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Purchased new (ex-display) from The Guitar Store in Southampton about 3 months ago as a backup amp. Has been used for a few rehearsals and 2 or 3 gigs and is in excellent condition. It's a great little amp and was able to drive my Genx Benz NX2-212T 4 Ohm (600W 2x12) cab with ease in a moderately loud covers band. I'm no longer gigging so it's really surplus to requirements and I'm trying to raise funds for some recording gear.
Collection ideally from Southampton but I can ship if necessary.
- 300 Watts RMS at 4 Ohms
- 3-Band EQ section
- Enhance control
- Auto compression
- MP3 & Aux inputs
- Front Panel DI output
- Headphone output
- Powder coated steel chassis construction (not rack mountable)
Power Handling: 300W @ 4Ω Amp Modes: Mono Freq. Response: 10Hz - 20KHz Speaker Connection: Speakon or 1/4" Jack Dimensions: H: 3 in / 7.6 cm
W: 16.9 in / 42.8 cm
😧 9.5 in / 24.13 cmWeight: 16.5 lbs / 7.4 kgs
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Genz Benz Shuttle 6.2 bass head
In excellent condition including mains cable, Speakon speaker cable and gig bag. It's a lovely solid sounding head with a great preamp. The fan is very quiet. Everything works perfectly.
I purchased this a few months ago from Bass Direct to drive my GB NX2-212T cab (also for sale). I'm no longer gigging so decided to put it up for sale to help finance some recording gear. I'm based in Southampton, collection preferred but can ship also.
FEATURES
• Ultra Light 3.75 lb Design
• Power: 375W/8 ohms; 600W/4 ohms
• Analog 12AX7 Tube Preamp
• 3 DPM™ Power Management
• High Current Class D Amplifier & SMPS
• Active EQ w/Parametric Mids• 3-Band Signal Shape Circuit (Footswitchable)
• Speakon® Speaker Outputs
• Variable Speed Fan Cooling
• Full XLR Direct Out Interface
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On 06/03/2018 at 13:02, naxos10 said:
Thanks NoRhino, currently playing along with the You Tube studio version. I suppose I could let the guitarist do any fancy infills
I discovered the other day that you can slow down youtube videos which is really handy when you're trying to transcribe or play along with a track your learning. Just click on the gear icon - Settings and adjust the speed, i find 0.75 is good.
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Sunday was my first time at the LBS. It was a very enjoyable and strangely relaxed day, despite the occasional bass amp cacophony but then what would you expect at a bass show?!
Highlights for me were the Scott's Bass Lessons sessions, especially Scott's impromptu band - great musicians all of them. Bobby Vega's bass playing is unique and *very* funky and his stories entertaining. Peter Hook's session was also interesting, funny and grounded, with a bit of a kick up the pants to get on and make music with what you've got. It was also good to chat to some of the people on the stalls, just a very helpful friendly bunch of people.
A real surprise was to have a go on the Safron 'Iris' acoustic bass. I've never played a fretless, let alone a double bass but found it amazingly easy to play pretty much in tune and hear a real double bass sound, at least to my ears. Brilliant!
I will definitely go again, the seminars, masterclasses and performances made it much more than just an exhibition show. Thanks to all the contributors and organisers.
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It's starting to thaw down here in the South so I've bought my ticket for Sunday and really looking forward to it.
I'm driving up in a van so was wondering what parking is like? (I can't get into a multi story car park).
Cheers
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No worries
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Hi Stef,
I'll take you up on that kind offer if its still available. What time will you be getting there?
Cheers, Aidan
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Thanks again for the helpful replies and for the entertaining banter lol.
FWIW cost is an issue for many people. I do get the argument that spending on quality often saves money in the long run, also the argument that some more expensive single cabs are more effective than a pair of cheaper cabs that together add up to the same as the single. However, sometimes you just don't have the cash so you have to get creative about finding a solution. What I appreciate massively here at Basschat is the brilliant market place for second hand gear, also the amazing knowledge and responsiveness here in the forums.
As for me, being quite a new bass convert, I'm thinking it's probably safer to try out gear second hand until I really get to know the sound I'm looking for. I am going to hopefully get along to LBS and have a listen to some of the lovely cabs I've heard so much about.
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I wish I'd written this bass line. I love it.
In fact the whole album has great bass playing on it.
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On 22/02/2018 at 21:40, kevin_lindsay said:
Tony Levin's gorgeous double stopped bassline on Peter Gabriel's "Don't Give Up".
What an amazing performance!
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Thank you for all your replies, it's really helpful to get people's hands on experience of gear.
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Can anyone tell me if there is a marked difference in sound quality between the new generation and the older Barefaced cabs?
For example: older 15" Compact vs new 12" Super Compact or older cab with tweeter vs BB2.
I'm trying to decide whether to go for a new one such as the BB2 or SC (for a lot of money for me) or pick up a s/h one for a more reasonable amount. What doesn't help is that I've tried out neither!! and I'm only going on what people say about how great they are.
Thanks in advance...
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MarkBass 102P 2x10 Traveler Bass Cab including Roqsolid cover.
Excellent cab, very light and portable with a nice punchy sound as many people will testify.
