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Before you launch into swapping valves it would be wise to power the amp up with speaker connected and with your ear close to the speaker can you hear any gentle hiss noise? This will at least determine if the audio power stage of the amp plus everything downstream of that is working. If you can't hear any hiss noise then check the speaker and associated wiring first.

[size=5][b][font=Arial, sans-serif]Precision Devices PDN18SB40 chassis speaker for sale - 8ohm[/font][/b][/size]

This is an 18" Neo chassis speaker in 'as-new' condition.

[size=4][font=Arial, sans-serif]The full spec can be found here - [/font][url="http://www.precision-devices.com/Product-Details/PDN18SB40"][font=Arial, sans-serif]http://www.precision-devices.com/Product-Details/PDN18SB40[/font][/url][/size]

[size=4][font=Arial, sans-serif]I purchased this a few years ago when trying to design an experimental sub cab. The speaker has literally seen about 30 minutes use and during that time had been driver with the correct crossover settings and certainly not pushed.[/font][/size]

[size=4][font=Arial, sans-serif]This is a considerable saving on the new price which is over £300 at Blue Aran, Thomann is even more expensive.[/font][/size]

[size=4][font=Arial, sans-serif]Collection preferred from Warwickshire near Stratford upon Avon. Would courier at a push, charged at cost.[/font][/size]

[size=4][font=Arial, sans-serif]If you need any more info please get in contact.[/font][/size]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Sold a Hohner bass to Rainer.[/font][/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]No fuss, did exactly what he said he would. Easy, hassle free deal - would be more than happy to deal with again, a credit to the BC community. [/font][/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Thanks again and hope you have many happy hours playing it.[/font][/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]As a suggestion you could look at the Nordstrand NP5 or NP5F. I fitted these to my VM5, they are a direct replacement and they worked out quite well but whether there is £100+ worth of improvement is subjective. I guess it comes down to what sound you are after. Personally I think you can achieve a lot more, for less money in getting the right sort of stings fitted on the bass to suit the particular sound you are after.[/font][/color]

"[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I suspect most problems are environmental and/or finger trouble." - pretty much this. [/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]We use a Behringer X32 on which I believe the X18 Air has been based upon. The desk is mainly controlled by our sound engineer who also uses an iPad to go walk-about when checking the sound in different parts of the room. A few of the band also use apps on their phones to tweak monitor mixes. The WiFi connection can be a bit jittery at times and we have noticed this generally occurs when the room is full of people as distinct to when we are sound-checking when there are usually fewer folks around. When you think about it a room of 250 people has potential for +200 mobiles in there, most of which will be jockeying for a wi-fi signal in the locality. Using a decent router helps (I can't recall the model we are using) and keeping the router in line of sight and close to the performance area can also improve matters. [/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]As long as you are mindful of the potential pitfalls you shouldn't go too far wrong.[/font][/color]

Bought a Genz cab off John. Drove down to collect it and had a good old bass related chin-wag. John is an absolute gentleman and it's been a pleasure to do business with him. An asset to the BC community and would certainly have no hesitation in trading again.

Thanks John.

[b]Hohner B2V with case for sale - Sold[/b]

My love hate relationship with these basses continues. I think I can get along with them but in reality I can’t so time to admit defeat and move on. These are great travel basses and take up very little room. The bass is in reasonably good condition, I would say 8 /10, everything works as it should and is strung with a fresh set of GHS roundwounds. The body of the bass has a couple of minor cosmetic marks which I have attempted to photograph but really do not impact on the attractiveness of the bass. The case has a few small scrapes and one corner is a little worn however it is structurally sound and the zip works fine.

Based in Alcester which is about 6 miles from Stratford upon Avon you’re more than welcome to come and try it out, kettle and biscuits are always at the ready, equally I do a little bit of travelling so a meet up may be possible if there is no urgency. I prefer not to have to post but it could be a last ditch option and would need to investigate costs and couriers. Not looking for any trades as I desperately need to thin the collection. Please check out my feedback at the link below as well.

Any questions or more photos needed, just ask.

