][size=4]2x 12" cones plus adjustable tweeter[/size] [*][size=4]24kg weight[/size] [*][size=4]Speakon or jack inputs on the back which can be chained[/size] [*][size=4]4 ohms each[/size] [/list] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The science bit:[/font][/color] Happy to split for £450 each. The Trace Elliot V8 shown in the photo is for sale [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/249877-trace-elliot-v8-number-86100/"]separately[/url]. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]No trades. I really need the cash for a non bass related purchase.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]First person with the money gets the cabs. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]A 10% deposit to secure the cabs is absolutely OK if you need to raise funds to purchase so long as the balance is paid within 30 days. Otherwise you risk losing the deposit.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]If they don't sell on here within 4 or so weeks, they will be sold on commission through a selected bass retailer. So the cost of commission will be added to the cost of the amp.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Collection from SE London is preferred. However I can deliver within London/Kent/M25 south for the cost of Zipcar hire (£8.50/hour) subject to availability.[/font][/color]
  5. Kiwi
    [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I've decided to embark on a rationalisation of my purchases over the last 10 years as the cash is needed for another aspiration.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I've had these cabs since 2007 and gigged them at small to medium gigs up until 2009 without any issues and since then home use only. I tried to think of analogies for how they sound - warm, growly yet sensitive but couldn't think of any that didn't bring my sexuality into question so I'm gonna leave it at that. But regardless, you can team them up with amps ranging from 100-600w for giggable volumes with confidence. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Their versatility and growl was the biggest selling point when I purchased them.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Features include:[/font][/color][list] [*][size=4]Lightweight construction[/size] [*][size=4]2x 12" cones plus adjustable tweeter[/size] [*][size=4]24kg weight[/size] [*][size=4]Speakon or jack inputs on the back which can be chained[/size] [/list] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The science bit:[/font][/color] Happy to split for £450 each. The Trace Elliot V8 shown in the photo is for sale [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/249877-trace-elliot-v8-number-86100/"]separately[/url]. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]No trades. I really need the cash for a non bass related purchase.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]First person with the money gets the cabs. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]A 10% deposit to secure the amp is absolutely OK if you need to raise funds to purchase so long as the balance is paid within 30 days. Otherwise you risk losing the deposit.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]If it doesn't sell on here within 4 or so weeks, it will be sold on commission through a selected bass retailer. So the cost of commission will be added to the cost of the amp.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Collection from SE London is preferred. However I can deliver within London/Kent/M25 south for the cost of Zipcar hire (£8.50/hour) subject to availability.[/font][/color]
  6. Kiwi
    I've decided to embark on a rationalisation of my purchases over the last 10 years as the cash is needed for another aspiration. So I'm putting this mythical monster up for sale. For those who don't know...Trace Elliot did a limited run of valve amps in the mid 90's named V4, V6 and V8. The V6 was only ever offered in green carpet. The V4 was available in green carpet but 25 black vinyl versions were offered each in combo and head format. The V8 [size=4]was only available in the black vinyl format and estimates suggest only 100 were made. Not only rare but also exclusive and for a while was part of Entwhistle's set up.[/size] What you get is...monstrous lows, i[size=4]t's an Ampeg on steroids...its raw, its beefy it's very rock. It's the musical equivalent of being slapped in the face with a huge, bovril covered male prosthetic by a sh*t smiling Gene Simmons.[/size] [size=4]I'm not into rock, bovril or Gene Simmons...I'm into funk so that's why I'm selling it.[/size] [size=4]Features include:[/size][list] [*]Footswitching channels - clean and...less clean (depending on how you set the gain on the second channel, grindy fuzz is available if you want it.) [*][size=4]A three band passive eq with centre for the mid frequencies shifted via a pull pot. Personally, I don't understand the point as it doesn't make a big difference considering how beefy the amp sounds...but anyway. [/size] [*][size=4]A footswitchable compressor is single channel and you can set the threshold and ratio.[/size] [*][size=4]Series effects loop - stick your favourite OD in if the channels don't satisfy [/size] [*][size=4]The power can be halved from 400w to 200w using a switch on the back into either a 2 or 4 ohm load. [/size] [*][size=4]Speaker output which can be either through a jack or XLR.[/size] [/list] A copy of the service manual is available here: http://www.scribd.com/doc/26854018/Trace-Elliot-V8-Service-Manual The science bit: No trades. I really need the cash for a non bass related purchase. First person with the money gets the amp. A 10% deposit to secure the amp is absolutely OK if you need to raise funds to purchase so long as the balance is paid within 30 days. Otherwise you risk losing the deposit. If it doesn't sell on here within 4 or so weeks, it will be sold on commission through a selected bass retailer. So the cost of commission will be added to the cost of the amp. Collection from SE London is preferred - this amp weighs at least 25kg (still lighter than my old Mesa Bass 400+ though). However I can deliver within London/Kent/M25 south for the cost of Zipcar hire (£8.50/hour) subject to availability.
