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I got this recently off Mr Bassman (Keith). Its the Series III R model of the Acoustic Image Coda two-channel combo and is in immaculate condition, complete with thickly padded bag. Its absolutely superb for jazz or small groups as it is the most natural and clear sounding of any DB amp around and has a bunch of useful features for killing feedback, eliminating boom and adding chorus etc. I have a specific problem in that I play in a 14-piece, loud band with full brass section, noisy drummer and competition in the same register from a sousaphone ... and the AI loses all its advantages here as it does not do serious volume. Unless we get a great PA and soundguy I am in trouble as I just cannot hear myself play (hence my recent thread about amplifying a double bass loudly). I have just acquired a MarkBass F1 and Barefaced Midget T and these - with a preamp in front (LR Baggs Venue DI) - are better suited to serious volumes and actually sound pretty good too. So I am rationalising and moving on the AI Coda. Here's a stock pic and I guarantee it looks just like this! [attachment=79696:coda_r_lg.jpg] I am looking for £700. New these retail at £1,365 including padded cover in the most recent European price list [url="http://acousticimg.eu/AI_UK_RETAIL_PRICE.pdf"]http://acousticimg.eu/AI_UK_RETAIL_PRICE.pdf[/url] so this is a seriously good bargain for a top flight DB combo For the record here are the technical specs: •Three-way Sealed Speaker System OR NOTE:Two-way - The SE models have an extended range 5" midrange, so the 1" tweeter is omitted in those models. •10" Long-throw Low-frequency Woofer •5" High-frequency Driver •1" Tweeter (with On/Off Switch) - see note above •500-Watt "Digital" Power Amplifier, 500w @2 ohms, 400w @4 ohms (internal speaker is 8 ohms) •Two identical channels for any mix of instruments and microphones using 1/4" or XLR inputs •Input and Master Level Controls for each channel •Mute Switch •Three Band EQ (each channel): ◦Bass Control: Shelving type, ±15 dB @ 60 Hz ◦Mid Control: ±15 dB @ 650 kHz ◦Treble Control: Shelving type, ±15 dB @ 10 kHz •Switchable Notch/High Pass Filter ◦Notch Filter: -12 dB sweepable from 30 to 700 Hz Notch Control lets you reduce the volume of a single frequency to help fight a feedback or resonance problem ◦High Pass Filter: -12 dB/octave sweepable from 30 to 700 Hz The High Pass filter lets you reduce the response below a frequency of your choice, to fight the mud on boomy stages and in similar situations •Six Digital Effects including three reverbs, one delay, one chorus, and one flanger using technology licensed from Alesis; Acoustic Image cherry-picked the best of the bunch and included them in the Series III models •Separate Digital Effects in/out buttons for each channel •Combination Jacks allow the use of a 1/4" or XLR input; input impedances are 1 megohm or 600 ohms based on jack chosen, separately buffered •Separate Effects Loops via 1/4" phone jacks with Return Level Control for each channel •Balanced XLR Line Output with Ground Lift •PRE- or POST-effects switch XLR output •Stereo Option: Channel 2 button allows you remove the second channel from this amp, to route it to second amplifier, for stereo use. •AC Power On/Off switch with LED Indicator •External Speaker Output (Neutrik Speakon), internal speaker is wired directly to the amplifier •Detachable AC Input Connector with Built-in Fuse •Dual voltage operation (115v/230v, 50/60 Hz) via external switch (comes with USA Cable; to use in other countries, you can source an IEC-C13 AC Cable, also commonly used for computer power supplies.) •Lightweight- less than 20 lbs! with new Durable Molded Enclosure •Molded Carry Handles •Dust cover with cable pocket and shoulder strap included •FIVE YEAR WARRANTY
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Another deal with Kevin! This time we traded amps, my Headlite for his F1. Very happy with the amp, thanks Kevin
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Sold a Fishman preamp to Ollie. Very friendly helpful, especially when Paypal mucked up the payment. Another +1 from me
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Kent Armstrong magnetic PUP for DB
Clarky replied to Beedster's topic in EUBs & Double Basses For Sale
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Kent Armstrong magnetic PUP for DB
Clarky replied to Beedster's topic in EUBs & Double Basses For Sale
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I vote the pikey route too given that you - by your own admission - have broken these before! Besides, more beer money
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There's only one way to find out ... [attachment=79582:thumbnail.jpg] [size=1]sorry, someone had to say it[/size]
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[quote name='Low End Bee' post='1227505' date='May 11 2011, 01:36 PM']Bugger. Just seen this. Can you arrange your next Capital city outing when it's not my wedding anniversary? I can't afford another divorce![/quote] Sadly I too am otherwise engaged that evening - although I will be passing near Denmark St earlier in the evening (5.30/6pm) if you are there for an early sound-check so I can wish you luck in person?
