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    Yeah, I'm game - here's an oldie. I look a bit older, a bit more stressed and way more tired..
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    [quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1474800997' post='3140563'] Saying that, i would assume they're the same. £37.99 is the RRP and JHS are the distributor for Wilkinson so will quote the RRP [/quote] Yup very likely to be what's causing the price difference. Recently I bought a product shipped from Germany that was cheaper than the quote I got from the UK distributor (yup sans shop mark up) So in a U.K. shop that item would be very expensive in comparison. It's not the fault of the distributor though - and a situation that will probably only get worse post EU exit. (Slow clap but that's a discussion for elsewhere..)
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    You're plugging in to the Orange OBC115? - I suspect that could be where your problem is as the single 15" speaker doesn't really 'do' treble. It doesn't have a tweeter either.
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    So like BassChat then?
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    [quote name='ZilchWoolham' timestamp='1474508974' post='3138503'] I'd say it's quite steep indeed. As you can see, this particular bass was 65000 yen in 1989. Adjusted for inflation, that's about £560. Very few Japanese instruments, or any instruments, for that matter, actually increase in value as time goes by. Going back far enough, a US Fender certainly does, but this is a Japanese Fender, and not one of the more famous models either (like the Squier JV series), so unless this particular model has some special connection I've missed I would not recommend paying more for it now than you would've payed for it back in the day. In fact, there's one on eBay right now (from a Japanese seller) that's priced at just under £400. Even with shipping and import charges that might still be cheaper than the local one you've found. [/quote] Agreed, A 'real' Power Jazz Bass Special can be picked up for less (I know) and would expect to pay £500 for a really good example. i.e. the odd ding but great fretwork.
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    [quote name='taunton-hobbit' timestamp='1474572163' post='3138958'] Having looked at 'the' website, I am somewhat underwhelmed by the lack of recent 'tests'. A cynic (moi ?) [/quote] More likely that the available 'models' haven't changed for many, many years given the few producers of valve products over that time!
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    I'll chime in. I am in the very fortunate position to be able to play bass all day and every day. I need strings that will last and not die off in my acidic hands! I'm pleased to report that D'Addario coated strings do indeed stay at the same level of 'twang' for a considerable amount of time. I like to try different sets so my basses also have the superb NYXLs, Balanced Tension Nickels and FlexSteels depending on the instrument. I can't say a bad word about any of them!
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    [quote name='D'AddarioUK' timestamp='1474472907' post='3138272'] Uh-oh D'Addario indeed! I can assure you that faults with our strings and packaging happen very infrequently. I've sent you a PM, we'll get you sorted right out. [/quote] Yup, I agree. I have probably installed hundreds of packs of D'Addario strings over many years and have never had same. On the subject of faults, nope never had any problems with the physical strings either. Never a dull moment in D'Addario world A++++++ as they say on eBay!
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    I kinda agree. It works but there's definitely better. A current favourite here on BC is the rather cool Line 6 Sonic Port that connects to the lightning / 30 pin socket for IOS users. Apogee Jam is very cool and apparently iRig's own HD interface works well though I've never tried it. For apps, I'm all over Positive Grid. They can't do a thing wrong from desktop apps to mobile devices. Jam Up Pro is great as is BIAS which allows you to create your own custom amplifiers should you fancy it. I do and tend to do so when I'm recording on my Mac.
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    Deal with confidence! - Just sold my lovely 62RI to Alain - a flawless sale with great communication and lots of chat about Bass
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    SOLD to DaveThePie! Thanks Dave!
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    Is it your page?
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    [quote name='Funky Dunky' timestamp='1474384815' post='3137557'] I don't know this joke! [/quote] [quote name='ras52' timestamp='1474385109' post='3137561'] Try learning the bass part! [/quote] Yup, that's the one he he!!
