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Hi all - Lulls nearly ready to land - should be in the next week. I am also very excited and have sold several of the shop basses before arrival! The Signature JAXT4 Keff Ament basses will be great - I am just getting an order in now but can't decide from the following options - help needed!! - Satin black polyester finish w/ chromed aluminum JA pickguard (mahogany body/mahogany neck/rosewood fingerboard) - Satin kerry-green polyester finish w/ solid white plastic JA pickguard (mahogany body/maple neck/maple fingerboard) - Gloss clear polyester finish w/ chromed aluminum JA pickguard (swamp ash body/maple neck/maple fingerboard) - Satin cardinal-red polyester finish w/ solid black plastic JA pickguard (mahogany body/mahogany neck/rosewood fingerboard) Regards Mark

Hi all - a few extra reductions - the STL3 8T combo is now at £449, only 3 left and the amazing STL6 210 combo at £799, again only 3 left. Also I have a couple of Uber cabinets available that are ex-demo. Regards Mark

This is a great pedal, even if I do say so myself :-) Mark

The Shuttle 10T combo is truly awesome - there is nothing that comes close to what it can do for it's size and weight - a true Tardis!! I hope your arm gets better soon. i am getting low on STL6 12T combos and 210t combos, 12T cabinets and STL9s. Regards Mark

Hi All Here are some great deals on new boxed Spector basses. All BC members will get a free Madarozza gig bag worth £28. Call me for more information. 01926 886433 [center][color=#000000][size=4][b]Legend 4 Classic[/b][/size][/color][color=#000000][size=4] Natural - List £599.99 - Offer price [/size][/color][color=#A60511][font=Arial-BoldMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=4][b]£399[/b][/size][/font][/color][/center] [center][color=#463C3C][font=ArialMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=4][color=#000000][size=4][b]Legend 4 Classic[/b][/size][/color][color=#000000][size=4] Slate Grey - List £599.99 - Offer price [/size][/color][color=#A60511][font=Arial-BoldMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=4][b]£399[/b][/size][/font][/color][/size][/font][/color][/center] [center][color=#463C3C][font=ArialMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=4][color=#000000][size=4][b]Legend 5 Classic[/b][/size][/color][color=#000000][size=4] Amberburst - List £649.99 - Offer price [/size][/color][color=#A60511][font=Arial-BoldMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=4][b]£449[/b][/size][/font][/color][/size][/font][/color][/center] [center][color=#463C3C][font=ArialMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=4][color=#000000][size=4][b]Legend 5 Classic[/b][/size][/color][color=#000000][size=4] Blackcherry - List £649.99 - Offer price [/size][/color][color=#A60511][font=Arial-BoldMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=4][b]£449[/b][/size][/font][/color][/size][/font][/color][/center] [center][color=#463C3C][font=ArialMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=4][color=#000000][size=4][b]Legend 4 Custom[/b][/size][/color][color=#000000][size=4] Black 'n Blue - List £789.99 - SOLD[/size][/color][/size][/font][/color][/center] [center][color=#463C3C][font=ArialMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=4][color=#000000][size=4][b]SPECTORCORE[/b][/size][/color][color=#000000][size=4] [/size][/color][color=#000000][size=4][b]4[/b][/size][/color][color=#000000][size=4] Amberburst - List £739.99 - Offer price [/size][/color][color=#A60511][font=Arial-BoldMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=4][b]£499[/b][/size][/font][/color][/size][/font][/color][/center] [center][color=#463C3C][font=ArialMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=4][color=#000000][size=4][b]SPECTORCORE[/b][/size][/color][color=#000000][size=4] [/size][/color][color=#000000][size=4][b]4[/b][/size][/color][color=#000000][size=4] Trans Black - List £739.99 - Offer price [/size][/color][color=#A60511][font=Arial-BoldMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=4][b]£499[/b][/size][/font][/color][/size][/font][/color][/center] [center][color=#463C3C][font=ArialMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=4][color=#000000][size=4][b]SPECTORCORE[/b][/size][/color][color=#000000][size=4] [/size][/color][color=#000000][size=4][b]5[/b][/size][/color][color=#000000][size=4] Trans Black - List £799.99 - Offer price [/size][/color][color=#A60511][font=Arial-BoldMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=4][b]£549[/b][/size][/font][/color][/size][/font][/color][/center] [center][color=#463C3C][font=ArialMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=4][color=#000000][size=4][b]SPECTORCORE[/b][/size][/color][color=#000000][size=4] [/size][/color][color=#000000][size=4][b]5[/b][/size][/color][color=#000000][size=4] Black 'n Teal - List £799.99 - Offer price [/size][/color][color=#A60511][font=Arial-BoldMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=4][b]£549[/b][/size][/font][/color][/size][/font][/color][/center] [center][color=#463C3C][font=ArialMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=4][color=#000000][size=4][b]Euro 4LXFM[/b][/size][/color][color=#000000][size=4] Natural - List £1999.99 - Offer price [/size][/color][color=#A60511][font=Arial-BoldMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=4][b]£1499[/b][/size][/font][/color][/size][/font][/color][/center] [center][color=#463C3C][font=ArialMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=4][color=#A60511][font=Arial-BoldMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=4][b]Spector Hardcase - [/b][/size][/font][/color][color=#000000][font=ArialMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]List £160[/size][/font][/color][color=#A60511][font=Arial-BoldMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=4][b] - Offer £120[/b][/size][/font][/color][/size][/font][/color][/center] More information [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Spector_basses.html"]HERE[/url]

