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  1. Paul S
    Probably not the best but I am surprised no-one has posted it yet [media]http://youtu.be/cpbbuaIA3Ds[/media] Is this long enough to qualify as an intro? http://youtu.be/qR0K0mmm6R4
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    This was my main amp for a while, shunted down the order to 'back up' once I got back into my favoured Trace Elliot again, and now surplus to requirements. TC Electronic RH 750. Amp itself is in good nick, faulty buttons have been replaced, everything works and no issues I am aware of. This is loud into 8ohms and very loud into 4ohm! For me the good things are the programmable presets, the very effective Tubetone and the onboard compressor - these are not gimmicks but good useable tools. At least i found them so. Plus of course the tuner, which seems accurate and clear. RC4 Footswitch operates the 3 presets, has the tuner display and a mute function, all very useful to have at your feet. This one has a scratch on the top, see pic, also one of the nuts holding preset button 3 in place is missing. Nevertheless it all works just fine. Obviously included is the connecting cable. Link to TC website for general guff and details [url="http://www.tcelectronic.com/rh750/"]http://www.tcelectronic.com/rh750/[/url] The padded soft gig bag into which it all fits nicely is in good nick apart from a small area where seam is coming adrift near the zip - something these gig bags seem prone to do. Kettle lead included - whole lot was PAT tested last month, fwiw. Priced to sell at a very reasonable [s]£500[/s] boxing day reduction to £450 collected from SE Essex, SS7. Overnight fully insured courier would be £25 on top. bank transfer or 'no fee' PayPal are just fine. cash on collection even better Not looking to sell the footswitch separately. [attachment=207065:tc3.jpg][attachment=207066:tc4.jpg][attachment=207067:tc5.jpg][attachment=207068:tc6.jpg][attachment=207069:tc7.jpg]
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    I have before now used luminous stickers, used a hole punch to cut out dots, stuck them in the required positions then charged then with a UV light pen. The dots do have a tendency to become unstuck, though - I then used clear nail lacquer to keep them in place. The whole thing is completely reversible.
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    Ray Gelato at Thorpe Hall Golf Club. They've started a bit of a jazz night there. Just Ray, girl singer whose name escapes me, drums, double bass (nice) and keys. A bit samey - on the whole I prefer the big band version to give more light and shade. Still, wasn't a bad night - entry was cheap, food was nice albeit small portions.
  5. Paul S
    That is crazy. I just bought one from the other end of the scale, a Thunder Jet, for £90 posted. i don't need one but just couldn't resist for that.
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    North of Colchester, east side of the country. Good enough for me.
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    First thing I have ever seen that makes me wish i lived in the northeast! Casapete - you fancy this? [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Danelectro-56-Bass-/262180223000?hash=item3d0b28b818:g:mxAAAOSwEetV-Fk~"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Danelectro-56-Bass-/262180223000?hash=item3d0b28b818:g:mxAAAOSwEetV-Fk~[/url]
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    I would throw a Westone Thunder 1A into the ring. If my back weren't so fragile, anyway Great value, if rather heavy, instruments that sound immense. £200 would get you one in good nick and some change, too. If you had just £50 more there is a bitsa Fender Hot Rod for sale in the classifieds here that is exceptionally nice. Then again, for £220 there is a Yamaha 214.
  9. Paul S
    Certainly interesting [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Custom-Headless-Bass-with-DB-Tuner-bridge-/231776837169?hash=item35f6f9de31:g:lwoAAOSwNphWZYrT"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Custom-Headless-Bass-with-DB-Tuner-bridge-/231776837169?hash=item35f6f9de31:g:lwoAAOSwNphWZYrT[/url]
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    [quote name='BluRay' timestamp='1449479642' post='2923756'] Depends on the model and obviously what sound you're after. For an ABM – I always start with the following, and make small adjustments to compensate for the room Disable the “shape” button (button pressed in) and the compressor (if there is one). Bass @ 10oclock Mid: @ 12oclock Treble @ 2 oclock Bump the all the sliders very very slightly A tiny bit of sub octave (just because its there) Healthy amount of gain and drive. Crank it up and rock out. [/quote] Ta. I'll give that a go. I'm after the standard pre-shape tone on the TE. Nearest I got so far with the ABM was with the shape button engaged then cut the bass and upper mids but it was still wrong somehow.
