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  1. Paul S
    Now SOLD!! Thanks everyone.
  2. Paul S
    And back again, sir. But now sold to a third party. Thanks all. Well, the 1818 is still here but I'll keep that until my new Barefaced Compact arrives otherwise I'll have nothing to use in the meanwhile!
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    3 days too late! Have a bump.
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    And replied.
  5. Paul S
    I played guitar in my mid-teens 'til I left university (early to late '70s), followed by a musical vacuum. Then mid-life crisis thingy came along 25years later and I took up bass, having changed the way I listen to and appreciate music in the meanwhile. Still have a couple of guitars and, if I were to put in the equivalent practice that I do on my bass, would be a better guitarist than both guitarists in one band. Which is rather worrying. Though nothing like as good as either guitarist in the other band - a much better situation. But doesn't it all seem a bit Liliputian? That's my biggest problem now when picking up a guitar - stumbling over such a tiny neck with all those strings on it. But I do quite fancy playing rhythm guitar in a band at some point. I never have and I think it could be fun.
  6. Paul S
    Thanks Tom Quick edit - it is currently not strung and I can put not-too-old-ish roundwounds or almost new D'Addario chrome flats (as per picture) on it, according to preference. Another quick edit - width at nut is 40mm, btw. A little chunkier than a Jazz, a little thinner than most Ps.
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    Having decided lightweight is the new heavyweight, I am selling my main back-up bass - this lovely old shiny black Westone Thunder 1A. It is in very good nick for it's age, 1984, and all works. Nice and simple, no frills - single split coil p- type pup, active preamp (2 x 9V batteries) Neck is absolutely superb and when switched to active with the bass just rolled off a fraction it can shake foundations. Great 'woody' tone - good rock bass. Comes with an original fitted Westone hard case which works but doesn't look too pretty. £120 collected from Benfleet, Essex, I can deliver for fuel costs or will post (when I get a box) [attachment=76821:westone9.jpg] [attachment=76823:westone11.jpg] [attachment=76822:westone10.jpg] [attachment=76824:westone12.jpg] [attachment=76825:westone13.jpg]
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    Another vote for SGC Nanyo Bass Collection. I bought one recently and reckon they represent the best value for money out there. Light as a feather, active, 2 pups and, as mentioned, they do an unlined fretless version. There are two (fretted) SB-320s on eBay at the moment - one is BIN £250, the other bids starting at £250. This model was the top end at the time (late 80s/90s) and expensive (£800?) yet they don't hold their value second hand. God knows why. Edit - just had a look and they are both 0 bids, starting at £250, no BIN. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200591898408&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT"]here's one[/url] [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140531993157&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT"]here's the second[/url] which looks a really tidy guitar.
  9. Paul S
    I am just about to put my Westone Thunder 1A up for sale. Very good nick for it's age, even has an original (but tatty) Westone fitted hard case. Monster sounding bass and REALLY well made. More solidly built than your Epi.... (I had one not long ago). Too heavy for me now. I'd be looking for £120 plus postage. If it is remotely of interest I'll send pics etc but I only really decided yesterday.
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    I know nothing about it but would recommend a chat with [url="http://www.electronicmusicservices.co.uk/traceelliot/"]these guys[/url] who are a Trace Elliot recommended service centre. They have my MkV AH250 at the moment and would appear to know exactly what they are doing.
  11. Paul S
    [quote name='gub' post='1190501' date='Apr 6 2011, 02:06 PM']HA ha did you sell the jag btw ? after i saw yours for sale i started looking into them a bit more and now want one ! not as i have the money to buy atm though but all the same love it ![/quote] Someone coming to have a look tomorrow. If it doesn't work out I'll get in yer face Edit - Friday, not tomorrow.
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    I am always overwhelmed by this place - generosity in every form is abundant. I've had strings sent to me for no cost, same with a re-stringing key thingy, unsolicited messages of support for various things and advice by the shedload. I have been on (and run) discussion forums on the internet for years and this has by far the best sense of community. Being a serious GAS victim, I find the classifieds a particularly safe and comfortable environment in which to shop. Now - who is going to buy my Trace rig.....
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    WITHDRAWN

    Paul S replied to Skezza's topic in Bass Guitars

    I bought the active version upgraded with Seymour Duncans a few months back for slightly less than that - £390 plus postage - but I think I got it cheap tbh. Given that yours is largely untouched I would say £450 +/-. This is my 'go to' bass - I've bonded with it big time. If build quality and general ooofness were the only criteria it would be worth more, especially when you think that MIJ Squires of a similar age can fetch ludicrous amounts, but I don't think the market will take more.