Keep an eye on my site as I have the new Dingwall P basses on order in 4 and 5 and also the Super J in 4 and 5. The more compact scale length retains all the benefits of the fan frets but is a little more compact and bijoux ;-) Mark

[quote name='CyberBass' timestamp='1322758733' post='1455565'] Hey Mark, Ade from Bristol, have you got Christmas cheer price on a tc electronic footswitch for a rh750? All the best :-) I may have, but only if you are buying an RH750. Mark [/quote]

Get them while you can - just spreading some pre-Christmas bargains. I have some BC deals more popping up in the Bass section soon too - much happyness to the Bass Community ;-D Mark

Hi All Well, here is some pre-Christmas cheer for you all. Genz are facelifting some products next year and I have stocks of brand new, boxed, current gear that is all covered under the Genz Benz two year warranty and I have some special offer just for Bass Chatters as follows, please contact me for more information - 01926 886433; [left][color=#000000][size=3][b]Amplifiers;[/b][/size][/color][/left] [left][color=#202020][font=ArialMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=3][url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Genz_Benz_Heads_STL6.html"]Shuttle 6.0 amplifier[/url][color=#000000],[/color][color=#0024F8][b] £375 [/b][/color][color=#0024F8](MRRP £695) [/color][color=#A60511][b] - A few left[/b][/color][/size][/font][/color][/left] [left][color=#202020][font=ArialMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=3][url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Genz_Benz_Heads_STL9.html"]Shuttle 9.0 amplifier[/url][color=#000000],[/color][color=#0024F8][b] £500 [/b][/color][color=#0024F8](MRRP £839) [/color][color=#A60511][b]- A few left[/b][/color][/size][/font][/color][/left] [left][color=#2E2E2E][font=ArialMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=3][color=#A60511][b]SPECIAL OFFER[/b][/color][color=#000001][b] rig prices[/b][/color][color=#0024F8]:[/color][/size][/font][/color][/left][list] [*] [left][color=#463C3C][font=ArialMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=4][url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Genz_Benz_Shuttle_3.0_10T_Combo.html"]Shuttle 3.0 10T[/url][color=#000000][size=3] combo + [/size][/color][url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Genz_Benz_Shuttle_Cabs.html"]Genz Benz Shuttle 110T[/url][color=#000000][font=ArialMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=3] cabinet[/size][/font][/color][color=#000000][size=3] - [/size][/color][color=#0024F8][size=3][b]£999 [/b][/size][/color][color=#0024F8][size=3](MRRP £1400) SPECIAL DEAL[/size][/color][/size][/font][/color][/left] [/list] [left][color=#2E2E2E][font=ArialMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=3][color=#000000][b]Cabinets;[/b][/color][/size][/font][/color][/left] [left][color=#2E2E2E][font=ArialMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=3][url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Genz_Benz_Uber_Cabs.html"]Genz Benz Uber 810 4Ω[/url][color=#000000] cabinet[/color][color=#0024F8] [/color][color=#0024F8][b]£649 [/b][/color][color=#0024F8](MRRP £1229)[/color][/size][/font][/color][/left] [left][url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Genz_Benz_Uber_Cabs.html"]Genz Benz Uber 1288T 4Ω[/url][color=#000000] cabinet[/color][color=#0024F8] [/color][color=#0024F8][b]£785 [/b][/color][color=#0024F8](MRRP £1019) - ex demo 1 available[/color][/left] [left][color=#2E2E2E][font=ArialMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=3][url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Genz_Benz_Uber_Cabs.html"]Genz