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Try it and see. I've always enjoyed the GP11/12's I've used (its the older cabs I couldn't get on with!). I doubt you'll get really overdriven rock out of it, but for most stuff its all there...just ignore the pre-shape options.
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I generally like SD pickups...but not the QP. To me it just didn't sound like a Pbass - more like a Pbass through the old Trace pre-shape - all nasty highs and thumpy lows (that get you turned down or over compressed...). I'd always go for a more traditional Pbass sound with plenty of "notice me" mid range. My fav is the old DiMarzio model P. Like a good Pbass sound, but just a little bit more.
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Euphonic Audio CXL112 SOLD++++++++++++++++++
BassBod replied to mrbassman's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
I'd love to have 2 of these...but I'm having a 40something-sellallyourgear-kinda midlife moment....and I've nowhere to put another. -
Steed basses- 1960 blonde stack knob J style bass
BassBod replied to wesfinn's topic in Build Diaries
Congratulations...hope it isn't too expensive! I took my boys to visit our local luthier yesterday. It might be a converted pig-stye, but they loved it. Nothing like all those bits of wood and gadgets and the smell of wood fire, fresh tea and a hint of rosewood dust. Yum. -
[attachment=42948:P1000098.JPG][attachment=42949:P1000096.JPG] Bump for some more pics...
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I still think the Hiscox is a great case, and I've flown with one a coupe of times with no real worry. Proper flight cases are the best protection, but if you have to cart it around airports can be a real pain. Now, that's not to say I'd expect a Hiscox to survive a bad trip unmolested - mine was showing its age after about 5/6 years of car/van trips and a few flights...but the instrument was well protected.
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I used the WT300 for a couple of years and loved it, but I did find the preamp a bit hissy. I also found it overheated very easily when run into 4ohms (and not stupidly loud) so it had to go....
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The Bassbod clearance sale continues... If you're reading, then you probably know what this is already. A tiny lightweight amp head, designed for double bass or other acoustic instruments. This is the single channel (no effects) version. [attachment=42805:P1000097.JPG] As new condition, comes in original padded bag with user manual. Simple eq (treb/mid/bass) DI out and effects loop. Power is 250w into 8 ohms or the full 400w into 4 or 2 ohms (2x speakon outputs). No cables included. The good points - great clean amp with easy to use basic eq. If you like the sound that comes out of your bass, you'll love it for smaller gigs and practices. The bad points - see above. I've really enjoyed using ths amp with EUB/double bass or active bass guitars (Alembic, Warwick) but found that passive basses need more then the onboard eq. A sansamp (original or VT) does the job well - and you can also use the Clarus as a great portable power amp by using the effects return as a "line" input. Collection from Bristol/Bath preferred, but postage considered at cost (won't be much as its small and light). PM any questions, as usual... BB
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Steed basses- 1960 blonde stack knob J style bass
BassBod replied to wesfinn's topic in Build Diaries
Save the good stuff 'till you've made at least one...putting the frets in sideways can't be that easy! -
Sold Nick my old beater jazz project - nice guy, simple transaction and I now know there is another bass player less than a mile away!
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Now SOLD...to the man round the corner! BB
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Amazing what you find under the stairs. This is a bitser/beater, full details below, but made up of good parts with a "proper" rattle can nitro crap-home -sprayed-finish (I won't be trying that again). No Pickups or electrics are fitted or included, but the routes are all standard Jbass sizes so it will be easy to fit any fender spec replacement type parts. [attachment=42496:P1000083.JPG][attachment=42497:P1000084.JPG][attachment=42498:P1000089.JPG] Body - solid alder, medium weight, came from Brandoni several years ago. Has a fiesta red/white primer nitro finish, but well bashed about. All bashing is superficial except one chip down by the control cavity (which is why it then got bashed about!) Not sanded and polished to perfection. At all. Neck - from WD, Pbass neck with rosewood board, with a tinted satin nitro finish on headstock face, the rest is oiled (gunstock as used by Musicman). Has a decal and Schaller tuners. [attachment=42499:P1000090.JPG][attachment=42500:P1000095.JPG] Will come in a cheap but ok gig bag (Brandoni) This could be the perfect pub gig bass....yours for £120 collected from Bristol/Bath area. PM any questions or insults...I'm out a bit for the next few days, but will get back asap. BB
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I'd love to..bit short on Ricks but I'll PM you an offer....
