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    SOLD: Rickenbacker 4003 MapleGlo 1989 with Case

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted

    [quote name='The Legoheads' post='221391' date='Jun 18 2008, 02:19 PM']I'm currently selling one of my Rickenbacker basses as detailed below...

    [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260252939918"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=260252939918[/url]

    I'm looking for around £1150 and am located near Oxford.[/quote]

    listing has been removed by eBay????

    DELETE please

    in Amps and Cabs For Sale

    Posted

    [quote name='warwickhunt' post='217673' date='Jun 12 2008, 03:22 PM']These 6x10s that we both have are fantastic standalone cabs and for someone agonising over a single cab solution that doesn't want to go the whole hog and get an Ampeg monolith, they really are are a great idea! If I weren't downsizing bands (full on 4 piece rock band to acoustic duo) then I'd have a 6x10 any day of the week.

    Hope you have more luck than I have Clarky... I have to confess that even though I've got a pair of replacement cabs I'm still gigging my 6x10 this weekend :)[/quote]
    I'm amazed that noone's gone for your TechSoundsystems 6x10 - but thats what also makes me think I too will have no joy - could be a blessing in disguise as my band might have a few gigs coming up in July, some of which might require the full 6x10 monty!

    Help me choose a cab! Schroeder, Dr. Bass, Genz & 2x12 musings...

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    [quote name='wateroftyne' post='217564' date='Jun 12 2008, 01:07 PM']Hi all

    Like the title says, I'm thinking out loud...

    I've had a Schroeder 21012L for a couple of years, and done many, many gigs with it many different situations. It's been fab every time. Now, for the first time, I'm considering a change for two reasons.

    1 ) GAS
    2 ) My new head

    With regards to 1 ) - yeah... I'm an idiot but I'm human and a like a change every now and then.

    As for 2 ) - I recently bought a MESA MPulse 600 head which is fab'n'groovy and nice and round and tubey, just how I like it. However, it has big booty... as does the Schroeder. Put them both together, along with flatwound-strung Precisions, and it's MASSIVE, and possibly a little overpowering. It's not so much a problem with my fretted which is ace, but my Fretless P isn't as defined and growly as I'd like. It's there if I DI from the head to the FOH, but it's kinda lost via the cab.

    I've been thinking of getting the board of my fretless epoxied to tighten it up, but.. I dunno. I also switched to rounds and half-rounds, but that gives me more of a 'boiiing' than a growl. Don't like 'em.

    Anyway, to cut a long, rambling, story short... I quite fancy experimenting with a new cab. Probably a 2x12.

    The general criteria is...

    - Not too big (preferably with a depth of less than 44cm as that means it'll fit in the cupboard under the stairs during quieter times)
    - Not too heavy (my Schro is 26kgs, so 30kg tops, say...)
    - 600w @ 4ohm minimum
    - Able to to the job as a standalone cab at a noisy pub gig, with a big'n'focused bottom end

    Candidates (not all 2x12s!) include...

    Schroeder 410
    Schroeder 1210
    Schroeder 1212
    Dr. Bass 2460
    Genz NeoX 212
    Aggie 212
    Epi UL212
    TecAmp 212
    EBS 212 NEO
    Zoot 212

    ...and probably a million others.

    I REALLY like the look fo the Genz and the DR. Bass, but are these good standalone cabs? I love Schroeder, and I'd be keen to see if the 410L has a slightly tighter bottom-end, too. Not much chance to try one, though.

    I'd be interested to hear your opinions, even if it's 'Stick with the Schroeder you fool. It's just a GAS attack!'.

    Thanks for not falling asleep yet.[/quote]
    there is an Epi UL212 FS on the Forum at a reasonable price - been sitting there a month or two so you will have to search back - its in London though

    DELETE please

    in Amps and Cabs For Sale

    Posted · Edited by Clarky

    Have discovered that a smaller cab is fine for most of my band's gigs, which normally have PA, and thus Markbass 106 is a bit of an unused luxury.

    Just wondered if anyone interested in this pretty lightweight (77lb) high-quality 10x6" 6-ohm cab. Has literally left my house only once, for a gig at the Hope & Anchor, Islington and is too big and powerful to schlep along for band rehearsals. It looks totally as new. Cost me, from memory, c£900 from Bass Centre in London in February (they now charge £1,035, prices went up during 2008 due to strong Euro). Would have to be pick up from Central London (I live nr Hammersmith) due to size.

    Sansamp R.B.I

    in Effects

    Posted · Edited by Clarky

    I believe all the Sansamp bass DI pedals have the same sonic capabilities, be they the BDDI, the programmable or the rackmount (or the Landmark head which I own, which effectively combines a two channel rackmount bass DI with a 300W power amp)

    ...at least that what it says on Tech 21's website - if you go onto this site there are sound clips

    Anyone bought from chingo123 in Japan?

