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  1. mybass
    icastel......I was replying to your idea but when i went to "POST' i got an error message so I'm posting this again... I've tried checking this idea out but no luck. I'll just have to use the individual content pages fro each 'subject' and see if the 'view new content' returns of its own accord. Thanks. and then this box just showed up when I tried to click 'POST".....[color=#5A5A5A][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3][center]The number of opening quote tags does not match the number of closing quote tags.[/center][/size][/font][/color]
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    [quote name='gjones' timestamp='1460666434' post='3027796'] You have to have it set at 'Past 24 hrs' or 'Past week' etc. If you have it set at 'new since my last visit' you may see nothing at all. [/quote] gjones....yes I've tried all of those settings, thanks.
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    [quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1460664538' post='3027777'] Absolutely fine on old iPad2, sorry to hear you're having issues. Are you using the full or mobile version? I use full on the tablet and mobile on the phone, no problems with either platform. [/quote] icastle....I was on my ipad for a few days, now trying on the home iMac but still no result. I signed out for 15 minutes then signed back in but its the same so I'll go through the other helping comments below.
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    iPad issue maybe but for two days I can't get the 'new content' page to show...anyone else?
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    Good dealing with Tom, easy stuff all round, a good man, cheers.
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    [color=#3C3241]Priced at £200 the pair but this includes the Thomann fitted covers. [/color] [font=Source Sans Pro, Arial, sans-serif][color=#3c3241][size=4]Message me if you have any interest at all...[/size][/color][/font] [color=#3C3241]I bought these PEAVEY PR12 speakers a few years ago but used them very infrequently, maybe ten times, probably not properly 'broken in' yet either, so they are in very clean condition. I got the Thomann fitted covers ( £40+) for them last year as they were collecting a bit of dust sitting on the shelf.[/color][color=#3C3241] [/color] [color=#3C3241]They are very good sounding speakers in this price range, not the same as Electrovoice but much cheaper for normal run of the mill gigs, solo, voice etc.[/color] [color=#3C3241]There is a small crack on one rear control plate where a small holding screw looks to have been originally over tightened. [/color][color=#3C3241] [/color] [color=#3C3241]I prefer to sell the speakers with the covers but may be willing to sell speakers and covers as separate items.[/color] [color=#3C3241]The details below are straight off the Peavey website. [/color] [color=#3C3241]The PR 12 is a two-way sound reinforcement system consisting of a heavy duty 12" woofer and a RX14™ titanium diaphragm, dynamic compression driver mounted on a 90° x 40° coverage constantdirectivity horn. The lightweight-yet-rugged injection-molded plastic enclosure with molded-in stand-mount cup facilitates portable use for live music or speech sound. A black powder-coated steel grille provides driver protection and a professional appearance. The PR 12 speaker system is rated at 400 watts program power handling, and the full crossover network includes high voltage film capacitors and high frequency driver protection for clear, punchy sound and excellent long-term reliability. Two 1/4" phone jack input connectors make daisy-chaining to other speakers simple. [/color] [color=#3C3241]Features [/color] [color=#3C3241]Two-way sound reinforcement enclosure [/color] [color=#3C3241]12" heavy duty woofer with a 2 3/8" voice coil [/color] [color=#3C3241]RX14™ 1.4" titanium diaphragm compression driver [/color] [color=#3C3241]400 watts program/800 watts peak power handling [/color] [color=#3C3241]Crossover network for driver protection and EQ [/color] [color=#3C3241]High frequency driver protection [/color] [color=#3C3241]Lightweight trapezoidal enclosure [/color] [color=#3C3241]Durable plastic injection- molded enclosure [/color] [color=#3C3241]Heavy duty steel grille [/color] [color=#3C3241]Molded-in pole mount [/color] [color=#3C3241]Top and bottom flying point inserts [/color] [color=#3C3241]90° x 40° coverage constantdirectivity horn for better off- axis tonality [/color] [color=#3C3241]Weight Unpacked: 29.28 lb(13.28 kg) [/color] [color=#3C3241]Weight Packed: 36.79 lb(16.69 kg) [/color] [color=#3C3241]Width Packed: 16.5"(41.91 cm) [/color] [color=#3C3241]Height Packed: 24.5"(62.23 cm) [/color] [color=#3C3241]Depth Packed: 20.75"(52.705 cm)[/color]
  7. mybass
    I'm getting on fine with them
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    [quote name='PaulWarning' timestamp='1458124571' post='3004853'] you might be better off on evil bay with this, some artist still use them for backing tracks, well that's how I got rid of mine [/quote] thanks Paul, might be the way... a few discs available Ray...why, you interested?
