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    The pod pro really is a fantastic unit - seriously exceeded my expectations!
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    I used one of these in a rehearsal studio last week - very impressive indeed (loud, versatile and light). It looks better with the black grill too IMO. A very gigable and convenient package
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    I've had both (and an embarrassing list that includes many of the other contenders). As a direct comparison, the US Sadowsky had a slightly more expensive and cultured look and feel - the whole package (case, candy, hardware) just felt expensive. The Sadowsky pre is lovely - not dramatic but a professional, studio-style gloss right out of the box. The bass was also very light and comfortable, and capable of a very low action (if that's your kind of thing - it was highly adjustable). All that said, it didn't feel or sound particularly 'alive'. It was a bit 'ordinary', possibly anonyous for the price. However, that might be what makes Sadowskys so popular and desirable among big-name and session-players. Just an excellent Fender clone that feels familiar, is light and an can emulate a Fender tone (and then a bit). The Shuker was a much heavier but beautifully built instrument - somebody else's custom order that I bought second-hand. Excellent timbers, really good construction with top-quality fit and finish (in the main). Again, the circuit was Sadowsky, along with the pickups, so great tone on tap (if nothing extreme). Not as comfortable to play as the Sadowsky and suffered from some fret-sprout (an easy fix and nothing out of the ordinary - this is a feature of many Alembics - but a little frustrating). It was possible to feel and see where the extra money had gone into the Sadowsky (but maybe not the 1000-1200 at contemporaneous prices). The Shuker had its own elegance but was a little more chunky and workperson-like than its US counterpart. Overall tone was a little more aggressive but this is probably down to timbers and design. Hardware was high-quality sourced-in rather than in-house. Overall, both very good basses if not absolutely top-of-the-line game-changers. I picked-up the Shuker for around 1200 and the Sadowsky for maybe 1750 - prices have changed (obviously), At the time, the premium was probably justifiable. With current prices, I'm not at all sure. I'd have no hesitation in custom ordering from Jon. Excellent, professional instruments at realistic prices. Just to throw another curve in - Atelier may be worth consideration - some bargains appear on here (and excellent Japanese build quality).
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    Thanks all for the lovely comments and mails. My difficulty with HMRC is partially resolved but the bass remains available
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    Thanks all for the interest and messages. The amp is now sold and with itsnew owner
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    Just bought a stand from Craig. Super packing, fast delivery, great communications and exactly as described - an upstanding and totally reliable member of the community!
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    I had a couple of early Allevas with the DN boards - both outstanding basses. Celinders are also worthy of consideration - again, some of the nicest Js I've tried. I had a US Sadowsky too - a very well-built bass with a great pre (and light) but it didn't match the Allevas or Celinder for me - just an issue of personal taste
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    Warwick Hellborg 500 Watt Mono Power Amp in good used condition with slight rack mount marks and some minor marking on the black case. As far as I know, this is around 5 years old. Reputed to be one of the finest power amps ever designed and built. Confirmed by two engineers to be massively over engineered. These are around £1900 new. 2/4/8 ohm operation. So, why so cheap? I think this puts out some slight gritty distortion behing each note. It’s been at two of the North West’s amp gurus, both of whom say it doesn’t distort, and have demonstrated this with a scope. I’ve paid £250 for the privilege. It does distort and shouldn’t and I’m sick of messing about with it. If you have some talent/knowledge, this could be a really simple fix and you’ll have one of the finest and most expensive power amps in existence for peanuts. You might also tell me it doesn’t distort and carry it away for almost nothing. Supplied as is without the rack case (not for sale) and collection only from Manchester. Weight is around 40lbs. Shipping would be monstrously expensive and I don’t have packing or time to organise couriers. Tons of information around (try: https://www.kbbmusic.co.nz/shop/warwick-jonas-hellborg-signature-power-amp-500-watt-mono.html), and I saw recently that Prince used these. The highest end of high end...but I still think it distorts...
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    Used one of these at a rehearsal studio on Saturday - light, solid and loud. With a TE preamp as a front end, a nice fat, funky tone too. I was impressed.
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    Used to have one if these - glorious! Where are you based?
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    Price reduction to £1500 I haven’t been pushing this as a result of travel commitments but I’m back and around a lot more now. The bass very nearly went last week but remains for sale. I’m dropping the price to £1500 - this is essentially a new, virtually un-played Masterbuilt. My trials with HMRC continue. If resolved, I’ll withdraw the bass. Honestly, it’s gorgeous. I can ship to the UK, most of Europe and the US (at the buyer’s expense). Collection still fabulous around Manchester.
