mike_b

Hi all! I recently noticed that I’ve lost a bridge height screw out of my Sterling Ray34. I thought I’d ordered the right size screw from AllParts, but turns out it’s too big. I’ve been trying to find somewhere that has the exact screw I need or the exact dimensions I need, as it’s all a bit of a minefield for me with some being in inches and some mm, and I’m now not sure exactly what I need. If anyone is able to provide a link to the screw I need or the sizing I need I’d be really grateful! All the best and thanks in advance, Mike

[size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Excellent - bought myself 2 [color=#444444]ECC81/12AT7/RFT-CRYO valves last night so will try this at the weekend![/color][/font][/size]

Hi all, I'm sure this has been asked before (apologies if it has!) but I'm looking to replace the preamp valves on my terror bass head to get more usable gain out of them. I play at lot of metal so like the high gain sound with it breaking up too much like it does currently. Basically I'm looking for suggestions on the best valves to get and where to get them from. If anyone could also recommend a place to get the valves fitted too as I'm a bit nervous on doing it myself that would also be greatly appreciated! I'm based on the south coast in the Portsmouth/ Southampton area. Thanks in advance, Mike

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1429010236' post='2746912'] I ordered the B7K plus a EHX Enigma, the latter of which I wanted to return - they emailed me a pre-paid postage label, couldn't be simpler unless they came to pick it up. Pretty impressive considering it won't be cheap to go back to Germany. They are taking a hit on this, but by doing so are ensuring my future business.[/quote] Sounds like Thomann is definitely the place to go for it. I did see the one for sale on here, but for an extra £20 I could get one from Thomann with a 3 year warranty so just weighing that up at the moment!

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1428962787' post='2746566'] If nobody can help, don't forget that in this day and age you can order online then return it if you don't like it for a full refund - some even pay for the return postage, such as Thomann who are selling it for just over £250! [/quote] Funnily enough that was where I was looking to purchase from! I've just had a look and they do 30 day money back guarantee, might as well just order one then send it back if it turns out it isn't for me

Hi all, Recently had some serious GAS for a darkglass B7K - looks like an incredible piece of kit. However at the price point I'd ideally like to try one out before pulling the trigger and purchasing one. Any basschatters in the Portsmouth/ Southampton area own one and willing to let me have a go? Any help much appreciated! Thanks, Mike

Just bought a Tech21 VT bass DI pedal from Jon - excellent condition just as described and quick delivery, can't rate highly enough.

For those saying they can't get on with the necks, sterling by musicman do a ray34ca - a stingray with a jazz neck I believe: http://www.sterlingbymusicman.com/ray34-basses/ray34ca Probably not going to help anyone's GAS but hey...

I've had a very similar one on Gumtree myself, put the bass on there for sale and half an hour later some guy replied saying he wants it for his son's birthday but he needs to arrange for his agent to pick it up as he works on an oil rig and he wanted paypal details to pay - needless to say it was a scam and when I questioned him he mysteriously stopped replying...

[quote name='crez5150' timestamp='1425314544' post='2706131'] Maybe the clues in the name and are only available through Thomann Would make sense to try and give them something they can't f*** the UK market with [/quote] Looks like it can de delivered to the UK - if so it's an incredible price for an 8x10" from such a big name [quote name='Merton' timestamp='1425314685' post='2706134'] I have the RM800 head on order with Ashdown, will let you know when it arrives [/quote] If you could let me know your thoughts that would be great, looks like it's got all the built in stuff my Evo head has and it's under half the weight - I feel GAS coming along...

Been having a browse of various retailers today and came across the new 800w Ashdown rootmaster head and 6x10" cab: http://www.andertons.co.uk/bass-amp-heads/pid37310/cid685/ashdown-rm800-800w-rootmaster-bass-head.asp http://www.andertons.co.uk/bass-cabs/pid37316/cid686/ashdown-rm610t-900w-6x10-4-ohm-slimline-bass-cab.asp Also saw an Ashdown Toneman 8x10" on Thomann for just under £300, I had to do a double take! http://www.thomann.de/gb/ashdown_toneman_810.htm Can't see any info about these pieces of kits on the Ashdown site, anyone had the opportunity to try these out yet or know anything about them? Always been a big Ashdown fan and they've impressed me once again!

Thanks for the advice everyone, much appreciated makes perfect sense what's been said about taking the DI from the Sansamp as opposed to the bass head. I think in the future I'll be setting up this way and letting him sort out the rest - it was very difficult last time trying to perform without being able to hear myself!

[quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1424187032' post='2693607'] why would he insist you use no amp? He could take the DI from the pedal, but you can use the amp as normal as a monitor. It makes no sense to me If you're relying on the monitors, and you tell the soundman that you can't hear yourself, and he doesn't fix it, you're pretty stuffed! [/quote] I think its to do with changeover times/ stage space saving. It's really annoying though, I don't see the issue with using the sansamp as my stompbox then taking the DI from the head, but then again I'm no sound engineer! Using the amp as my stage monitor, should I use the output or parallel output on the sansamp in conjuction with the DI?

I've got a Sansamp BDDI and I'm very happy with it, think it's a great pedal for my needs. Usually I try and use it as a stomp box to colour the tone (bass to sansamp to bass head then DI out of the head). However the sound guy at my local venue always insists I just use the DI on the Sansamp and no amp, which I can understand from a convenience point of view, but I always find that 1.) I can never hear myself, no matter how much I ask for the bass to be turned up in the monitors and 2.) People in the audience say the bass is non-existent, which is very frustrating. It is possible to DI out of the sansamp and use the output/ parallel output at the same time to plug into my amp to use it as a monitor/ use the amp alongside the PA? Apologies if this is a ridiculous question, but I haven't been able to find an answer on my own - any help would be much appreciated!