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NOW SOLD [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Another pedal from the big clear-out [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]This is an immaculate Boss Bass Synth.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]It's never been used outside of home so there's no sign of pedal stomping or velcro etc. I've got the original box but have managed to lose the manual somewhere. However these are easily available online[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Priced at £65 plus whatever actual postage is - happy to ship anywhere [/font][/color] If anyone's tried one of these they'll know they aren't the cleanest or best tracking little pedals but that's part of their 'charm' and it means you can, with just a little effort, get some great cheesy, squelchy, synth sounds out of them. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Here's what Boss say about them:[/font][/color] [size=4][color=#404040][font=Tahoma,]The BOSS SYB-3 was the world’s first bass synthesizer to be packed into a compact pedal, and it found favor with experimentalists and tone aficionados alike. Today, the next-generation bass-synth pedal has arrived: the SYB-5. Utilizing the latest in DSP technology, the SYB-5 faithfully reproduces the classic sound characteristics of analog synthesizers with enhanced punch and power.[/font][/color][/size][list] [*][size=4]11 DSP variations of saw, square, and pulse synth waves[/size] [*][size=4]Enhanced Wave Shape mode provides sharper sounds[/size] [*][size=4]Hold notes with the onboard pedal and jam over the top[/size] [*][size=4]Control filter cutoff and LFO rate via EV-5 Expression Pedal (sold separately)[/size] [/list] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]As it's like new I've used a stock image as it's better quality but can take pics of the actual unit if required:[/font][/color]
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[size=4]Another pedal from the big clear-out This is an immaculate Aphex Acoustic Xciter original series. It's never been used so there's no sign of pedal stomping or velcro etc. I've got the original manual but have managed to lose the box somewhere Priced at £60 plus whatever actual postage is - happy to ship anywhere Here's some blurb from a review about it:[/size] [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3] [size=4]"Aphex have ported their expertise in spectral processing to a range of guitar pedals that also double as DI boxes. Currently there are models for acoustic guitar, electric guitar and bass, all housed in similarly-styled but differently coloured cast metal cases. Power can come from batteries or an external power adaptor (optional) and the output is available on both unbalanced jack at instrument level and balanced XLR connector with a ground-lift switch.[/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3] [size=4]The XLR output is designed to feed a balanced mic preamp, such as a mixer. This DI output has a switch that allows it to be configured with or without the effected signal added. Apparently the external power system has been designed so that it can accept any polarity (or even AC) and it works over the voltage range 5-12V AC or 7-17V DC. When running from a 9V battery, the current draw is only around 5mA, so the battery life should be reasonable. The instrument input is switchable between a high-impedance jack optimised for use with passive pickups or a medium-impedance one for use with active pickups. The Acoustic pedal has a particularly high impedance (10M(omega)) for use with passive piezo pickup systems alongside a lower impedance for use with active electronics.[/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3] [size=4]All pedals use variations on the same Aphex circuitry to provide high-frequency enhancement based on harmonic generation, plus the dynamic 'optical' Big Bottom circuitry. This is tuned differently for the different models, so that for acoustic guitar it emphasises the body tones. The Big Bottom process is a form of dynamic equaliser based around an optical limiter circuit, and phase shift also figures in the equation. The Lo Tune control sets the upper frequency limit for bass enhancement, while Lo Blend determines how much of the effect is added. Because the effected signal is added to the original, the effect is that of lifting low-level signals rather than squashing the peaks and, because of the limiting element of the circuitry, the peak level doesn't increase significantly, even when the perceived level of bass has increased quite dramatically. The Lo Tune range is 40-210Hz for the Acoustic model.