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For sale, an EBS HD350 amp head. Toured by many high-end pros apparently, and preferred by some to the later (similar) models – so I’m told. I bought this as a relatively lightweight, well-spec’d AB head, then failed to use it much at all – no gigs or rehearsals in my ownership. The amp weighs about 20lbs but is an easy carry in the included 2u flightcase. I bought the head on here a couple of years ago for around £300 from a lovely seller in the South. Cosmetically, it’s in excellent condition with almost no marking or wear – please see the images. I touched-in the paint on the rack brackets – there was a little wear as one might expect. Overall, a very shiny, attractive and spotlessly clean amp head. Full disclosure. On receipt, I noticed that the amp had a tendency to crackle and fizz with the master volume set low. I took it to a local amp tech (very good, very well-qualified) and he gave it a full and clean bill of health – the seller very kindly offered to pay for the service (I declined, it was cheap). Still, on occasion, I’d hear the distorted crackle with the amp on very low master volume settings. Turning up made the buzz/distortion disappear and all would settle. I’ve rotated the volume (and other knobs) many times over the past few days and the issue seems to have disappeared – a dirty pot? I don’t have any switch cleaner unfortunately, and wouldn’t know what to do with it if I did. So, I think that all is resolved. The only other issue is that I’ve never seen the compressor light illuminate – though I play with a light touch and fairly low gain. The light may work, it’s just that I haven’t pushed it. Overall, an amp that has been pretty much unused and stored (apart from the service) – this may account for the initial fizz and then the disappearance of the latter as the amp has had a little more attention. On account of the caveats/disclosure, the price is £180 – I’d have thought a significant bargain for one of these in a case (albeit the case is a reasonably cheap if functional one). These seem to go for around £300-400 and much more in the US. I have a box and can ship. Shipping to the UK (at buyer’s cost and risk) should be around £20. Collection in East Manchester is an option, though this will be need to be socially distanced as I’ve just had surgery. Full spec and manual is available at: https://w8q2y4p3.stackpathcdn.com/content2/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/hd_350.pdf Any Questions please just ask.

An Aguilar Tonehammer pre and DI - pretty much as new condition as far as I can see. It looks less green than in the images (indeed, it doesn't look green at all in natural light). I've fitted two generic rear feet and don't have the originals. In original box with paperwork. Very powerful and versatile pre and extremely solid construction. I can ship with insurance/tracking for around £10. Any questions, please just ask.

Mad and magnificent. I probably couldn’t even roll it but that doesn’t diminish the desire. A thing of great beauty and purpose (at an extremely modest price IMO)

Thanks, I'm recovering and starting physio soon. I tend to agree. I think that Gillett would have sold more of these basses with a slightly less idiosyncratic headstock. The headstock involves some very impressive jointing and is fairly similar to a Fodera headstock in its construction. The headstock and positioning of the tuners is highly effective, though not too elegant IMO.

Now £300 including UK shipping A Scott Dixon 210 rear ported bass cab - rated at 600 watts with two Celestion Drivers. Further details are available here: https://www.scottdixoninc.com/products/speaker-cabs/ Extremely light - about 13kg with the front lid and 11kg without. 8 Ohms. Two combination Speakon connectors. The cab is in excellent condition - a few minor marks from usage (mainly on knuckle corners) - this cab certainly hasn't been hammered and looks pretty much new. Built to the usual, ultra-high SD spec. - fit and finish is outstanding. I think these are around £650 (possibly £695) new, so £295 seems more than fair really. As above, I can ship in the UK for £300. Very easy one-hand lift/carry with the recessed handle on top. I just haven't used the cab and it's taking-up space. Collection to the East of Manchester preferred, though I can probably ship in the UK. Any questions, please just ask.