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Is there a DB luthier anywhere near Chris? They would be bound to have spare collars/pins lying around in drawers
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£32 ain't too bad for a whole endpin unit [url="http://www.contrabass.co.uk/endpinunits.htm"]http://www.contrabass.co.uk/endpinunits.htm[/url] IF they deliver quicker than the 4-6 days the eBay seller is offering. Edit: but still a hell of a lot if you only need the collar and pin
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[quote name='Happy Jack' post='1227171' date='May 11 2011, 09:42 AM']By the way, has Sam shrunk?[/quote] My thought too - I presume he is stood about four feet behind you and drummer-man? Might be able to make this one, depending on whether I can fob the house-bound (due to knee injury) Mrs C off with a chick-friendly DVD and teh promise of my company later in the evening
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For family reasons, I practice bass at home acoustically (ie, unamplified) so fret buzz does p*ss me off (incidentally I am convinced I play better amplified as a result of practising acoustically as you have to work harder to sound acceptable when unamplified). I try for a pretty low action generally (2.5mm at the 13th) but with some bass and string combinations (eg Tru Bass on my Precision) its just not possible - although there is a separate thread about action and tone which might argue that I shouldn't be trying for such a low action.
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Love the yellowing of that 76P, discreet. Sounded pretty darn good too at the Jazz Cafe
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For me, one of the beauties of Jamerson's playing is that he is soloing and supporting at the same time - take Flying High in a Friendly Sky. IMHO there are some great bass solos but they are few and far between and most solos are just showing off chops
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Just sold Roger a DB pickup - always friendly and clear in his communications so a big +1 from me to the above comments!
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The one where my old punk band played at The Gaff in Holloway Road, London late on A Monday night to an audience of one - Mrs Clarky
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Fantastic Gareth - I had a change of genre last year (just like you) and its been the making of me. Hope the next gig is even better
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[quote name='Delberthot' post='1224646' date='May 8 2011, 11:17 PM'][/quote] That is drop dead gorgeous - whose is it? A BC'er?
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The Ampeg AEB-1 s are well cool in my eyes, not sure I'd like to play one but they look wonderfully retro [attachment=79395:37656925...8404e2_o.jpg]
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I vote for the unlined too. When playing standing you will only see the dots on the side of the neck and, IMHO, the lines can also encourage sloppy intonation (parallax means you think you're playing on the line when sometimes you aren't), plus unlined looks so cool!
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Colin Greenwood Sig Precision, Just a fanasy of mine
Clarky replied to absolutpepper's topic in Bass Guitars
Pic here: [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/colin_greenwood/291578952"]http://www.flickr.com/photos/colin_greenwood/291578952[/url] -
Oops should have guessed! Well consider the OP an inadvertent bump!
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Looks very classy with figured walnut top, Wal-type vibe, albeit different body shape [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Status-Graphite-S1-Custom-Fretless-bass-one-kind-/170637669517?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item27bacc348d#ht_500wt_1156"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Status-Graphite-S1-C...d#ht_500wt_1156[/url]
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If You Could Have 1 Hour With Any Living Bass Player.....?
Clarky replied to merello's topic in General Discussion
I reckon Danny Thompson would be very entertaining and teach me more about DB in an hour than a year of playing on my own For electric bass, would have to be Lemmy! Funniest bass player ever -