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Bought a Mono gig bag off John, it arrived promptly, extremely well packed and in very good condition. A smooth transaction, just like you like it to be.[/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Highly recommended and would have no hesitation in dealing again. Thanks John.[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Bought some pickups off Jose, they arrived promptly, well packed and in very good condition. A smooth transaction, just like you like it to be. Also had a very interesting and enjoyable chat with Jose via pm. [/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Highly recommended and would certainly have no hesitation in dealing again. Thanks Jose.[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Bought some bass bits off Patrick, arrived promptly, incredibly well packed and in very good condition. A smooth transaction, just like you like it to be.[/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Highly recommended. Thanks Patrick.[/font][/color]

They reconed a PHL driver for me a couple of years ago and did a good job. As the website is still up there I can only assume (and hope) they are still trading. I've heard good things about Wembley Loudspeakers as well but haven't used them personally.

It would be worth getting a price to recone the Ampeg driver to compare against the Eminence. I doubt there will be much difference in reality but if you have the Ampeg driver reconed at least you remain closer to originality, if that is important for you.

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]As Stevie said have a go at it yourself, you've nothing to loose. Failing that [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I've used [url="http://www.recones.com/"]RMJ[/url] in the past and can recommend them. A bit closer to you as well.[/font][/color]

You certainly don't see many AV basses around these parts!

As stated in the op [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Ales Vychodil makes some truly great basses and if you are even half considering buying a PJ then this is certainly worth checking out. The output on these basses is 'only' passive (I say only passive) It gives most of my active basses a run for their money. They produce a full and rich tone and yes it is a traditional nitros finish.[/font][/color]

[font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"]My AVPB5 is an absolute pleasure to play and is one of my 'go-to' basses. I'm half tempted with this myself but if I go home with any more basses Mrs. Whiz is gonna be after me like something unmentionable.[/color][/font]

[font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"]GLWTS.[/color][/font]

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[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Sold some strings to Gareth.[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Prompt payment, top bloke, deal with confidence. [/font][/color]

Thanks again Gareth,

Cheers,

Colin

I didn't refer to a schematic, I just followed the instructions which Meddle detailed earlier in this post. When you pull out the volume pots it is a simple case of switching the wires so that the [font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"]pickups are connected to the wipers of the pot rather than the outer terminal. To allow the volume pots to pull out of the f holes far enough you will also need to undo the tone pots as well as the wiring between them is quite tight. Make sure you place a cloth or other protection over the front of the body as it could be quite easy to accidentally touch it with the soldering iron or hot solder. [/color][/font]

Thanks for this. I've modded my RI as per the above and agree that the pup selector switch now works in a much more logical manner. It has also overcome the issue when reducing the volume on one pickup where has a tone altering effect on the other. With both pickups set at max volume and no tone cut the overall sound of the bass remains unchanged, however I wouldn't have expected it to be any different. It definitely provides more flexibility in being able to dial up different tones though.

If anyone is contemplating the mod I would recommend that you remove the jack socket as it allows slightly easier access to the lower pots. Borrow or invest in a pair of cranked tweezers as well as this makes access through the f holes less fiddly.

pm sent

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Price drop type bump. [/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Sold a Levy's strap to Chris.[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Prompt payment, top bloke, deal with confidence. [/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Cheers Colin[/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][b]Sold[/b] - Levys's MSS2-4 black leather strap for sale. Very good condition approx 18 months old. Has had Straplocks fitted so a little compressed at the ends. [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Ideal for heavy basses as it is 4 1/4 inches wide. The Leather is very high quality and the padding is very thick! Adjusts between [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]36" to 52"[/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Collect from Alcester or I can post for £2.00. [b]- Sold[/b][/font][/color]

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[b] Sold - [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=4]Fender 82505M 5 string set - [/size][/font][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=4].045, .065, .085, .110tw and .150tw [/size][/font][/b]


The packaging has been opened but the strings are new and unused, they were ordered in error.

The best on-line price I can find is £24 so I've listed them at [s]£15[/s] £12.50 including p & p (within UK).

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Bought a strap off Nick, as described and posted nice and quickly. Can't ask for anything more really.[/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Thanks again Nick.[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Bought some more bits off Simon. Exactly as described and super quick delivery. All in all a top fella to deal with and a true gent.[/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Thanks again Simon[/font][/color]

pm'd on the body and neck