[/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3] [size=4]The Aural Exciter part of the circuit has a Hi Tune filter control, which sets the point above which enhancement takes place, and there's a Hi Blend control to regulate the amount of harmonics added back in. The Hi Tune range is 300Hz3kHz for the Acoustic model. It has a quoted signal-to-noise ratio of 70dB, and when the bypass button is operated, the input is routed directly to the instrument output.[/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3] [size=4]As expected, these devices do exactly as claimed. The degree of bass enhancement can be dramatic, and is surprisingly effective for bringing out the body tone in the acoustic guitar — and of course it adds considerable depth to bass guitar sounds. The Aural Exciter part sounded much as I expected, as I've used many Aphex devices over the years, and, provided that you don't set the Hi Tune control too low, you can add a nice sense of air and detail without roughening up the mid-range. At lower settings it can become harsh, but then too much range is always better than not enough. When used to DI clean electric guitar, the process adds a nice zing to the sound as well as filling out the low end, but again the Hi Tune control setting shouldn't be set too low. My only slight reservation was that the Acoustic pedal, used with my active acoustic guitar, sounded quite different when bypassed to when active, even with the processing depth turned right down. This had the effect of hardening up the sound somewhat, but I suspect the effect differs depending on what preamp you're using and what amplifier you're feeding it into. The acoustic sound can be made brighter and weightier in a reasonably flattering way, but you have to be careful to add only as much processing as required. Too much can sound hard and harsh again.[/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3] [size=4]These little pedals do exactly as claimed and, though the user has to exercise restraint in how much effect is applied, having two knobs for the bass end and two for the high end makes things simple to use. In addition to providing tonal adjustment beyond what can be achieved using EQ, the DI facility is a great bonus both for live work and for recording. I also feel the Bass pedal may be useful for those people who want to process synth bass sounds to make them appear bigger and deeper, but without taking up any more headroom. If you want the genuine Aphex sound in an instrument-friendly package, this is the answer."[/size][/size][/font][/color] As it's like new I've used a stock image as it's better quality but can take pics of the actual unit if required:
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NOW SOLD - Another pedal from the big clear-out This is an immaculate Aphex Bass Xciter original series (before they put it in that horrible, and way too large, plasticky case). It's never been used so there's no sign of pedal stomping or velcro etc. I've got the original manual but have managed to lose the box somewhere Priced at £60 plus whatever actual postage is - happy to ship anywhere Here's what Aphex had to say about it: [size=1][size=4]Aural Excitement for your bass![/size][/size] [color=#7F7F7F][font=Arial, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=2][color=#414141][size=1][size=4]The Aphex Bass Xciter Pedal is for all types of basses with magnetic or piezo pickups, active or passive. Voicing is tailored for depth and sustain while adding life to the bite and slap tones.The Aphex Bass Xciter has great action response, speeds up attacks, and makes small bass rigs sound much bigger.[/size][/size][/color][/size][/font][/color] [b] [size=4]Features[/size][/b][list] [*][size=4]Features patented Aphex Aural Exciter and Optical Big Bottom technology[/size] [*][size=4]Designed for the electric bass[/size] [*][size=4]Active/passive switch[/size] [*][size=4]Lo tune, lo blend, hi tune, hi blend controls[/size] [*][size=4]1/4" input jack[/size] [*][size=4]1/4" output jack[/size] [*][size=4]XLR DI output[/size] [/list] Works really well to fatten up your sound or as a boost / effect pedal As it's like new I've used a stock image as it's better quality but can take pics of the actual unit if required:
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[b]NOW SOLD[/b] Absolutely immaculate GT-6B with original box. This was picked up on a whim, taken out, tried and put back in the box again:) As it's like new I've used a stock picture but can take pics of the actual unit if required. Priced at £135 plus whatever actual postage is. Here's some blurb from Boss: [size=4][color=#404040][font=Tahoma,]The GT-6B Bass Effects Processor is BOSS' first new bass multi-effects processor in over five years. This fully professional floor-based unit offers new COSM® Bass Amp Modeling with new modeled compression, plus other "must-have" effects like COSM overdrive/distortion, COSM wah and reverb/delay. There's also a true analog bypass, plus XLR and digital outputs for recording applications—making the GT-6B the leader in high-quality multi-effects for bass.