Benz Uber 115T 4Ω[/url][color=#000000] cabinet[/color][color=#0024F8] [/color][color=#0024F8][b]£695 [/b][/color][color=#0024F8](MRRP £863) - ex demo 1 available[/color][/size][/font][/color][/left] [left][color=#2E2E2E][font=ArialMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=3][url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Genz_Benz_Shuttle_Cabs.html"]Genz Benz Shuttle 110T[/url][color=#000000][font=ArialMS, Arial, sans-serif] cabinet[/font][/color][color=#000000],[/color][b] 8Ω, 200w [/b][color=#0024F8][b]£350 [/b][/color][color=#0024F8](MRRP £503)[/color][color=#A60511][b] SPECIAL DEAL 3 left[/b][/color][/size][/font][/color][/left] [left][color=#FFFFFF][font=ArialMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=3][url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Genz_Benz_XB2_Cabs.html"]"XB2 and XB3" - Extended Bass Response Enclosures[/url][/size][/font][/color][/left] [left][color=#BFBFBF][font=ArialMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=3][color=#2E2E2E][b]GB115T-XB3 [/b][/color][color=#2E2E2E]400 watt, 1 x 15" w/ tweeter 8Ω, 70lb[/color][color=#2E2E2E][b] MRRP £755 - [/b][/color][color=#A60511][b]Offer £319[/b][/color][/size][/font][/color][/left] [left][color=#BFBFBF][font=ArialMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=3][color=#2E2E2E][b]GB610T-XB3-8 [/b][/color][color=#2E2E2E]900 watt, 6 x 10" w/tweeter 4Ω, 130lb[/color][color=#2E2E2E][b] MRRP £1300 - [/b][/color][color=#A60511][b]Offer £549[/b][/color][/size][/font][/color][/left] [left][color=#BFBFBF][font=ArialMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=3][color=#2E2E2E][b]GB115B-XB2 [/b][/color][color=#2E2E2E]400 watt, 1 x 15" sub-cabinet 8Ω[/color][color=#2E2E2E][b], 75lb MRRP £529 - [/b][/color][color=#A60511][b]Offer £299[/b][/color][/size][/font][/color][/left] [left][color=#BFBFBF][font=ArialMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=3][color=#2E2E2E][b]GB115T-XB2 [/b][/color][color=#2E2E2E]400 watt, 1 x 15" w/ tweeter 8Ω, 75lb[/color][color=#2E2E2E][b] MRRP £599 - [/b][/color][color=#A60511][b]Offer £329[/b][/color][/size][/font][/color][/left] [left][color=#BFBFBF][font=ArialMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=3][color=#2E2E2E][b]GB210T-XB2-4 [/b][/color][color=#2E2E2E]350 watt, 2 x 10" w/tweeter 8Ω, 60lb[/color][color=#2E2E2E][b] MRRP £549 - [/b][/color][color=#A60511][b]Offer £279[/b][/color][/size][/font][/color][/left] [left][color=#BFBFBF][font=ArialMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=3][color=#2E2E2E][b]GB410T-XB2-4 [/b][/color][color=#2E2E2E]700 watt, 4 x 10" w/tweeter 4Ω, 90lb[/color][color=#2E2E2E][b] MRRP £779 - [/b][/color][color=#A60511][b]Offer £369[/b][/color][/size][/font][/color][/left] [left][color=#BFBFBF][font=ArialMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=3][color=#2E2E2E][b]GB610T-XB2-8 [/b][/color][color=#2E2E2E]900 watt, 6 x 10" w/tweeter 4Ω, 130lb[/color][color=#2E2E2E][b] MRRP £979 - [/b][/color][color=#A60511][b]Offer £479[/b][/color][/size][/font][/color][/left] [left][color=#BFBFBF][font=ArialMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=3][color=#A60511][b]More information [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Genz_Benz_Offers.html"]HERE[/url][/b][/color][/size][/font][/color][/left] [left][color=#BFBFBF][font=ArialMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=3][color=#A60511][b]Regards[/b][/color][/size][/font][/color][/left] [left][color=#BFBFBF][font=ArialMS, Arial, sans-serif][size=3][color=#A60511][b]Mark[/b][/color][/size][/font][/color][/left]

