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Looks very nice. I’ve only ever played one of his basses, very briefly…but it was great. I suspect those EMG’s aren’t original to the bass, as the exposed poles came a bit later? Most UK small scale luthiers at the time tended to use Bartolini or Kent Armstrong pickups…or the original EMG.
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I don’t normally take much notice of these things, but what an absolute knob. It’s a decent luthier knock up, using a Wal neck, which were not uncommon in the 80’s. Schaller pickups suggest it’s done on a budget, otherwise it would have EMGs. That’s it…not a prototype or “custom shop” 😳. I truly hope there is no one gullible enough to listen to any such crap…
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I think it’s there to avoid a thump on start up, and also as a mute option for general use.
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Both. I’m trying to decide if it’s worth reviving. Good quality amp, but heavy for it’s output. Would make a great home studio “clean” amp, but most people want DI and dirty amp emulation these days. 🤔
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Yep, that’s them….direct sales, before the interweb thing 😳 The company name was Langois and Son, or something very similar. Rob Burns gave the combo a good review in the late 80’s Gitartist mag, and I saw one in a shop secondhand not long after.
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Yes, the 2x8” combo was very good on its own, but without an extension cab it was lost in bigger rooms or with loud drummers. Also, the line out was a mono jack, so linking to a PA needed a DI box to avoid earth loops and hums. Not a problem now I know these things, but a complete mystery 20 years ago 😂
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Zombie thread…this one is currently dead on arrival, but may get repaired and back into working life soon 😎
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On hold MK500 (please read) ONLY £200 (plus postage) - *SOLD*
BassBod replied to AndyTravis's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
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Price reduced to £1100…😜 -
Most of the time, it's the room. There are some combinations of amps/cabs that just don't work...but not many. Rather than look on it as the room, look on it as the room and all other combined factors (background noise level, PA or not, drummer...keys etc etc). It all has a significant impact on how the bass is heard.
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Anyone tried DR Sunbeams / Diaddario Nickel?
BassBod replied to bassmansam's topic in General Discussion
DR Sunbeams have been my default string for many years..feel great, sound lovely and last better than anything I’ve tried. I recently bought the Newtone round core nickel strings, and they are very close in all ways. Superb strings. Can’t comment on lifespan, as they are only about 6 weeks old. They are also a bit cheaper than DR’s (via Thomann) -
On hold: Greenboy Crazy 8 bass cab. - *SOLD*
BassBod replied to Marc S's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
Would buy this, only thing stopping me is a pretty much complete lack of decent paying gigs! Price is fine, gig economy isn’t 😳- 7 replies
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I often use an Ashdown Retroglide in the same way. It’s a power amp with a graphic eq in front, so set it flat and that’s what you get. It’s nice to have the front end eq for room adjustments, but the amp doesn’t have a “sound” of its own. Perfect for Sadowsky or Sansamps etc
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The Sadowsky is rather nice, isn't it!? I heard it was a refined version of the Music Man Stingray circuit, which itself was modelled on the Fender passive tone stack from the Bassman etc etc. Leo never gave up on an idea...
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Yes, it is. I had to remind myself how long ago 1995 was… The tape wounds have also helped to keep the rosewood fingerboard in almost new condition. If it was a Jazz I’d keep it, but for me, a fretless P just isn’t the sound I want to hear.
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I know....but at least you can read the music and still have a reasonable chance of being in tune by the third bar!
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Few more photos..
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EDIT - Now Priced £950 collected Here is a really lovely mid 90's USA factory (lined) fretless. From memory, these were the earlier versions of what has become the American Standard in Fender's product line over the last 20 odd years. Rosewood fingerboard is in great condition, the bass has worn black plastic tapewounds for most of its life. I think the body is a three piece, with a veneer front and back, to make the sunburst look better. Strings are through body only, with no extra bridge holes. This isn't a Jaco style fretless. The single P bass pickup gives it a deep warm and full sound. Comes with the original hardshell plastic case - in good condition, with one crack in the edge. The bass is in exceptional condition, with only one or two slight dings. I've tried to show one in the back of the neck. The neck finish is just beginning to show some surface checks. I'd describe this one as medium weight, although I can't weigh it accurately. I've got some scales somewhere, so I'll update if I can find them. The jack socket feels slightly loose, but it hasn't been a problem on gigs. I suspect a quick bend on the spring contact would fix this, but I've not been under the scratchplate. Schaller strap locks were fitted as original at this time...I don't have the strap fittings, but the buttons are there. Given the general state of things, I've decided to make this a come and try / collection only sale, with payment by bank transfer. I'm between Bristol and Bath a short distance from M4 J18 and can be pretty flexible on times etc. Message any questions etc (apologies if it takes a day or two to reply as I'm travelling a lot this weekend) BB H
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Apologies for incorrect use of “digital” . Could you explain what was used for power supplies/ power amp modules in the later SWR designs (Spellbinder and Amplite)?
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My SWR experience has been very good. They run hot (by design) have noisy fans ( can be improved with modern replacements) and the cabs are heavy ( stuck with that, but the heads are great with modern light cabs). I’ve had very few tech problems, and most of the repair/ maintenance has been fine. They were put together by hand using very standard components of the time. Not all techs like to work on them, but I’ve found it really helps if you can provide the schematic. Saves a lot of time and stress - most are on the web in various forms, generally the SWR versions. The amps I would be most cautious with are the later designs that used early “digital “ power sections (Amplite, Spellbinder) as these weren’t made for very long, and used power sections that have probably been long gone. They could possibly be upgraded with modern versions, but that’s expensive.
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You gotta try the MoBass. it’s mental
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Modern amp that sounds like an old Trace Elliot?
BassBod replied to fretmeister's topic in Amps and Cabs
Yes, it’s a great amp. But I always run into a sansamp first…makes all the difference 😎 -
Modern amp that sounds like an old Trace Elliot?
BassBod replied to fretmeister's topic in Amps and Cabs
Yep this is the case, but really they are different things. I have a mid 80’s AH150 (GP11 preamp) and a Retroglide. Same concept, but the older amp has a lovely low warm thump that the modern (smaller, lighter) amp just doesn’t do. I’d look at the red MK500 the black JJ version or the new graphic ABM version, unless light weight is important.
