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  1. Sean
    I have an as-new Yamaha BB235 that I took in a trade a while ago. It's an amazing instrument at this price point and the quality really is impressive. It plays very nicely and is set up very well with a low but not buzzing action. No high frets and the nut is cut properly. Pickups are very strong and punchy and it does a proper P sound if you solo the P. Most impressive is the B-string. It is very very good. Strings are new and original too. This is like just out of the box. Ideal xmas pressie, back up bass, first five-string or just a damn good instrument to have. The photo is stock for the moment, I'll try and do real photos tomorrow when it's light. Shipping or collection from Gloucester.
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    The benefits of squats and deadlifts mean that you can have a proper bass sound! Having big valvies motivates me to look after myself. It's about 38kg, much heavier than my Mesa 400+ and also heavier than my MJW 200 watt (Orange/Matamp-alike). The Laney has MAHOOSIVE transformers and big response, it's a bit more of an instant attack than the 400+ and a very different beast to the 200. Get one, they're amazing bang for buck. Mine is quite beaten up and had seen a lot of pro tour work by an endorsee before I got it but it's still bomb-proof.
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    If you fancy a really good British bass amp with heritage try a Laney. I've tried loads of Ashdown amps and the best was a "meh" at best but saying that I've never tried the 427 big block or the CTM100 or CTM300 just the solid state stuff and I really don't like it, it's just not my thing. I have a Laney Tube 400 and that's a fabulous piece of kit. I had a solid state Laney years ago and that was very good for what I paid (peanuts probably).
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    I have a PJ set of SD SJB-2 + SPB-2 in Black covers. The tails are long and original and have only been used in a KiOgon loom so haven't been soldered or cut. They come in the "Seymour Duncan" covers rather than the "Basslines" ones so look a bit more vintage but as they're standard size they'll take an aftermarket pickup cover.
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    WOW!
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    [quote name='sk8' timestamp='1509549774' post='3399830'] I've had the M80 and Sansamp. DHA definitely up there with the sansamp and kills the M80 hands down [/quote] What’s interesting is how much control you get from the instrument volume knob. Much more than any of the others. I haven’t tried it with my Cog dirt boxes yet. The MXR M80 needs a rethink, it’s been surpassed by so many other products like the Mesa D, GK Plex and some others. I’m very happy with the DHA and can’t wait to get it on my pedal board and out gigging.
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    [quote name='sk8' timestamp='1509459020' post='3399070'] What did you get rid of out of interest? [/quote] Hartke VXL 2 x MXR M80 Sansamp I still have a Valeton Bass Dapper but that’s my rehearsal fly rig.
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    [quote name='ryancowell25' timestamp='1508776655' post='3394347'] Only moving on as i've just picked up a Mesa 400. Will no doubt regret this. [/quote] I traded my entire family for a Mesa 400+ six years ago and I'm still waiting for pangs of regret. I'm not saying they'll never come but... GLWTS
  9. Sean
    I have had valves from both Watford and Hot Rox. I have had two dodgy JJs in one batch from HR but never had a bad valve from Watford.
  10. Sean
    Another great recommendation. Nice easy transaction with me as vendor, Lozz as buyer.
  11. Sean
    It's absolutely bangin'. I'm glad I sold all my other DI/Preamp pedals. I love the EQ and the filth. I'll write a proper post over the weekend when I've spent more time with it.
  12. Sean
    [quote name='umcoo' timestamp='1508758049' post='3394157'] Aaron did some repairs and a rewind on a few pickups. Really quick, great communication and extremely reasonable in cost. Definitely recommended. [/quote] Pickup posted to Aaron today. He says he’s done the exact same repair to the same pickup before. Thanks to all for the help.
