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Sei Singlecut Melt 2 - ying yang Sei. Only one built.!
molan replied to Sei-Dude's topic in Basses For Sale
Every time this comes up for sale I think how nice it looks -
The SL's have been around for quite a while now and there's a lot of them out there on the gig circuit. I've seen quite a few serious pro players using them as 'everyday' cabs for smaller club gigs where hey don't need their really large rigs. I certainly know people who use them as an alternative to both GS and DB setups and there's definitely an Aguilar 'signature' tone across the range. I've spent a lot of time with these and they are my favourite of the lightweight 12" cabs. The Bergantinos are good but, to my ears, the SL's are less 'neo' sounding and have a deeper, rounder, low end whilst the Bergs are more articulate and clean. Like most Aguilar kit the really come alive in a live gigging situation
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I was told the other day (by someone connected with Warwick so I've just assumed it's true) that there are no UK dealers selling German made Warwicks any more I've seen a full 2014 price list and I was genuinely surprised at just how high everything was. I always knew the Signature models had gone a bit crazy but thought they were effectively all custom builds so I could understand it. It's stuff like Streamers and Thumbs that amazed me
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Here's a great Pearce BC1 twin channel pre-amp as used by Billy Sheehan & John Myung. As far as I know Sheehan still uses his in his rack, though he says he only has three left before "that's the end of it." He uses it for both distortion and clean tones and it sounds just fabulous! In fact here it is in Billy's rack: And here is Billy talking about it (comes in around 4:30). As he puts it "The Pearce pre-amp is just a supremely great distortion and clean. The clean is always on, the distortion comes off and on as necessary" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_KY6SiI1gY One of the key factors in this pre is the ability to use either channel singly or to combine them. This allows you to set up a nice clean tone and then add killer distortion which is switchable in and out via the, supplied, VooDooMan footswitch (this switch is a real 'must have' to make the most of this pre!). Overall it's in very good condition - there's the usual rack-rash on the top and around the ears but nothing nasty on the face and all controls work smoothly and just how they should. I've not seen one for sale recently but there's one on USA eBay at £480 plus VAT, duties & shipping so I thought £550 seemed about right. I can ship more or less anywhere and will only charge actual shipping costs - I'd estimate UK to be about £20. I'm sure most people reading this far will have a good idea of what this pre is all about but, just in case, here's an online review I found of the Pearce (it's not a pro review & I've cleaned up some waffle here & there but hopefully it gives a user perspective) : Overall Rating: 5 Stars I just love the Pearce BC1 pre amp. With the right power amp, it tangos with the best of them. I would definitely purchase another one of these if I ever got this one stolen...that's if I could find another, since they're hard to come by. The one aspect I wish this pre amp had is an 9-15-? band equaliser BUT........you do have the option of using both channels combined and can really fine tune your sound which makes up for it. To anyone who reads this...If you can find one of these pre amps out there I strongly suggest to try it out and see for yourself. (But remember...everyone has their own likes and dislikes.) Features: 4 Stars This pre amp is solid state. It has 2 channels, which can be used separately or coupled, w/ built in distortion. It has a -10dB/0dB/+10dB switch (pretty cool if you need less or more punch without having to change your settings all the time). Each channel has a gain - bass - mid range - mid - treble - fx return - volume controls and overall fx send and built in compressor/limiter with adjustable threshold. The one thing I like the most about this pre amp is that you can use each channel separately, or combine them to create a wide range of tones. Sound Quality: 4 Stars The bass I use the most with this rig is a custom Lado with active pickups. I can't complain about the sound I get, it gets me though anything. It keeps up very well to 2 cranked Marshalls and amazingly enough, the Pearce BC1 is still very quiet at high volumes. Ease of Use: 5 Stars I find this pre amp to be extremely user friendly. You have none of that farting around with manuals and programming and blah, blah, blah. It's simple and to the point. The tone knobs are fairly sensitive. So you don't have to turn the controls much to adjust your sound. I've tried Fender, Ampeg and Hartke, and I find that this pre amp can tango with the best of them. Durability: 4 Stars I've had this pre amp in my road case for about a year and it hasn't let me down yet. Since there's no tubes, I don't have to baby my road case as much and worry whether or not I've blown a tube. The only thing I've noticed though is that the control pots could have been made a little tougher, mind you I haven't had to touch them in 3 months or so. Here's a few pics of the actual unit: If anyone wants to test the Pearce out then it'll be at BassGear in Twyford for a while -
[quote name='krispn' timestamp='1396702056' post='2416574'] How much for the BL P-46? [/quote] Sorry missed this question - I'll have a hunt and try to see how much they are over here -
[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1396712701' post='2416687'] Can't recommend the Carvin BX500 highly enough - £350 ish from Bass Gear for a US built hybrid amp. [/quote] There's a new BX700 now that adds a bit more power, a cleaner & more modern looking chassis, and it glows red too (obviously the glow in the dark bit is the most important!).
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Dunlop stings are very good - I know a few pros that have switched to them recently.
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New Mesa Boogie All Tube Bass Heads Prodigy/Strategy
molan replied to danweb22's topic in Amps and Cabs
Was really looking forward to trying a Prodigy recently but the fuse went pop after about 10 minutes of warming up and we couldn't get it to come back to life -
Spector every time for me. I really like US Spectors but Warwicks generally leave me cold. The NS5XL was one of my favourites when I was still playing 5's.
