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On 11/04/2021 at 02:48, Little Dragon said:

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Stadium Elite Groundwound?

40 minutes ago, Pow_22 said:

Elites groundwound and flats both have this colour scheme 

Thought I'd replied to this but I don't see my reply. Took a while to find a pic but it looks like them. Thanks.

Do you guys mean roundwound and it's a typo or is there actually a range called groundwound and I'm missing something? lol.

If they are those ones then they're stainless steel aren't they? If so it explains why I like the sound so much. 

Not got much to go on but I heard a bass and want to try the strings that were on it on mine. They had red thread at the bottom and what looked like blue thread at the headstock end. An idea what brand these are? Sorry for the vagueness. 🤣

If anyone is interested this is one of the two amps Ed is using here at Glastonbury

Some of the images aren't displaying. Not sure if Basschat has a limit to the amount that can be seen but they're all here: https://jpegbay.com/gallery/007960919-1.html#1

7 minutes ago, binky_bass said:

Pictures just appear as html text, no actual photos can be seen! (By me anyway!)

5 minutes ago, Sweeneythebass said:

Same here

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Hi there

Have decided to sell me Bass amp and go for something smaller. It truly is the best bass head I've used but I don't play nearly as much as I did when I got it and not the size of venues either. The clean channel is superb. Gives you a nice clean tone, you can go from fat to sharp and anywhere in between. You can also pull on the treble and bass knobs and they pop out. This allows you to switch the frequency of the knob and get a different sound. Go over to the drive channel and things get interesting. This channel is active past the midway of the Treble, middle and bass knobs (There's a little indent you feel when turning them to let you know when you hit the active part). This means you can boost them past the natural register and get a bunch more tones. You also have the push/pull knobs on the treble and bass like channel 1. There's also a mid frequency knob to allow you to tailor exactly what frequency you want to alter. There's a gain for the amount of overdrive you want which can get crazy if you go to 10. With the gain knob there's a blend where you can balance how much of the clean signal gets mixed with the overdriven one so you don't lose any low end if you worry about that. Personally having the blend at 10 I think is the best and I think it sounds great in the mix. The cab is punchy with lots of bass and treble on tap for when you want it.

I've had it serviced just before lockdown and also put in a full re-valve. So this amp has had a full set (Preamp and power valves) of JJ's. It sounds amazing and fresh! It's had maybe a couple of hours use since then. The head comes with both a "Hot Covers" padded cover for the head and a "Matt Snowball" flight case while the can has a Hot covers padded cover. You'll see the flight case is sprayed and has a tour plaque from "Bombay Bicycle Club". This was because I bought the head and case from them. Ed and the guys were selling some gear when they went on hiatus a couple of years ago to do solo and side projects. There's also a Boss pedal included for switching channels. 

This head really does it all. The output ohm of the head can be switched so if you have an 8, 4 or 2 ohm cab you can just switch the head to match and get the full output. There's a cracking DI where you can go pre or post with it and in has it's own volume control. There's an output for a tuner and an effects loop. The best bit is this amp is self biasing. This means every time you turn it on it checks the 6 output valves to make sure they're working. If there's any issues it will show you and tell you which valve is at fault. You can also set the bias on the fly so inbetween songs you could just decide to run the head hotter getting a breakup at a lower volume or earlier. Just press the up or down button on the bias control and it's done. The self bias also means if a valve fails it will compensate and run at a lower volume so you can get through the gig. Just pop the volume up to match what it was and you can carry on. You can change the valves yourself without having to take it to a tech to bias. So if you have spares at a gig, just change them there and then!

The head is in great condition. It's been well looked after by me and by Bombay Bicycle Club. I've owned the cab from new and that is also in fantastic condition. No rips or nick in either of them.

Pics are of the actual head and cab for sale. There's ones from when I originally was going to sell just the head but I've taken more today with the cab. I'll try and get better ones. 

Here's the spec from Fender:

One of the most powerful and versatile bass amps Fender has ever created, the Super Bassman is a stadium-level 300-watt tube head designed for the biggest shows and the largest stages, with enormous Fender bass sound and sparkling vintage Fender looks. Perfect for stage and studio alike, its dual-channel design uses modern technology to maximize classic technology, with classic Fender late-'60s/early-'70s "blackface" styling and a wealth of innovative features on the front and rear panels.

