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  1. Thanks all. I'll have a play around with the MIDI dictionary and see what I can come up with. If I get something useful I'll try and export and share here. I've primarily picked this up for both the FI and to trigger samples off the 1010 Blackbox. The editor does seem pretty simple so hopefully it should be quick and easy to get up and running. 

  2. I've just picked up a Morningstar MC6 MK2 and before I start deep diving into setting this up with the FI I wondered if anyone is willing to share their configuration or have any tips? Looking forward to trying the sustain thing but also hooking up an expression filter to the filters. 

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  3. I've been following this thread with interest as I recently purchased a Handbook R400 from eBay which unfortunately had an issue when I received it. It worked intermittently for a short while then wouldn't make any noise at all. The seller said they hadn't used it for some time but had worked fine the last time they tested it. 

     

    The seller was very reasonable and offered to either take the amp back or refund me a % of the original price to allow me to repair it without being out of pocket. I took the chance on the latter. 

     

    I'd already been in touch with Leszek who responded quickly with a one point for my tech to check and supplied schematics. On each email he got back to me quickly. My experience has been of fantastic support by someone clearly passionate about his products. 

     

    I got the amp back from my tech yesterday (it turned out to a failed resistor in the preamp stage - impossible to diagnose without tracing it but ultimately simple to replace). My tech only had good things to say about the R400 and was pleased to say that almost everything inside could be replaced in the event of component failure. Things can fail (especially considering this is one of the earlier models) - that's fine as long as they can be easily repaired. 

     

    I've yet to run it at rehearsal but sounds great so far. Looking forward to putting it through its paces. 

     

    My story is no help to the original poster but thought it worth sharing a positive story here! 

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  4. Resurrecting this thread from the dead with a little update ...

     

    Had this up for sale but by the time I got a nibble I decided I may well keep it. The bass I bought to 'replace' it turned out to be a 1/2 size Zeller (not 3/4 as advertised and in fairness to the seller he did send me dimensions). That said, it sounds and plays fantastic so it's stayed but I couldn't quite let this go and only keeping a Zeller so it's still with me. 

     

    I'm now thinking about having a new bridge fitted which I've been quoted £250 + vat. I'm down in South Devon so options are a little limited. 

     

    I don't really know what I'm asking here - I guess it's 'is it worth getting the work done'! At the moment there's a wide gap between the sound of both basses (the Zeller sounds considerably more pleasing to my ear) but I suspect a lot of that could be caused by the poor contact of the bridge on the body on the Stentor.

     

    I don't want to get into a debate of should you play a 1/2 or 3/4 size bass. If it sounds good and I can sit in the pocket on it I don't really care! 

  5. Phil Jones Bass C4 in good condition. These are fantastic little cabs. I'd be hanging onto it but I've been tempted by some other cabs which I don't really need and in all honesty this hasn't been out since I got my Tricky Audio F112. 

     

    That said the above is no reflection on the quality of this cab - it really is amazing for its size. If you're looking I'm sure you know. 

     

    Happy to discuss courier at your cost and risk. 

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  6. I'll be sad to see this one go but it's not getting used at the moment and I've decided to hang on to my Tecamp Black Jag & now have an AI Coda for upright gigs. 

     

    This is basically 2 amps in one box. You can run them independently or bridge them. 900W and plenty of control over your sound. I bought it when I was doubling on EUB and bass so could run two separate channels but there are lots of possibilities of how you might run this.

     

    Footswitch, carry bag and manual included but not sure if I have the cable but they are easy enough to source (I never used the footswitch).

     

    More info at bassdirect here - https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/TEC_AMP_Bona_Fide.html

     

    Usual caveats that I may have bought this here and if anyone thinks pricing is wrong then please DM me. I can't recall what I paid for it but thought it was around this price. It's certainly worth it for effectively 2 amps! 

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  7. I picked this up with the intention of getting the work done on it to bring it back to life. It's solid and playable but the bridge probably needs some work and the neck has gouged 'position' markers in the side (which I think are actually wrong as the bridge was well out of position when I got it). That all said, it's playable and has plenty of volume. The body is in pretty good condition for its age and it's solid. 

     

    When I bought it, it had a kids toy lodged inside and the bridge was well out of position. The tailwire snapped when I tried to bring it up to tension but all those issues have been sorted. I can't recall what strings are on it but they're good and fairly low tension. I drilled the bridge for a Wilson K4 (overkill?) So it does have 4 small drilled holes in it. The pickup has now been removed and is not included in the sale (nor is the wolftone eliminator pictured). 

     

    I've now picked up another bass so can't see myself spending the money on this and can't really justify having 2 Double Basses. 

     

    All in its a good solid beater bass and with some work could be a good gigging bass. 

     

    I'll add some more photos later when I get a chance but any questions please let me know. 

     

    Needless to say collection only preferred unless you can arrange your own private courier to collect and deliver the bass but any risk would be yours. 

     

     

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  8. Thanks chaps. There's nothing major that needs doing to the body that I'm aware of and agree that I'm sure with some work it would make a solid gigging bass.

     

    I'm now having 2nd thoughts about moving it on but having just picked up an Andreas Zeller Stentor from here I don't think I have space (or need if I was totally honest) for both. Overall this feels bigger than the A.Z and a little heavier. 

  9. Not sure if this post is allowed so apologies if not but need some help valuing this bass before I decide to release it back into the wild. I'll caveat that if I do end up with a direct sale through here I'll ensure I've a valid marketplace subscription. 

     

    I picked this up with the intention of getting the work done on it to bring it back to life. It's solid and playable but the bridge needs some work and the neck has gouged 'position' markers in the side (which I think are actually wrong as the bridge was well out of position when I got it). That all said, it's playable and has plenty of volume.

     

    I've now picked up another bass so can't see myself spending the money on this (unless you lot convince me otherwise!). Any idea of what it's worth now and also once up to spec would be helpful. The Wilson K4 pickup will obviously come off (which sounds great but I'd expect it too!). 

     

     

     

     

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  10. 3 hours ago, PaulKing said:

    I'd say you're in luck ... even cheap weed-whacker synthetics give a reasonable idea of gut tone and feel on the G, and on the D to a lesser degree.

    I thought I was ... I'd had the strings from either a previous bass or some bulk buy of old strings. Just eagerly whipped off the old G to find these have been cut far too short for my use. I'll check out the lenzler and see how much they are - if I can afford it is rather do this properly. 

  11. I've read a few similar posts on here so don't want to tread over old ground but ...

    I think I'm ready to start my journey into guts. I'm not playing another that really needs the slap but rather interested in the tone and feel. I suspect I'll probably keep my Evah Weichs on the E & A and look for a gut D & G. Here's the question ...

    Will Superior Bassworks synthetic guts give me a good idea if I'm going to like guts? I have some to chuck on but wondered how close they're going to be to the sound/feel?

    Following that - what's a good starter gut without spending a small fortune? Has anyone used these - http://www.janika.co.uk/webshop.php?page=BSTRINGSGUTGD ?

    I don't think these questions have been answered before but please shout if I've missed a similar thread. 

  12. Yeah - I remember when I looked at these i struggled to find any outside the US. Looking forward to the gig report. 

    Out of interest and as a point of reference what was your gigging signal chain before? Did you have an AI Clarus? Are you now going straight to the PA with the tonedexter?

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