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Great dealing with 'G Major' who bought my MarkBass 4x10 today, both of us having a terrible drive but meeting up 130 miles from home to xchange.....nice one Alex, thanks.
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[quote name='Freddie75' timestamp='1472068135' post='3118246'] Any help is greatly appreciated. Having previously owned at some stage (now sold), the Spector Euro 4lx and Warwick Streamer Stage 1 basses, I'm now looking to get another (Warwick or Spector). The only feature I wasn't keen on was they both had longer necks than I'm used to so wondered if they do shorter necks on both basses mentioned. Should I be looking at 34 scale? If I end up purchasing from another chatter chances are I won't be able to try before I buy so want to know exactly what I need to ask and not end up in the same situation I was in before. Cheers Freddie [/quote] Look at where the top 'horn' and strap button are situated ... On the Fender the top horn end sits around the twelfth fret and on many 'modern' style basses, such as Warwick, that top horn hovers above the 14th fret. Long Scale on both basses at 34" but the Warwick will feel a longer neck.
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Markbass 4x10 hardly used. SOLD pending payment
mybass replied to mybass's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
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[size=5]This Italian made cab has done about 15 gigs only, used for a tour with a 2x10 on top, huge sound, so the 4x10 wasn't even pushed hard. Since stored as I use a mix of smaller Markbass cabs. In very nice condition.[/size] [size=5]MB site says......800watt / 8 ohm...22kg...59.3cm wide...59.3cm high...48.3 deep[/size] [size=5]Rear ports[/size] [size=5]I am based in NE Hants but could possibly bring the cab with me as I will be in the Evesham Vale area and Colne this week - August Bank holiday weekend.[/size]
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currently withdrawn...MarkBass 4x10 cab virtually unused
mybass replied to mybass's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
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currently withdrawn...MarkBass 4x10 cab virtually unused
mybass replied to mybass's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
[quote name='Churchie' timestamp='1469516665' post='3098855'] Please would you provide weight/dimensions? Thanks [/quote] Churchie, here are dimensions taken off the Markbass.it website, hope it helps: Weight: 48.28 lbs / 21.9kg Width: 23.35in / 59.3cm Height: 23.54in / 59.8cm Depth: 19.02in / 48.3cm -
[quote name='mybass' timestamp='1469280832' post='3097157'] [size=5]I have two EBS pedals here at £60 each, both unused for a while having sat in a Boss pedalboard. A few marks and surface paint chip on the Multicomp. I've just tested them and controls working okay. Both have EBS boxes (though one is a chorus pedal box). There is one screw missing from each pedals' base plate. Can be posted unless collected or couriered at your choice.[/size] Postage included in price...forgot to add that! [/quote] Bump
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currently withdrawn...MarkBass 4x10 cab virtually unused
mybass replied to mybass's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
[quote name='mybass' timestamp='1469367925' post='3097727'] This cabinet has been used on about a dozen gigs only from new and since stored in a case (not available) for the last few years. I'm using smaller cabs and this cab is not getting used. 800watt and 8 ohm, a few usual scuffs on the corners but all in all, it's 'as new' and I would say not played in as yet. Made in Italy. I'm willing to meet up on the A3 corridor if it helps anyone travelling a distance. Can't say much more about MarkBass cabs, never had one let me down over all the years and gear I've played through, I'm happy using my smaller MB cabs and amps. This cab wasn't used by itself, it had a 2x10 on top so wasn't really pushed in concert. Not looking at trades. [/quote] bump -
I've currently withdrawn the cabinet but can reply to messages... This cabinet has been used on about a dozen gigs only from new and since stored in a case (not available) for the last few years. I'm using smaller cabs and this cab is not getting used. 800watt and 8 ohm, a few usual scuffs on the corners but all in all, it's 'as new' and I would say not played in as yet. Made in Italy. I'm willing to meet up on the A3 corridor if it helps anyone travelling a distance. Can't say much more about MarkBass cabs, never had one let me down over all the years and gear I've played through, I'm happy using my smaller MB cabs and amps. This cab wasn't used by itself, it had a 2x10 on top so wasn't really pushed in concert. Not looking at trades.
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[quote name='mybass' timestamp='1450635990' post='2934493'] Asking what I think is a decent £550 on Basschat for this lovely headless fretless I made a while back that is virtually unused except for two gigs. A mini 'hit' at a recent bass bash, it has a beautiful body made from very old mahogany for the back with black USA walnut top and a five piece maple/wenge neck with macassar ebony fingerboard. Pickups are Seymour Duncan humbuckers, passive controls. The tuning system cost a small fortune, even for a licensed system. It has a 'Warwick' soft case too. Made for myself, I found I was not a headless person though I sometimes lose my head when paying out for woods and hardware for new basses! The bass sound though is huge, from a great wood and pickup combination. It was a one off but I like the design with top contour off a P bass which does give it a 'full' bass feel. There are two large size end strap buttons that provide alternate playing strap options. It uses normal single ball end strings. Just to add that I have been making basses albeit as a part time builder for over 15 years, usually to order rather than a 'production line' merchant. My own use basses have seen thousands of gigs and using them myself on gigs is usually how orders have come in. Always set up and 'settled in' before going out on the road. [/quote] bump
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currently withdrawn for a while.... [size=5]I have two EBS pedals here at £60 each, both unused for a while having sat in a Boss pedalboard. A few marks and surface paint chip on the Multicomp. I've just tested them and controls working okay. Both have EBS boxes (though one is a chorus pedal box). There is one screw missing from each pedals' base plate. Can be posted unless collected or couriered at your choice.[/size] Postage included in price...forgot to add that!
