bagsieblue

Yep - Lozz is right on this.

I recently swapped out 2 x BF Big Baby for 2 x  One10's as I found the voicing better for my hard rock band.

The voicing is pretty much where I need it to be rather than having to 'find' it on the super transparent Big Baby.

Alex at BF says to think of them as two ranges with two voices, the clear and transparent 12XN Driver Range and the Retro 10CR Driver Range

2 hours ago, Stub Mandrel said:

"Now everybody, I want you to practice clapping along ... <CLAP> & TWO & <CLAP> & FOUR & ... "

Haha, just like with the chords.

Learn it wrongly then learn right after.

18 hours ago, jd56hawk said:

I wouldn't dream of removing the pickguard or changing the pickup on this one.

Missed out on buying one four or five years ago and I've regretted it ever since.

Big mistake on their part discontinuing the color. Now, used ones are going g for more money than the new ones...and they're worth it.

 

Yes - I've got one of these - great basses.  Made at the same time / same factory as the highly regarded 60's CV's

55 minutes ago, mattbass6 said:

Did you sell the chrome hardware, or is it still available? ✌🏼

I have the chrome hardwear.  I was considering maybe swapping that onto a different bass but not 100 per cent decided on that.

50 minutes ago, bigthumb said:

I wish I was.

 

 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234178393405?hash=item36861eb53d:g:3JEAAOSwe7lhONM5

Yeah, saw that, good cabs.

One of the drivers has been replaced though .....

Wilkinson WJBL200 tuners

A new, unused 4 string set Wilkinson WJBL200 tuners & ferrules.

£25 posted Mainland UK

On 05/09/2021 at 23:10, itsmedunc said:

Missed the chart! But the one I'm on about is a lot more concise!

I think I know the one you mean, this one?

9 hours ago, Hammer_ said:

Hey guys. I’m looking for some advice or opinions. I’m playing a festival at the weekend and will be using the supplied back line which will be an SVT 450 with an 810. How would I use my helix in front of this? I guess I wouldn’t want to colour the amp too much but would probably use some OD, Compressor and would need use I’m of the tuner. Do I need to go into the effects return or the normal jack input? Any other considerations?? Cheers dudes. 

One other thing to mention is the SVT450 is one of the least ampeggy sounding amps they do. 

Its the same as the B2RE - but in a casing to make it look like a tube amp.

It's a S/S amp and fairly neutral, not really tubey sounding at all, so you may be better getting the colour you want from before the amp rather than relying on the amp.

26 minutes ago, Downunderwonder said:

A soundman that refuses to audition the send from a Helix is not a soundman. If he insists on going bass to DI first then all is lost unless you want to 'kick up a fuss' by insisting on them having a listen.

Apologies - maybe I wasn't clear  - the Helix is always in the signal chain, the variables are after that.

Signal chain.

Bass > Helix >.....

Option 1  - DI Splitter Box, therefore in front of the amp - 1 x Feed to PA, 1 x Feed to Amp and Cab (for monitoring no influence on FOH feed)

Option 2 - > Amp.... DI from back of amp feed to PA, amp out to Cab (for monitoring no influence on FOH feed)

Options 3 - > Amp > Cab.....PA feed from Micing the cab = same monitor feed and FOH feed.

One thing I am now more aware of and like to have options on is dependant on where the sound guy takes the bass feed from.

As this is a festival I'm assuming there will be a PA to do all the heavy lifting.

I like to have options through my HX Stomp for where the sound guy takes the feed from to run into the PA.

1 - In front of the amp, so no colour to the PA feed from the amp or the cab.

2 - From the amp DI, so colour from the amp, but not from the cab.

3 - Micing up the cab - gives colour from the amp and the cab

I then use different present (plus minus amp blocks, cab blocks) depending on where the feed is taken from.

I was asked the weight -  4.035Kg or 8lb 14oz

9 minutes ago, LukeFRC said:

Great basses - this ones over  3lb heavier than mine old one was too!

You had a T40 that was lighter than 8lb?.  That is very light indeed for a T40.

Just now, mattbass6 said:

Love this. Any trades? 

No Trades

Spector Euro 4 Bass - Solid Black Gloss - Limited Edition.

£1350 Now £1250 shipped Mainland UK in a Flightcase then into an outer box.

No Trades.

Limited Edition in that it has full maple wings - not the more normal Euro alder/walnut/maple sandwich.

Link here:

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/EURO4BK--spector-euro4-solid-black-gloss

Hardware has been swapped out for gold to complete the classic Spector Black & Gold Look.

Very good condition - just one small scratch near the strap button as shown in the photos.

Flightcase is a sturdy plywood, metal edges, rounded chome corners.

10 minutes ago, bloke_zero said:

Nice! How do you rate the neck?

Nice, 10/10 for this sales pitch...😂😂😂.

38/39mm nut but with a thinnish flat profile.

MONO M80 Dual Bass Case.

In very good condition, see photos, just a couple of nicks.  The worst if which is shown in the photos.

£195Collected from Chorley Lancs.

I think these are too oversized(on the width) to be able to ship in a sensible box and at a sensible cost.

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SGC Nanyo Bass Collection Passive SB300 - In Pink !!!

£189 shipped Mainland UK.

Passive SGC Nanyo Bass Collection.

Definitely pink as a factory finish - see pictures from inside the control cavity.  

I've taken photos in different areas/different light to try and capture the pink accurately.

Decent overall condition - all works as it should.

A few dings and dents as shown in the photos and a hairline crack in the finish on the back of the neck - where the headstock meets the neck itself.

Edit - To say will try and find some knobs that all match.

Yamaha RBX550M - Made in Taiwan - £199 shipped Mainland UK

1990 I believe - below are screenshots of the 1990 Yamaha Brochure.

Good overall condition given the age.

Good quality and plays nicely like most Yammies do, with a medium, nice easy playing action.

A few scars on the body and neck, commensurate with the age and use.  

Clearly not a pristine bass.

Being critical - I'd  say the pots are somewhat of a bit of a weak link as often found on basses of this price point from this age.

Set up is PJ with Volume / Balance / Tone.

3 minutes ago, Cosmo Valdemar said:

That's going to be fun for the guitar players!

Correct again my friend - as a (six string) guitar tuning its to drop the low string often to allow the 2 lower notes below E and the one finger barre power chords.

In Rock - tuning down a semi tone is very common, as is Drop D tuning - Drop C# does both...

5 minutes ago, Cosmo Valdemar said:

Drop C# is Drop D but down a semitone, so C# G# C# F#

Yep - this is what it is.

1 hour ago, SteveXFR said:

I've been looking at all valve amps and noticed that the Orange AD200B head is only 200W. The last gig I went to before the world ended was PigsX7 and I remember their bassist had one of them and it was fooking loud. They're also very expensive but maybe 200W is all I need.

That gig was at a pretty big venue and the band were so loud that up front I could only hear the guitarist who was right in front of me

If the gig was at a pretty big venue wasn't there a PA that would have been doing all the heavy lifting to get the band that loud?

We play 90 per cent in drop C# in my band...... thoughts:

4 string bass will be better mostly better than a 5 as I'd expect a lot of open low string based riffs, chord changes based around the C#.

Try different gauges but heavier gauges are not essential in my experience.  If you are looking for a bright zingy sounds some rattle and clank from low tensioned strings might be desirable.

The set up is more important that the string gauge to me.

For the 5'er fretless option, I'd use that in its standard tuning with a low B.