Amazing stuff! I want to have a play through this lot myself Mark

You may find that most string sets will be too short - the gauges selected are also different to regular sets to improve intonation and string to string tension. I also stock R Cocco hand made strings for Dingwall in both nickel and stainless - these last longer than standard strings due to the higher quality steel used that does not yield and go dull. Mark

That was a great bass - even I am thinking of getting a Dingwall ;-) Mark

Hi All The mini stands are okay for Offset shaped basses, I feel it is a little unsafe - I recommend the 414 or 412B stands for a safer and total stable stand - love 'em ;-) Mark

Alex In response to your post. The bass in question was brought in to my shop by a very good customer who was looking to px the bass, I was unsure of its date so we checked the serial number on the headstock on the Fender website and got 1983, to confirm this I took the bass over to my guitar tech who has over 20 years experience with Fenders and as soon as he saw the instrument he immediately declared it an '83 as it has a very specific neck radius and fingerboard edge. He also commented that the finish on the bass was also correct as they used a finish that was rather brittle and prone to flaking off and indeed there were signs of this. The bridge also tallied from that period. The bass did come in an unoriginal Fender Tweed case, but apart from that no further checks were made as to its origins. I marketed the bass as a 1983 instrument based on the above information and originally had the bass at well over £1000 which would have been appropriate for a bass of that Vintage, however over a period of time I dropped the price to £699 which was very close to what I had paid for it as I felt it was time to move it on and was happy to get my costs back. I was very surprised to received your email Alex, and I am sorry you are having this problem with your customer, however all second hand items sold through any shop are "sold as seen". You always have the opportunity when coming into a shop to assess whether the item is what it appears to be or not. You have your statutory rights as a consumer to return the item within 7 days if you are not happy of if there is a fault. I feel that I have acted honestly, responsibly and appropriately in this situation. Regards Mark

[quote name='paulflan0151' post='1194032' date='Apr 9 2011, 08:07 PM']Been looking at these myself. Anyone A/B with a RH classic etc. Be interesting to know the difference.[/quote] The tone is very similar across the TC range however the newer amps have an adjustable low-pass filter (tweetertone) so you can release more high end than the RH450 and classic that have a 5khz cut-off. Mark

