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    [quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1426187068' post='2715474'] Even if your FIRST recordings sound arse . , I think I am just past 30 now and 'arse' describes them well [/quote] If I ever reach the dizzy heights of 'arse' I shall be very proud of my recording prowess
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    A guitarist I know sprays WD40 on his strings before playing. Then again he is a car mechanic. This is all true btw, not a joke! For myself, I use flatwounds, so they are slinky smooth anyway.
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    I wouldn't, unless I could go with it to guarantee its safety!
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    [quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1426166038' post='2715120'] When I say 'just paid', I mean as in this morning! I also bought 2 1/2 basses and a sansamp DI last month. I also think my very tolerant wife doesn't really deserve a fourth amp in our rather small lounge! But the Selmer is a lovely amp, I used mine for quite a few years through a variety of cabs. I'll mention it to the band at rehearsal tonight, our guitarist and drummer both live in Swindon. [/quote] Cheers Dave. BTW is that 2x1/2 basses = 1 bass, or 2.5 basses?
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    [quote name='pfretrock' timestamp='1426162233' post='2715049'] Home build is Ok up to 18W, gets expensive and scary high voltages beyond that. [/quote] There's up to 340V DC on the board on my 5W single-ended amp - that's scary enough!
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    [quote name='BruceBass3901' timestamp='1426150781' post='2714866'] [/quote] Oops - how did I miss that? Cheers Bruce. So what does it' 'nice tone' sound like - trademark Ashdown sound or what?
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    [quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1426156673' post='2714962'] So did I, I'd have this like a shot but just had to pay out nearly a grand to have the engine fixed on my bike. [/quote] Time to start saving then...
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    [quote name='ras52' timestamp='1426086466' post='2714202'] They also have a BMW cab whose indicators don't work. [size=2]Edited for grammar atrocity[/size] [/quote]
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    So has anyone from BC actually had a go on a B Social?
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    [quote name='Passinwind' timestamp='1426079223' post='2714109'] Huh? The link I posted says $670, plus $30 for a 50 HZ transformer core for those who might prefer that. Yes, there is a 234 volt primary. Is that link duff though? [/quote] [quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1426089502' post='2714250'] I think the $1600 is for a built chassis. If you click on the "kit info" link it shows $670. Price to ship to the UK is the question... [/quote] My bad!
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    [b]PRICED TO SELL[/b] sort of bump.
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    The horn is not working on the cab in the first listing. That's a definite plus in my book!
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    [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1426084884' post='2714176'] Remember the bass player's mantra [b][size=4]'Nobody notices the bass player unless he catches fire'.[/size][/b] [/quote] Though to be fair that happens more often to drummers.
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    [quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1426076718' post='2714051'] I've been looking at their schematic and layout for this on their forum, and their concept of a B15n with uprated transformers to handle KT88s seems like a great idea, as a sort of middle ground between smaller studio amps and huge high-powered beasts. It would be interesting to find out what the measured output is with KT88s - they estimate around 60 watts in fixed bias. I appreciate it when companies like Trinity put their documentation online, as I find poring over this sort of thing educational. [/quote] Hmmm... The Trinity Trip Top chassis-only kit is $1600. Add shipping from Canada and import duty, plus a cab, and you might be better spending your money on an actual B15. And that's if they do UK-voltage mains transformers (must admit I haven't checked).
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    This might be close - Plastikote Project Enamel, sky blue, about £3 for a small spray can from Wilko. Here's what it looks like on a DIY pedal (no primer used, straight onto bare aluminium):
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    [quote name='spacey' timestamp='1426001337' post='2713274'] Sounds more like a mid cut issue [/quote] This. Boosting bass tends not to help the fundamentals of the higher notes. Try cutting bass (and increasing volume) or boosting mids.
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    Great-looking rig!
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    That is one sweet-looking head. Just don't leave it in the kitchen or someone may mistake it for a posh toaster from John Lewis!
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    [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1425924602' post='2712351'] I've been completely blown away by it - it's got so much more welly than any other Class D power section I've ever heard - to the point that my Mesa Prodigy went so I could get the Demeter. [/quote] Blimey! That's some recommendation!
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    I would love a head like this... ...if I had a roadie! EDIT: Can't believe it's still here at this price
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    [quote name='Ancient Mariner' timestamp='1425931026' post='2712477'] ...the last album I bought was by Joe Bonamassa. [/quote] It's only fair to remind you that this is a publicly viewable website. Anyone - friends, family, employer - could read that!
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    Never got close to 200W of valves, just my 50-watt Selmer. The output valves were cooking but the speaker wasn't even breaking sweat. EDIT: I thought the Compact and Midget were both rated at 600W?
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    Look, the seller is a drummer - 'nuff said!
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    PM'd hamfist
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    I have to admit I am not using this amp, and I have my eye on something a bit special, so I am offering it for sale. It is a late 70s Selmer Treble'n'Bass 50 S.V. You can see my restoration thread [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/223999-nad-selmer-treble-n-bass-50-sv/page__fromsearch__1"]here[/url]. Briefly I have replaced all electrolytic caps, made the mains wiring safe, and tested all the valves - all good and most likely original, including a pair of Mullard EL34s. It is now far better than when I got it, although there is still the occasional click here and there. I never did get around to fitting an IEC mains inlet (although there is room on the rear panel), so it still has a short trailing lead with an in-line inlet (see second pic below), which can be tucked away for transport. The external condition is a bit tatty, with Tolex worn away and some paint on the underside, and the Selmer cover is split up one side, but the sound and volume are pretty exceptional. I just plugged my Les Paul in and wound it up, and it does that thing where single notes go all fat and singing without sounding obviously distorted. Check out someone elses's YouTube demo: [media]http://youtu.be/ZIAXXbwOXDA[/media] It has speaker outputs labelled 7.5ohm and 15ohm. 8ohm and 16ohm loads are fine but 4ohm would likely stress the valves and/or output transformer. As a bass amp it is probably not a realistic gigging proposition, as peaks in level cause audible distortion quite early on. I am looking for [s]£200[/s] [size=5][b]£160[/b][/size]. This would be by collection or meet-up within an hour's drive of Swindon or Oxford. You are welcome to bring your own cab to me in Swindon for a try-out. I really don't fancy entrusting this to the likes of My Herpes or ParcelFarce! No trades - sale only thanks, like I say, I am saving up!
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