  14. Paul S
    Over the last couple of days I did a play off on amps in this price range and my strongest advice is 'go and try them' as it is only when you hear them, fiddle with them and play with the settings that you will get a feel for what they will do. People will vary as to their requirements - what suits some disappoints others. I tried Orange Terror Bass, TC Electronic Classic 450, Promethean, Genz Benz Shuttle 6, an Ampeg lightweight, Markbass Little Mark Rocker. Finalists were Genz Benz, against expectation and Classic 450, which is the one I ended up getting. Not exactly after the toss of a coin but it was a hard choice to make. The point being that the Genz Benz wouldn't even have been a contender had I not tried it as I didn't think it would be 'right' but, once played, it was right up there. But you might well plug in the Promethean and find it is exactly what you want!
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    I going to Cornwall at the end of this month with a largely empty car as it happens.... something to think about?
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    Thanks!
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    Now on hold....
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    A shameless plug here - I am selling a complete, ready to gig, top quality Trace Elliot rig and have just dropped by price almost suicidally - details: AH300-12, with cover and kettle lead - [s]£250[/s] [color="#FF0000"]£200[/color] 1153T, with cover and cable - [s]£150[/s] [color="#FF0000"]£120[/color] 2013H, with cover and cable - [s]£150[/s] [color="#FF0000"]£120[/color] 1818 - [s]£120[/s] [color="#FF0000"]£100[/color] Footswitch - [s]£50[/s] [color="#FF0000"]£40[/color] Head + 1153 +2013 +footswitch + cables etc [s]£550[/s] [color="#FF0000"]£450[/color] Head + (1153 or 2013) + 1818 + cables etc + footswitch [s]£520[/s] [color="#FF0000"]£420[/color] Remove footswitch less £40. Whole lot [s]£600. [/s] [color="#FF0000"]£500[/color] AND I'll deliver it ALL to Swindon for the cost of the fuel...
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    Right, another price drop as I have now splashed out on the replacement and I could do with this lot gone. AH300-12, with cover and kettle lead - [s]£250[/s] [color="#FF0000"]£200[/color] 1153T, with cover and cable - [s]£150[/s] [color="#FF0000"]£120[/color] 2013H, with cover and cable - [s]£150[/s] [color="#FF0000"]£120[/color] 1818 - [s]£120[/s] [color="#FF0000"]£100[/color] Footswitch - [s]£50[/s] [color="#FF0000"]£40[/color] Head + 1153 +2013 +footswitch + cables etc [s]£550[/s] [color="#FF0000"]£450[/color] Head + (1153 or 2013) + 1818 + cables etc + footswitch [s]£520[/s] [color="#FF0000"]£420[/color] Remove footswitch less £40. Whole lot [s]£600. [/s] [color="#FF0000"]£500[/color] I know, I am mad. I will deliver a reasonable distance for cost of fuel. Just ask!
  20. Paul S
    Things move fast around here. I took my Fender Power Jazz Special along to Bass Merchant in Colchester this afternoon and tried a few things - Promethean, Little Mark Rocker, Genz Benz Shuttle 6 and TC Electronics Classic 450. Promethean didn't do it for me and fell by the wayside immediately. Little Mark Rocker was nice but a bit too expensive and IMO not worth the extra - the extra overdrive wasn't really that useable as far as I could see. TC Classic 450 was great - if I had heard that yesterday I would probably have bought it straight away as it made a sound I aspire to, plus a lot more. Then I tried the Genz Benz and surprised myself by really liking it - I wasn't expecting to - and could barely decide which to choose between that and the TC head. I switched from one to the other several times but came home with the Classic 450. There was a warmth to the sound that just took the edge for what I play, rather than the more transparent brittleness (heard that somewhere and it fit's perfectly) of the Genz Benz. Ideally I could have had both! I must say I was totally blown away by this lightweight stuff. Far from the compromise I had envisaged I actually feel really inspired by this kit. The tone and power is just awesome. I can't wait to get gigging with it. It will certainly be surreal next rehearsal as I will be playing this new head through my Trace 18" cab. Sublime to the ridiculous. Anyway, thanks to everyone for their input on this - it is really appreciated.
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    I will look into the various postage options and report back - I guess posting to Germany is going to be expensive but I would be prepared to do it - once it is packed for transit it doesn't really matter where it goes. I just get nervous about couriers and postage and the all seem to have a long history of parcel abuse. Haverhill I'd probably rather deliver it for petrol money and eliminate any risk - which would be a viable option, guys, for anyone within about 100 miles or so. Or meet half way, that kind of thing. This is a definite 'For Sale' now. I'll dig out the serial number and take more pics if anyone wants any.
