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  1. Osiris
    I'm using a TC electronic Classic 450 head and find the volume control can sometimes be right a pain in the bum to get the output level just right when gigging. Pretty much all amps I've used previously have a degree of control as you increase the volume but this thing seems to make big jumps in output when you give it the even the slightest tweak. To compensate, I've tried backing the gain off a little but this seems to have a similar effect - a small tweak of the gain with a much greater than expected drop in volume. I don't like to back the volume down on the bass either as the tone seems to suffer as the amp is not getting the full signal from the bass, plus when turning down between songs it's a pain to get the level back to exactly where you want it. I don't want to change the amp either as other than the volume control, it's the best amp I've ever used - it gives me the exact sound I want and the compressor is jaw droppingly perfect too. Having been gigging for about 25 years or so, I'd like to think that it's not a case of pilot error or doing something stupid...... I've tried all the obvious fault finding exercises, new batteries, different basses, different cabs and cables etc. but still the problem persists. Having spoken to a fellow Classic 450 user (Basschat's very own Adee) he has reported the same thing which makes me think that maybe this is an issue with the Classic 450 or maybe TC amps as a whole? I'm not entirely convinced that the amp actually has a fault, it's just that it can be bloody annoying - I played my last gig with the amp too loud and had spend the night tickling the strings instead of digging in, just to be able to play at the correct volume for the gig. Anyone else having a similar problem? I understand that there are different types of pots, some being logarithmic others being linear, although not being particularly electronically minded, I'm not entirely sure what the differences are between the types, but if I understand the concept correctly, could it be as simple as swapping the volume pot (which is presumably logarithmic?) for a liner one? Any help or suggestions much appreciated, Sid.
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    Private message sent.
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    [color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]I'[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]m looking for [s]£250[/s] [s]£225[/s] [color=#FF0000]£200 [/color]delivered to your door please, or make me an offer......[/font][/color]
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    Alright Chorlton? I'm another basser from around your neck of the woods. I currently live in Wellingborough. And yes, I am married to my sister. I'll try and get along to check out your band and to say hello sometime.
  5. Osiris
    Still for sale type bump.
  6. Osiris
    HI, Yes, both the combo and the pedal are still for sale. Let me know if you are interested and we'll sort something out. Cheers, Sid.
  7. Osiris
    I've had a few tyre kickers but nobody willing to throw their hard earned cash about so I'm now considering possible trades on a small high powered, light weight heads - something like a TC Electronic BH500 would be perfect.
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    Anyone? Offers? Please?
  9. Osiris
    Hi Paul, PM sent with price.
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    Yet another price drop related bump. Anyone want to take these off my grubby little hands?
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    Go on make me an offer type BUM-p
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    Reduced price and still open to offers type bump.
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    BUMp
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    I've had mixed experiences with PMT in Northampton over the years, it all depends on who you deal with on the day. They have had some genuinely helpful and knowledgeable staff work there since it opened a few years ago. Ben, who used to look after the drum section was a great bloke, as was ginger Jay who used to handle the bass shop - he was prone to talking out of his exhaust from time to time, but he was friendly enough and would always offer a sizeable discount - and seemed genuinely keen to help you out. The current line up of staff, however, are a disinterested and less than helpful bunch. Arrogant bald bloke spends much of his time being bald as well as arrogant. Emo boy seems to serve no other purpose than to stand about, constantly furrowing his brow a little, while simultaneously practising his pensive, moody expressions. The 2 of these wonderful people combined have the collective charisma of a radiator. The rest of the staff are instantly forgettable and seem to be as unhelpful as they are lacking in any real knowledge about what they're supposed to be selling.
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    Hi psychojoy, I have to be honest and say that I don't know if it will cut through the noise of [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]3 guitars and [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]an energetic [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]drummer - I've never used it in that kind of [/font][/color][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]situation. That really doesn't help much does it? [/color][/font][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]There's a lot of variables to take in to consideration; the sound you're after, the power and volume of the amps the guitarists use, just how energetic (loud) the drummer is, is there any PA support for the bass, the room you guys jam in etc. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I'm not trying to be difficult, it's just that there's a whole load of factors to think about. It might cut it, it might not - I really don't know!! [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]My guess is that if you want a bright, toppy sound that you'll probably be OK as your current amp can handle it, but if you want a gut rumbling low end at high volume, this probably isn't the beast to satisfy that. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]It does however have a speaker out socket so you can link it to a bigger cab - that will help with projection and volume, but you need to be aware that in order to link to another cab, you won't be able to use the in-built speaker as it only has one [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]speaker out socket. Not a great design but that's how it is unfortunately.[/font][/color][color=#ff0000][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] Ignore that, the combo does NOT have a speaker out socket - I thought it did, must have got confused with a different amp![/font][/color] [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]Hope that this information helps - I just want to be sure that if you did end up buying the combo that you know what to expect and that it will do what you want it to - I'd hate for you to buy it and then be disappointed and/or blame me for selling you something that may not be what you need. [/color][/font][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828] [/color][/font] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Let me know what you think......[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Sid.[/font][/color]
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    Slightly edited bump. Any takers?
