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    [color=#000333][font=Verdana]Delving into my music cupboard, I have found my TC Helicon VoiceSolo VSM 300. I have used it at home with my acoustic guitar and only once in a band situation. [/font][/color] [color=#000333][font=Verdana]Here's a couple of links to help...[/font][/color] [color=#021EAA][font=Helvetica][u][url="http://www.jrrshop.com/tc-helicon-vsm-300-xt-active"]www.jrrshop.com/tc-helicon-vsm-300-xt-active[/url][/u][/font][/color] [color=#021EAA][font=Helvetica][u][url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/tc-helicon-voicesolo-vsm-300xt/19825"]www.gak.co.uk/en/tc-helicon-voicesolo-vsm-300xt/19825[/url][/u][/font][/color] [color=#000333][font=Verdana]Mine is not the XT version, but I'm really not sure what or if there is any difference..[/font][/color] [color=#000333][font=Verdana]It is a great piece of gear for sitting at home and practising vocals, without having to set up a PA. It is very light and can be used on a mic stand or on the floor but also loud enough to use in a band situation. I see more and more singers using these type of nearfield monitors, rather than the traditional floor wedges. For good reason...![/font][/color] [color=#000333][font=Verdana]I have used it with a vocal processor just to experiment and I also used it as a mini PA in a room that was just a bit too big to perform purely acoustically. [/font][/color] [color=#000333][font=Verdana]It's in 'as new' condition having been taken out of the house only twice.[/font][/color] [color=#000333][font=Verdana]I'm only selling it as I have a new PA arriving soon and I won't need monitors.[/font][/color] [color=#000333][font=Verdana]I will sell for £95 plus postage which I estimate to be around £15. Or you can collect from the Winchester area if convenient. [/font][/color] [color=#000333][font=Verdana]I'm not looking for any trades as I'm trying to slim down my gear collection...[/font][/color] [color=#000333][font=Verdana]If you have any questions, please ask...[/font][/color] [color=#000333][font=Verdana]Graham[/font][/color]
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    Whynot Strangely enough, there was a guy setting up the LD Maui 28 as I was leaving the demo yesterday. I didn't get chance to hear it, but I'm going back on Monday for a longer look at the L1 system, so I hope to do a comparison. Dark Lord Great to hear you took the L1. I spoke to Andy at Nevada who seemed to understand the Bose and was very helpful. I'm leaning towards the Model II with the Tonematch myself. You got it at a good price.... Let me know how you progress Graham
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    I had a demo of these units yesterday and was very impressed. I don't envisage me using it in a full band situation, so I just played around with vocals and acoustic guitar. It's eye wateringly expensive, but when you consider that I won't need monitors, FX units and a mile of cables to set it up, it seems a bit lighter on the wallet as well as the back. It's also incredibly quick to set up. The B2 sub seemed the way to go and I was given a good price for the L1 model 2 with the Tonematch T1, so I might just go for it. None of the systems worked well without a sub. Graham
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    If you find someone using one, please let me know. What differences did you hear between the L1S and the Model II? There's a big price hike up to the the Model II.. I'll be interested to hear both systems without a sub, as if they are suitable alone for just vocals and acoustic guitar, it would enable me to buy the Tonematch T1. Graham
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    Thanks Could you let me know how you get on there and which systems they can demo, I'd like to get down there this week. I first heard this system being used in a bar in Spain a few months back. As soon as I walked in I was really impressed with the sound of the guy doing a solo gig with keyboard and vocals. Their big selling point is the distribution of an even sound across the room and that's exactly what was happening. I did an acoustic solo spot myself using his rig with my guitar and not having to use monitors really appealed to me. I worked as a sound engineer around 15-20 years ago and would have killed to get a gig to sound as good as that. Things have moved on in every department since then I know, but I still haven't heard anything quite like it. I would agree that it's not really suitable for a full band, putting every instrument through it FoH and for monitor use, but I've read many reports of people doing just that. Cheers Graham
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    Hi Dark Lord I want to get a Bose L1 for an acoustic project, but haven't found a dealer that has one. Where are you going for a demo? I'm in the Hampshire area for a few weeks.. Cheers Graham
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    Thanks to all who enquired, the amp is now sold... Just not sure how to edit the topic thread..!! Graham
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    I'm on the ferry soon, please give this amp a good home..... Thanks Graham
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    I'm selling my beloved Traynor YGM-3 valve amp which I bought from the original owner around 1995. It's dated from June 1972 and apart from a small socket added on the back to take a volume pedal, it's all original. It's in excellent condition and has never been out the house since I bought it. The original owner only ever played at home as well. It has a 12" speaker and I think is rated at around 20 watt. It has volume, bass and treble controls as well as a spring reverb and tremolo. The photo is not my amp but it's identical. I can't post photo's at the moment although I can send some by text if you would like some. You can find a short review here... [url="http://www.guitarjar.co.uk/user-reviews/traynor-ygm3-review/"]http://www.guitarjar...or-ygm3-review/[/url] I want the amp to go to a good home so I'm asking £190. It's too heavy to post so collection only, although I could deliver if you're close to Southampton. The only reason for selling is because I'm moving to France and can't really take it with me.
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    My wife and I play in a skiffle band. The washboard is extremely underrated and she always has people chatting to her at the end of a gig. We're packed up and ready to go, she's still there giving lessons..!!