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Clarky

    [quote name='OldGit' post='213635' date='Jun 6 2008, 08:34 AM']I'm looking at the rather nice used basses that chingo123 has for sale on ebay.
    [url="http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZchingo123"]http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZchingo123[/url]

    He's in Japan.
    Really good feedback, frequent flyers (some then selling the stuff in their own countries) etc.
    It all looks great..

    So, has anyone on here bought from him?
    OG[/quote]
    Nope but bought from other frequent Japan eBayer, Lenoirvinyles (or similar) - reason for replying is to warn that you have to pay c20% tax on import from Japan as well as postage so it does bump up the cost - that said I got my nice 1990s Ramones-alike P bass that way for an all-in cost of just over £300 (helped by seller declaring a "conservative" value for the bass to customs :))

    Rick 3000 for that Mani look *SOLD*

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted · Edited by Clarky

    Up for sale again on eBay, here's the link if interested [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=130227458443&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=003"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...E:IT&ih=003[/url]

    Heading off now (Monday afternoon) and not back in UK until Wednesday evening if anyone has any questions

    Far East Fenders...

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    Word of warning - if its an eBay bass that ships from Japan, not only will shipping add a chunk to the price but you get taxed too so not as much of a bargain as you'd think (same is true for some nice-looking Japanese Fenders listed on eBay that ship from Switzerland which is outside the EU)

    Far East Fenders...

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    [quote name='pazsunday' post='209627' date='May 30 2008, 02:22 PM']I've found one for £255, looks the nuts.

    How do they compare to the USA bass?[/quote]
    According to most reviews I read before purchasing, the Japanese basses - especially the CIJ not-for-export models - are at least as good quality as their US counterparts (some say even better). The P bass I had from Guitar Emporium was beautifully put together and nice to play - only sold as I had too many basses including two Japanese P basses (the other one is a slightly beat-up white 1990s bass, shown on my signature)!

    Far East Fenders...

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    As per Machines reply, I bought a Fender CIJ P bass off Guitar Emporium (sold on to noirbass on the Forum). I recommend them. Know what they are doing and usually have several in stock as well as ability to import the precise model you want.

    Calling all Slayer fans

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='Jobiebass' post='209534' date='May 30 2008, 11:56 AM']Ive been into Slayer for years and years, And they are THE only metal band I listen to now-a-days. When I first picked up a bass I wanted to play Slayer stuff and Doors stuff, only to find out Slayer stuff was far too fast for me and The doors didnt have a bassist on 90% of their songs.

    Anyways...

    Back when I used to play with a pick I couldnt play anything by slayer because of the speed and I was only doing down strokes. Havent tried to play any slayer stuff since.

    To save looking thru 100's of tabs, Which Slayer songs are worth learning?? I know the magority of them have a lot of open notes, im looking for some which are more tech.

    Id prefer stuff from these albums,
    God hates Us all,
    Reign in Blood,
    Seasons in the Abyss,
    South Of Heaven,


    Thanks in advance[/quote]

    When in my former thrash band I used to practice Angel of Death, Necrophobic (stupid fast but very simple) and Ghosts of War - you can get the tabs for each off the web

    You could even learn them on a Tom Araya bass which I happen to be selling on this Forum (worth a try!):
    [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=17664&hl=slayer"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...4&hl=slayer[/url]

    Trace Elliot Valve twin combo

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    There's one FS on eBay at £325, mind you its not attracted any bids so far

    [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Trace-Elliot-Valve-Bass-Combo_W0QQitemZ180247670932QQihZ008QQcategoryZ58719QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Trace-Elliot-Valve-B...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url]

    Can you 'slap' a Stagg EDB rockabilly-style?

    in EUB and Double Bass

    Posted

    [quote name='kevbucket' post='209366' date='May 30 2008, 08:56 AM']to tell you the truth , the whole thong about rockabilly slap bass is the slap sound which is the note and the slap ,plus the actual vision of the 3/4 double bass , you can get a good cheap rockabilly set up german bass on ebay for a very good price !!

    if ya ask me , it's well worth the hassle of humping ya slapbass around the moment ya get onstage and wrap ya legs around the big fat girl.................. rockabilly heaven

    and a good tip is , go for the k&k rockabilly pick up kit
    hope this helps
    kev bucket

    www.myspace.com/kevbucket[/quote]
    Thx Kev Bucket - agreed it looks tons better (and I have the DB already), its just the logistics that worry me - for example, for band practices I have to schlep on London Underground to NW London but live in SW London - impossible with a doghouse

    Whos the best rock/metal bassist EVER

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='ashgeezer' post='207636' date='May 27 2008, 10:13 PM']Im sat here listening to Sabbath on my mp4 player (better than watching britains got talent) and wondering who everyone thinks is the best rock/metal bassist.
    I"m expecting a lot of diversity and probably names i"ve never even heard off but it should be interesting (no arguments guys this is a bit of fun).
    My personal fave has to be "Geezer Butler"[/quote]
    Lemmy - not just for Motorhead but for the brilliant propulsive playing in Hawkwind (Space Ritual is a genuine must-have album)

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