Updated ad - original is linked below. I withdrew this before having surgery and didn't have time to send to the Gallery - I'm listing here until I'm sufficiently recovered to pack and send-off. A lovely instrument at a pretty crazy price (IMO) - these were £2195 when in production and the case is and additional £100. Unfortunately, this has to be (distanced) collection in East Manchester - I can't lift to pack or ship. Original ad (now out of date): https://www.basschat.co.uk/search/?q=Gillett&quick=1 I always try to avoid hyperbole in ads - you'll probably know what this and will have seen/read the plaudits. Please note this is of necessity a UK only sale - there’s a lot of rosewood in the bass and I can’t verify species or source for any CITES declaration. Absolutely rock-bottom price. I got this on a great deal I'm passing it on. This Gillett model retailed for £2195 when the basses were in production. This is the J pickup only version. The wood working is just extraordinary. I showed the bass to a carpenter mate and he really couldn't work out how some of the jointing and carving had been achieved. A lot of hand-carving by the look of it. Closest sound to an upright I've heard, especially when played close to or over the board. It's a bit spooky. Details are here in a pretty stellar BGM review (Gillett also won best bass in show at NAMM 2019 apparently): https://www.gillettguitars.co.uk/content/large/documents/slimline-review.gillett.pdf In short, 31.75" scale Fretless, Rosewood Board Rosewood facings Gillett designed preamp (really impressive in my opinion) Bareknuckle J pickup 1.5" nut C profile neck - fairly substantial Condition is excellent, though there are a few headstock scrapes and three very minor impressions: two on the bottom of the lower bout and one on the headstock end. The images (in original ad) make any cosmetic marks look rather more dramatic than they are (cosmetic condition really is very good indeed). Hardware is phenomenal (it's very light though I've no idea of the materials) and a lot of it bespoke to the bass as far as I know. Playability is very good too: I had the bass fully set-up to my taste on receipt. Comes with a truly lovely snakeskin (effect) hard case with a very plush white interior. As above, collection in Manchester only I'm afraid (and socially distanced) as a result of the surgery. Any questions, please just ask.

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Here you go, all specs listed (and weight is 44lbs). I use a HD210 - for me, the HD series is superb throughout https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Berg_HD_112_210_410_212.html

Utter bargain IMO, these are brilliant - great tone and surprisingly loud

I don’t know anything about the Streamliner but these really are fantastic cabs (and in stunning condition). Looks like a serious bargain to me!

Really surprised this is still around - a beautifully built bass at an absolute bargain price (IMO). From a pillar of the BC community too! Good luck - a stunner

Good question - I'll be back soon... and, 1.5” nut - string spacing (c-c) at the nut is 10mm, and 19mm at the bridge. Any further questions, please just ask

Quick update - thanks for the interest in this and apologies it’s a UK only sale (rosewood - lots of it). Given commitments, if there’s no further interest, I’ll need to withdraw on Sunday evening (12th June) and send this off on consignment. Please just drop me a note if you’d like to own a pretty unique electro-acoustic and we’ll see what can be arranged over the weekend. I always try to avoid hyperbole in ads - you'll probably know what this and will have seen/read the plaudits. Apologies for the images, absence of light in Manchester isn't unusual but it's a particularly grey and dank afternoon for taking photographs (and this is exacerbated by minimal skills). Please note this is of necessity a UK only sale - there’s a lot of rosewood in the bass and I can’t verify species or source for any CITES declaration. Absolutely rock-bottom price. I got this on a great deal I'm passing it on. This Gillett model retailed for £2200 when the basses were in production. This is the J pickup only version. The wood working is just extraordinary. I showed the bass to a carpenter mate and he really couldn't work out how some of the jointing and carving had been achieved. A lot of hand-carving by the look of it. Closest sound to an upright I've heard, especially when played close to or over the board. It's a bit spooky. Details are here in a pretty stellar BGM review (Gillett also won best bass in show at NAMM 2019 apparently): https://www.gillettguitars.co.uk/content/large/documents/slimline-review.gillett.pdf In short, 31.75" scale Fretless, Rosewood Board Rosewood facings Gillett designed preamp (really impressive in my opinion) Bareknuckle J pickup 1.5" nut C profile neck - fairly substantial Condition is excellent, though there are a few headstock scrapes and three very minor impressions as shown: two on the bottom of the lower bout and one on the headstock end. The images make any cosmetic marks look rather more dramatic than they are (cosmetic condition really is very good indeed). Hardware is phenomenal (it's very light though I've no idea of the materials) and a lot of it bespoke to the bass as far as I know. Playability is very good too: I had the bass fully set-up to my taste on receipt. Comes with original Rotosound strings tapewound strings and a truly lovely snakeskin (effect) hard case with a very plush white interior. Collection in Manchester. Shipping is probably a nightmare, though I may have a box of sufficient size. If shipping is necessary (and I'd really rather avoid it), this is to be arranged by the buyer and at the buyer's risk. Shipping is also unlikely to be less than £50 - big case, big box. I'm advertising for a short time just in case - the bass should be off on consignment by the close of the week if there's no/little interest. Any questions, please just ask.

I’m not usually the biggest fan of the Orion body shape but it works extremely well on a 6 (IMO). Absolutely lovely