[/font][/color][/size][list] [*][size=4]Professional bass multi-effects processor with COSM technology[/size] [*][size=4]True analog bypass and 24-bit converters for uncompromised sound quality[/size] [*][size=4]COSM Bass Amp Modeling recreates the tone of some of the greatest bass amps and speaker cabinets in history[/size] [*][size=4]New COSM Compression effect modeled after 4 well-known compressors[/size] [*][size=4]Ultra-intuitive interface with analog-style knobs[/size] [*][size=4]Built-in expression and control pedals[/size] [*][size=4]Versatile effects including "Auto Slap" and sound-on-sound looping[/size] [*][size=4]BOSS' best synth bass sounds with incredible tracking[/size] [*][size=4]Balanced XLR output and coaxial digital output for recording[/size] [*] [*][size=4][b]Unrivaled Sound Quality[/b] When designing the GT-6B, BOSS’ primary focus was quality—quality you can hear in every component from its 24-bit converters to its true analog bypass, allowing bass players to switch to the pure tone of their bass guitar when desired. A balanced XLR output and coaxial digital output ensure the highest sound quality when recording, giving the GT-6B a decisive advantage over other bass multi-effects.[/size] [*][size=4][b]COSM Modeling for Bass[/b] Thanks to proprietary COSM technology, the GT-6B can model the sound of six classic bass amps including “Concert 810,” “Session,” “Trace,” “Bass 360,” “B Man,” and “Flip Top.” But amps are only half the story, so the GT-6B also includes several speaker cabinet models like 8 x 10, 4 x 10, 2 x 15 and others. Now you can get great tone direct![/size] [*][size=4][b]Killer Effects with COSM[/b] The GT-6B features BOSS’ finest “bread-and-butter” effects—including chorus, reverb, delay, flanger and more—all tuned for bass guitar. And with COSM Overdrive/Distortion Modeling and Wah Modeling, bass players can get some of their favorite tones and effects without using amps or noisy stompboxes. The GT-6B also features new COSM Compression, which offers models of several well-known compressors. With all of these amazing COSM effects, bassists can literally just plug in and play.[/size] [size=4][b]Auto Slap, Looping and More[/b] New performance effects include an Auto Slap feature, which creates automatic slap patterns using Preset or User templates, plus sound-on-sound looping for creating loops “on the fly”—even fat synth bass sounds with killer tracking. There’s nothing else like it![/size] [*][size=4]Full details [url="http://www.bossus.com/gear/productdetails.php?ProductId=239"]here[/url][/size] [/list]
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Shuker Jazz 4 String *price reduction £699 o.n.o*
molan replied to chilievans's topic in Basses For Sale
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[quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1379241290' post='2210101'] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/216960-delano-pj-mvc-4-pickups-humcancelling-as-new/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/216960-delano-pj-mvc-4-pickups-humcancelling-as-new/[/url] Not mine I will add. [/quote] I'm obviously biased as these are mine However, I do really think they are excellent pickups. They were bought for a specific project but the bass they were due to go into didn't materialise in the end. I've never heard a bad word about Delanos and a friend of mine just installed some of their soapbar ones and loves them. Whichever brand you go with I'd definitely try to get a humcancelling set. Lots of regular bridge J's can hum pretty badly and a mismatched pair in a PJ set can cause additional problems with phasing. I've heard some pretty nasty non-matched PJ's over the years
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SOLD: Chunk Systems Agent 00Funk Mark II Filter & Brown Dog Fuzz
molan replied to molan's topic in Effects For Sale
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Bought as part of a larger all EBS pedal project but never used. In absolutely 'as new' condition including box, manual, plastic cover etc. These are at least £180 new so I've knocked a straight £50 off the price. Happy to ship anywhere at actual shipping cost I haven't taken any pics because it is literally 'as new' but happy to take some if required. These are very funky pedals that a lot more than just a simple wah. There are options for: Wah Volume Wah or envelope filter character Tubesim Reverse action Lots of info and sound samples from EBS here: http://www.bass.se/2009/wahone.htm