Features include a tube preamp (two 12AX7s) and power amp (one 12AX7, one 12AT7, six 6550s); Vintage channel that delivers the full, warm sound of a classic Fender passive tone stack; Overdrive channel that delivers the aggressive and responsive sound of a modern active tone stack (choose between channels with included footswitch); rear-panel Fender Automatic Bias system that constantly monitors and re-biases tubes for perfect performance and alerts you when service is required; Speaker Output switch that can be set to "Mute" to turn speaker off and record silently using preamp tone from the XLR output; Impedance switch (8, 4 or 2 ohms) and master volume control with push/pull mute.

FENDER SUPER BASSMAN HEAD FEATURES:

Model Name: Super Bassman®
Series: Bassman® PRO
Amplifier Type: Tube
-Electronics:
Effects Loop: PreAmp Out / Power Amp In
Inputs: Two
Line Out: XLR (Pre/Post) w/ Level and Ground Lift
Speaker Jack: Yes
Channels: 2 - Vintage, Overdrive (footswitchable)
Rectifier: Solid State Rectifier
Controls: Vintage - VOL, BASS (pull DEEP), MID, TREBLE (pull BRIGHT); Overdrive - GAIN, BLEND, VOL, BASS (pull DEEP), MID FREQ, MID LVL, TREBLE (pull BRIGHT); MASTER (pull MUTE)
-Hardware:
Hardware Finish: Nickel Corners (Notched)
Cabinet Material: Plywood
Pilot Light Jewel: Yes
Handle: Spring Loaded Handles
Front Panel: Metal, Painted
Frequency Response: 820k (INPUT 1), 136k (INPUT 2), 43k (PWR AMP IN)
Output Impedance: 220 ohm (PREAMP OUT)
Sensitivity: 12mVrms (INPUT 1), 1Vrms (PWR AMP IN) @ 100Hz
Signal To Noise Ratio: 95dB (Power amp), 46dB (Preamp)
Amplifier Depth: 13.5" (34.3 cm)
Amplifier Width: 24.5" (62.2 cm)
Amplifier Height: 10" (25.4 cm)
Amplifier Weight: 65 lbs. (29.48 kg)
-Speakers:
Impedance: Selectable 8, 4, or 2 Ohms
-Tubes:
Pre Amp Tubes: 2x12AX7; 1x12AX7 1x12AT7 (Power Amp)
Power Tubes: 6 X 6550
-Miscellaneous:
Unique Features: Speaker Output 'Mute' for silent recording and Fender Automatic Bias for output tube monitoring/adjustment
-Accessories:
Knobs: Black (w/ Chrome Insert), w/ 1-10, Set Screw

Fender's Bassman 410 Neo cabinet delivers the full, tight and punchy bass sound you'd expect from a 4x10" enclosure, and does it with sparkling vintage Fender looks and a remarkably lightweight design.

Features include four 10" Eminence® U.S.A. neodymium-magnet speakers, compression driver horn with attenuator, lightweight plywood enclosure with classic late-'60s/early-'70s Fender "blackface" styling and Speakon connectors, removable casters and spring-loaded heavy-duty handles for easier transport. Rated at 1,000 watts program (500 watts continuous) at 8 ohms.

FENDER BASSMAN 410 NEO CABINET FEATURES:

Model Name: Bassman® 410 Neo
Series: Bassman® PRO
-Electronics:
Inputs: Two 1/4" and One Speakon
Power Handling: 1000 watts (Program), 500 watts (Continuous) Handling Capability
Horn Tweeter: Compression Driver Horn Tweeter with 8 oz. Magnet
Controls: High Frequency Horn Attenuation
-Hardware:
Hardware Finish: Nickel Plated Steel Corners
Cabinet Material: Lightweight Plywood
Handle: Side-Mounted Steel Flip Handles
Frequency Response: 40 Hz - 15 kHz
Amplifier Depth: 16.25" (41.3 cm)
Amplifier Width: 26" (66 cm)
Amplifier Height: 24.5" (62.2 cm)
Amplifier Weight: Under 55 lbs.
-Speakers:
Speaker: (4) Fender® Special Design Eminence® Neodymium 10" speakers and a compression driver horn
Impedance: 8 Ohms
-Accessories:
Casters: Removable 2" Diameter Swivel Casters
Knobs: Black Plastic

An questions, just ask. I am looking for cash but if you have something to trade you can get in touch. £1650 ONO. Collection only, I'm in Dundee but could travel a little to meet somewhere.