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    [quote name='Chienmortbb' timestamp='1458071456' post='3004455'] Surely one of the Gotoh ranges would be good. Are you going lightweight? If so something in Gotohs Resolites range would be good, [/quote] Not really. I believe it has Gotoh tuners factory fitted and they are okay but not the best. There are better ratio tuners about and its the screw hole placement that I'm trying to get exact as I didn't want to drill new holes while leaving existing holes showing.
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    [quote name='mybass' timestamp='1456823337' post='2992473'] Bump [/quote] Bump
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    [quote name='mybass' timestamp='1457978932' post='3003610'] [size=5]I'd like to change my tuners on my Aerodyne Fender Japan. (I think they are standard Gotoh).[/size] [size=5]Has anyone ever found a direct replacement tuner, Hipshot or other. I'm not keen using the single screw Hipshot lites.[/size] [/quote] Answering myself here but.....looks like Hipshot HB 10 is their Fender Japan retrofit model. Waiting to get a reply with the actual schematic from Hipshot...
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    [size=5]I'd like to change my tuners on my Aerodyne Fender Japan. (I think they are standard Gotoh).[/size] [size=5]Has anyone ever found a direct replacement tuner, Hipshot or other. I'm not keen using the single screw Hipshot lites.[/size]
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    [quote name='andybassdoyle' timestamp='1457642987' post='3000630'] I love this even though it's not something I really need. Out of interest whereabouts would you get new foam and go about cutting it to fit your bass? This is exactly the sort of project that would start with me, foam and a knife only for it to end with me on the floor, very angry and surrounded by lots of useless pieces of foam. [/quote] I've seen a foam shop use an electric breadknife cutter for the foam cutting.
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    [quote name='sunburstjazz1967' timestamp='1457343338' post='2997442'] I've seen pictures of a Stingray with wonky frets, couple of questions, would ebmm not be annoyed by another company copying their design other than changing the frets? and what is the point in the wonky frets anyway? I see some players went for them for a while claiming them to be the best intention ever yet a few years later appear to have gone back to normal frets, that tall guy who plays with Jools Holland being one for example. I did try one and the fact you can't play chords on them made them unplayable for me. [/quote] I think it is only a headstock shape/design that can't legally be (exactly) copied. I think fan fret designs were around before Dingwall basses came along, much like 5 and 6 string double basses were around long before electric basses took on that amount of strings. I did try a Dingwall fan fret bass and found it comfortable to play. The low B or E have the longer string length for better string tension for the gauge of string needed down there. I reckon a few chords could be played, just might have to cross your fingers!
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    [quote name='Tjboltonw' timestamp='1457088632' post='2995142'] [size=3]I have a [color=#111111][font=Arial, sans-serif]Classic Cantabile AB-40 Acoustic Bass Natural, had it for about 3 years. However, when i was about to sell it i was changing the string and the tuner has broken totally, basically fell out and could not put the mechanism back in. I know have three strings on my guitar. I was wondering if there is a way to fit a new tuner or if its broken for good?[/font][/color][/size] [size=3][color=#111111][font=Arial, sans-serif]Thanks[/font][/color][/size] [/quote] Did the tuner fall out in one piece and you can't push it back in, or did the tuner fall apart? I would say that if one tuner is bad, then the others can't be deemed reliable? Maybe better to retrofit a complete new set, Schallers or something similar.
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    [quote name='mybass' timestamp='1456324812' post='2987864'] Sharp (MD-MT161) minidisc player/recorder. I rate this one over another make I had but now use my Sony full size hifi unit if needed. A dent on the front and scratches on the back but with a new battery it fired up nicely for a test and played as well as ever. It comes with the original in ear phones and manual. £20 includes UK postage. [/quote] Bump
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    [size=4]Sharp (MD-MT161) minidisc player/recorder. I rate this one over another make I had but now use my So[/size]ny full size hifi unit if needed. A dent on the front and scratches on the back but with a new battery it fired up nicely for a test and played as well as ever. It comes with the original in ear phones and manual. £20 includes UK postage.
  18. mybass
    I take it you meant that United were not so good in the USA (and not Lufthansa)? Often happens though that airlines have different thoughts on what is fragile and what can be thrown from plane hold 8 feet onto a baggage trolley...(I never told our guitarist as no damage was done on that Easyjet flight to Italy!).
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    [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1454604881' post='2971291'] Just a heads up; this has just popped into my 'Spam' folder... It's not from Paypal, of course (note the '.ru' email address..!), and it will be deleted with no further ado. Just thought I'd bring attention to it; unwitting innocents could fall for it. As far as I know, Paypal never ask for personal or bank details in this way, nor any other respectable financial organisation... [/quote] it can be forwarded to Paypal as they like to monitor all this stuff....I think Paypal have a link somewhere for this.