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    [quote name='Sammers' timestamp='1508237446' post='3390680'] Garage Band will let you run it in the background as will Amplitude. So you can just minimize the amp modelling app whilst still monitoring the audio and open up your music library to access songs you want to practice. I use a very old iRig and this is the way I practice with a drum machine app/metronome app [/quote] Me too. Original iRig, less than £9 delivered from Amazon. Play through GB with Spotify running at the same time all on iPhone. Perfect for nights away from home.
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    [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1508594355' post='3393178'] Try [email protected] [/quote] Thanks. I've emailed Aaron so we'll see what he comes back with before trying Herrick.
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    [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1508582353' post='3393063'] Martin [email protected] He's a member here... [/quote] Thanks. Could you check that please? It doesn’t come up as a website or a valid email address. Cheers.
  16. Sean
    I'm looking for someone that can repair a soapbar pickup that I have. I've tried Creamery and Hot Rod but no luck. I've done a search but can't seem to find anyone who can repair existing soapbar pickups. Any suggestions? Thanks Sean
  17. Sean
    Wrong forum, I think.
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    [quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1482513106' post='3201239'] I'd plump for a DHA VT1 DI every time. I don't turn mine off. ever. [url="http://www.davehallamps.co.uk/page54.html"]http://www.davehalla....uk/page54.html[/url] Mine goes into a super clean SWR head that's got ridiculous amounts of tone shaping, but no 'grit'. [/quote] And it's British. And the man who makes it is on Basschat. And you can phone him up and talk to him. These factors score very highly on my weighted scoring chart.
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    [quote name='Norris' timestamp='1508180776' post='3390341'] If it's a diode, have you checked it both ways? Swapped the positive and negative leads around? Diodes allow current one way but not the other [/quote] Yes. It reads 18 ohm in the one direction, off the scale in the other. WOuld that indicate that the issue is elsewhere?
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    I’ll check when I get home! Cheers guys. Will update soon
  21. Sean
    I have an MXR M80 DI that I accidentally powered up with an 18v supply and it stopped working. It still sort of powers up and the LEDs come on but no sound. Can anybody tell me what the component is in the photo below? I measured the resistance across it and it's showing open circuit whereas an identical component elsewhere on the board is showing 18 ohm. Is this a power supply fuse? Text on there I can see is GW and IN4 but there's other text underneath that is a continuation of those. Any advice on what else to look for and how or whether this can be fixed?
  22. Sean
    Had a great deal with Pete as a buyer. Top Basschatter. No hassle. Pleasure to deal with.
  23. Sean
    [quote name='0175westwood29' timestamp='1507756204' post='3387840'] i think the board is a "schmit array" apologies for the awful spelling! if the switching inside the ms-3 is anything like the es8 then its well worth the punt if your sure the inbuilt effects will work for you! i was thinking of grabbing one possibly but it doesnt have midi in, and i wanted it to be controlled by my main board not the other way. [/quote] That Schmidt Array Board is gorgeous. Yes, it’s a big question on whether the in-built effects will be up to the job. I’m sure they’re top quality but until an MS-3 comes up second hand I’ll wait before finding out ;-)
  24. Sean
    Has anyone got, tried or used this yet? What do we think? https://www.boss.info/us/products/ms-3/ I think it would ideal for me and would scale down my pedal board and scale up my flexibility and slickness (is that a word?) on stage. I could lose my compressor, noise suppressor, flanger, reverb and just have my Cog KF66, T16 and TCE Corona Chorus in the loops. Massively powerful multi-fx engine plus switching that allows me to run my three favourite boxes. Also: does anyone know what effects board this is https://static.roland.com/assets/images/products/gallery/ms-3_image_01_gal.jpg
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    TC TonePrint question

    Sean replied to T-Bay's topic in Effects

    [quote name='T-Bay' timestamp='1507743857' post='3387697'] Just got one yesterday oddly enough. I spent a very entertaining evening adding large lumps of chorus to a range of songs, some appropriately and some really not. I love it stacked with distortion but just can't dial in my distortion pedal how I want it to sound. [/quote] What distortion is it?
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