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    I bought a Mesa Boogie [font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=4][left]1x12 Scout Bass Radiator Speaker Cab from Andy (Mr Zed) and as the others have commented above, he's a great bloke to deal with.[/left][/size][/font] [left][font="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size=4]The cab was in excellent condition as he'd described it. It was shipped very quickly - it would have been a next day delivery had I have been there to receive it![/size][/font][/left] [left][font="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size=4]It was very well packaged and protected too, so the cab arrived in safe and sound with no wounds inflicted by a clumsy courier.[/size][/font][/left] [left][font="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][size=4]Andy kept me informed every step of the way as to what was happening and he supplied the package shipping number too so that the delivery could be tracked via the couriers website (which unlike the one used by Parcel Farce, was actually accurate and regularly updated). Any questions I had were quickly responded to in a very helpful manner. [/size][/font][/left] [font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=4][left]I cannot praise Andy enough - deal with him in total confidence[/left][/size][/font][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=4][/size][/font][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=4][left] [/left][/size][/font] [font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=4][left]Sid.[/left][/size][/font]
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    [size=3][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#222222]Line 6 LD150 combo with FBV Express foot controller[/color][/font][/size][/size] [size=3][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#222222]Up for sale is a used but not-at-all abused Line 6 LD150 combo with an FBV Express foot controller.[/color][/font][/size][/size] [size=3][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#222222]The amp is a couple of years old but has probably only had 10-15 hours total use in that time - and that has been home use only![/color][/font][/size][/size] [size=3][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#222222]Full combo spec is available at [/color][/font][url="http://line6.com/lowdownld150/"]http://line6.com/lowdownld150/[/url][/size][/size] [size=3][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#222222]Both the combo and the pedal are in excellent condition - the combo has a single small shallow scratch on the control plate, between the amp model and drive controls,[/color] but thi[color=#222222]s is not down to the metal (it doesn't even show up in the photo!). It even still has the sticker on the grill![/color][/font][/size][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]The FBV Express foot controller is likewise in excellent condition, there is a small area of pitting on the metal between the rubber gripper on the expression pedal but this is purely cosmetic and is presumably a manufacturing defect as it has been like it since new. The pedal comes with its original box and connection cable, plus a shorter connection cable that I used in the house as the original one is very long. [/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Also included are the original user manuals for both the amp and the FBV. [/font][/size] [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]I'[size=4]m looking for [s]£250[/s] [s]£225[/s] [color=#ff0000]£200 [/color]delivered to your door please, or make me an offer......[/size][/font] [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]I'm happy to split them too if any fancies one without the other?[/font] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#2A2A2A]They can also be collected from Wellingborough, Northants. [/color][/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#2A2A2A]Or I'm [/color][/font][/size][color=#2A2A2A][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]willing to deliver within a reasonable distance as long as the buyer is happy to cover fuel costs.[/font][/color] [color=#0000ff][b][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]EDIT;[/font][/b][/color] [color=#0000FF][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]I've had a few tyre kickers [/font][/color][color="#0000ff"]but nobody willing to throw their hard earned cash about so I'm now considering possible trades on a small high powered, light weight heads - something like a TC Electronic BH500 would be perfect. [/color] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#2A2A2A]Cheers,[/color][/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#2A2A2A]Sid. [/color][/font][/size]
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    Please delete
  20. Osiris
    Lee (Rasta) bought a 1983 Squire JV serial numbered P bass from me. As the other comments above have all said, he's a great guy to deal with. He was very swift to respond to communications and was even swifter when it came to paying for the bass. And not only that, he gave me a belated Christmas present - how cool is that??? Without doubt, a totally genuine guy to deal with. Enjoy the bass! Cheers, Sid.
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    Sold to Rasta!
  22. Osiris
    Hi Martin, Yes, the bass is still available. Drop me a PM if you're still interested. Cheers, Sid.
  23. Osiris
    [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]The kid comes free,[u] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/user/2756-horizontalste/"]Horizontalste[/url][/u] if you want him - but you can't bring him back afterwards [/font][/size][size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif] [/font][/size][size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif] [/font][/size] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Adee - The bass is in Wellingborough, do you want to come and drool over it??? [/font][/size]
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    Hi folks, I’m selling this 1983 Japanese made Squier Precision that I recently acquired from my brother in law who had owned it for more than 20 years. It has a JV serial number which according to here [url="http://www.fender.com/en-GB/support/articles/japanese-instruments-product-dating"]http://www.fender.co...-product-dating[/url] was manufactured sometime between 1982 and 1984. This site suggests it was made between March & May 83; [url="http://www.21frets.com/squier_jv/serialnumbersanddates.htm"]http://www.21frets.c...ersanddates.htm[/url] The bass itself has numerous marks, dents, scratches etc on it – my brother in law is an old punk so keeping the bass in pristine condition was never at the top of his priority list! However, all blemishes are purely cosmetic and the bass itself is in good working order. Hey, some people pay hundreds of pounds to get an instrument to look like this – this one has been ‘naturally weathered’! It’s a 2 tone sunburst finish with a tort scratch plate. For some reason an extra hole has been drilled in to the scratch plate between the volume and tone knobs. It carries a maple neck with skunk stripe and a maple finger board. The neck itself is true and plays well. The machine heads are reversed geared, meaning that turning them clockwise tightens the string and vice versa. The pick up has the raised pole pieces that cover the A string. As far as I’m aware, all parts are original and nothing has been replaced at any point. I’m hoping for a straight sale - Is £500 a reasonable price for this roadworn beauty? . I could also possibly be interested in a trade against a small lightweight cab preferably a neo 1 x 12 of some sort. Cheers, Sid.
  25. Osiris
    Many thanks for the recomendations guys I've downloaded the 2 freebies as a starting point; Audacity looks like it could be exactly what I'm after as it not only allows the pitch to be changed but it also allows you to save the the the transposed MP3 in the new key (once I'd installed the extra plug-ins, but that only took about 5 minutes of head scratching to figure out!) which is really useful. Also, the pitch shifting software it uses (SoundTouch) is very good - it doesn't sound as heavily processed as the one on my Tascam CD bass trainer or the real time pitch shifting used by BestPractice. Having said that though, BestPractice does more or less everything that my Tascam does, to the same usable quality AND is a freebie - that in itself makes it an awesome download for figuring out what's going on on a particular recording. Thanks again guys, much appreciated. Sid.
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