Budbear

I don't know if this helps, but Paul"s Bass Matters in the Netherlands is an authorized dealer and has them in stock. [url="http://www.bassmatters.nl/en/speakers-combos/bag-end"]http://www.bassmatte...-combos/bag-end[/url] It has to be cheaper from there than importing from the U.S. Disclosure: Paul is a good friend of mine, a terrific bassist and straight-up good guy. Tell him Buddy from NYC sent you to him.

This is their UK distributor. Perhaps they may be of some assistance. http://www.stringsandthings.co.uk

Pop-in casters seem to be standard sizes. I've used Allparts & Ernie Balls interchangeably. Try these : [url="http://www.allparts.uk.com/products/heavy-duty-pop-in-swivel-casters-with-sockets-2-inch-52mm-wheels-set-of-4"]http://www.allparts....wheels-set-of-4[/url]

Perhaps this will answer your questions http://www.warwickbass.com/en/Warwick---Discontinued-Models--Fortress--Fortress-Flashback--4---5-string--Pictures.html

That's some funny shiznit right there, Luke.

"I think you can have a discussion but who needs someone posting another thread about an order they have made and then get a load more chime in and keep the thread live." - And, yet, here you are keeping the thread alive. "It wouldn't be so bad that someone is excited about a new cab... but there are just too many.. IMO." - So, you've taken it upon yourself to piss in their cornflakes because you're not enjoying their breakfast. Kind of sad, no? "You wont find them on stages as they look poor and the music biz can be as vain as any. Plus... you don't need a big low end cab." - Says you. I, and my 50 years of playing bass, strongly disagree on both points. "Why do you think the 810 fridge is so well used?" - They're mass-produced, highly promoted, easily available, usually do a decent job and many people fear change? "You have guys moving and rigging bins, they don't need to carry anything..it is all on wheels and load-ins are ramped... They are probably flight cased to boot...adding MORE lbs but weight considerations aren't the factor." - Roadies? Really? That's irrelevant to at least 90% of bass players. Most schlep their own gear in and out of gigs. "Pubs may well be a big market.... but where do you see them..?? They seem to do well on here...but I have said before. I could ask 10 bass players I know about BF cabs and I bet at LEAST 8/10 wouldn't know them from Adam...and where do those guys tend to play..?? yep..pubs." - I'll bet I can find 10 working players right here on Staten Island who've never heard of either Schroeder or Bergantino cabs, much less the hundreds who are unaware of Barefaced, Bill Fitzmaurice, Baer, Greenboy, AudioKinesis or any of the other out-of-the-mainstream cabs available. So what? How does that have anything to do with their quality? I base my gear decisions on my own needs. I don't go through life concerning myself with other people's opinions of what I do. That would be pathetic. I'd never heard of Barefaced cabs until about 2 years ago. I now own 2 of them and I've wasted a lot more of my money trying others to get what they do for me than they cost me ( and I've played through just about everything available to me for the last 50 years-I'm at NAMM just about every year). I like the way they look as well as the way they sound and I never gush about them. No problems with the handles, feet or finish. Nobody in the audiences I play in front of gives a damn about my gear except for the players out there and they always come to me after the gigs and compliment my tone and want to know more about the gear. I just send 'em to the website to learn like I did.

[quote name='andyonbass' timestamp='1385528401' post='2289318'] [url="http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/tapered-rubber-feet-4-pack-l17aa"]Maplin[/url] do 19mm if you don't mind them tapered [/quote] That one is too wide. 43mm. That's the width of a P-bass nut. It's a small amp. I'd try to stay no wider than 25/26mm, to keep close to the original look. [attachment=149314:tapered-rubber-feet-4-pack.jpg]

Here's a badly executed photo of the feet I used and it shows the clearance of the Streamliner over the handle of a BF Midget. You could go a bit shorter and still clear the handle. I'd estimate that you could go as short as 15 mm. Measure it yourself and see what you'd be comfortable with.

