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scrumpymike

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  1. [quote name='timmo' timestamp='1484402389' post='3215224'] At least no pets have played it. Has anyone been put of buying a bass because they own a cat ? [/quote] Not unless the cat smoked.
  2. Hey M-monkey, just out of interest, did you see how the auction ended?
  3. I bet that will be nice and it's a good price including case. I had the Gibbo LP DC and the balance was slightly better than my SG but still not great - which is why I ended up selling them both.
  4. This short review might be useful: Eden’s WTX-264 straddles the region between the micro-micros and micros. Like the others in the first group, its power is in the 200-plus range, delivering 260 to 300 watts. Like the second group, the WTX-264 has a few more features, and a price ($449) that goes with them. The front panel of the WRX-264 is filled with knobs and jacks, with six knobs across the top and six jacks (and a Mute switch) right below. The gold-toned front and rear panels, black knurled knobs, flat-black metal jacks, and backlit Eden logo gives it the look and feel of old-school audiophile equipment. Eden’s trademark Enhance control is included on this unit—working much like a contour control on other amps—boosting the highs and lows while cutting the mids. And Eden’s controls are like hot sauce, with a little going a long way. The WTX-264 uses what Eden calls a “unique, class D power module” that can run off of any power rating you might find—110 or 220 volts, 50 or 60 cycles. Just unplug one power cord, pop in another and you’re ready to go, right off the plane. On the back, you’ll find both a speakON jack and a pair of 1/4" output jacks. While playing my P bass through the WTX-264, the sound was present, warm, and authoritative. This little amp provided solid punch, yet didn’t get boomy. Likewise, dialing in a bit of Enhance warmed things up without adding any mud. The Bass Boost control on the WTX-264 is a bit unusual, somewhat like the loudness control on some home sound systems that bumps up the lows at low-volume settings, but backs them off when things get louder. Likewise, the Mid Shift control serves double-duty, with a center at either 550 Hz for warm mids or 2.2 kHz for a more present tone. For a price of $449, the WTX-264 offers a voice of its own in a small, sturdy package.
  5. "Sound - not what I'm used to." Same here - I've only used TE for decades and currently have a couple of AH300SMC heads. My first impression with everything centred on the Eden was an unexpected - though not unpleasant - kind of fretless vibe going on, most noticeable on the D & G strings. Further tweaking revealed that there's seemingly endless depths of bass boost available - though I'd question whether much of it is usable. The most important thing for me is that I soon found a sound close to the 'magic' punchy pre-set on my TE amp - close enough to put a smile on my face and probably the closest you could expect to get from any D-class amp.
  6. Got mine today and had a quick play at home through my Ashdown 210H Neo and TE Compact 115 (individually and together) at medium volume. It's the first D-class I've ever used and I must say that it's exceeded my expectations. The sounds, functionality and quality are really impressive and the volume - even thru a single 8ohm cab - will be enough for a lot of the stuff I do. Big bargain I'd say. Can't wait to try it thru the BF One10 I've ordered - should be a really nice minimalist rig.
  7. "...pictures to follow when Photobucket stops being silly." Same here on my Bass FS - don't hold your breath mate!!
  8. If you're looking for a unique bass that offers all the playability of a short-scale while retaining the 'presence', balance and substantial feel of a 34" standard, then this is for you. That, plus a unique pup/control set-up that allows rapid switching between a wide range of tones, is why I couldn't wait to get one as soon as I heard about them. The custom-shop design and colour are obviously a subjective thing, but personally I love the way it looks too (sorry, only group pic available but I'll take some more). [url="https://ibb.co/h66uja"][/url] Here's the spec: Scale length - 30"; Construction - maple body / neck; Fretboard - 9.5"-radius rosewood with 21 medium jumbo frets; Width at nut: 42mm; PUPs - 3 x Seymour Duncan 'lipstick-tube' Strats; Controls - volume, tone, 5-position Strat-type switch with push/pull knob enabling 7 pick-up combinations. Condition (including hard case) is mint/as new with no sign of wear as this bass hasn't been played much. Only offering this (and/or other stuff) for sale to fund big GAS bill!!. [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=molxHHbKqbA"]https://www.youtube....h?v=molxHHbKqbA[/url] Price is delivered UK mainland - £475 if collected or delivered by me anywhere between Bristol and Exeter.
