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King Tut

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  1. Another lovely Trace head for sale. This one has the 7 band EQ with a 300W amp. I've gigged this extensively with Stray and it's never sold me short. Internally, this has the 'Bi Polar Bear' power section, which was known to self destruct. This has been checked over and modded by my tech who has ensured the earth connection is solid with a star washer, and he's also coated a component inside with heat resistant compound, which prevents false temperature readings screwing up the bias. This was an official Trace Mod which is known to make these amps reliable. It's got the Trace tone in spades and plenty of volume. Two pre shapes and the ability to 'tilt' the EQ to make it either treblier or bassier, along with the well spaced 7 band switchable EQ. This one has come out of a rack, so comes with rack ears but no rubber feet (stick on feet readily available at your local hardware store!) £225 for this one collected from Milton Keynes - willing to drive a little way for fuel.
  2. I’ve got a Sire V7 5. At 10.2 lb it’s on the limit for me but otherwise it’s absolutely first class in all respects. Just bought a Z3 and I’m blown away by it. Stunning
  3. In that case, it’s a bloody lovely bass and you should buy it immediately. Seriously, mine’s really good!
  4. I've just bought a rose gold Z3. Does the fact that it isn't sparkly preclude me from commenting?
  5. Mine arrived on Friday. To say I'm delighted is an understatement. At 9.2lb it's no lightweight but definitely manageable for me - so happy there. This was a B Stock Bass so I immediately scrutinised it. All I could find was the tiniest imperfection in the paint on the front, invisible from a metre away. So for £289, an absolute bargain. The Rosegold finish is lovely, almost, but not quite, pearlescent. The neck is a bit deeper front to back than I'm used to and the finish is a gorgeous satin that feels really nice. It's got a slight tint that looks really classy. All the fit and finish is flawless. The action was a bit high with the slightest of back bow in the neck, but 20 mins with a tuner and a couple of Allen Keys soon sorted that. Got a nice low action on it now and it plays like a dream. I went for a Z3 as opposed to a Z7 for the simplicity of the preamp. I've got a bass with the Z7 pre - and it sounds great and is very versatile, there's just a bit too much there for me to manipulate quickly while playing live. What I've found though, is that each band of EQ on the Z3 is so powerful, I'm using it in conjunction with the volume control which again gives me a lot of choice and makes it quite the distraction! Having said all that, it sounds bloody brilliant. Just like a Stingray. I love the sound, but I'm not sure it's a sound I could use my current band. Although it sounds ace, the EQ can't really change the fundamental tone of this bass. It sounds like a 'Ray. Tweak the controls and it sounds like . . . . a 'Ray with the tone controls tweaked. And that ain't a bad sound to have! I'd been wanting to scratch a Stingray itch for a while now and had considered investing in the real deal, but I'm glad I didn't - I can't honestly think I'd easily find one as good as this - and for under £300! It would've been nice if they'd kept the 3/1 headstock that appeared on the prototypes, but this headstock looks good now they've reshaped it a bit and the silver Moniker looks tasty!
  6. Welcome buddy. Slava Ukraine!
  7. I understand the Z3's are made of Mahogany. I've had some light Mahogany basses in the past so fingers crossed!
  8. I’ve got a Z3 incoming from Thomann. It’s a B Stock Rose Gold one. Please no one on here say it was their’s that was sent back cos it weighed ten pounds!! I did ask Thomann for the weight but they couldn’t oblige. I’ll let you know what I think, assuming it doesn’t go straight back due to being too heavy!
  9. Anyone know where I can get a custom TRC for a Ric? I’m want a ‘CurvyBacker’!
  10. I used to have the passive version of this. Great bass. My son used to play in a band (Lionsex) who’s singer went under the moniker of ‘Jeff Leppard’!
  11. You won’t get much drive out of them but otherwise, the graphic makes them very versatile so yeah I’d say so.
  12. Hello - enjoy your journey to the deep end!
  13. Go on . . . . you know you want to!! I'm about to post an ad for another Trace head so you might even end up with two!!
