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An 'oldie' but still very much a goodie, here's my build thread from 2007 - My Shuker 7 is still going on very strong! I'll no doubt have it with me at the London Bass Show in March if you wanna come see it in the flesh!
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[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1392928948' post='2374434'] Have you seen the thread I started about using PA gear- the guys with a bit of knowledge chimed in with some suggestions. When I was looking at it I kept seeing the cheaper LD systems Stinger stuff at good prices - I think two of the 15inch ones were £500, they had Kappalite 3015HO in them - I had half a plan to use one and meanwhile remake the other one as a bass cab with a lower response using the charts on Eminence's website... [/quote] Hmm! Interesting! I was also thinking about a Greenboy Fearful/Fearless type build adjusted to house a power amp module or have a 'head case' type design so that an amp head could be fixed.
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[quote name='tayste_2000' timestamp='1392922001' post='2374296'] Ok I forgive you [/quote] You know I always bring ya the good answers
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I've asked Matrix.
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Gimme a chance chap - interestingly I find myself with a similar dilemma and am hoping to share some of my findings. I've a Matrix power amplifier which is superb and have been thinking of ways to strap it to a 'monitor' style cabinet for a while. I guess I need to ask Matrix if their 'FRFR' cabinets are suitable for bass! (With a view to modelling both guitar and bass depending on gig)
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Grab some SUPERB pickups for a crazy price! I'm possibly on the look out for a lightweight bass combo too and will see what takes my fancy! -
Bump bump bump! Buy me!
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Revised price is now £190 delivered/UK
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Sorry, correct link: Delano SBC 5 Drive HE/S Dual Coil / Dual Rail pickups - Pair. (They are marked for neck and bridge positions) [url="http://www.delano.de/products.html?&cHash=3fec0b5b32&tx_smtdelano_pi1[cat]=1&tx_smtdelano_pi1[series]=10&tx_smtdelano_pi1[strings]=6&tx_smtdelano_pi1[system]=121"]http://www.delano.de/products.html?&cHash=3fec0b5b32&tx_smtdelano_pi1[cat]=1&tx_smtdelano_pi1[series]=10&tx_smtdelano_pi1[strings]=6&tx_smtdelano_pi1[system]=121[/url]
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[b]NEW PRICE £190 Uk/Delivered[/b] Hi All! I have a superb top of the line pair of Delano SBC 5 pickups for sale - These have only just been installed in a bass, but I am changing to EMG as I prefer 'em. These are unmarked and as new, but have been installed in an instrument (which never really left the house) and give my bass a full, round fat yet detailed sound. It is smooth and dynamic, whereas I've gotten used to the bite of the EMG DC so much that I am at odds with these superb pickups. Make them a new home asap. Shipping will be insured as soon as I can and is included for UK shipping. I suspect you won't find a better price for a matched pair! Here's a link to them: [url="http://www.delano.de/products.html?&cHash=3fec0b5b32&tx_smtdelano_pi1"]http://www.delano.de...x_smtdelano_pi1[/url][cat]=1&tx_smtdelano_pi1[series]=10&tx_smtdelano_pi1[strings]=6&tx_smtdelano_pi1[system]=121 Fitting is simple and as the title says, they are the same say as Bartolini P2 pickups so will easily drop in a bass with say, cheap Bartolini MK1 pickups and will make a substantial upgrade. Some would say they make a great upgrade from Bartolini Classic pickups too. Other brands such as Nordstrand also use the P2 sizing, so you'll be able to upgrade a bass with something like Big Singles in too I understand. All the details are on the Delano website including wiring diagrams and tech specs. and some blurb from Delano: [color=#333333][size=2][b]DELANO SBC series bass pickups are dual or quad-coil highend electric bass humbuckers in the classic bass soapbar shapes, available for four, five, six and seven- string basses. They represent the leading edge in dedicated bass transducer technology. Unbelievably full and open sound throughout the entire spectrum with tight bottom, airy midrange and heavenly harmonics unrivalled by ANY other bass pickup. Finally your bass CAN sound like it should. Available as individual units or in perfectly matched pairs.[/b][/size][/color] [color=#333333][size=2]The DELANO SBC4 HE/S was developed to overcome many of the obstacles normally associated with most of the proven dual coil bass humbucking designs. We killed the nasal muddiness, broadened the spectrum and enhanced even order harmonics. How we did it? We simply listened. Because we love to listen. To the music, the players, into the hearts of the instruments. Listen to catch every subtle detail. Hear what is there. Understand what is missing. Think we found it. It is the air. So we put it inside. Finally there is a bass pickup that perfectly blends the full bodied warmth of a humbucker and the airy openness of the best vintage single coils with crystal clear top end definition into pure luxurious bass tone.[/size][/color] [color=#333333][size=2]The pickups can be each wired as either dual single coil, parallel or series and have four wire conductors offering a wide range of tones from just two soap bar units.[/size][/color]
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I'm sorry folks, I've had a bit of extra time (due to an internet connection problem) to spend some playing time with the GV bass - I've decided that at the moment I may well regret selling and have therefore decided to hang on to it a bit longer. This is despite some VERY tempting instruments floating around BassChat right now!!! I'll let you know if I change my mind! Thanks for all the interest - I wasn't expecting so much! -
There are indeed two versions - the other originally was a £5k model. I have to say though, for the life of me, I can't figure out what the other £4000 went on. Unless of course Aguilar preamps and Bartolini Classic pickups have gone up in price along with figured maple tops. The GVB36 is a superb bass and great value. I'm starting to have second thoughts!