[quote name='steviedee' timestamp='1385408417' post='2287961'] Hi Budbear these look perfect where did you get them? [/quote] I got them here: http://www.parts-express.com/penn-elcom-9105-rubber-cabinet-foot-1-dia-x-085-h--260-7702 That's a US seller but they do ship internationally, and the item is so inexpensive and small the cost of shipping might be worth it. They truly are perfect for the task. I have 2 Streamliners and changed the feet on both. Just unscrew the originals and screw in the new ones using the longer screws I mentioned. 16 mm is the proper length.

[attachment=149193:260-7702_HR_0.jpg][b]Penn-Elcom 9105 Rubber Cabinet Foot 1" Dia. x 0.85" H [/b] I did the same with my Streamliner and used these with great success. The washer is already in there and I had to use a longer screw; an M3 x 16mm did the trick perfectly.[attachment=149194:112550-116613.gif]

The only differences between the Roscoe Century, LG and the SKB models are body size and shape, and the pickup placement. Wood, finish, electronics, hardware and all other options are the same for all series.

I hope this helps: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/191375-new-valves-for-genz-streamliner-any-experience/page__fromsearch__1 http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f15/genz-benz-streamliner-tube-rolling-796088/

In my humble opinion (as humble as we New Yorkers are with our opinions), the only overpriced basses are the ones that don't sell. You see them on the shop walls, dusty, poorly set up, with dead strings, priced reduced several times, and yet, not cheap enough for someone to buy. People will buy most anything if the price is right. I'm involved in the retail end of the industry and that's the reality of MI sales. Just a word about Fodera. The price list linked to above is mostly suggested retail, not selling prices. Dealers give discounts. Nonetheless, they are expensive. I know Vinnie and Joey personally, and, in fact, am quite friendly with Joey (BTW, his last name is Lauricella, not Fodera. That's Vinnie's name) so I may be a bit biased. I live 15 min. from the Fodera workshop in Brooklyn. All their instruments are handmade, with immense care & meticulous craftsmanship. All their components are top quality. It's a small business, but they treat their employees well with a fair wage and excellent benefits and great respect. No one in that shop is getting rich. They all live in middle income, working class neighborhoods. Overhead is high in NYC. Customer service is extraordinary, and every customer that goes to the shop gets either Vinnie or Joey's personal attention and time. All that stuff costs money. Every customer is treated alike and well, whether your name is Victor Wooten or Joe Schmoe. Nobody gets a *star* endorsement deal. The margin is too slim for that even if they had that mindset. They may or may not be your cup of tea, but there is no denying their quality and, seeing as how well their resale prices hold up and how quickly they're snapped up when flipped, their value. I have played several but I don't own one, not because I think they aren't worth it, but because I don't play out nearly enough anymore to justify such an expense even at dealer's cost. Although, you never can tell. I just might sell off most of my collection someday and use that to get a custom Monarch made to my specs and cross that off my bucket list. Last words: Play what you like. If it makes you happy, it was worth whatever you paid for it. Be groovy to each other.

[quote name='The Dark Lord' timestamp='1380749422' post='2230178'] I may well get one of these. A compact which is actually ...... compact. However, call me a philistine and technically out of touch, but I lament the passing of the 15" speaker. [/quote] I wouldn't be surprised if Alex is contemplating a 15" version of his new proprietary driver as we speak. Single version will be called the Concussion. 2x15 version will be named the Apocalypse.

After reading this thread I'm starting to consider taking up the tin whistle instead. Probably poke myself in the eye.

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1375889206' post='2167015'] The Little Mark Tube is a great amp, but there isn`t much difference between the SS and Tube on it. Just a tiny bit of "fur" around the sound, even when on full. Ideal for me wanting just a shimmer oround the edges, but to anyone wanting more grit, no. It feels warmer and less defined in the mix though when on the Tube setting. The LMT does sound very much like the LMII though, as I now have one of those in my CMD121 combo. I bought the CMD straight after the LMT so could easily compare them. Not much difference at all when on the SS setting. [/quote] I had the exact same experience. I owned both. The LM series are fine amps: warm and clean. It's just not the sound I was looking for. I sold both of mine to friends and they are very happy with them. I'm using a Streamliner now and am finally satisfied with my tone. I needed more grit and bottom and the STL delivers on both counts.

