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Ian Davies

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  1. Ian Davies
    Hello I have a question for all you EBS Microbass II users. I’ve just got the pedal after wanting one for years and love the sound and quality. I tried it out jamming to a backing track from my laptop going into the FX returns and playing my bass with headphones. When I turned up the FX mix control to get more volume form my laptop it turned the bass level down. Is this normal? I did manage to balance everything so it was all ok but it just seems a bit of an odd way round to wire it. I was expecting the FX mix control to simple add in more or less of whatever was plugged into the FX return, be it a FX pedal or aux signal, without effecting the bass level. Thanks
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    Bump this really is in as new condition and now £450 below the price when new
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    Reduced to £14,000
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    Final reduction for a quick sale: £25 plus p&p
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    Final reduction for a quick sale: £800 plus p&p
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    Still available, near offers considered
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    Final reduction to £900
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    bump
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    Reduced price to £40
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    Thomann t.bone SCT 700 Large Diaphragm Tube Microphone. Cardioid pattern with a nice warm vintage sound. The mic is in good condition and has served me well. The case has seen better days but still functions - hence the low asking price. Details and product page here: https://www.thomann.de/gb/the_tbone_sct700_roehrenmikrofon.htm £60 £40 plus p&p Final reduction for a quick sale: £25 plus p&p Thanks for looking
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    Thanks for the nice comments guys
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    Pollmann Gamba from 1967 A fine example of a Pollmann bass, big smooth sound and easy to play. Would suit an orchestral or jazz player, would also make a powerful solo instrument. Recently serviced and new end pin fitted by Martin Penning. New Belcanto strings. Bridge from Malcolm Healey 4 years ago. The instrument is in great condition with no work needed at all. Measurements: string length: 104.7 cm / 41 1/4” length of back: 109.5 cm / 43 1/8” rib depth: 21.6 cm / 8 1/2” width of upper bouts (at widest point): 49.4 cm / 19 7/16” width of lower bouts (at widest point): 64.5 cm / 25 3/8” Beautiful figured maple sides and back, fine grained spruce top, carved outer linings with a deep golden varnish with a hint of red. Price: £15,500, reduced to £14,000 Can come with a light soft case if you wish. Pollmann website here with similar used Pollmann basses for sale: http://www.poellmann-contrabass.de/indexframe.htm You are very welcome to come over to try the bass. As I am a private seller, trials are regrettable not possible unless a returnable deposit for the full asking price is made and the instrument is on your insurance. Enjoy the pictures and thanks for looking
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    Gator 2U rack bag. Bought a few years ago but has only had very light use and has been siting in my wardrobe unused. Comfy padded handles, handy pocket in the front and has a strap, nice and light and easy to move around. Does offer a reasonable amount of protection as there is a wooden box under the material exterior. Installation depth is 35cm. All 4 rack screws are present and correct. £20 plus p&p Thank you for looking, please don’t hesitate to ask any questions.
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    RME Fireface 802 audio interface. In excellent condition. Comes complete with box, manual, USB cable, power cable and installer CD. Brilliant audio interface; sounds nice and clean and rock solid reliability. The only reason for selling is because I have upgraded to the RME UFX II solely for the DURec feature. Details from RME website: http://www.rme-audio.de/en/products/fireface_802.php Sound on Sound review: https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/rme-fireface-802 £975 Reduced to £935 £900 plus p&p Final reduction for a quick sale: £800 plus p&p Thank you for looking, please don’t hesitate to ask any questions.
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    Helicore Hybrid Light Tension double bass strings. I got these from Basschat a while ago to try on my bass. While they are great strings and very easy to play, I decided that they weren’t for me on my bass. The strings had been used when I got them and I had them on my bass for a couple of weeks, I would describe them as well used with a reasonable amount of life left in them. If you’re interested in trying these strings then getting these offers you an affordable experiment - unlike buying new! £25 including p&p to mainland UK (other destinations please ask). Thank you for looking, please don’t hesitate to ask any questions.
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    [quote name='edwardbass' timestamp='1507733510' post='3387589'] Hi Ian, Ed here from Dublin again. Is the bow still available by chance? [/quote] [font=Verdana][size=3] Hi Ed[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=3] Yes, the bow is still available.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=3] Please send me a PM to discuss.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=3] Cheers. Ian[/size][/font]
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    [font=Verdana][size=3] I played a 5 string Sandberg a few days ago and I was very impressed with it. The neck felt really smooth and easy to get around, for me it was on the thin side and slightly wide but not difficult for my small hands to get around - certainly not as thin and narrow as an Ibanez. It felt somewhat between a Ken Smith and Sadowsky, (based on my memory of owning these basses several years ago). The whole bass felt solid without being heavy and the sound was what I want from a bass - lots of fundamental tone with strong mids and a pleasing high end. I didn’t play around with the electronics because the tones set flat were spot on for my taste, for me this is a sign of a good instrument.[/size][/font][font=Verdana][size=3] I’ve been looking for a 5 string for a while now and I feel that a Sandberg is a good bass for me to get. I’m sure the Maruszczyk basses are great as well, however I’ve not played one myself to compare to. I have played a few jazz 5 basses and while Fender basses are good I felt the Sandberg was better. Of course this is just my opinion so take it with a pinch of salt.[/size][/font]
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    [font=Verdana][size=3] This is an amazing bass - I had it commission from Bernie Goodfellow and later, as my circumstances changed, sold it to Tor on basschat. Tor is a great guy to deal with and I can fully recommend him and the bass.[/size][/font]
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    [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1499935156' post='3334561'] The thing is that you can get to lower notes (I have them on my Stingrays, but only to low D) but I find that the 'selliing point' of a 5 string bass, for me, is the 'lateral movement'... being able to span a wide range without going up and down the neck. It allows you to play a lot of things very comfortably... and the extra few low notes sometimes are nice, but nothing more than the cherry on top. A hipshot, as nice as it is, doesn't give you that. [/quote] Agreed, that's how I like to use a 5 string bass.
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    [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1499879559' post='3334291'] If weight is a concern, FWIW I've had a Ray35 which weighed a ton (probably the ash body) and the cheaper Ray4 which was very light indeed (no I didn't weight it)! [/quote] Yes, I'm hearing that they are heavy, so that's the Ray35 out of the runnings.
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    [quote name='BassBunny' timestamp='1499846914' post='3333967'] The Swiss Army Knife of basses but all the ones I had were heavy. Surprised no one has mentioned the 'M' word. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/254344-the-official-maruszczyk-club/"]http://basschat.co.u...aruszczyk-club/[/url] You'll get exactly what you want from Adrian. [/quote] Yes, I really like the G&L basses but too heavy. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Maruszczyk basses do look great and I like the idea of getting somthing just right for me but they may be a bit out of my price range, also if I did have a bit more to spend then I'd probably go with a Sandberg.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Cheers, for all the suggestions - they are all very much appreciated![/font][/color]
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    [quote name='Grahambythesea' timestamp='1499745565' post='3333258'] Look at Spector's Korean ranges, I love my Spectorcore and others say the Legend is great. Super value, well within your price range and brilliant quality. [/quote] Thanks for the idea. Spector are great basses but I've tried them in the past and the ergonomics didn't suit me. Maybe I should give them a try again as I want to keep an open mind and don't want to miss out on possibilities. Cheers.
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