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  1. 48 minutes ago, tauzero said:

     

    The AT500 Cube combo is £1050 - a 9.5kg combo, and the AT800 (same as the AT500 but can also power an extension speaker) is currently out of stock so can't say what the price is.

     

    I'm in the market for something like this so its great timing. But I'm hoping it comes in at £850 tops otherwise I think I'll go with a combo for the added versatility.

  2. I wonder what these active cabinets will be priced at?

     

    Just looking at the Bass Direct web site and the passive AT Carbon 112H 8ohm costs £750 so with the active element added, maybe £850-£950?

     

    If they’re at the lower end of the scale at say £850, then an additional £150 gets you an Eich BC112 (30lbs or so) - the best combo I’ve ever used. I acknowledge there are differences between active cabinets and a combo of course - and weight is a factor too.

  3. 34 minutes ago, la bam said:

    I'm really struggling to understand the way bass manufacturers are going now with all this frfr and now powered cabs built for pre amps - arent they just selling active PA speakers or am I missing something?


    I know GSS sell an active cabinet and Barefaced used to have one but I don’t know any other bass manufacturers who offer them.

     

    I’m definitely interested in learning more about the GR Aerotech active cabinet (particular the price and options) because I always use a Trickfish Minnow preamp/DI anyway.

  4. I bought an Ibanez EHB1506MS-BIF and it arrived today.

    Ergonomically it is just brilliant, very light and it’s very versatile too.

    Unfortunately the build quality is pretty awful.
    The top wood is ludicrously thin.

    There are big gaps around pickups and a host of other small problems related to finish/QC.

    It’s a real shame because the instrument is so very well designed and thought out.

  5. 1 hour ago, petecarlton said:

    I do think that Adrian M has nailed the optimum balance between quality and price (not the only one, but among the best).

     

    If I could only manage 4 strings... (sigh).

     

    GLWTS.

    Cheers Pete - I’m not just saying this because I’m selling but I actually think his basses are underpriced when compared with other builders honestly.

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  6. Maruszczyk Elwood L6a-24 Custom, Japanese Maple top with the incredible Trickfish Internal Pre Amp (IPA) installed. This is the best bang for buck bass I've had - I've owned lots of custom Foderas and a lot of other high end basses and I would confidently say that this bass is 90% Fodera for more or less 10% of the cost.


    I'm based in Bournemouth, Dorset.

    Any trial is welcome.

    Collection or shipping.

    I'm not looking for any trades.

     

    Specifications

    • Weight: approx. 9lb 6oz/4.35kg
    • Scale: 33"
    • Body: northern hard ash with figured Japanese maple top
    • Neck: hard rock maple with carbon rods
    • Headstock: Japanese maple, matching top
    • Fingerboard: ebony, 24 frets with zero fret
    • Ramp: ebony, matching fingerboard
    • Nut width: 54mm
    • Construction: bolt on
    • Pickups: Delano
    • Electronics: Trickfish Internal Pre Amp (IPA)
    • Finish: satin, neck matte
    • Hardware: black
    • String spacing: 17mm-18mm
    • Gigbag

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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  7. Japanese. I actually prefer these to the American made Smiths. Very, very underpriced too. I'm surprised it hasn't gone. I've been looking for the 6 string version for years now - the only one I've seen in the last 12 months is the one on eBay at the moment but the guy wants ludicrous money for it... hence why he's had it up for sale for months and months. 

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  8. 2 hours ago, lidl e said:

    7200 quid for a bolt on neck bass.

     

    Get outta here.

     

    Yes, I know inflation and all but EUR7200 (at time of posting GBP6275) is quite ambitious in my opinion. I don't think it'll sell for anything close to that.

     

    2 hours ago, Chris2112 said:

    Fodera have been offering this for years. I remember one of their staff/dealers commenting to the effect that they couldn't conclusively state if it made a difference or not but they'd build it like that if you wanted it. Fair enough, I think. I'm not convinced. 

     

    I've had multiple 33" scale 6 string Fodera basses and one of them was equipped with the extended B.

    From a tonal perspective, it didn't make any difference at all to my ears.

    From an aesthetics perspective, I'd prefer not to comment :)

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  9. Ibanez SR306EB 6-String Bass in Weathered Black - Sold on eBay for £310!!!!

     

    No trades please.

     

    Specifications

    • Body Type: SR
    • Body Material: Nyatoh
    • Neck Material: 5-piece Maple / Walnut
    • Weight: 8.8lbs
    • Fingerboard Material: Jatoba
    • Position Inlays: Dot
    • Number of Frets: 24
    • Number of Strings: 6
    • Bridge: Accu-cast B126
    • Controls: Volume, balancer, bass Boost / cut, mid boost / cut, treble boost / cut
    • 3-way Power Tap switch

     

    Body & Neck

    Ibanez have opted for mahogany for the SR306EB's body, delivering a healthy midrange emphasis and a lightweight feel. They've also appointed typically smooth curves for the design, making it an extremely ergonomic instrument to play.

    As with much of the SR range, this instrument has a 5-piece neck comprised of maple and rosewood. This gives it extra resilience and stability, meaning that you won't need to worry about intonation or neck adjustment further down the line. The fretboard is also rosewood, ensuring smooth playability and adding a touch of extra warmth to the sustain.

     

    Electronics & Hardware

    For the SR306EB, Ibanez have employed their brand new PowerSpan Dual Coil pickups. These pickups use exposed stainless stell poles, providing high output and excellent sonic clarity. This is ideal for an extended-range bass, as it ensure that you have even resonance across all frequencies without any interference - the last thing you want is to lose that low 6th string in the mix.

    You've also got a 3-band EQ at your disposal, so you've got full control over the advanced pickup choice. A 3-way power tap switch allows you to tweak your tone even further, offering split tones as well as full-bodied humbucking sounds, or a blend of both. Don't be fooled by the price tag; this is a wholly versatile instrument for the modern player! 

    As you might expect, you've got black hardware to complement this instrument's alluring looks, including the Accu-cast B126 bridge, which offers enhanced sustain and intonation.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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  10. 11 minutes ago, Daz39 said:

    4 loopers!! 4 loopers, loopers. Wait, I'm on repeat...

    What are the two similar (identical?) boxes perpendicular to the Ditto and Minnow on the left?

     

    1 minute ago, Woodinblack said:

     

    Behringher 4 channel mixers.

     

    Yes, 2 of these - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Behringer-MX400-Micromix-Noise-Channel/dp/B000KGYAYQ?th=1

    It enables me to have samples, etc. plugged in to my board - really useful (for what I do).

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