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  1. TPJ
    That's a great price for one of the best DB pups. I'd be tempted to leave it in the drawer in case the Realist doesn't work out. Are you going for that new one that slots in the adjuster?
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    [quote name='bigmuff69' timestamp='1412852628' post='2572643'] PM'D [/quote] Replied.
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    [quote name='Wonky2' timestamp='1412710732' post='2571272'] I would have it if it was the 15........ Are these things loud, like full band loud? [/quote] Hi Wonky, depends on what you mean by "full band". I've used it in 3-5 piece bands and never had a problem. At one power trio gig I brought both this combo and 2 Aggie GS112 speakers. First set I played the Aggies and second used just the Mesa and there really wasn't much in it. You can get a lot of sound out of these without pushing the amp and using it sensibly. If you are battling two guitarists with 4x12 cabs you might struggle, but I would think any single 12 would in that scenario.
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    Willing to entertain sensible offers. No trades though, sorry.
  5. TPJ
    I use a Mesa Walkabout 12 as a doubling amp and never had tone issues. I use the Mesa head as it works well for tone shaping and getting rid of boom. I also use the cab with an AI Focus head and it works great too.
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    ALL GONE NOW. I bought the head off here a few years ago and bought the combo cab separately. The cab is the older style and is 4 ohms. The head is the red face type with dual inputs. Serviced in the last year or so and not used too much. I use this as my doubler amp for electric and double bass. These are great amps...loud, portable, and a full range of tones. This cab has two handles on the sides while the handle on the top was removed. The screws are still there so a new top handle could easily be re-installed from the looks of it. I prefer the two side handles as it makes it a little easier to move around. Comes with the Mesa cloth cover. In great condition with no issues that I know of. Collection only from Wakefield. I'm also willing to meet within a reasonable distance (50-60 miles). No trades, I need cash for another double bass. UPDATE: The cab is now sold. [s]The head is still available[/s]. The head is now sold too. £[s]725[/s] £[s]700[/s] £[s]450[/s]. Cash on collection or bank transfer, no paypal.
  7. TPJ
    [url="http://www.thenownows.co.uk"]The Now Nows[/url] at the Bull and Fairhouse this Friday night. A bunch of new material.
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    Yeah, I think these cabs are the way forward. I'm going to be selling my Mesa Walkabout 12 to pay for a F112. I have an EAD 212 which covers everything big but is sometimes to physically big for the stages we play. The F112 will work perfectly for these sorts of spaces.
  9. TPJ
    Great stuff. Serious Duke envy here I'm after a peacemaker but sadly can't begin to think about it until next year.
  10. TPJ
    This might sound strange, but you should try teaching him right-handed. I'm a lefty but learned right-handed. Having your most dexterous hand on the frets might offer more ease of playing. It did with me anyhow.
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    TPJ replied to eude's topic in Basses For Sale

    That is a cracker Eude. I've never had a 6'er but that would do! Do you take monthly payments?
  12. TPJ
    I play electric and double bass through a Mesa Walkabout 12. Admittedly, I use either a MBII or an AI Focus head when playing DB instead of the Mesa head, but it does fine for me. The tone I go for isn't really "my bass but louder" it's just "louder" Maybe try BassBod's suggestion and stick with it, try other preamps etc... For what it's worth, the Full Circle is a great all around pickup IME. I have one on a DB and on a small body EUB (BSX Allegro 5) and it does a great job. Maybe the Realist doesn't suit that bass?
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    Yes, it can make a difference depending on the input impedance. I don't know all the ins and out of the electrical jiggery pokery, but I know that you have to load a piezo somewhat to get the best out of them. Amps like Acoustic Image have high impedance inputs so you wouldn't need a separate preamp if you use one of those. Even something like a pedal tuner can help. I use a Full Circle with either a FDeck pre or a MXR M80 which actually has a pretty high impedance input. Edit. I might have my terms wrong but the bottom line is that a preamp can help the sound when using a piezo pickup.
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    Out of interest, what is the neck profile like? Is it thin and "V" shaped or a more rounded "D"? I'm looking for a bass to take to the continent. Cardiff is quite a hike from Wakefield to try a bass though.
  15. TPJ
    I bought a set of used Animas for £70 and had them on my bass for nearly 3 years! Considering they are near £300 new, it was a pretty good outcome.
  16. TPJ
    I suffered elbow and shoulder problems. After some good rest and physio treatment which relieved it, I found exercise to be a big factor in keeping away injury. I do kettle bell exercise and various other things to keep a certain level of strength and that seems to be working. Like yourself, I'm getting on in years and approach playing differently now, more finesse than brute force. Ironically, I've just switched to Mittels from lower tension strings as I find I can draw more sound from them with less energy so maybe it's just a new approach that you should look at. Good luck and I hope you solve your issue.
  17. TPJ
    That is silly money for a custom handmade bass, and these basses are great too. They excel in playability, feel, weight, balance, tone... Sorry the market is so poo
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    Little revival here. I changed strings last night as curiosity was getting the best of me. The Velvet Animas were lovely and lasted over 3 years but were sounding quieter and more thumpy recently. I found a used set of Spiro mediums and figured it was time to try them. I've pretty much always had synthetic strings of one kind or another on the bass but felt I needed to try the benchmark. What's nice is the strings are used so they're not zingy and they tuned up and stayed in tune almost immediately. The action height may need some adjustment but the strings haven't really choked the bass tone/volume, which was my main worry. Now I just need to get used to the tension...lol
  19. TPJ
    That looks great and and the story behind it makes it even better. Enjoy
  20. TPJ
    Here's my cheapo hybrid that does the job nicely. The colour is horrid and I don't like the upper bout shape but it's all I have I'm saving for a Duke Peacemaker
  21. TPJ
    Wow,that looks wonderful. I love the shape of the upper bouts. Enjoy
  22. TPJ
    Shot of my BSX Allegro 5 string in Nijmegen, NL a few weekends ago. It was hot that day. [IMG]http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c66/bassoline/IMG_20140712_151911_zpsf81e2d32.jpg[/IMG]
  23. TPJ
    You could ask him to fit adjusters to your bridge which would allow you to change the action yourself.
  24. TPJ
    Just echoing what others have said, get the bass checked out by someone who knows what to look for and get some lessons to get yourself on the right direction. Most of all, welcome to the DB fold
  25. TPJ
    Just learned that he passed away a few days ago. I really enjoyed his style of playing. RIP and thanks for the great music.
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