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    That might have worked, Ben. A few hundred miles round trip, but an interesting drive nevertheless. As it happens I have now stuck a deposit on one of Alex's finest, so sorted for a cab. And I think I might be after one of the tube pre-amps. Incidentally - a while back you posted a link to a YouTube of your band playing 'The Chain' - I showed it to one of my bands and on the strength of how good it sounded and how ell it worked with a small band we are going to give it a go. Thought I'd mention it.
  23. Paul S
    A lot of suggestions here, thanks all. I tried an Orange Terror Bass at PMT today (also a new lightweight Ampeg thingy, which didn't do it for me at all). I thought the Orange was very nice but the gain seemed too easy to overdo with my Fender Power Jazz Special - beyond about 2 o'clock it seemed a bit farty. Rolled off to about half it was lovely, though. I'm off to Bass Merchant tomorrow to have a go on whatever they have in stock - Promethean, Genz benz, TC Classic 450, Markbass.
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    I [s]am thinking of[/s] selling my Fender Jaguar. I use either my Power Jazz Special or the Bass Collection more at the moment and, frankly, could do with releasing some cash to help fund some lightweight amp/cabs that I need to get. Had it from new for a couple of years. I replaced the original creamy white scratchplate with this black one - looks sexier IMO and the bass is now called 'The Panther'. But I still have, and will include, the original. It has only tiny marks on it, nothing much. a little buckle rash at the back - the scratch plate has pick marks on it - they might even polish out, I don't know. One thing I never got around to doing was sorting out the slight hum these jags have when you take your hand off the metal. It is what they do and easily fixed, I am told - I just never did. Currently it has no strings on it - I took off a set of Thomastik flats which I can put back on, or send it stringless for you do use what you like. I won't list all the doings - active, 2 band eq, 2 pups that can be switched series or parallel. Can also be played passive. Beautiful skinny and thin Jazz profile neck - I think it is similar to the Geddy Lee one - with block inlays. Etc etc. A vast array of sounds available. I believe they don't make these any more. Anyway - I am thinking £500, including one of those SKB soft/hard cases but excluding postage extra. Any interest out there? [attachment=76663:jaguarblacksp1.jpg][attachment=76664:jaguarblacksp2.jpg][attachment=76665:jaguarbl acksp3.jpg]
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    Ok, some details and pics.. The whole rig, with covers, without covers, stacked the other way if you prefer.. [attachment=76538:TE1.jpg][attachment=76539:TE2.jpg][attachment=76541:TE3.jpg][attachment=76540:TE2a .jpg] The head - AH300-12 - (wxhxd) 49 x 15 x 37cm and approx. 15kg [attachment=76542:TE4.jpg][attachment=76543:TE5.jpg] The 2x10 (2103H) cab - 49 x 63 x 43cm and approx 31kg (and it is with an adjustable tweeter) [attachment=76544:TE6.jpg][attachment=76545:TE6a.jpg] The 1x15 (1053T) cab - 49 x 63 x 43cm and approx 26kg [attachment=76546:TE7.jpg][attachment=76547:TE7a.jpg] The ultra-rare footswitch (as you can see, pretty much as new), monster OBBM speaker cables, kettle lead and head manual. [attachment=76548:TE8.jpg][attachment=76549:TE9.jpg] And 'El Gordo' the leviathan 1x18 cabinet I didn't mention yesterday - 61 x 79 x 43cm and approx 40kg. This beast is rather tatty but works perfectly well. I had intended to buy a can of satin black, take all the metal bits off and give him a makeover - the tolex isn't too bad - but, well, won't bother now. On 4 casters, 2 are lockable [attachment=76550:TE10.jpg][attachment=76551:TE10a.jpg] I'd like £120 for this and am reluctant to sell this to anyone leaving by the sea in case it sets off a tsunami. The marks on the fronts of the cabs are reflections from stuff around, not marks. Well, except for El Gordo. The cabs have one or two small tears in the tolex but nothing much. At the back side of the cabs the edges are just starting to lift a fraction - nothing much. And even though the sizes don't seem to match they do stack - it is the little rubber feet that make some measurements different. Edit for price revision - I will sell separately or bundle into a 'deal' AH300-12, with cover and kettle lead - £250 1153T, with cover and cable - £150 2013H, with cover and cable - £150 1818 - £120 Footswitch - £50 Head + 1153 +2013 +footswitch + cables etc £550 Head + (1153 or 2013) + 1818 + cables etc + footswitch £520 Remove footswitch less £50. Whole lot £650.
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