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    Thanks! That length is 40.5 inches.
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    Replied. To clarify this may be 3/4 scale! It's 1.85m from top of scroll to bottom of tailpiece. (Sorry, I'm not a db player really!) And it has a low B-string rather than high C. A.
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    Bump from the mists of time... Still for sale
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    Hi, Price drop bump £400 each I've had these for about 3 years, and they've had very little use, but there are a fair few scuffs and chips in the paint. All in great working order; only issue is one of the volume knobs has come off, but I still have it and could easily be repaired. I haven't bothered as able adjust anyway. GAK have them for £722 new. Will let them go for £500 (now £400) each. Here's what Mackie have to say about them: [color=#000000][font=Tahoma][size=2]The Mackie HD1501 and HD1801 offer 15” and 18” drivers (respectively), delivering up to 1600W of peak system power via Mackie’s ultra-efficient Class-D, Fast-Recovery; amplification. These compact, all-wood construction subwoofers are ported, direct radiating designs for maximum punch and unparalleled low frequency extension. Featuring custom, high output, low frequency transducers, HD subs have been designed and tuned by the gurus at EAW. The sleek black subs feature pole cups for mounting Mackie full-range boxes to create the ultimate in 3-way and 4-way High Definition Sound Systems.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Tahoma][size=2]The HD1801 and HD1501 are ideal for use with HD and SRMv2 Series full range loudspeakers.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Tahoma][size=2][size=4]Any questions feel free to ask. [/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Tahoma][size=2][size=4]Pickup only please from Cambridge. [/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Tahoma][size=2][size=4]Cheers, [/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Tahoma][size=2][size=4]Andy[/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Tahoma][size=2][color=#222222][attachment=203307:IMG_1092.JPG][/color][/size][/font][/color]
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    Do you have an iPad? If so I'd seriously consider the Soundcraft Ui 16. Get rid of the mixing desk altogether, do your monitors from behind the mics, open up a whole new world of dynamic processing. If you don't want to go too loud I'd also consider the RCF Evox 8 system if only for portability.
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    +1 for the RCF. I'd check out the ART 312a - very similar to SRM 450s (I think RCF designed the SRM 450s for Mackie?) and same price, but sound is a bit less hyped and possibly more reliable (but I'm biased as my SRM 450 has just blown up a pubs fuse box!) Personally I thought the Mackie Pro FX I had sounded terrible. If you could find a second hand Spirit by Soundcraft desk they are way better (but no reverb). But definitely check out other desks - you will get way more out of your PA cabs with a good desk. If you're ok with digital and can stretch to this I'm pretty sure you wouldn't regret it: http://www.gak.co.uk/en/soundcraft-ui16-remote-control-digital-mixer/111072?gclid=Cj0KEQjwvo6wBRCG3Zv92ZSLlIYBEiQA5PLVAh8S37gmAsgkuMJeLEo6kLstjLTEtgtlk6SgC6N-iIMaAr188P8HAQ
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    I would say that if you've bought the TTE you're looking for a pretty vintage tone in a lightweight package. I never really found the Markbass cabs did the vintage vibe particularly well, so I opted for the Bergantino NV115. It's closed back and sounds very old school, but is still light enough for a one hand lift. It handles lots of power which is good as I have the TTE 800. To be fair I've never tried the Mark bass Randy Jackson signature 15 cab, so that might well do a similar job. One thing I've recently found hugely helpful is getting an MXR graphic eq pedal as the tone shaping on the TTE is pretty useless, and it has made life a whole lot easier.
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    I owned the HR for a couple of years and if I was choosing again I'd go for the HF. There is a very noticable difference in very low end response with the HF being deeper. The HR is a very tight cab, and great if you like that sort of thing though (and it is marginally easier to transport being a few inches shorter). I reckon one of each would be your best bet .
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    Not sure if you have the NV115 yet Gareth, but I have two and love them. They are a bit of a challenge to get the best out of them, but I reckon 250w would be fine to drive one. I'm finding they need to be close to a wall to get a full bass response, a can be a bit thin otherwise due to lack of porting. They record incredibly well with a mic between the two speakers. For me they are a good stab at a vintage 8x12 sound in a portable package (I can carry it one handed for short distances). I drive mine with a Markbass TTE 800 and rarely turn up past '2'!