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A couple of Chunk Systems pedals bought to try out but decided to use something else instead. Both are boxed and as new. The 00 Funk manual has gone missing somewhere but they are available to download easily. I'm selling them initially as a pair because they work so well together and even Chunk have a number of demo sound files set up with both of them chained. New price on these is now £460 (£230 each) so I've knocked a straight £100 off the new price. Happy to ship anywhere at actual cost of shipping. [size=4]I haven't taken pics of them as they are literally 'as new' but can get some if required.[/size] [size=4]Here's some blurb from Chunk:[/size][color=#000000][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=3] [size=4]The Agent 00Funk Mark II turns bass guitars and other electric instruments into instant funky squelching fatness. The Agent 00Funk Mark II features a highly resonant lowpass filter that sweeps up or down with every note you play giving you a super-punchy automatic wah tone. [url="http://www.chunksystems.com/a00f2.htm#sounds"]Listen to it now![/url][/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=3] [size=4]Based on our highly acclaimed original [url="http://www.chunksystems.com/a00f.htm"]Agent 00Funk[/url], the Mark II squeezes extra funk into a more convenient, easier to use package. Now with true bypass and only the best quality analogue electronics, the Agent 00Funk Mark II is perfect for all you clean sound freaks. For maximum squelch, the new envelope input allows you to use a clean envelope prior to fuzz or distortion. Plug the Chunk Systems [url="http://www.chunksystems.com/bd.htm"]Brown Dog[/url] gated bass fuzz pedal straight in to create some truly amazing [url="http://www.chunksystems.com/a00f2.htm#synth"]synth tones[/url].[/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=3] [size=4]The Brown Dog enables you to produce rampaging waves of meat with your bass guitar while still keeping your basslines tight and letting the character of your instrument's tone shine through. With two fuzz modes ([font=Helvetica-Bold, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]hard[/font] and [font=Helvetica-Bold, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]soft[/font]), a mixing stage and a unique gating circuit the Brown Dog gives you a wide range of fuzzy and synthy bass tones. [url="http://www.chunksystems.com/bd.htm#sounds"]Listen to it now![/url][/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=3] [size=4]Based on our highly acclaimed [url="http://www.chunksystems.com/fz002.htm"]FZ002[/url] gated bass fuzz, the Brown Dog adds [font=Helvetica-Bold, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]soft[/font] mode and features easier to use mixer controls. With true bypass and only the best quality analogue electronics, the Brown Dog is perfect for all you clean sound freaks. Use the special [font=Helvetica-Bold, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]envelope[/font] connector in conjunction with the [font=Helvetica-Bold, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]Agent 00Funk Mark II[/font] for [url="http://www.chunksystems.com/bd.htm#synth"]synth bass[/url] that will really freak you out![/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=3] [/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=3] [/size][/font][/color]
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Completely as new, and relatively hard to find as a PJ set. Bought for a project but not used so in 'as new' condition. Would cost about £190 to buy new so £140 for the pair is a good £50 off. Shipping to be added at cost and happy to ship anywhere. I don't particularly want to split them but if anyone wants a bridge J then I'd sell that first and then the P. Here's what D[size=4]elano say about them:[/size] [b]PMVC 4 FE/M2[/b] [size=4][b]How to improve a classic pickup design: Delano takes the classic P-Bass™ pickup design a major step forward. The big ferrous poles grab all the strings movements with zero loss. Specially engineered ferrite magnets and custom wound coils make up for a bass transducer ready to redefine the word PRECISION.[/b] [color=#333333]Just imagine meaty P-Bass™ tone with in-your-face Stingray™ style grind and attack, then you got at least the frame of the picture. Due to its tight broad frequency range, this is a GREAT pickup for nu-school funk and rock players, it loves droptuned basses and massive tone tweaking.[/color] [b]JMVC 4 FE/M2[/b][/size] [size=4][b]These split coil humbuckers are the result of consequent research and modern winding technology.[/b][/size] [size=4][color=#333333]The gorgeous visual impact of their 9,5mm pole pieces is clearly audible: Ultra fast transient attack, powerful low-end response, detailed midrange and brilliant highend for direct in-your-face, take no prisoners bass tone. Even the very bottom range of droptuned basses will stay tight, focused and alive. JMVCs can handle massive tone tweaking and interact superbly with active circuits and effects. They are available in matched pairs or individually.[/color][/size] NOTE - The sale is for a PJ set with one P pickup and one bridge J pickup not a pair of J's as in the above picture. I couldn't find a pic of a single J anywhere!