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    Hi Mart. No, they are purely acoustic. The one in the photo is mine so I had the electrics fitted. Pick ups are such a personal thing. Whatever I fitted would only appeal to a small number of buyers so you are free to add whatever electrics you choose. Some prefer under the saddle, others sound hole. You pays yer money..... Graham
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    I have managed to upload some pictures. The actual guitar is mine, but as I said in my original post they are all slightly different in colour and finish. If you have any preferences, please let me know and I can send some pics
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    I have several acoustic guitars for sale. These instruments are the last few of a limited run. First of all, some background details. Around 10 years ago, I was living in SE Asia and started a company bringing guitars back to the UK. I am on the move again, so the last ones are now for sale. Once these are gone, that's it. No more! So there is a chance to own a hand made guitar that not many people will know about. They are all built to my design, but the remaining ones are all Dreadnaughts. They are made by one guy who does everything in his house, So they really are hand made. Not just 'assembled' by hand. They are all made from solid wood, no laminates. All have spruce tops with mahagony back and sides, bone nut and saddle with maple necks and Rosewood fingerboards. There are abalone inlays on the edging and around the soundhole with subtle abalone inlays along the fingerboard. Bridge pins are ebony. There are various finishes, some are gloss others are matte. Some are light mahagony, some dark. The dark ones tend to have a dark stained neck, the lighter ones are natural maple colour. They all come with a hard case. The cases are not brilliant, but they are free..!! One of these guitars were reviewed in Guitar Magazine in 2003 and got a fantastic response from the reviewer, Jerry Uwins. This was a genuine review, unlike an 'advertising review' that some magazines seem to give. At the time they were selling for £599. The guitar was subsequently voted as one of the top three guitars available for under £1000. I have never advertised these guitars, they have sold by word of mouth. Several high profile players have used these guitars, including Dave Kelly from the Blues Band, Eric Bibb and local (to me!) bluesman Harry Skinner. They have all bought their guitars, they were not gifts. So now the important bit! These guitars are now for sale at £250. Less than half the original price. Collection from Southampton is best. I have never sent one by courier, so don't know the cost. But I would rather you come and play it first anyway. I am happy to travel a reasonable distance to meet you. I have spoken to the Mod's who have been very helpful in allowing me to advertise these guitars here on BassChat. I am not selling them anywhere else. There are only 6-8 left, so please contact me if you are interested. Please post any questions on this thread, rather than by PM so that everyone can benefit from your query. Thanks Graham PS. I'm having trouble posting pictures, they will be up as soon as I sort the problem...
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    I bought a set of Thunderguts at a Ukulele festival last week. I've had my Kala U-Bass for a few months (bought it second hand from a BC'er) but have to tune it up almost every time I play it. As a result, I must have trimmed about 2-3" off these strings in the time I've had it. The Aquila strings have required tuning, but nowhere near as much. I get the feeling they are stabilising earlier. They also feel 'better' although I can't really describe why, perhaps there's a bit more tension. Acoustically, they sound a bit brighter, but through my amp they don't really sound any different to my untrained ears. The only drawback is that they are a bit more 'sticky' when my fingers slide up the neck. Bearing in mind I'm new to bass playing, my lack of technique may be the reason for that..!! Overall, I rate them higher than the stock strings, but whether they sound £27 better is a matter of taste. I do know the U-Bass gets a lot of use. It's so easy to sit on the sofa and practise while Mrs Saint is watching the box. I can't do that with any other instrument I own! Graham
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    Just being rather pedantic here, but would the Union Flag be upside down on a right hander? I got the feeling that Elton had been partying with Macca, as both their vocal performances were a bit below par last night....Didn't stop me enjoying it though...
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    Water quality is a bit better lately. But the best bikinis are on the yachts..!! Graham PS. Don't know about you, but nostalgia's not what it used to be.......
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    Ha.. No wellies. Just nice to stroll along the shore, take in the air and admire the scenery, boats and bikinis......
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    Hi Psycho We have a couple of music shops here, Fret Music being the biggest followed by The Guitar Store and a smaller indie called the Music Shop. They each have their appeal and worth a browse although they don't have anything out of the ordinary.
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    Thanks, I'm thinking of something well known that doesn't gallop along too much. I have a couple of books/CD's and I'm about to start lessons next week My tastes are mainly blues (so 12 bars are on the list!) but anything that has a repetitive bass line that I can pick up easily, bearing in mind this is the first time I've played bass. Keep 'em coming...
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    I now have this bass in my hands. Thanks to project c's patience, help and advice I seem to have a mighty fine instrument... Graham
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    Having spent the last 40 years bashing the hell out of guitars, I've recently decided to try my hand at learning the bass. When I started out on guitar,a friend told me the best way to learn was by playing along to records. Remember them..?? It helped me get going, although I'm still playing at the same standard! But it helped with chord changes and hearing them coming. So following on from that theme, what songs would you recommend for a beginner to play along to? I've got 'Stand by Me' but I need a few more. You know the sort of thing, a song you probably hate playing live because it's so repetitive, but has a simple bass line that doesn't change too much during the verse and chorus but will help get my fingers landing on the right fret. Any suggestions? Ta Graham
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    Thanks guys Hi Kiwi Small world! I still like getting down to the Rising Sun on a Sunday after a brisk walk...
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    Thanks Bert I like a bit of lurking now and again.... I know what you mean about weight, my 12 stone guitar amp is about to be replaced by a mere slip of a 4 watt practice amp. I'm finding the U-Bass is a lot easier on my back though..... Graham
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    Thanks for your advice guys, seems pretty unanimous on medium gauge roundwound. Chris B, interesting thought about the heavier strings. I've been blessed with girls hands so I think I'll woose out on those... Don't go away, plenty more questions coming....... Graham
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