Thanks, G.

17 hours ago, Sida79 said:

One and only! You might be right there. Btw for a couple of seconds I thought you actually bought the bass from a seller in Mexico. That's how dense I am

Aw, lol. Nah, bought it from someone in England and shipped it to Scotand then Tonci which I don't remember where exactly he was. 

25 minutes ago, Sida79 said:

Yep, and I bought it straight from the guy you sold it to . Sadly, it didn't get to travel the world much and now it might return home

That would be Tonci if I remember right? Wel it's gone from Mexico to UK to Europe so that's better than most 😄

6 minutes ago, Sida79 said:

I was just waiting for you It is your old bass. I hope you'll forgive the pictures theft?

Ha ha. No worries. If it's the one in the pics then yeah it's my old one. I took those when I sold it on here, must be 6-7 years ago. Cool to see it again 😊

This may be my old bass as it's my pictures. 

4 hours ago, wingnutkj said:

The 60th Anniversary looks absolutely amazing - enjoy!

Thanks. Long wait though. New stocks won't be shipping until 19th Dec. So hopefully this year, lol.

Well I ended up not going for this bass. It was between this and the 60th anniversary and the 60th just won it for me. I would dearly love to have both but alas it was one or the other. If I win the lottery though I shall be posting my pruchase here, lol. 

For me it has to be Pau Ferro boards. It's the feel of them, too porous. If it's got one on then it's a no go for me. I also don't really dig Rosewood that's too light. I like it to look dark, almost ebony but that's a dislike not a deal breaker. Deal breaker is 100% Pau Ferro. 

Not a huge fan of the black binding on a maple board or black block inlays on it either, though I am considering a bass with that at the moment. 

Headstock shapes do put me off and that extends to guitars as well. 

Lastly and I can't stress this enough, a Khaler trem on a bass. 

19 minutes ago, King Tut said:

Wouldn’t it be nice if these came undrilled for the scratch plate!

That would be awesome but sadly it isn't the case. Would love to see how a black control plate would look on it too. 

3 hours ago, kodiakblair said:

Oh he definitely had material for clear plates.

 

Start of August I told an American lad to contact Brian regarding a clear plate for his Blue Flower P-bass, I'd handed mine over for the template.

10 days later American lad was back in touch saying thanks, turned out even with delivery and exchange rates Brian's was cheaper than Pickguardian & Pickguard Planet. Added bonus was his plate took just 8 days to arrive instead of the 8 weeks quoted by the other 2 👍

Nice. If I get the bass and go down the route of a clear guard I will 100% be using him.

If I remember I actually got him to make me a cover for the battery compartment on a Mex deluxe. I traced it and made a vector file and sent it to him. Think he also did my control cover on my B@starbird Bass. 

12 hours ago, kodiakblair said:

Send your existing PG to this fella in Glasgow and he'll make you a clear plate.

 

Brian's a good lad and his turnaround is fast.

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/earlpilanz

Yeah, I spoke to him prviously about doing soemthing for me that I ended up not going down that route. Seemed a nice guy to speak with. Only problem was that he could do what I wanted but not the the finish I wanted as he didn't stock it. He does Japan guards but not in clear. Suppose if he has clear in other he can do but may ask him first before going anywhere else.

Gotcha. No worries. Looks like it fits well but if it's not an exact match then I'll maybe order the one I was looking at. Good to know from your pics that it's like that under the guard. I may very well opt for a sans-guard look like I did on my Geddy a while ago. 

18 hours ago, wingnutkj said:

As promised, some pictures with the guard off. It wasn't the best day for photography, so excuse the yellow cast to them - it's much silverier in real life.