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[size=5]I have two EBS pedals here at £60 each, both unused for a while having sat in a Boss pedalboard. A few marks and surface paint chip on the Multicomp. I've just tested them and controls working okay. Both have EBS boxes (though one is a chorus pedal box). There is one screw missing from each pedals' base plate. Can be posted unless collected or couriered at your choice.[/size]
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I have used these for years and years, still my favourite though the new ones are slightly thinner leather. Look up on Amazon for the GSL5 Jimmy Page strap, about 3.25" wide. Expensive now, maybe cheaper elsewhere. The belt webbing length adjusted by individual 'webs'.
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Another great transaction with Thunderbird, straightforward and easy, thanks chap, happy plunkin'.
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Terrific dealing with 'Thunderbird'...easy as..cheers
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All sold. Two sets left as of 16th June [size=5]I have spare sets of D'Addario SHORT scale nickel strings. [/size] [size=5]These are medium gauge........ 50. 70. 85. 105.[/size] [size=4]Purchased by mistake a while back, the tapered end does not fit medium scale basses.[/size] [size=5]One pack opened to check the number on D'Addario's website that they are indeed real D'Addario's[/size] [size=5]Price includes UK postage per set......if anyone want all 4 sets it will work out cheaper postage.[/size]
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[quote name='LewisK1975' timestamp='1465214458' post='3066134'] I assume you've got the sound coming through a more decent source than the TV's built in speakers? [/quote] Always a problem with TV broadcast missing the bass guitarist out......I always listen to TV music through headphones and the little I heard of Duran and Jools show the bass was okay. If you listen on TV to drums you don't always hear the full kit and backing vocals are often way to low. Actually, a lot of large live indoor and outdoor music I've heard through big PA systems often misses decent bass sound, except the bass drum !
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Booming from rear ports - suggestions? Problem now solved!
mybass replied to Painy's topic in Amps and Cabs
Getting front ported speakers would help so you can 'temper' the bass end more, ( I have MarkBass 2x10 front ported) Rear ported speakers away from the wall/ corner of stage may help or maybe as far away from the wall as possible. (Like my MarkBass 2x10 Traveller but actually, that cabinet doesn't boom too much at all) You know what, I've never had band members say my rear ported cabs where affecting them, hope they aren't being picky with you! Maybe some deep foam plugs ( like some hi if speakers come supplied with) would help, your speaker cones would probably still want to move some air. (I am not so sure on cabinet designs but I think speakers used in ported to those used in non ported cabinets have different design specs as a speaker generally moves air to operate efficiently). Hopefully some very knowledgable Basschatter will carry on this topic for you! -
Cleaning ebony fretboard... recomendations?
mybass replied to CamdenRob's topic in Repairs and Technical
My double bass repairman used and advised to use (Yamaha) Bore Oil on my ebony fingerboard. It is usually used by woodwind players. Oil on a rag drawn through the instrument to keep the wood in good order considering all the 'moisture' that gets blown into it. As per usual, dab some on a piece of rag and apply, not onto the wood straight from the bottle. A 40ml bottle recently cost be around £7 online. -
[quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1456045425' post='2984681'] I have 2 I disagree. The choice of gig bags that actually fit in it is limited. Two times the latches have come undone in transit, despite them being padlocked. The new version with the strap is useless. The strap 'lock' comes open of its own accord. [/quote] I like using the SKB case ( with my bass in a padded gig bag inside)......Yes the latches are the 'weak' point so I always gaffa tape over the recessed lock area/ padlock as well. The holes for the padlocks are too big for smaller padlocks which in turn allow a little movement of the latches that can result in them becoming unlatched. I discovered this the first ever time I used the SKB. I would have thought this was a bit obvious to the designers!
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[quote name='doc40hz' timestamp='1462905263' post='3046881'] Hi y'all, Looking to replace the machine heads on my Japanese 62 reissue Precision. I've had it since 1995 and one the machine heads has failed. What would people recommend that would drop right in? Cheers! [/quote] I would look at the Hipshot range I guess, unless you wanted to search Ebay (international) for original parts. I think the bass shop 'Bass Direct' could recommend the exact fit.
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[quote name='thinman' timestamp='1462217347' post='3041232'] Spare parts and repair man's time can quickly get expensive! An experienced repair may be able to repair to component level rather than replace whole boards depending upon what's gone wrong. I've just been mending a Yamaha EMX5000 - yes they do have a complex earthing arrangement but that can be got round for testing - an experienced repairer should be able to sort that out. You do have to be very careful with them as they have switched mode power supplies which carry high voltages. I'd ask another repairer for an opinion. [/quote] thanks thinman...I found a yamaha spares supplier, the power board is £85. I have another repair man/amp builder who I may also see about it.