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basstone

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  1. basstone
    Very clean Behringer bass v-amp pro rack mounted effects unit. It has loads of amp and cab simulations as well as effects and built in tuner. I just don't ever use it these days so here it is! Postage would be about £8 royal mail second class.
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    You could get away with loose screws for most of our gear as the current load is generally small. With a high current load a loose connection creates a higher resistance which can lead to overheating!
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    I’m not sure about Armacab but the Tuffcab paint I’ve used needs a temperature greater than around 10 degrees in order to cure in a reasonable time. I have worked in the winter in my unheated open workshop but used a fan heater to help cure the paint. I’d agree use sacrificial bolts. Wait for the paint to go nearly but not completely dry before removing
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    Thank you for the explanation, I understand now that it's mainly about the practicalities of applying the paint. I've used Tuffcab on some baffles (as it was all I had around at the time) and agree it's tricky to get a consistent finish on the edges next to the grille batten with the roller. I also fit the port before painting, but as you say it's all hidden behind the grille if one is fitted anyway.
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    Is it not a good idea only from the perspective of getting a good seal on the drivers or is there another reason?
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    I fancy having a go with a monitor style cab with the back corners at 45 degrees. I’d make the cab a bit wider and deeper to keep the same internal volume and match the form factor of a 10” cab I have
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    BC 8" cab

    basstone replied to tauzero's topic in Build Diaries

    I’ve had a large tin of tuff cab ( black satin) open for about 5 years and have used it on 2 speaker cabs, several rack cases and 2 large stage risers and it’s still going. I just give it a stir to even out the consistency before use. It’s the best durable professional finish I’ve ever achieved on my projects. It does seem hard to get at the moment though.
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    Even in the unlikely event that the power amp fails spectacularly, Its a fairly easy job to replace the whole power amp with a MOSFET power amp module. I've done it a couple of times to rescue Trace amps from the skip. They sound sweet with the MOSFET power amp and are very reliable. GLWTS.
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    That's interesting. I didn't know about that development of the wiring regs and use of sprung fittings. Screws in junction boxes were used for many decades and I'm sure most have never been touched or inspected since. Maybe it is settlement of the conductor particularly if stranded or vibration over long periods of time that causes loosening. As I said in a previous comment in this topic, loose or missing screws in rewireable plugs is one of the most common things I pick up on when PAT testing. Usually the continuity is still good and visual inspection is needed!
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    Part of the full PAT test includes visual inspection of the plug, flex and body of the item. Personally I wouldn't recommend the tongue test (maybe fun to watch!), although that does work well for PP3 batteries! I do quite a bit of PAT testing of band gear and this is a common fault along with loose screws in rewirable plugs! I also would suggest that everyone should regularly visually inspect all their gear every time they use it.
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    Fairly common stress point where a cable goes through a gland, also happens on mains cable reels where the cable goes into the centre hub. This shows perfectly why we should regularly inspect our gear for safety or better still get it PAT tested which can also reveal hidden issues before they get seriously dangerous! As to soldering rewireable mains plugs - they're not designed for that and best to either use crimped finger terminals or just twist and double back the stripped conductors. In my experience moulded plugs are much more reliable although do watch out for dodgy oriental imports with insulated earth pins.
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    How about my Fender telecaster with matching strings! They also came in pink I seem to remember! Made in Japan probably early 2000's I used it in a blues trio with it tuned down a tone as a lot of our tunes were in D and I wanted that low root note. Played through an Ashdown ABM500 with 1 by 15 and 2 by 10 cabs.
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    Sounds interesting. Can we have some photos when it’s complete?
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    Is the 25mm batten a finished size. Usually planed timber is smaller than the stated size! The stated size is what the rough timber started as before planing.. I hope that makes sense. Of course the same would apply to the 20mm batten unless the specification uses actual finished sizes! I would also agree with glueing as well as screwing as you get solid contact along the whole length of the batten. most commercial speaker cabs have 2 connectors wired in parallel ( +/- 1s connected together) specifically for adding a second cab.
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    Good idea also. Velcro is also handy if there are suitable flat smooth surfaces. The dovetail approach appeals as it’s easy to extend the idea to different cabs
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    I really like this idea. I can see an application for an amp on top of a tilted cab to stop it sliding off. I often tilt my small cab on a small stand on a small stage!
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    Understood, I thought it may be of interest to others considering a DIY bi-amped cab project 🙂 Good luck with the project and keep us posted
  18. basstone
    Slightly off topic, but may be of interest - I have a 700RB for sale on this forum. They are great sounding versatile amps. Mine is a 2 x 10" combo which is reassuringly heavy but the head could be used very effectively in a project like this?
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    Another great and well attended bass bash today. Many thanks to @scrumpymike and the rest of the team for all their hard work and fantastic catering throughout the day. Also thanks to @Phil Starr for the blind speaker shootout. Interesting and thought provoking. Also thanks for everyone attending and bringing along a fantastic selection of gear and instruments!
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    Anyone care to make an offer on this combo? It's too heavy to post so the SW bass bash on Sunday is an ideal opportunity to give this a new home.
  21. basstone
    Thank you. See you on Sunday
  22. basstone
    Yes please, I'm interested in them if they are still available.
  23. basstone
    If not sold before, maybe bring it along to the SW bass bash on 12 Oct down near Taunton (check it out in the events section). I'm sure there would be a lot of interest in it.
  24. basstone
    The Gillet basses are fantastic being innovative, unique and very well made. I tested some early prototypes for Mike and gave him some feedback. I've always been on the lookout for an upright bass sound from a bass guitar and these came close. Being a long scale fretless player, I did not want to spend the time getting the intonation sorted for a shorter scale so I did not buy one! Probably also a bit of a niche market for them but this is a rare opportunity for someone, surely as there are not many Gillett basses out there?
  25. basstone
    Gallien-Krueger 700RB combo in good working condition. Recently serviced and modified in line with the GK mod. scheme in the service manual (thermistor fitted in the power input) to prevent the main fuse blowing due to current surge on power up. A couple of sorry looking overheated resistors were also replaced at the same time and the power amp fully checked. This is a heavy combo (30Kg+) thankfully the wheels and built in handle help moving it around and doubtless this contributes to the solid sound of this combo. Rated at 480 W into the woofers plus 75W into the HF horn the amp features many eq. and voicing options. See attached user manual for details and full specifications. Price reduced and open to offers. 700rb_1001rb owners manual.pdf700rb_1001rb owners manual.pdf
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