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JohnDaBass

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  1. Ever since I built my Easy build lockdown BC110 combo I have been minded to build a second BC110 to stack under the combo. Last year I picked up a couple of Celestion BN-10-300X speakers in a sale and planned to build two identical BC110 1x10 cabs with sizes changed slightly to suit stacking one under the BC110 combo or two sitting under the Fender Rumble 800 combo. Fortunately up popped on here a SWR Goliath Jr 2x10 cab at price that was way lower than the cost of the materials and labour for building the two BC110 cabs. The SWR cab was in surprisingly good condition for a cab that was built in the early 80’s. I started the refurb topic to seek advice on the carpet covering before receiving the cab, When it landed all it needed was a thorough clean up with carpet cleaner replaced the corner protectors with metal chrome ones, and good vacuum inside to remove years of dust & fluff. It appears that this may have been one of the very early SWR Goliath Jr 2x10 cabs which were apparently built by Eden for SWR. The cab had rear ports with either Eden speakers or PAS 10’s.( the later SWR cabs had a front facing shelf port and used Eminence speakers and the Go-Light versions had Neo Eminence 10’s)
  2. Check out the Warman MM Pickup. I have used them successfully in a couple of projects they really are good. Coupled to a Retrovibe Stinger will get you very close to that traditional MM Stingray sound.
  3. I have a SWR Goliath Jr 2 2 x 10 incoming and if the carpet covering is secured tightly I am considering giving the carpet fabric a coat or two of Tuff-Cab. I am hoping that the acrylic will soak into the carpet fabric and create a really tough finish. ( all most like Tolex) Anyone on here used Tuff-Cab on carpet or is it wiser to remove the carpet fabric?
  4. Great Job it looks fantastic. Did you consider removing the carpet covering? I have a SWR Goliath Jr 2 2 x 10 incoming and if the carpet covering is secured tightly I am considering giving the carpet fabric a coat or two of Tuff-Cab. I am hoping that the acrylic will soak into the carpet fabric and create a really tough finish. ( all most like Tolex) Anyone on here used Tuff-Cab on carpet or is it wiser to remove the carpet fabric?
  5. Well, I have been really surprised by the number of "wood-Be" ( see what I did there 😂) DIY, novice Basschat cab builders wishing to have-a-go at building their own bass cab. After due consideration, (closed eyes and used a pin) two successful builders have now safely recieved their Beyma SM212s. I look forward to seeing a story of their builds in the Build Diary section. Apologies to those who missed out on this ocassion. Happy building and take care not loose any fingers playing with those power tools 😮
  6. Mesa Subway D800 Fender Rumble 800HD Both simple to use with either a rotary (Mesa) or push button tone shapes to dial in your vintage tone of choice.
  7. Like all the above far too many amps!! Acoustic 126 100w 1 x 15 combo Fender Rumble 500 V2 head Mesa Subway D800 head Fender Rumble 800HD head Fender Rumble 800 combo Fender Rumble 1 x 12 V2 cab Peavey MiniMax 500 built into a BC 1 X 10 combo ( Celestion BN10 300X) [story in Build Diaries] TC BAM 200 built into a BC 1 x 6 combo ( Faital 6RS140 200w 6ins) [story in Build Diaries] BC Mk3 (Faital Pro12 PR320 + Celestion CDX1-1425 1ins compresion driver with new style @stevie X-over) cab BC Mk1ish (shelf port Faital Pro12 PR320) cab [Barefaced Super Compact Lookalike] Probably enough to cover most venues 🤣
  8. If anyone wishes to have a go at building one of @stevie and @Phil Starr excellent cabs designs on an entry level budget I have a couple of used ( but in great condition) Bayma SM212 drives FOC. These were used in the Mk1 & Mk2 cabs and are very fine drivers, pay the shipping and they are yours. PM me. I have enjoyed great fun following and building cabs that @stevie and @Phil Starr have freely shared to Basschaters.
  9. My 60s/70s covers 5 piece band achieve £300 for pub gigs locally. So £60 per man. That's up from £40 per man before Covid. NY EVE we target £750 to £850. (double time + extra for travel) Really can't see any increase in the coming 12 months.
  10. Great amps, very loud for a 100w solid state power amp. I own the earlier model version without the graphic equaliser, had it new in early 70's. GLWTS.
  11. Agreed, I can imagine that a short scale Saint Soap would probably sound a bit fatter than the long scale in the video. It also appears (to be confirmed) that the Soap bar pickup is in the 10ins from the 12th fret sweet spot for short scale basses. At those prices it would make a great platform to try a range of different pickups. Definitely on my radar. I did notice that in the OPs link the short scale is called Capri.
  12. Oh dear, does that mean I need to purchase a B2 Four to join my 2 X B1Fours and my B6.🙄. I'm pleased to hear you're getting some use of my earlier patch. In all honesty do you agree that the sounds from the B2Four have an edge on the B1Four?
  13. Do you happen to have a link to the website
  14. OMG that is fabulous. Does he produce any short scale basses ?
  15. Like many above I have always tinkered with basses to make them just that little more personal and different. One very satisfying upgrade was to add an Artec Mudbucker and a G&L MFD to a DeArmond Jet Star. Controls V/Blend/ T. Lots of other examples , maybe I will post a few?
  16. Yes still for sale. I'm in Tenby Pembrokeshire, but I'm prepared to travel a reasonable distance to meet up.
  17. Well done, it looks fantastic. All you need now is to use a black Sharpie to imitate a crack in the pickguard from the 'E' side of the heel of the neck to the Pup and you have a perfect "vintage" '72 Tele Bass 😂
  18. Yup, I have recently sent two bases to Liverpool area with no issues. The buyer used DHL UK and the pickup and delivery was perfection. I don't know how much it cost but it was a first class service , I can ask the buyer if he wishes to pm you.
  19. I must be living under some Welsh boulder as I never realised there was such a huge market for highly priced memorabilia tosh🤑. I mean to say that's it a completely different ball game compared to auctioning off Eric Clapton's "Blackie" Fender Strat for charity. In my limited experience I'm pleased with my US Fender Stu Hamm Urge 1 , Epiphone Rumblekat Alen Woody and Fender Mike Kerr Tiggar/Barbie Jag bass. All reasonably priced very nice, playable, unique basses. Clearly not memorabilia.
  20. Great detective work, well done. Did the original have a Sidewinder Mudbucker or a later humbucker pickup?
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