  9. Also meant to mention that the Mikro scale is that bit shorter-than-short at 28.6".
  10. [quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1483996192' post='3211874'] Mikros are good but mine buzzes, don't know why. I need to sort it out and flog it. [/quote] [quote name='addictedtobass' timestamp='1484035197' post='3212028'] alyctes. if you get it buzz free drop me a pm i may be interested [/quote] Fyi mine certainly didn't buzz.
  11. NOW £325 DELIVERED UK MAINLAND This lovely example of The Jack is in exceptionally good condition. So nice that I couldn't resist buying it despite only playing short-scale basses. It just looks so cool, sounds so good and feels so 'right' to wear and play. Regrettably this (and/or other stuff) now has to go to fund an expensive s-s custom build. Price includes hard case (don't know if it's the original but it certainly looks correct) but not delivery. I'll post more pics later but at the mo P-bucket is playing up to the point where I'm losing the will to live!!
  12. [quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1483936945' post='3211225'] Great amps - I had one for a while too. Very useful low end but it doesn't make pictures on the wall rattle. [/quote] Depends on how well hung they are
  13. +1 for the Mikro - amazing quality for the price and absolutely not a toy. I got one as a travel bass and recently moved it on to a Basschatter for his son.
  14. [quote name='Ramsey' timestamp='1483909351' post='3211103'] Where are you based bud? [/quote] Taunton
  15. Absolutely unmarked / as new - really nice, very compact combo used briefly for gigs with 'folky' singer/songwriter and no longer needed. Did a lot of research before choosing this, which gets great reviews, e.g from musicradar: OUR VERDICT As a first-time buy or as an amp for jam and practice sessions, this is a very worthy choice. [b]+ FOR[/b] Easy to transport. Louder than you'd expect. excellent low-end response. Good tones. [b]- AGAINST[/b] Hard to fault. Power: 60W RMS Equipped with: 1 x 10 "+ 2" Tweeter EBS Custom Speaker Upright or monitor/tilt-back design 2-Band EQ: Bass & Treble Character switch Gain controls with Peak LED Volume control Enhance Filter switch Headphone output Ground Lift Balanced DI/recording output AUX input (RCA) with volume control Dimensions (H x W x D): 37.6 x 31 x 34.3 x cm Weight: 16 kg Price includes UK delivery.
  16. [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1483888563' post='3210852'] Cool, just not sure what you would use it for really. Coffee shop gigs or similar perhaps? From what I have read a drummer would render it a no-no. [/quote] House practice and gig spare backup for me.
  17. Top marks for great pics - now that's what a PROPER road-worn patina looks like! GLWTS.
  18. Now £199 delivered - so ridiculous that I've just ordered one this morning Fyi they're showing 10+ in stock.
  19. Re Photobucket, are you shortening each image link by deleting the extensions on the outside of the [IMG] brackets? My experience on this forum is that you can only post a single pic unless you do that. In any case, Photobucket have managed to render their service practically unusable IMHO - it keeps tripping over itself in its rush to show you adverts that you don't want to see !! Really nice bass btw
  20. If you only want to run with a single cab, I'd make it a 4ohm one. Your £500 should get you a nice used one.
  21. Hey Roo, just had a quick listen to the demos. There's a lot of scope for a good, creative bassist to bring something original, distinctive - maybe even surprising - to the party. A very nice drummer to play with too. If we still lived in Fowlmere, I'd be banging on your door to arrange a preliminary chat in the upstairs resto at Taylor's in Baldock! (This used to be the best chippie in the universe, is it still there?)
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