You may find this to be of value as well: http://cruztools.com/downloads/easysetupguide.pdf

I know they are not known for their passive basses, but these are particular favorites of mine. Thin necks, good weight, very versatile and I got great deals on both.

Musicman uses pots with a 1/4" shaft. That's 6.35 mm Allparts UK should have what you need. http://www.allparts.uk.com/dome-knobs-fit-usa-solid-shaft-pots-3-p-3090.html or http://www.allparts.uk.com/barrel-knobs-fit-usa-solid-shaft-pots-3-p-3086.html

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1366903540' post='2058834'] Other than adding the higher frequencies that the tweeter provides, no. Not as far as I am aware. [/quote] You are correct, sir.

Sweet rig! The best of NYC and Brighton. Killer tone.

Yes. According to the Framus Vintage Archive it was made in March 1963. [url="http://www.framus-vintage.de/modules/infos/info.php?katID=5183&cl=EN"]http://www.framus-vi...atID=5183&cl=EN[/url] It looks like a one pickup version of this 5-150 Star Bass Deluxe [url="http://www.framus-vintage.de/modules/modells/instruments.php?modellID=84&katID=4622&cl=EN"]http://www.framus-vi...atID=4622&cl=EN[/url] [attachment=131377:5-150-Star Bass de Luxe-Thinline 9020_front.jpg]

Neutrik makes an adapter. Speakon to mono 1/4" jack- NA4LJX. I keep a pair in my gig bag in case of dire circumstances. However, I agree with andydye and 4 Strings. You'd be better off with a proper cable, although I'm a proponent of overkill; 4mm cable for me. Over here we designate it as 12 ga.

That isn't a knot. It looks like a typical flat-sawn piece of maple with a bit of curly figure. The grain pattern is not irregular. Some people confuse grain with figure. It's a common misperception. There is nothing unusual that you won't find in the vast majority of maple necks, some of which are pretty high-end. I own Sadowskys and Mike Lulls that are constructed in the same way. If there is a twist it would be quite obvious, and you can usually tell by a quick sight down the length of the neck. It does happen, but is not that common. If that is the case, then the neck is a lost cause. However, as others have already said, I would first adjust the relief of the neck. If that is OK then I would check for high fret or two. Frets do lift occasionally over time. They can also wear unevenly. All that is fixable at little to no cost. Don't despair. You most likely have a situation that is easily remedied. Oh, and find a qualified tech for your repairs and adjustments.

I had the opportunity to play both of these basses at NAMM this year. My assessment is that these are very well made and beautifully finished instruments, as one would expect from PRS, at a par with most higher end American-made basses and will be priced accordingly. The fretwork was flawless and the proprietary hardware of high quality. They were both set up for low, buzz-free action. The electronics are very flexible but, to my ears, have a built-in tone that was not to my personal taste. Very modern and hi-fi. Many players liked it, others didn't. I estimated the weights to be between 4 & 5 kilos, with the 5 string being noticeably heavier. If you like fat necks, then these basses are candidates for your currency. We Americans call these kind of necks 'baseball bats' (never having played cricket, I don't know how that would translate). I would compare them to Alembic necks, generally. These basses seem to be designed for a very specific kind of customer and my conversation with Paul led me to believe he doesn't really expect to set the bass world on its ear with their sales figures. I strongly recommend trying these basses before laying out the cash for them. By any measurement, they are not mainstream. They could just as easily be your Holy Grail as they could be your dust collecting case of buyer's regret. By the way, Gary Grainger is a really nice guy, as well as a hell of a player.