  14. Your chance to own a piece of UK amplification history - a lovely AH250 Amp with the classic GP12 SMX Pre-amp. This one is equipped with a heat sink rather than a fan so is quiet enough for a studio but most definitely loud enough to gig with. It encompasses two pre shapes, blendable valve and Solid State pre's and dual band compression. In good order with everything working, comes in a tolex covered heavy duty sleeve. Note - one of the bolts that holds the amp in the sleeve is missing. There's some velcro stuck to the top of the sleeve. Looking for collection from Milton Keynes on this one - would be prepared to drive a reasonable distance for fuel. £250 and it's yours!
  15. Selling this Yamaha Workstation - PSR 1500. Comes with stand, two pedals, power supply and tatty but useable soft bag. From the web: The Yamaha PSR1500 provides affordable alternatives to high end workstations, yet include what most professionals look for—convenience, quality and expandability. The Yamaha PSR1500 is part of the brand new series of high-end auto arranger workstations from Yamaha (PSR1500, PSR3000 and Tyros). These keyboards have specs and sounds many competitor’s synth workstations would envy. 96 notes of polyphony, Organ Modeling technology with virtual drawbars and Cool and Sweet Voices are just some of the sonic advantages the Yamaha PSR1500 features. Of course, the Yamaha PSR1500 is also packed with tons of cool styles and has the ability to display lyrics and notation in its full dot backlit LCD. Add in full computer connectivity with the new Internet Direct Connection function for Broadband connectivity, the ability to use USB storage devices (like Hard Discs and Thumb Drives), and a Smart Media card slot and your dream arranger workstation is complete. Internet Direct Connection (IDC) Users of the new Yamaha PSR1500 portable keyboard will be among the first to experience Internet Direct Connection (IDC). This Yamaha-exclusive feature marks a giant leap forward in instrument expandability and enjoyment. At launch, IDC users will be able to browse and download 1000s of songs, as well as receive valuable information such as product updates, news and user tips, right from their instrument’s display screen. This easy to use feature works with any high-speed Internet connection on a wireless or cable-connected network via the instrument’s built-in USB connector. The Internet Direct Connection marks the next logical step in instrument evolution. The Internet has already expanded into mobile phones, gaming consoles and even some home appliances. By connecting Yamaha Clavinovas and portable keyboards to the web, musicians all over the world get an unlimited amount of information and content. Designed for consumers with all ranges of Internet and technology experience, Internet Direct Connection provides songs and styles starting at only a few Euros per item. There is no additional fee for the service itself and IDC can be remotely upgraded as new technologies and services are developed. The Yamaha PSR-1500’s user-friendly interface [interface picture here] is available in instruments with color and black and white LCD screens and let’s musicians easily find and download songs by pressing a few buttons. An initial registration for the service is required using an Internet-connected computer. High-end auto arranger workstation derived from the top model TYROS 96 notes polyphony Organ Modelling Technology with Virtual Drawbars 793 voices including Sweet and Cool voices + 16 drum kits 210 styles featuring 3 intros, 3 endings, 4 variations and 4 fill-ins per style 16-track sequencer (32 tracks via USB) 320 x 240 backlit LCD screen for displaying scores and lyrics Smart Media slot USB To Device to connect USB storage devices (hard drives, floppy disks ect.) New Direct To Internet connection for broadband connectivity Further features:61 keys with touch response 16 MB Wave ROM Music Finder USB To Host (USB MIDI) Pitch bend and modulation wheels £250 collected from Milton Keynes
  16. I’m very tempted by one of these!
  17. How do you find the pre in the z3 vs the z7. Can you cut the treble on the z3 or is it boost only?
  18. Sometimes it’s better just not to comment.
  19. My mate plays sax and geetar in a Madness/Specials tribute. The fabulous Grayson White - named himself after a department store!
  20. I recently shifted six (yeah six!!) basses through BB. Some they bought outright and some they sold on commission. Great service, nice guys, good stock!
  21. In my view the heavy amps are practical to use despite their weight. It’s the cabs that are back breakers. If you wanna go down that road might be an idea just to buy an old trace pre and pair it with an amp of your choice but sounds like a lot of ball ache to me.
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