This range from TC represents a really great value way of getting into some serious 21st Century bass amplification IMHO! It utilises a similar pre amp section of the new RH and Blacksmith amps with a few less bells and whistles, but the same open/natural tone, the cabs are also excellent and also very light for ceramic cabs. A real bargain - don't tell everyone..................... Mark

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='1189328' date='Apr 5 2011, 05:24 PM']Cheers WoT. I would call Navada first before ordering anyway but if its in stock then its not really about saving a few £. Bass Direct are saying due in this month on their website, i dont know if they have them or not but if i could get one before this sat i would be very happy.[/quote] I had the very first 600 and 900s in Europe a few weeks ago and they were all pre- sold, I have just had more 900s in stock and I have the 600s coming in next week, if you want one you can pre-order and I will send it straight out to you ;-) Mark

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='1162889' date='Mar 15 2011, 12:14 PM']Cheers! Here's some more audio-only clips I did with a decent-ish recorder... I tried to drive the amp hard without upsetting the neighbours...! I don't know how useful these are, as they were done in a hurry, but I'll post them anyway. Apologies for the occasional clipping... [url="http://www.jollybeggars.co.uk/stuff/rounds_both.mp3"]Jazz, rounds, both pups on full[/url] [url="http://www.jollybeggars.co.uk/stuff/roundsbridge.mp3"]Jazz, rounds, neck pup backed off a bit[/url] [url="http://www.jollybeggars.co.uk/stuff/flats.mp3"]Jazz, flats, both pups on full[/url] [url="http://www.jollybeggars.co.uk/stuff/fretless.mp3"]Fretless P, flats[/url][/quote] Michael Nice clips - I am really loving this amp! It really works well with all The Bergantino cabinets, although through the new AE212 it is really special, as some of you have already found out ;-D Mark

[quote name='pantherairsoft' post='1172150' date='Mar 22 2011, 02:43 PM']April 1st coming up. New financial year. East midlands sales rep position on the cards? Just finished and released the EP for my Dubstep project… Roscoe performed stunningly… Such an amazing bass Mark, thanks for enlightening me![/quote] You are welcome - that is some project you have going there!! Speak soon ;-D Mark

[quote name='charic' post='1139688' date='Feb 24 2011, 10:29 AM']That's a serious disappointment [/quote] In what way? I can assure you - it will make you smile when you have your bass plugged in and the volume up, modern design speakers are much smaller and far more efficient than the gear from old ;-) Regards Mark

Agreed - cool picture, the cabs are quite shallow, and are front ported. Mark

[quote name='icastle' post='1139522' date='Feb 24 2011, 05:20 AM']Yes, but do you get handles? Looking at the pics I couldn't see any way of actually moving this kit. [/quote] Good point ;-0 As far as I aware there are handles - it is just not easy to see from the picys. Regards Mark

News just ,in! I can announce that Bass Direct now has this line confirmed. The first rig will in the shop in the next couple of weeks. The company behind this rig is KV2 audio who make high end PA systems that are used by professional PA companies and is installed in venues across the world.. What you get is impressive quality and high efficiency using touring grade components with tried and tested technology. It is not cheap but are getting something rather special, having already heard this system fired up at Frankfurt in a huge hall - it sounded huge! More information here: - [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Krampera_Amplifier.html"]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_sp..._Amplifier.html[/url] Regards Mark

[quote name='jhk' post='1124668' date='Feb 12 2011, 09:29 AM']Like your self I`m looking forward to the show .................................................... juat a niggle though ............... the online price is actually £14.03 as they sneak a £1.53 surcharge on for each ticket bought.A little annoying as they don`t employ anyone to take order and they do not use printed matter,envelopes or postal costs.[/quote] Hi There is no surcharge if you call the shop, I will post for free, so you just pay £12.50 per tickets, regardless of how many you need there is no surcharge. 01926 886433 Monday - Friday 9.30 - 5.30 Saturday 10.30 - 2.30 Or call in the shop to pick them up your self ;-) Regards Mark