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Just had a little thumbs up from Gerald himself on Facebook! I think the retrofit is a big thumbs up - this model, the GVB36 features an ibañez pre and Bartolini mk1 pups as standard. Tonally a massive leap up using premium components from Delano and of course the master that is John East.
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It is - Gerald requested a 14mm spacing. For chords and fast playing (or even slow hand) it is effortless. Takes a little time to get used to and offers very little fatigue I feel. It's hard to describe though as we all have different hands and preferences but if you're looking for something fresh and interesting I think this is a great sounding example. Oh and yes it's a brilliant spacing for dexterous proggers too!!
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Oh great - just checked the web prices for a new one (standard 'ok' pickups) - 800 quid :/ So I'll come down to £725 as there's £350+ of upgrades on board. Edit: the pre is a spm-02 three band parametric circuit.
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Hi everyone! So, I bought this bass to find out how I'd get on with this specification and have to say I love it, especially with the upgrades on board. There is a set of brand new Delano SBC pickups installed and a superb John East circuit (I need to remind myself of the model number - I think it is something like SP03?? Will look it up!!) I've had the bass a little while now but like my Fender I sold recently, owing to playing my Shukers - this one never gigged! I pang to have something different and have my eye on some possibilities. I've set the price low for a quick sale but given the premium extras I can't give the bass away lol!!! I'm minus a decent internet connection right now but I'm going to try to upload some pics now. £800 is a superb price.
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I'd love for companies to come to BC with that information. Hmmm, something I can add to my ToDo list!!
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Nyargh, the formatting has gone a bit weird on the specifications - sorry!
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Hello little tikes! These look pretty interesting! What do you think? It looks like they've taken the the B3 / MS models a step further. [color=#333333][font=Verdana,]"Here at Zoom we've been leading the way in multi-effects processing for the past twenty-five years. We're especially proud that our innovations in stomp-box effects pedals have become the tools of choice for bassists and guitarists the world over. Now, with the release of the B1on and B1Xon, we're taking bass effects to new heights—and at an astonishingly affordable price. Whatever your level of expertise, whatever your style of music, the B1on/B1Xon is sure to become an instant favorite in your pedalboard."[/font][/color] Number of effects B1on = 75 B1Xon = 80 Number of simultaneous effects 5 Number of patches 100 Sampling frequency 44.1kHz A/D conversion 24bit, 128times over-sampling D/A conversion 24bit, 128times over-sampling Signal processing 32bit floating point and 32bit fixed point Frequency Response 20Hz～20kHz +1dB -3dB (10kΩload) Display LCD Input [b]INPUT[/b] 1/4" phone jack Rated input level: -20dBm Input impedance (line): 470kΩ [b]AUX IN[/b] AUX IN: 1/8" stereo phone jack Rated input level: -10dBm Input impedance (line): 1kΩ Output [b]Output[/b] 1/4" stereo phone jack Maximum line output level +2 dBm (output impedance load of 10 kΩ or more) Maximum headphones output level: 17 mW + 17 mW (into 32Ω load) S/N (input conversion noise) 119dB Noise floor (residual noise) -97 dBm* Power AC adapter (optional) DC 9V center-negative, 500 mA (Zoom AD-16) Battery AA size (LR6) battery x 4 Continuous battery operation time: 20 hours when using 4 AA alkaline batteries USB USB USB Firmware update External dimensions B1on = 155 (D) x 146 (W) x 43 (H) mm B1Xon = 155 (D) x 237 (W) x 50 (H) mm Weight B1on = 380g (without batteries) B1Xon = 640g (without batteries) http://zoom.co.jp/products/b1on/features/
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[quote name='jazzyvee' timestamp='1387538778' post='2313049'] I went this year for the first time and wished I'd brought my own bass when I was trying out bass gear. Does anyone know the policy about punters bringing in personal instruments to the show? Jazzyvee [/quote] As an artist, I wasn't checked and was able to come and go with both my basses. I'm not sure what the score is with show-goers in general though.
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I totally understand that they make pickups in all the sizes that sell best, but it really messes with my pseudo-OCD! Take EMG for example. I like their blade design active pickups such as the DC soap bar - but, I've a crazy pang to have an MM pickup put in one of my bass guitars that has a pair of DCs in already. My problem is that none of their MM pickups are the same size (length) as the DCs. Once installed, they will look untidy and unmatched. Delano again do a range of really nice pickups and I have a pair of SBC 'driver' soap bars in another bass that are the Bart P2 size. Again, looking at that bass instead - and having a pang for an MM sound - none of the MM size pickups they make as standard are the same length as the available soap bars. Am i too fussy?? I just like all my pickups to look even you see. Not too much to ask! I'd love to have custom pickups made, sure, but the one-off tooling would be costly. Thoughts?
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Minor advert updates. Still current.
