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[quote name='andyonbass' timestamp='1479977094' post='3180666']
Any idea what the current waiting time is?
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Mines currently at about 13 weeks, but I'm aware that this is unusual for Adrian.

Wood In Black got his at 7 but was quoted 12. So that can happen.

You guys are not helping me with my wait for mine!

I'm guessing it's going to come on a sleigh.

However, I may have just sold a bass this week, so I can start looking at some options...

[quote name='ChunkyMunky' timestamp='1479904625' post='3180141']
Ask them if they still want it and tell them you've got others waiting as well. At least, if they're strugglign to afford it, there's an opt-out option and you'll be able to shift said bass quick enough. It's a win-win situation for all parties involved.
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Just done this, I'll keep you all updated.

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1479908179' post='3180189']
It is a bit on the "pink" side... I'd prefer something more like the "purple flake" Modulus, but without the flake. G&L do a lovely purple as an option...


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That is also very lovely!

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1479903852' post='3180130']
Personally, the only person I'd be dropping it at would be the buyer. Not a third party, and I'd want cash there and then.
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Yeah, I mean that was my concern too, but if they can pay by Paypal/Bank Transfer it's less of a worry for me.

I'm selling a bass on one of these private selling group things and I've had tons of interest, one of which from someone is for a kid who's fifteen and it would be their Christmas present. We've semi-arranged to drop the bass off at his sisters, which is insanely close to where I live, I had to leave for a rehearsal last night and I posted "if you've got any more questions, feel free to message and I'll reply when I get back"

As of now I've heard nothing back from them, but I have at least three people who are local wanting to come round and see it.

What should I do here?

[quote name='andyonbass' timestamp='1479882651' post='3179964']
Thanks! I am on the web site right now!! High probability of an expenditure in the very near future!!
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I'm in the same boat, especially as I need an amp to back up my CTM 100!

Seems to be a Power Tube, changed some tubes and it's not been squealing, going to try Colin's suggestion again and take it to Martin at Stoneham anyway. Might be something seriously up.

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1479821164' post='3179528']
I hadn't quite got as far as exact details, but the main one would be colour: purple with matching headstock! Passive, maple board with pearl blocks, probably his own pickups (as I've heard very good reports about them) or EMGs... I'm still pondering!

Oh, and four string. A bit like this one.....


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That is a gorgeous colour, my band would hate it if I played one like that though

[quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1479818477' post='3179494']
Do any controls affect the volume or tone of the noise? Is the noise present on the effects send, or just on the speaker output? Working that out will help you to pin it down to one part of the circuit.
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Doesn't make a different, noise is still there and my cat hates it.

Gonna take it to a tech I think.

[quote name='ColinB' timestamp='1479814446' post='3179438']
I'd try contact cleaner in the valve sockets first.

[b]Switch off amp and let the valves cool down[/b]; remove valve; spray cleaner (NOT WD40); replace valve with a slight circular wiggle motion to scrape the contacts together.

Then, if this doesn't work, try swapping the pre-amp valves (the small ones) around and see if that makes a difference. If it does, you'll need to swap out a pre-amp valve.

If any this makes no difference... take it to a tech.
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Yeah, had a suspicion it was a preamp tube.

I'll try this, if it fails I'll take it to Stoneham again.

Needs a service anyway!

So, I've got a Ashdown CTM100 valve head here and all of a sudden it starts making crackling noises and then squealing.

The VU meter is going nuts and has it's little pointer up about half way.

Could this be a Power Tube that's gone? I have a new set of tubes here, but I don't want to put them in if I'm just going to find that they blow straight after I've biased them.

Still waiting on mine, should be ready soon I hope!

If I can get rid of a guitar or a bass, this SVT is insanely tempting like.

No idea how I'd get it up the stairs though! I need to employ a roadie!

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1479645208' post='3178029']
8x10's are near impossible to sell these days.

We recently sold a brand new Hartke for £195 and were pleased to get that much for it!
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Can imagine why, everything seems to be lightweight these days.

[quote name='prm' timestamp='1479571431' post='3177568']
Very old post I know. Contacted the shop. Head and cab are still there, no change in the price. Head is LOUD Technologies, Korea. Cab is Vietnam.
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What's the cab and what's the ohmage? Did you find out?

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1479616782' post='3177852']
I feel a third Maruszczyk order forming...
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Same, getting rid of some stuff to fund a new one...

Been looking at one of these for a while, nice to hear someone has a good report about one!

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1479545053' post='3177314']
I played the Elwood 5 Jazz last night. I may withdraw it from the BC for sale/trade section. It really is fantastic
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I spotted that the other night, it's a beautiful bass.

Still waiting on mine.

Hope it's a good looking bass, but knowing Adrian it will be.

I've got nothing except praise for Adrian.

He emailed me at 11PM GMT to tell me that my Jake was ready also,
very good guy to deal with.

Welp, took the Jake to a practice for the first time in ages.

Louder and a lot more rounded than my Fender...

Going back and forth between them, I prefer this one for live use certainly!

Both phenomenal basses though.

Been about 12 weeks, looking forward to seeing that Sofa shot!

Are these going to be the new Maruszczyk basses I wonder?

Seriously though, looks fabulous.

I want one.

[quote name='Chienmortbb' timestamp='1478454807' post='3169142']
I seem to remember that the speaker gurus at Trace lived the "sound" of MDF over ply. Maybe that preference transferred to Ashdown?
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Interesting, any reason for why they'd use MDF over Plywood? From my guitar days, I got the impression that MDF wasn't as good of a wood and muddied the sound somewhat.