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    Pm’d
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    What a very lovely, very cool guitar - I’ve come over all Cat Stevens (pre-conversion)
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    Absolutely lovely and quite an early one by the look of it. High qualty AX7 in the gain stage and same AU7 at the back end and the finest big touring amp ever built IMO (I prefer these to the 751). GLWTS - happy new owner awaits
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    Ron JR, I can see that you're a very new member of Basschat - a warm welcome! The posts above are a friendly suggestion that you'll need to include more details relating the bass that you have for sale. It might be worth looking at some other ads in the basses for sale forum - these may give you some ideas. Pictures are always a good idea, as are details re: originality (especially for a vintage bass); condition; playability; and, whereabouts and shipping options. Good luck with the sale - I'm looking forward to seeing pictures if you can upload some
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    Excellent idea - I'd do something similar but don't want to put another hole in the Alembic. Scrumpymike had a brilliant hand-crafted solution (involving advanced fabrication skills) - well-beyond me but a neat idea that isn't really feasible given production start-up costs (unfortunately). Back on topic - I took a look at the Rivoli, it looks beautiful!
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    stunning combo and an outrageous bargain from a premium seller - honestly can't believe this is still around - as good as it gets
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    For anybody considering this, I'd say don't hesitate. Absolutely beautiful twin valve pre - works incredibly well with Fender type Ps and Js. It's not going to change anything dramatically but just gives that extra few percent in terms of presence, body and warmth. Like a big desk/studio sound out of a little (but expensive) box. The best I've found so far and just simple plug, play and forget. I still prefer Millennia (SS) for more modern basses and tones but for classic and vintage, the Noble is peerless (for me, at least)
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    Admired the Supros for some time and this post hasn’t done anything to relieve that. I’ll admit to some bias here, I’ve played a Gibson Ripper for much of the last 40 years. It’s a beautiful thing though not for everybody - a very big bass indeed. I’ve also played very many EB0s and EB3s – just a word of caution to try before you buy. The much discussed balance issues are very real. I play an Alembic Brown Bass too (an EB3 clone) and it’s almost impossible for me on a strap (though lovely if playing sat down). Some of the high-end Epiphones are worth consideration and should only swallow half of the budget (change for a hipshot bridge!)
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    You can get a short-scale Alembic to sound like that (honestly) but probably less expensive to simply buy the Burns
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    Reduced again to £20 - I just need this out of the way (down the tip if it doesn't go at this price!)
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    If it's possible, I'd try the cabs paired with a Berg B Amp (with and without the amp's CN profiles). I think Berg are certainly on to something with the B Amp - there's a very versatile drive in the software too if necessary. I think that Dood's words are wise ones - the B Amp could be an excellent solution, and great cabs if you can get them to work for your needs.
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    Thanks all for the very kind comments and all PMs should now have a response. I've replaced the original (awful and blurry) images with improved versions but if you need anything specific or have any questions, please just ask
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    Absolutely gorgeous - I lusted after these back in the day
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    SOLD - Final Price Reduction to £1450 - shipping at cost (though I'll reduce by a further £20 for collection in Manchester) There is no way that I would be selling this if it wasn't for a serious HMRC glitch - one that will be rectified in time but is currently causing serious cash-flow problems. A Masterbuilt Warwick Thumb BO bass - built in February 2018 (around 6 months old). It is entirely indistinguishable from new and almost un-played (just a few hours noodling and certainly no rehearsals or gigs). My intention was to work with it over the summer but I haven't get got around to it and the bass has sat in its beautiful, €400 full leather bag. Basic details (with much more at: http://www.warwickbass.com/en/Warwick---Products--Instruments--Customshop---Masterbuilt--Basic-Bass-Models--Thumb--Thumb-BO--Thumb-BO-4-String--Thumb-Bo--4-string--Features.html): Bubinga curved body (Masterbuilt timbers - nicely figured with a 3D effect, particularly on the back of the body) Wenge 3 piece neck and wenge board (the latter is polished to a ceramic-like sheen) Nut width 1.5" 20" radius Brass JAN III 34" scale Illuminated (fluorescent) side-dots 2 band eg Wooden tuning pegs Weight is around 9lbs (sorry that I can't be more accurate) Premium leather case (as above €400 on its own) All unused case candy - with Masterbuilt extras (charger pack, red velour cover, images and data stick) I try to avoid hyperbole in adverts but the quality of build, fit and finish and the attention to detail on this bass is as good as anything you'll find on an Alembic, Fodera or Wal (and I know whereof I speak). Seriously, this is a good bass. Playability, as you'd expect, is exceptional - this can be set-up however you want it. Typical and classic Warwick Thumb tones. These are €3689 new (so £3284 at current rates). I got a very good deal on this and I'm selling at what I consider to be a very attractive price. Essentially, this bass is indistinguishable from new: it is un-played, around 6 months old and just about about half-price (with no build-time and waiting for delivery). I've replaced the original very blurry images but if you need anything specific, please just ask (the same with any questions). I can ship, at cost and at the buyer’s expense, to the UK, Europe and the US, though collection from Manchester would be preferred. Thanks but no trades and no offers As noted above, if HMRC problems are resolved, I'll need to withdraw this and get back to playing it as intended.
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