Hellzero

Try the Glockenklang preamp : http://www.dv247.com/guitars/glockenklang-3-volume-electronics--227688

Getting bored and playing every weekend for peanuts were always the main reasons.

Here two fully working at the correct price : https://www.zikinf.com/annonces/search/?q=olp&rub=7

In this case, I'm in ... as one of the orange coloured. ;-) https://youtu.be/bAdqazixuRY

[quote name='ped' timestamp='1505313349' post='3370959'] My wife says WHAT DID HE SAY! YOU SHOULD STOP VISITING THAT BLOODY FORUM. IF YOU BUY ONE I'M LEAVING. Gak.co.uk you say.. [/quote] Heard it before. B-)

[quote name='Merton' timestamp='1505304771' post='3370880'] Or get all creative with Nikolai Tesla's wireless technology and have a wireless connection to the power and to your cab [/quote] Great idea !

[quote name='acidbass' timestamp='1505229946' post='3370394'] Agreed. I never understood why East pres don't have a centre detent on the EQ knobs. So annoying [/quote] Maybe just because, the older ones were boost only, so center was simply zero... That said I really like the new SPM-02 3 bands preamp, to me the best he has ever made, but my ears are not yours. I found that the Aguilar OBP-3 was also a very good preamp, colouring the sound of course, but in a good manner, I mean to bass players taste. But don't go too far as it will sound too much compressed.

Next time was very close. ;-) Bought Mick's TC Electronic BC212 cabinet and received it today. Another fast and easy transaction. Parcel arrived safely and well packed, and as described too. What else is wanted ? Will do business again with Mick as he is a top BassChatter !

The bass is now sold to a guy in Paris, just in case someone was interested in.

Alfasud's weren't real Alfa's and, man, you must be old, even older than me... ;-) What about AER amps, are these the Rolls Royce of amps ?

Here it is, another Chinese crap, here with golden hardware : https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Factory-Log-Butterfly-style-TaiJi-Figure-Alder-wood-body-Fodera-Butterfly-4-strings-bass-guitar-with/32820009733.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.1.m6iEDj&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_2_10152_10065_10151_10068_10304_10307_10137_10060_10302_10155_10154_10056_10055_10054_5470020_10059_100031_10099_5460020_10338_10103_10102_440_10052_10053_10142_10107_10050_10051_5380020_10326_10084_10083_10080_10082_10081_10177_10110_10111_10112_10113_10114_143_10312_10313_10314_10078_10079_10073,searchweb201603_15,ppcSwitch_5&btsid=e0a7bf0f-caab-4cac-a1e2-52cdcf9fedc0&algo_expid=17bc140d-e6c7-49b9-b32f-6e000a09639a-0&algo_pvid=17bc140d-e6c7-49b9-b32f-6e000a09639a

My face is becoming red... B-)

The ShuttleMax has more low mids when the Streamliner is more scooped in the mids around 1 KHz (a typical American sound à la Bose, which I don't like at all as it's missing the most important part of the spectrum) and, as I always say, go and make a real full test of your ears by a specialist : you'll be amazed by the results ! To me, there is a big difference between the two.

Can't wait for the better pictures. I'm very glad that this sphinx was born again, it truly deserves it. By the way, the frets are made out of inox (harder than hard) and were dressed before the accident, so this Bajadera is really like new now. Good to know that it's in your hands, Russ.

And they are great at it, aren't they Russ ? ;-)

Sad news indeed.

Traded my Glockenklang Soul Combo for Mick's Glockenklang Heart Rock II head (plus a little cash). It arrived nicely packed and protected in its flighcase, so it was in one piece. ;-) So everything was fine and Mick is a pleasure to deal with. Bye bye 'til the next time.

You can find them over here for around 1.000 to 1.500 Euros / GBP. So it's not cheap at all considering the import duties. The preamp is a 10 pre-defined parametric EQ with 3 positions gain plus volume, tone and pickup selector : it is fine if you like the sound à la Alembic. Here is the link to the user manual : http://www.vigierguitars.net/france/bmanuals/bfvp4m.htm And yes these are terrific basses, but before buying check the neck as there is absolutely no trussrod on these early birds...

No, you are right, it's an isobaric construction.