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The New Thunderfunk TFB750-A, Even Stevie Wonder Wants one!
BassBod replied to RIM Basses's topic in Amps and Cabs
Nice....but I'm still skint! Keep up the good work Robbie BB -
Nice one Lucy - I went through a rubber phase a few years ago, but could'nt get on with the scale length (and those friction pegs!) Still, its the ultimate easy travel bass...and sounds good....if you don't look... BB
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New(ish) Carl Thompson Six string fretless
BassBod replied to Jim Fleeting's topic in Basses For Sale
No way I could ever spend that sort of money, but could I request some sort of "review"? This looks like a great opportunity to hear from another luthier just what these basses are all about. There's a lot of "Claypool....blah..must be the best...blah" from the States, but I've never seen much considered appraisal. The pics say a lot, but there are a few things I'd like to know (how much is the neck angled, why does CT often only use a single passive KA, how thick is the body,weight....etc etc) Have a bump anyway! BB -
Sold the bitsajazz to Luke, and swapped another - great man to deal with, no problems (he does like his Warwicks.....) BB
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Recently did a "string swap" - no problems, turned up in good time, as described. BB
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Thats a pretty rare combination - I doubt it started life like that! Wonder what became of the donor Wal?.....Never worth the money it'll fetch (IMO) but good luck to the seller... Well spotted Rich! BB
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Thank you for saying the RBV is on the heavy side - that's eased the GAS for a while (I'm having the same experience with an Alembic V - fantastic bass, but better if you sit down!) I also had a Wal ProIIE which, for me, had the worst balance/weight issues....so I guess you're used to a decent chunk of timber round your neck! cheers BB
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If its a straight signal from an active bass, look for the Radial Pro DI (without the costly Jensen transformer). The Sansamp is also great, but doesn't sound like you need the amp emulation features? BB
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Wiring diagram for stacked Vol/tone x 2
BassBod replied to Beedster's topic in Repairs and Technical
I'd agree on the mixing resistors - I used that version on a recent "old jazz" project and it does cost you a bit of output (but the two stack pots don't react to each other at all, which is the point). With the same pickups I lost a noticable chunk of power, and it also makes the single coil hum seem more problematic..but I could be imagining that bit! BB -
WITHDRAWN BAG END S15-D CABINET & WALTER WOODS M1-100-8
BassBod replied to rhino's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
Now if I only had a bit more than £25.50 in my gear fund.......have a bump, at least. BB -
I've used a few bodies and necks - looked pretty much identical to the Jap Squier stuff from the late 80's to me (router humps and all..) Have fun (and yes, the tuners are fine if they're the Gotoh ones, but the other hardware isn't very nice...you'll probably replace it) BB
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For me its all about the deal - which band (music, people)/fee/distance/how busy I am that week/could it get me more or better work. I do very little for free, but I do a fair bit in the £20-£50 range. Less in the £50-£150 range. I live in Brisitol, so my general radius is an hour from home, stretching to Cardiff, Brum, London and Exeter for the right deal. BB
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Thanks for that elom, pleasure to meet you (and hope you like the bass!)...any others out there?? BB
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Have you used the Alembic preamp through the GoliathII? I use to use an F2B/ Stereo800 pwr /GoliathII setup and it had absolutely no mids, without some serious bass cut! I ended up using an SWR 220 instead, just so I could hear which note I was playing. I learned that some fantstic bits of kit don't always complement each other... BB
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I think you easily win the poshest gig award, and probably the tastiest gear - but tell me, how does the Polytone stand up in all this? I haven't seen one in years. I liked them (years ago, before GK combos arrived) but its so long since I saw or heard one...its got me thinking? BB
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The same format from different makers can give very different results, I'm afraid. I've heard 2x10's that were thin and edgy, and some that were thick and muddy....sorry! I'd suggest a secondhand Euphonic Audio CXL112 as the best all rounder I've used, and the more recent Wizzy's are cheaper and lighter (and 4 ohm?) BB
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P Bass Pickup SOLD
BassBod replied to BassBod's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
Sorry 'bout that - I could've even dropped it round (but its going to Aberdeen instead!) BB -
Really really obscure pot/knob question....
BassBod replied to David Nimrod's topic in Repairs and Technical
Somewhere, I've seen small brass collars, designed to make split shafts work better with set screw knobs. Can't remember where but I'm sure someone here will know..... I'd think that would do the job BB -
+1 BB
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Well used, (some rust on the pole peices, and lettering is worn) but working fine. £25 posted to UK - PM any questions or offers? I'll get a photo up later, if anyone's interested Ta BB Photo's now added [attachment=3849:DSCN1046.JPG][attachment=3848:DSCN1049.JPG]
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Yes - I've got a new set of La Bella 760N short scale here (for 30") PM me? BB
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Try saitenkatalog.de (or something very similar to that) usually a bit cheaper (and arrives in 3-4 days). BB
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Oooohhh yesssss, indeeed.... BB
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I use an active DI from Orchid Electronics in Exeter. Very clean active DI box, with a mute footswitch, red light, tuner send, amp output - plugged into a Boss floor pedal tuner. Very easy to use, runs on battery or phantom power and it gives me a choice of DI from pedal or amp. BB
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No idea about Martin in the UK, but I read somewhere that they only warrant their electrics for 3 months! I also explored the Fishman site and they described the problem exactly, with a "sh*t happens"...approach. I could've got a Fishman replacement pretty easily (its nothing special as far as I could see) but instead I had a K&K fitted (well, glued) under the bridge plate, and bypassed the internal preamp. I think it sounds better (more woody, less stringy) so I'm happy. BB