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Great basses but make sure you play them before buying. Some of these have some serious neck issues and unless you like a very high action then it can be a bitch to get these ones even reasonably low. There can sometimes be problems with the lacquer on the body paint. Again this is fairly random and in many cases just adds to character but every now and then you find one where lacquer on the back of the body is cracking quite nastily
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Definitely some retailers that will look at discounts for group buys - or even just discounts for regular BassChatters
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I love the groove on this song - It's Pino on the original recording I think
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It's a 33" scale I think Pretty sure it's still available too (I was talking to Pete about it yesterday).
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Aguilar P and Lace J look like they are both sold now Found another obscure P set lurking in the parts bin though - some Bill Lawrence P46's
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I sometimes use these on a glossy white Ritter - they look fantastic on the bass
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As someone who works at a retailer that sells Aguilar I'm going to have some bias here but anything said here on the forum is very much a personal view and nothing to do with the shop. The first thing to say is to echo the sentiment that you really need to hear some Aguilar gear and, ideally, compare it to other brands. I absolutely love their stuff and I don't think they make a single bad product. Not only that but they seem to be bullet-proof and have a fantastic reputation for reliability and longevity. I think the best live sound I've ever heard was from a DB751 head and a pair of GS410 cabs. Way too heavy for me to even think about but this combination (or possibly the DB410's) is the 'gold standard' of live tone for me. NB the three Aguilar cab ranges (GS, DB or SL) sound quite different so it would be useful to know which ones you heard live if you can remember. My personal 'one size fits all' cab is the 2x12. I had a GS 4ohm version for a while and it was a great cab but I've also heard the DB and it's also excellent. I currently own a lovely tweed DB410 but my ailing back means I never use it any more All of the Aggie 1x12's are good if you're looking for flexible rigs. They will all handle smaller gigs on their own and you simply double them up for larger venues (with a DB head you can even use 4 of them!). If you're generally using your cabs as onstage monitors and relying for foh for the main sound then the 12's might work best for you. The 4x10's have a relatively longer throw and I find they need a bit of volume to really make them sing. Of course, the alternative option is to use something like a 4x10 and cut the foh volume - this will depend on how big the stage is and how 'friendly' you are with your drummer In terms of amps the real classic Aggie sound comes from the DB751 but it's a relatively heavy head and prices have increased recently. Street price on a new one is about £1,999 now and some people have put them up to £2,100. The TH500 does a good job at replicating the DB sound though and it's both lighter and significantly cheaper. For a great light weight rig that cops a lot of the core Aguilar tone then a TH500 and a pair of SL112's is a great combination. People will deal on this setup as well The other range worth considering might be Bergantino - I bounce between these two as my personal favourites and am currently gigging a Berg 210 (unfortunately Aguilar don't make a lightweight 210).
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Make sure you demo a J Retro before buying / installing. It's a very 'marmite' pre-amp and seems to be disliked by as many people that like it. Personally I find it adds a lot of colour to the core tone of an instrument and the colour it adds is not one I particularly like so I've removed a few from basses I've owned that came loaded with one. However I know a lot of people that absolutely love them
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Just remembered this - a little basic demo from Vic & Jim: http://youtu.be/aP8iLSRzeTU
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This is such a great bass. It's been the P bass of first choice for testing new equipment in the showroom for quite a while and I know at least two very senior pro players who've also picked this ahead of anything else to demo stuff
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These are just great little amps!
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[quote name='rubis' timestamp='1396452290' post='2413843'] I can vouch for the Bare Knuckle pickups..........very nice [/quote] I agree - you don't see these much over here. Not sure why as they can sound really good!
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AKAI Deep Impact - Time Capsule (PRICE AMENDED) - SOLD
molan replied to Ramjet's topic in Effects For Sale
[quote name='topo morto' timestamp='1396359624' post='2412658'] We have a buyer! [/quote] Alas I don't need a synth pedal at the moment but if I did this is the only one I'd go for. I've tried pretty much every synth pedal out there and, to my ears (plus a lot of heavyweight pro players) nothing else delivers the tone of a Deep Impact -
Amazing wood finish on this - love it! -
[quote name='topo morto' timestamp='1396440548' post='2413621'] Any pics? Is the Lace neck or bridge (or, what's the width, please?) [/quote] According to my trusty tape measure the Lace appears to be 94mm. It has a red, slightly recessed, logo if that helps at all.
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I seem to have somehow amassed a huge collection of pickups assembled over a few years for various projects. Some of these were fitted & removed but some have never been out of the box! Everything is in very good condition. I've put a simple list below but happy to answer questions about any of them:) [b]Precision 5[/b] Fender - USA - Bareknuckle hotter rewind - Used, but very good - £50 - Now £45 Nordstrand - NP5F - Some marks but more or less new - £80 - Now £75 Nordstrand - NP5 - Looks almost like new - £90 - Now £85 Sold Pickups - Left visible for thread references Fender - USA P4 - Removed from new - £40 - Now £35 - ON SOLD BareKnuckle - P4 - 58 Split P - Looks almost like new - £70 NOW SOLD Seymour Duncan - Jazz 4 - SJB-2 Hot Pair - New - boxed - £80 NOW SOLD Nordstrand - Matched, humcancelling PJ Set - NPJSE4 - Some marks but more or less new - £170 NOW SOLD Wizard - Jazz 4 - (single pickup not sure which - yellow underside sticker) - New - no box - £35 NOW SOLD Lace Sensor - Random Jazz 4 - Can't remember where this even came from but looks new! - £20 NOW SOLD Aguilar - Precision 4 - 4P-60 - Some marks but more or less new - £85 NOW SOLD Seymour Duncan - Precision - SBP2 - New - boxed (no lid) - £40 NOW SOLD Bill Lawrence BL46 - Precision 4 - £45 NOW SOLD