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[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1376512495' post='2175383'] Ooooo I hope this means Ped's organising our presence there for next year too! I'd love to help out with the PR/rep stuff again [/quote] Looks like we should be on again A lot more time for us to get organised this year too!
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How important is it to know all the lyrics to covers
molan replied to bonzodog's topic in General Discussion
I think, to a degree, it also depends on just how well known the songs are. If you're doing something really well known and get an audience singing along it can quickly go very disjointed if the audience sings one line and you sing another. In most cases the audience will just assume you are right because you're up and playing the song in front of them but it can give some people a bad impression. -
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I agree, way over-priced. It's getting close to a late 70's P price and that's, generally, a much nicer instrument. Lazy listing for Central London shop as well. There's stacks of information around about Musicmaster basses. Feels like they are trying to use a lack of info as a rarity factor sales pitch.
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You don't see one of these very often - a complete EBS demo board with a set of virtually unused pedals and interconnects. These steel housings are usually only used in EBS main dealer outlets to demo the core range of pedals. Not only do they work well as a nice little, robust, stage board but they even have lots of handy example settings to use as a starting point in case you knock any of the dials off position - how many times have we all done that! All the pedals are the latest true bypass units and are in perfect working order. I think they all have their individual boxes and most have the user manuals as well (these are available online if not). This complete rig was owned by a studio session player and is not a retail ex-demo unit so it really hasn't been abused in a shop anywhere. The board doesn't have a carry case but there are some brands of pedal board case that I'm reliably informed will fit. By my calculations the cost of these pedals new, along with a steel rack and interconnects would be close to £1,200 so the the asking price of £650 is, therefore not far off half what they'd set someone back and they really are in 'as new' condition! I'd much prefer to sell them as a complete unit - seems a shame to break them all up
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Lakland Bob Glaub USA in Candy Apple Red <<<< SOLD >>>>
molan replied to Platypus's topic in Basses For Sale
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I'd definitely go for .2 series if possible. Some decent upgrades in there and have a better rep for reliability (the 6.0's aren't particularly bad but some early 9.0's had some overheating issues).
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[quote name='paulconnolly' timestamp='1378760235' post='2204471'] Never fancied a Ritter but that is something else . Can I swap the missus for one [/quote] Is she sleek, sexy, with a nicely rounded bottom and a delicious growl ?
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Gallien Kruger MB150E or MarkBass Mini CMD 121P?
molan replied to SevenSeas's topic in Amps and Cabs
[quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1378761525' post='2204490'] Yes, the Mini CMD 121P works very well for both DB and electric bass and - as others have noted - is pokier than the GK (which I have also owned). I prefer the MarkBass by a substantial margin. The only downside is the MarkBass is heavier and - as a cube - slightly more awkward to carry [/quote] I'd agree wholeheartedly with Clarky's sentiments. I've also owned both and the GK really struggled up against a live drummer. Great for home or studio use but I wouldn't gig one without an extension cab and foh support -
They definitely sound different. BassGear had both in at the same time and I had a brief blast on each - decided I needed to have more time with the HD's but they sold within about 24 hours of arriving I am reliably informed I'll be able to try them again later this week Quite looking forward to hearing the HD210's as well. I'm currently using the AE210 so it'll be really interesting to see how the HD sounds up against it. However, I have to admit that the one I'm really excited about hearing is the new NV15. I've always liked three way cabs and have had good results from both SWR and Ampeg in the past. A Berg should really outperform both of these. I think I'm on 'emergency cover' duties on Saturday so may well be locking the doors and hiding myself away in the amp and cab demo room. . .