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    I'm not sure how many times I can keep recycling the 'When Doves Cry by Prince' joke. Maybe just once more
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    I recall as a kid wondering why guitars didn't come available as fretless models. It's like all the best bits of playing a Violin.. without, you know... being a Violin Joking aside, although I have no desire to play one, the Cello has always fascinated me. I love the range and tone of the notes, the techniques that can be employed and I suppose the 'vocal' nature of the instrument. Maybe it's because underneath when I solo or improvise, unless it's a set groove, I want to sound like I am communicating in the same way as speech or singing. Something that I feel is missed often in Bass solos! I play Guitar too and spend plenty of time un-shredding Guitar solos in my workshops. Yeah, it's great to go ballistic but sometimes you want something sublime and musical like the two examples above. Really enjoyed them and will be checking out more of this man's playing. Thanks Lowdown!
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    Anyone near this man and can let Kevin try out a BB2 or two?
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    [quote name='molan' timestamp='1474278682' post='3136653'] Could be a whole number of things really. One thing to check might be speaker sensitivity. Using cabs with higher sensitivity will sound louder - a 3db gain in sensitivity makes a huge difference. If you're after a completely different tone then there's lots of potential cabs out there. Be sure to test them back to back with your existing setup though. However, if all you want is 'loudness' I'd just turn your amp up - that's a lot cheaper than throwing money at new cabs [/quote] Ah! ha ha! You typed the same as me at the same time
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    The Hartke cabinets are less sensitive than some - that is, the volume they put out verses the signal amplitude going in. I wouldn't say it's anything to worry about, just turn the volume up a bit, unless of course your amp is running out of steam.
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    Do you mean the 'Bass Collection' basses from the Bass Centre? - Yes, they a cracking little basses. I reviewed one a couple of years ago and it arrived with a really nice set up.
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    SOLD now.
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    [quote name='thebuckets' timestamp='1474263623' post='3136532'] Cheers Dood Well done on a quick sale Bargain! [/quote] Thank you! Really no problem, always like to chat-bass!
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    Sale Pending to EAD of this very fine parish!
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    [quote name='thebuckets' timestamp='1474220582' post='3136336'] Lot of japanese fenders seem to be basswood are you sure its an Alder body? Looks a beauty Cheers Bri [/quote] The PB62-US is Alder. Lots of high spec' CIJ's are Alder including the 'US' non-export models. The PB62, which also had smaller tuning keys and a standard bbt bridge was basswood for example.
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    [quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1474158113' post='3136013'] No, really, just Fortunately my oly/tort itch will soon be scratched in a different way, so GLWTS! [/quote] Thank you! It certainly is a corker!
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    As requested, here's some images - I've enclosed all of the bumps and bashes in high res. [url="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10881008/62RI/Photo%2031-05-16%2014%2005%2020.jpg"]https://dl.dropboxus...4%2005%2020.jpg[/url] [url="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10881008/62RI/Photo%2031-05-16%2014%2017%2034.jpg"]https://dl.dropboxus...4%2017%2034.jpg[/url] [url="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10881008/62RI/Photo%2031-05-16%2014%2017%2043.jpg"]https://dl.dropboxus...4%2017%2043.jpg[/url] [url="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10881008/62RI/Photo%2031-05-16%2014%2017%2056.jpg"]https://dl.dropboxus...4%2017%2056.jpg[/url] [url="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10881008/62RI/Photo%2031-05-16%2014%2017%2059.jpg"]https://dl.dropboxus...4%2017%2059.jpg[/url] [url="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10881008/62RI/Photo%2031-05-16%2014%2018%2001.jpg"]https://dl.dropboxus...4%2018%2001.jpg[/url] [url="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10881008/62RI/Photo%2031-05-16%2014%2018%2037.jpg"]https://dl.dropboxus...4%2018%2037.jpg[/url] - Back of the neck as requested by natjag - zero damage here I should just add! [url="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10881008/62RI/Photo%2031-05-16%2014%2019%2050.jpg"]https://dl.dropboxus...4%2019%2050.jpg[/url]
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