With the guard:

No pickguard - the good news is that the pattern extends under it, and the burst follows the edges consistently all the way round:

Clear pickguard that doesn't quite fit right:

And for anyone interested, this is what the innards look like - shielding plate, full-size solid-shaft pots:

My personal choice is to keep the original black guard on, but I can see the appeal of guardless/clear.

Where did you get the clear pickguard from to fit it? I was looking and if yours fits then I may order the same.

On 24/08/2020 at 10:49, BassApprentice said:

I guess this good thing about not being 100% sure about limited edition finishes is that you should be able to pass it on to someone else fairly easily @sirmuppet

Oh, I love them both. It's just which to get. It's a 40th present so I'm unsure which to go with. Either way it won't be getting passed on later down the line (that I know of, lol).

I tried the bass out on Sat. Loved it. Still trying to decide between this and the 60th anniversary one. So at the moment I have it put aside. I'm to go in on the 5th and either walk away with the paisley or order the 60th. Decisions...

On 16/07/2020 at 20:58, yorks5stringer said:

I've told this story before but Brad Paisley who is a big Americana/Country star wanted a Pink Paisley Tele. He  got CMI (Chicago Music Instruments) to source him an old battered painted black Tele and being a big star it sat in his guitar room for a few months when he was on Tour. On return he then gave it to his Luthier to convert which was going to be a big and involved job. Luthier looked at the finish and realised it was not original Black so did a test strip which revealed an original PInk Paisley finish below. Still took a lot of work to reveal it but many of the Pink Paisley guitars were overpainted when 'Hippies' fell out of fashion in the 80's.

Some Americans think the Paisley pattern Guitars and Basses are a reference to Brad, but we ( and especially the Scots), know better!

 

I'm here all week.....

Yeah, there is a video on Youtube of him telling that story. Amazing!

On 16/07/2020 at 20:41, thedontcarebear said:

Some of the strats as in the UK now, apparently the order should get to Fender in the UK in mid August, and straight out to shops then to come to us!

My local store have a delivery date of 27th this month for the Strat and Jazz Bass. Honestly can't wait.

On 13/07/2020 at 15:58, lou24d53 said:

I dont know why you would get a lovely finish like that then hide half the body with a big muckle black pick guard. That finish deserves to be seen fully. I think the black guard completely takes away from the look personally.

Me too. I'll be either getting a matching paisley guard or a transparent one with a black bloom around the pickup to hide thr route. Might even go sans guard if the route is decent. 

On 12/07/2020 at 14:14, Grahambythesea said:

Is that the James Burton Signature model which is really cool. Apparently when he got his pink paisley tele, Elvis was rather rude about it! Given some of the outfits The King wore one might think pink paisley was quite subdued.

Nah but I know the one you mean, has a bit of red in it too doesn't it? The one I have is a black Pasiley that Fender did about 8-9 years ago. Basically this one though I've replaced the bridge with a vintage style and put vintage style Seymours in it https://reverb.com/p/fender-fsr-black-paisley-telecaster-black-paisley-2012

I got offered one. The guy at the shop is a friend and knows I love paisley, plus I told him that if ever they release another paisley bass let me know. Am getting first refusal but I'll probably take it, lol. They're getting the strat in too. Think it's arriving at the shop around the 28th July. 

I have a Fender black paisley tele already so this will be a nice match for it. 

Agree though, it would look nicer with a matching pasiley pickguard. Even a transparent one with the little black bloom around the neck pickup the hide the route would do. 

Hi all. 

Have a quick question. I have a Japan 62 reissue from 2012. It has the normal Jazz bass pickups. I want to fit a Precision pickup in the neck position so I need another pickguard. My question is would an Aerodyne pickguard fit? The reason I ask is I need a mirror pickguard and the only place I've found that will do a JB pickguard with a P pickup in mirror only does an aerodyne one. Does anyone know?

Thanks for any replies. G.

I sometimes come across this type of issue. When I do it's nearly always gain related. As in I have it set very high. In the videos can you see what their gain is set at on both the pedal and amp? Was the bass/es particularly high output ones? All that can create that sort of issue.