  20. mybass
    In nice condition, a Jazz pair of DiMarzio 123s. These have the all important individual pole pieces that can be raised that bit extra to get a great balance across all strings. (I wish all pickups did this!) These were on my Tokai Jazz for a tour only and since unused. I vaguely remember something about them being humbuckers by having separate coils for each string....must look that up! The price includes UK postage.
  21. mybass

    Ebony

    mybass replied to keefbaker's topic in General Discussion

    yep, heavy on the shoulders but I'm guessing a super bright sound. However, finding a luthier who didn't mind blunting his tools many times over building an ebony body bass might.be a tad difficult! Bit expensive too methinks. (I'm not sure on this but I vaguely remember John Entwistle had an ebony bass, maybe a Buzzard model from Warwick).
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    Hate to add this but getting a new proper job ebony fingerboard fitted would be best all round and of course expensive. But....it may also alter the sound from what you are used to. It appears you have a soft maple or other 'white' wood fingerboard used on low cost DBs that has got some sort of black coating which is obviously wearing or getting knocked away, as it would do. If the indent of the wood is not too bad, applying a damp cloth for a minute or two to the dented area only may help swell the wood out.
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    [quote name='Wonky2' timestamp='1452715967' post='2952875'] Seen a pup (cant recal name) that was pretty much like the sm58 approach mentioned above.... It was a condensor mic enclised in a cricket ball sized bit of mic head foam which slotted into under arch of bridge...... I suppose for begining with new sound a pup which serves minimal feed back would be helpful..... When you say avoid straight line from cab to bass , do you just mean face cab off to say 45' angle or put it on oposite side of drummer ?!? [/quote] Basically keep the speakers directed more away from the bass body, Iwould guess that is why Eddie Gomez had his Bose speakers sitting on a stool a couple of feet away from the DB.
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    [quote name='randythoades' timestamp='1452673110' post='2952170'] An unpopular opinion, but I use a Kent Armstrong magnetic pickup. I get complimented about my sound, no feedback (or very little anyway) and it is just plug and play. I do sometimes use a clean boost pedal to raise the output slightly if I am using a house amp, otherwise I use GK MB200 into single Ashdown 112 cab just for stage volume and then DI to PA. Simple and easy to set up. [/quote] This reminded me that I had one of Kents' pickups for DB many years ago, I had it velcro'd (?) to the underside of the fingerboard end, must have been a good sound but I moved on to yet another pup.
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    [quote name='Wonky2' timestamp='1452646463' post='2952079'] Hey guys Im still in process of my neck repair and wating on some parts such as adjustable bridge and strings (thanks keving).... I Got to thinking about playing with the band in the near future and in turn, amplification ..... I read a whole load of posts on here and the net in general but im a bit stuck for a starting position as so many options seems to be specific to certain approaches in sound and tecnique....? Id like a good pick up which will i guess mistly piz but id like to try the bow of course at some point.... Not suggesting i could dive straight in, but id sure like to "explore".... I dont know whether to look for a bridge mounted single or double pad pick up , anynsuggestions are welcomed in the £50-£100 price bracket.... Next is amplification...... Im clueless here.... Ive heard people refer to a "doubler" before? Whats that then ? Is it a twin channel amp for using two pickups ? I have a mark bass little mark 3 head with a 2x10 markbass traveller cab, is this suitable for double bass ? Is the output of the pickuos passive and ok to use straight into amp like my fender ? Or will it do damage ? The spec for the little mark 3 says it has : "BALANCED INPUT (XLR) impedance 22 Khom, max. voltage 25 vpp " So any pick up,reccomendations compatable with this would be great ? Is there a need for a preamp ? Or can my amp cope well enough with input gain....? 25 plus years of playing bass, now im like a fish out of water..... Hahaha clueless Please excuse the daft questions, all help is warmly recieved with thanks Wonky [/quote] I'm sure the MarkBass amp n speaker setup is plenty power! Keep speakers away from direct line to the bass body of course to counter feedback. Pickup wise I hope you get some good suggestions but I'm thinking of trying out a technique my double bass tutor used to have on board his DB. A Shure 58 enclosed In foam to hold it in the bridge feet with the mic head facing towards the fingerboard direction. I'm not using the DB at present but I remember his live sound all those years ago was very good. I saw DB player Eddie Gomez at Ronnie Scott's using a Walter Woods amp ( precursor of MarkBass styling) and two Bose cabinets that were at head height. He got his sound okay. Good luck.
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