  7. Kiwi
    Dynamic. committed bassist with Fender bass and formidibble range of hardcore rock poses seeks up and coming band poised on the brink of greatness. Very important that the band has unrealistic expectations and delusions of self grandeur. Must be on the verge of signing with a record label, preferably the label run by the owner of the practice studios where they play. Must have supported a headline big name act like Boy George at a festival...in a small marquee, away from the main stage where people mainly came for the beer and to escape the rain. Lead singer must be arrogant and only be interested in the band as a vehicle for his own career. Alternatively if female singers, they must be preoccupied with themselves and give only fleeting acknowledgement to the other musicians, apart from the keyboardist who aligned himself with them years ago, knowing that if anyone was going to bring in the punters it was the pieces of totty in tight dresses. Guitarist must have a pretentious vision for the band that extends over 5 concept albums, ultimately finishing with a greatest hits album with the London Symphony Orchestra. Drummer must be too loud and speed up into the choruses and bridge, and agree with everything the singer says unless contradicted by the keyboardist. Or the guitarist...if that's OK with the singer. Keyboardist should be aloof and smug. Given website and app development is his day job, he will have sequenced everything and the majority of his rehearsal time is spent on the sly, trying to come up with ideas to sell to Google, make millions and retire. If you know of a band like this, please drop me a line. I will make sure to avoid them.
  8. Kiwi
    [quote name='Aetherium' timestamp='1416595353' post='2611822'] Thanks for the tip! Cool piezo saddle transducer system, I like this as an acoustic tone option. still want electromagnetic coils for a primary output signal. It's a totally different sound. [/quote] With the hexpander option you can have both.
  9. Kiwi
    I have one of these for practice. Great amp which sounds just like a larger rig at lower volume.
  10. Kiwi
    Graphtec Ghost system.
  11. Kiwi
    Slightly OT but...one of my favourite tracks - either as ELP or the original. Chunking along to the bass line on my Alembic graphite is very satisfying, with the neck pickup through the Trace V8+EBS cab and the bridge pickup through the Burman Pro501. (Fun fact - Greg Lakes bass in the video is serial #791300 and mine is #791309). The original (non prog) version is exquisite but good versions are hard to find. There have been a few recordings from the 70's I've heard that seem to play over-majestically and it ends up sounding sleepy.
  12. Kiwi
    I've achieved something similar using two amps - one clean and one dirty to keep things fairly articulate. The sound reminded me of the guitarist from Bryan Adam's band - Keith Scott.
  13. Kiwi
    What bass are you using with it? I see a status in your avatar but a fender in your signature. Also - did you try before you bought? What kind of music do you play? In my experience, basses with a lot of mids (like Status) or are woolly/scooped sounding (e.g. Smiths) sound more articulate through Class D amps. Vintage type basses like Fenders sound more articulate (and fatter) with US rock-orientated amps, which I'd consider the Boogie to be an example of. Start from that point before fiddling with the eq. or you'll be messing around for ever trying to hear things that the set up can't provide. When it comes to the eq. there are many reasons why you won't get consistent results which others have mentioned above - room acoustics, speaker direction, floor/stage construction, proximity to corners or other reflective surfaces etc. all contribute to very audible differences in tone. If you have reflective surfaces, think about dialling back the volume a bit to clean things up. Finally, the parametric is OK for dealing with room acoustics - use it to knock back frequencies that are too prominent and see if that helps.
  14. Kiwi
    I've not used it but I've read around on it in the past. Make sure its properly dried out/seasoned heartwood. Chestnut is great for furniture but takes a long time to dry out. Fodera have used it on tops. If its sweet chestnut heartwood you might not even need to finish it due to the tannins already in the wood but it takes a finish well. Avoid the sap wood apparently.
  15. Kiwi
    I love mine.
  16. Kiwi
    We have plans for Synthchat after Guitar and Drumchat are set up. It'll be a way off yet though.
  17. Kiwi
    Ah these are lovely objects. I've played (badly) a number...the amount of bass on tap is overwhelming and I love how the notes blossom. Put this through a Trace V8 plus a 2x15 and batten down the hatches.
  18. Kiwi
    I used leathergraft 4" wide padded leather straps and [i]nothing[/i] else. Fantastic product and I can't recommend them highly enough.
  19. Kiwi
    Interesting construction. Any chance you could post some soundclips?
  20. Kiwi
    Good grief. I'm a total mess now.
  21. Kiwi
    Nice box! Apologies for OT but...I wonder if he'd do power scaling on my Burman...?
  22. Kiwi

    31 band Graphic

    Kiwi replied to Kevin Dean's topic in Effects

    I'd suggest ditching the graphic eq altogether and go with a parametric eq - much more flexibility and you get to dial into the specific frequencies that match your bass. I have a 4 band valve unit by TL Audio that has been very useful.
  23. Kiwi
    You might have to wait a while before either come up for sale. I've been looking for a hexavalve for the last 7 years and haven't found one yet. Twins come up a little more frequently but maybe one every couple of years. I suppose the question in my mind is why you want one of these amps for practice when there are many others that would do the job as well...?
  24. Kiwi
    I like the look of only a few single cuts - the Fodera Beez Elite being one and the Adamovic bass is another. So many are poorly executed. Play them because you like the look of a specific bass rather than because of any snake oil benefits or general principle.
  25. Kiwi
    Welcome Shaggy, its been a while since we met at Jon's workshop in Hope.
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