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Thats possible...its either going fretless again or its going, I'm having trouble deciding
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I think I'm having one of those "mid life" moments - just want to free up some money and get a new project underway. The gigs aren't paying enough these days. And the car is getting older...kids are getting bigger...etc etc There will be a lot more stuff going in the next few weeks...
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Thanks Schnozzalee....yes, the big one is rather impressive...which reminds me I've got a group photo somewhere to give a better idea of size. These three are 24" 30" and 36" scale lengths [attachment=42393:DSCN1099.JPG]
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I only got away with it because its so small...how could you not? Its not like its a whole big expensive bass...and its saves so much room when you're travelling....I could go on...
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This is a 24" scale fretless 5 string, tuned BEADG but an octave higher than normal. Designed mainly for travelling, but also just really good fun to play! Mahogany body with spruce top, maple neck with ebony fingerboard. Semi-hollow with small sound holes in the side, so you can play it unplugged and still enjoy it. Pickups are WD/Armstrong with a humbucker at the bridge and a tele style single coil at the neck - volume control with three position selector switch. [attachment=42390:DSCN1321.JPG][attachment=42391:DSCN1322.JPG][attachment=42392:DSCN1323.JPG] Good condition, with just some minor playing marks - oil and wax finish, as normal for Cliftons, so easy to maintain and repair minor scuffs etc. Comes in original custom gig bag (one zip tag missing, but otherwise good condition). New there are around £750. I'm selling this for £350 collected from Bristol/Bath area - as usual, PM for questions and I'll get back as quick as I can... BB
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I've always had the same problem with SWR stuff - they try to make you put a 2U box in a 3U space (by spacing the mounting holes) so there is plenty of air for cooling. You can drill new holes in the amp, or get a different rack strip/case. The SKB cases use more holes and I think the Thomman ones have "loose" fittings that can slide around. Its a pain, but not impossible.
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My Bravewood bitser will have to do. A Jbass from 1966 would cost a bit too much..but a rubber date stamp may be within reach.
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The clips supplied with the BP100 do work, but the two piezo plates require a very flat surface to give a good strong sound. You may need to do a bit of "spot" sanding or fit the pickup to the back of the bridge, which is usually flat anyway. Its a question of shifting positions slightly until you get the best sound, then mark the exact locations and glue the buggers in place. But the glue is a once only option, so I wouldn't recommend it. The earth wire makes no difference to the sound, its just to remove potential hum/buzz through a string earth (as on a bass guitar bridge). DI boxes can be very good buffers, as long as they are active. I would imagine the BP100 through a passive DI would be truly dreadful. Also worth playing through the PA speakers? Some DBers use powered PA cabs as their amps these days.
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Looks like a very very good start to me! Wish I'd been so well prepared. The BP100 isn't that bad really, its just a bit trebly and can exaggerate finger noise when you play on your own. The "secret" is to use some form of preamp/buffer to make the iput impedance a better match than your typical bass guitar amp. Superglue can also work wonders..but its a bit high risk. I wouldn't worry about amplifying your bass for a while anyway. Get to know it, work on your technique - a stronger acoustic sound will always be better when its time to plug in.
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Oh yes..forgot that bit. Its a piccolo "travel" bass by Mo Clifton. I think its a 24" scale, tuned up an octave from a normal 5 stringer. [attachment=41842:DSCN1323.JPG] Its fun, but more fun on your own!
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Where can I find a preamp for my Alembic Distilated
BassBod replied to claude's topic in Repairs and Technical
I'd suggest John East (East uk) here on the forum. The Alembic pickups are very low output (by design) so would need something "tweaked" to work well with them. It won't be cheap, but you really need something high quality for this. The bonus is that you can have the configuration you want, as long as its not too exotic! I too gave up on Alembic when tryng to convert my old rack F2B to UK voltage. However, when they did eventually engage they were superb, and supplied a replacement transformer together with detailed instructions. Thats for a unit that was pushing 30 years old and is still very servicable. As a side note..from what I've seen Alembic charge a lot of money for their on-board electronics. That would also make me look for alternatives..even if they did reply to my emails. -
[attachment=41804:DSCN1322.JPG][attachment=41805:DSCN1321.JPG] Some might not consider this a bass, but its got 5 strings (BEADG up the octave, baby) and no frets and the bottom five or six notes sound pretty low when its amplified. And its a hollow body.