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[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='1232632' date='May 16 2011, 12:49 AM']When I was a kid all bass players aspired to use Trace Elliot amps. In the '90s they sold the brand to a big name (Gibson I think? I am going to get reamed for not knowing this!) and the reputation suffered a bit, but back in the day they were the mutt's nuts.[/quote] I believe it was Peavey,IIRC.I may be wrong.usually am.

Need to issue an APB on 'throwoff'.I was in the middle of doing a deal with Tom for one of his EV mikes,and was just about to send payment when,suddenly,he stopped replying to PMs and hasn't posted since a few days ago.Does anybody know Tom on here?Wonder if he's OK.

On Sky Arts 1 now.Pino rockin' out with John Mayer.

Just for the record,this bass sold for £255.

Curiouser and curiouser.Seems to have a thing for red P-basses.I still like it though.But £395?? Maybe not.

STOP PRESS.The cheap one's been removed!Maybe he's seen the other one.lol

Hmmmm (twirls moustache) verrrry interrrresting.I noticed that the 'Fake' slur was for a Fred Perry shirt.But I still like the bass.I wonder which of the 2 prices is the most realistic though.I only paid £80 for mine second hand,but it's just the regular P5 with 2 J-type pickups.

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Squier-P-Bass-Guitar-RED-mint-condition-/220779463235?pt=UK_Musical_Instruhttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Squier-P-Bass-Guitar-RED-mint-condition-/220779463235?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item33677b4243#ht_500wt_949ments_Guitars_CV&hash=item33677b4243#ht_500wt_949"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Squier-P-Bass...43#ht_500wt_949[/url] There are 2 separate listings for 2 of these basses which are virtually identical, on Ebay at the moment.One has a BIN of £80,the other BIN is £395.I've got a Squier P5 but it looks nothing like these.Which of the 2 prices is nearest the mark,do you think?I believe they're known as Pro-Tone models.Heres the link for the other one [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Squire-Pro-Tone-5-String-Precision-Bass-Rare-/330560834157?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item4cf6f60a6d#ht_5440wt_932"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Squire-Pro-To...d#ht_5440wt_932[/url]

Well thats why it's got a smiley headstock!

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fernandes-Nomad-Bass-Guitar-bag-Piezo-Pick-up-/400212124479?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item5d2e80633f#ht_500wt_949"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fernandes-Nomad-Bass...3f#ht_500wt_949[/url] Does anybody else think that this little bass looks....well....happy? It's got a smiley headstock.

Makes you smile??? Makes me drool!! Very nice.

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='1218282' date='May 3 2011, 07:39 AM']Situation not helped by whichever clueless clown offered her the information she posted a few minutes ago ... it IS a real Fender because it has serial numbers under "Precision Bass" on the headstock. [/quote] Now now,be fair.He's been playing for 10 years and he knows his stuff.Just somebody trying to upset the apple cart with his tuppence worth (of total Guff!) I think.

Further to this,I managed to track down the original owner of this enclosure,and he told me that the original drivers were actually designated 'Trace Elliot' and that he actually had one that he had kept in his shed for what ever reason,and ,true enough it was.A lot flimsier than the Eminences that I've installed,I must say.He then told me that he had replaced those with much heftier units after about 5 years,and then,after that,the ME10s.So this unit has never had Celestions fitted.But with a couple gigs under it's belt since fitting the Alpha 10s,it's sounding fine.I've managed to procure an old HH 15" cab with an Eminence driver fitted,so I'm going to start using that in conjunction with the 4x10. I still think that since starting to use the Squier P5,that this has been a major contributor to the problem.I use the low 'B' quite a lot,so having the 15" will actually cushion,or help to cushion the wear and tear on the 4x10.Time will tell,I guess.

LOL Any wonder I couldn't find it.I'll get back to you on that.Ta!

Excuse my ignorance,but wot is BAS?

[attachment=78836:TE_Porn_001.jpg]I've had a Mk IV for as long as I can remember,and I'm talking at least 25 years.(You can tell by just looking at it ,can't you)It's just a solid workhorse.Only stopped once when it overheated due to the fan being on the low setting.Switched it off,waited a few mins,switched it on again,turned fan setting to 'high' and I've never looked back.Brilliant amp.I cant get a UV tube for love nor money though.

[attachment=78817:TE_Porn_002.jpg][attachment=78816:TE_Porn_001.jpg][quote name='marcus bell' post='274197' date='Sep 1 2008, 01:37 AM']some nice trace gear here guys, would love to see an old ah250 or mp11?? now thats a rare one marcus[/quote] Hers my old hard gigging,'road worn' 250.Had it for years,love it.PS please excuse the state of the garage.

[quote name='yorks5stringer' post='1213258' date='Apr 27 2011, 10:27 PM']Live Ron seems to sound a bit shaky as you say...watched the documentary about the latest album recently and he does seem to have issues around self confidence. However he seemed a bit more relaxed on that songwriters thing with Fran Healy and Graham Gouldman that came out around the same time.[/quote] Just saw him last night again,and again,he sounded a bit ropey.I'm disappointed because his album really is good.Just goes to show what a good producer/engineer can do. PS I thought Avery Sunshine's bassist was amazing.

Well,the gig went OK and the ol' Trace was sounding as good as ever with it's new drivers.I don't know,but as long as the speakers are capable of handling the volume I'm using and sounding as they do,I don't think I've anything to worry about.I will,however,be keeping a wary eye open,as well as a wary ear! Input much appreciated.

[quote name='EddyGlee' post='1213914' date='Apr 28 2011, 04:06 PM']I can tell you that the discontinued ME-10 was replaced by the Delta-10 I have a pair of ME-12's and I e-mailed Eminence for T/S parameters .. and they told me that the Delta range replaced the ME range all the best Chris[/quote] Chris,the blurb on the Eminence website says that the Delta 10 is optimized for lead guitar,so I'm more confused than ever.

[quote name='Bill Fitzmaurice' post='1213871' date='Apr 28 2011, 03:13 PM']They shouldn't have, it's the least expensive driver they make. In any event should you have to do any more driver replacement first choose the appropriate model based on the driver T/S specs and how it models in your cab, not the recommendation of a retailer. If the retailer really knew what he was talking about he'd be designing drivers and speakers, not selling them. [/quote] I tried a few dealers in England and while some of them quoted £30-£40 each,by the time you add on shipping,it would have come to the same thing.As I live in N.Ireland,I managed to source 2 in Belfast,at £50 each,and as I needed them quickly took that choice.The holiday weekend would probably have held things up further.Dearest quote? Maplins at £70 each.