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    [quote name='Bassman Steve' timestamp='1449478438' post='2923742'] Oh, my apologies, I had no idea at all. Mind you, you're describing the Jazz variant aren't you? [/quote] Aha! Well spotted. I was indeed talking of the Jazz, this isn't one is it!
  12. Paul S
    How do you eq your Ashdown? I bought one here recently but am struggling to set it up to how I like.
  13. Paul S
    [quote name='Bassman Steve' timestamp='1449475653' post='2923723'] It'll be standard 34" scale. These are great basses, very versatile and very light too. [/quote] Not necessarily - the non-export models with the scratchplate came in medium scale, too. I have one, which also varies by having J/J pickups. But, yes, they are very nice basses.
  14. Paul S
    Just listed on eBay, in that odd mauve colour. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Shergold-Marathon-4-string-bass-guitar-Big-Plate-Mk1-pre-1980-/221961265292?hash=item33adec208c:g:xc8AAOSwAKxWZE-7"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Shergold-Marathon-4-string-bass-guitar-Big-Plate-Mk1-pre-1980-/221961265292?hash=item33adec208c:g:xc8AAOSwAKxWZE-7[/url]
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    Caro Emerald at the Cliff's Pavilion last Thursday, great show. Then Friday saw the exact same show for Go West/Nick Kershaw/Carol Decker as I had seen the week before but at IndigO2. Very loud, perfect seat, crystal clear sound. Last show of the tour and a little bit of magic that night. Once again huge respect for Nick Kershaw - what a talent.
  16. Paul S
    Moonage daydream, Bowie. Mick Ronson's solo is beyond description.
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    I have just gone full circle back to Trace amps (I actually like the scooped pre-shape 1 ) after a few years flirting with class Ds immediately post back hurting. A few months back I bought an AH300-12 SMX on here that had been rack mounted into an 2U ABS case and weighs around 12kgs. Not a lot, and not being bulky I find it an easy lift and balances with a lightweight cab on the other hand.
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    My new band 'The Wayward Sons' are doing a support slot of around 1hr to an established soul band Soulsation at Rayleigh Mill in Rayleigh, Essex. Our music is probably best described as 'Classic Rock Anthems' and the band is a kind of side project for some well known local musos - Noel Ashton on vocals, Ben Selleck on vocal and keys, Alan Gooden on drums and the incredible Steve Hoggart on guitar. What the heck they are doing with me on bass I'm not sure... Should be a good night's entertainment. £10 on the door, which opens at 8pm. Waywards kick off around 8:45pm.
  19. Paul S
    Not that much black paint left on it, to be fair Steve has fitted an SD bassline p pup in it and I have to say it sounds a lot more mellow than others I have heard/used. OK, it is strung with flats but the tone was not hard at all. Very woody quality about it, too.
  20. Paul S
    I'm just back from doing a bit of business with Steve and had a bit of a look at this while I was there. Looks the business, sounds even better. Must the the best value £250 in the marketplace at the moment.
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    withdrawn

    Paul S replied to Shonks's topic in Basses For Sale

    Just concluded a bit of business with Steve and he was playing around on this when I arrived. Very nice indeed!
  22. Paul S
    My umpteenth dealing with Steve, I've just traded a Precision pickup for a Trace Elliot amp Well, almost. Luvverly fella.
  23. Paul S
    Black Sabbath on the album Black Sabbath by, erm, Black Sabbath.
  24. Paul S
    Building your own is a good way forward. I had a 90s MIJ Fender Precision body fitted with a Mighty Mite Jazz neck and, eventually, a Fender original pickup. That was delicious and I regret not keeping it as it did all the things my subsequent basses have done. Fender Jazz Bass Special models have Jazz shaped necks but Precision bodies. P/J pups. Usually sell for around £400. Precision Lyte has an uber slim neck, very shallow. Sold mine now but there are a couple for sale within your budget. Squier Silver Series precision basses were the last of the MIJ Squiers from the early 90s, generally exceptionally good, and had a 40mm wide neck.
  25. Paul S
    Sold.
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