The cab is 8ohms and made in Italy and comes with a perfect condition Roqsolid cover.
I replaced the tweeter when I discovered it wasn't working after I bought it. I fitted a Monacor HT 30 replacement speaker after reading up that it's a sweeter sounding, less hissy tweeter and I agree that it's very nice and just adds a bit of airiness to the top end.
I would prefer local collection from Southampton but can post this insured for £30. I normally use UPS via Interparcel and I've never had any mishaps over the years. Edit: I'm going to the London Bass Show on Sunday and could bring it with me.
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Hi Tenpins,
Would this work (volume and depth wise) as a 1 cab solution for a typical (not too loud) covers band? I would be using a markbass lm3 head.
How do you think it would compare to a new Big Baby II?
Cheers, Aidan
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OK thanks, I'm in Southampton.
I'm thinking about a backup/alternate amp, I've got a little Eden EC10 practice amp that I really like the tone of and it's got me wondering about your wtx264.
My main outfit is a Markbass lm3 and traveler 102p. It's got a great sound but I wonder if I could get the Eden tone and a bit more clarity with the wtx264. Because I'm quite new to the world of bass I'm not very familiar with how the different bass amps and cabs sound (I'm enjoying finding out though).
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Hi scrumpymike, whereabouts are you based?
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Hi, where are you based?
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That looks the business!
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Trying to weight big heavy boxy things is tricky...
I had to weigh my cat once and found the best way was to hold her in my arms while standing on a set of scales then put her down and subtract one weight from the other.
A bit random but might be helpful.
Those cabs look really nice btw
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Where are you based?
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I've had K&K pickups in several acoustic guitars and they are brilliant, I'm always getting compliments on the tone of my guitar. If I had a double bass this is what I would use.
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For Sale or Trade £
325Now £295Bergantino HT115
Purchased a few weeks ago from here on Basschat https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/309875-bergantino-ht210-and-ht115-new-price-sold/
Gorgeous cab but it’s a bit too big and bulky for my needs so I’m passing it on to someone who will get a lot more use out of it than me. Location is Southampton.
For sale for £295 or trade for a lightweight 2x10 cab or possibly a good 12” cab like a Barefaced or similar. Might also consider a powerful combo that I can use for practices and small/med gigs. If I got the right combo I would also sell my Markbass LMIII. At the moment I can only afford one bass outfit for everything hence the need to change things around.
Collection is much preferred or meet (up to 50m from Southampton) or I can ship via Interparcel UPS in the UK for £20 uninsured or £30 insured.
Bergantino HT115
1-15" & Horn Speaker Cabinet
15" cast frame woofer w/ 80oz. magnet, vented pole piece and 3" voice coil
High intelligibility tweeter with cast horn
Power handling - 400 watts rms
Custom phase - coherent crossover with tweeter level control
Frequency response: 40hz - 18khz
Sensitivity: 99db • anechoic: 2.83v/1m
Impedance: 8 ohms
Dimensions: 18"H x 22-3/4"W x 18"D
Weight: 59lbs (26.5kg).- 2
SOLD - Genz Benz NX2-212T Bass cabinet - £300
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Posted · Edited by AidanB
Genz Benz NX2-212T Bass Cab
Purchased from a fellow Basschatter a few months ago. Served me really well in a short lived cover band. Rich lows and nice tone. For sale as I'm no longer gigging on bass.
Rated at 600W @ 4ohms
FEATURES
Our custom-designed 12" neodymium cast-frame loudspeaker is rated at 300 watts RMS and uses a 2 1/2" aluminum edge-wound high-temperature voice coil. The 7-oz. neodymium magnet assembly is encased in a large heat-sink structure for exceptional cooling. The paper cone, spider and dust cap are calibrated to deliver the low-frequency support and midrange articulation that today's bassists demand.
Dual Edge Porting
Integrated into the cabinet design is a special "dual-edge" porting system in which a shelf port at each corner of the baffle face forms an "X" across the radiating surface of the enclosure for increased low-frequency support and projection.
INPUTS AND CONTROL
All Genz Benz bass cabinets have 1/4" and Speakon® connectors for flexible connection options, and a variable tweeter level control for additional tone shaping.
• Parallel Inputs - Either of the cabinet's two 1/4" full-range inputs can be used for input from the amp. The second input can then be used for daisy chaining two cabinets together.
• Full Range Speakon® Input - This input and cable type are recommended when connecting to a high-powered bass amp rated at 400 watts or more.
• Tweeter Level Control - Controls the amount of signal to the tweeter. Starting with the control set halfway is recommended; the tweeter output can then be balanced to the cabinet's speaker output in combination with the instrument's pickup tone and amplifier clarity.
The most popular cabinet in its series, the NX2-212T is compact and lightweight, with a dual 12" design that drives with the heart of a 4x10" enclosure. The combination of two neodymium loudspeakers with "X" cabinet porting projects round, solid and explosive performance on any stage. Also, the vertical positioning of its dual 12" drivers enhances midrange projection-a design that helps cut through the mix. Lightweight design, "Edge-Lift" handles and tilt-back casters make traveling with this cabinet easy and convenient.
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