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    If you're new to fretless I would definitely make sure you get a bass with fret markers. Although as you advance you tend to use your ears more, when getting started it can be very disheartening to struggle with intonation. Even Jaco extolled the virtues of having fret markers! The bass guitar has a much longer neck than most string instruments, with little or no 'feel' indicators as you go up the neck.
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    [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1431980086' post='2776986'] Actually yes. I own a gold 5-string MiK Starbass and love it. When the MiG Starbass II originally came out I tried a couple at various Musical instrument exhibitions and was rather underwhelmed each time. The fit and finish on the 4-string fretless I tried was particularly bad with very sharp edges to the fingerboard. However at Thomann's knock down price of roughly £700 and the fact that AFAIK this is the only 5-string semi-acoustic bass on the market I decided to give it a go, and I could always sell it on if I didn't like it. 18 months later and it's still my main bass for live use. I would love a second as back up, but I'm certainly not going to be paying MiG prices for one any time soon based on my past experiences. [/quote] That's really useful to know. I think they use the same hardware and pickups, so presume the sound must be pretty similar. I do like the look of the bubinga custom shop model, but that's a whole other level of pricing up (£5000?) Perhaps I could get a MiK 5 string to use round wounds and fit flat wounds to the 4 string. I think they're different scale lengths as well, so would probably be fairly contrasting, but make a pretty sexy pair.
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    Well, you can have a look at mine while we're waiting! So happy to be back in the Warwick camp. Recently purchased, and I really think this might be my favourite set up in 25 years! It's only a MIK, but it looks and sounds so good I'm not sure what the German mades can improve on? Anyone got any experience? Needless to say I'm totally gassing for a German made anyway. I can see a custom 5 string with ebony board and blocks, mmm... A.
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    Sennheiser CX300 for me. Buy 'em at Tescos, often on offer, and great for bass and running.
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    Just sold my Ampeg SVT3 to Mark. Top bloke, drove a long way at ridiculous o'clock in the morning to pick it up. Thoroughly nice chap. Deal with confidence. Andy.
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    Sold pending the usual
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    Just to answer a PMd question: the amp is USA made and from 2005 according to the serial number. Cheers, Andy.
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    [quote name='spector44' timestamp='1429454719' post='2751503'] HI, I'm interesting by just the Korg... Is it possible? Thanks [/quote] Hi. Thanks for the interest. Will only split if the Ampeg goes first. Cheers, Andy.
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    Hi All, For sale Ampeg SVT 3 PRO packed with Ampeg valvey goodness. Mounted in Gator 3u rack case in excellent condition with Korg DTR1000 rack tuner. Revalved last year and no problems. £350 for to whole kaboodle. Might split amp, but would only go to £325 as already priced to sell. Would rather pick up from Cambridge, but would also meet up half way within an hour of Cambridge. Cheers, Andy
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    I ordered mine last year through Bass Direct. What struck me is how accurate the configurator is. Mine looked identical to the mock up. Sandberg even let me chose the imbuia facing from three different raw planks of wood.
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    Brand New Heavies - Brother Sister I thought of this one straight away, and then thought 'Nah, it's not an oldie.' Then realised it was released 21 years ago! How is that possible? It's the album that really got me into bass, and I love it's slightly quirky British take on 70s funk and soul. It's definitely Acid-Jazz, but not painfully so as many of their contemporaries. Brilliant bass playing, and an object lesson in laying back on the beat by Andrew Levy. We still often open our function band set with 'Have a Good Time.' And have great fun trying to remember how many stabs to play at the end (around 14 most nights). Another of my bands got to support them on a recent tour, and they were still stunning live (although as they took around 3 hours to sound check, we were thrust on stage to one of our biggest gigs after a 1 minute line check, which was pretty terrifying!) Album highlight for me is the instrumental 'Ten Ton Take' with some of the best horn solos of the era, around a fairly Herbie-esque set of chords; love it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCB1bWAzF5I
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    Scott just bought my Sandberg. Prompt payment and great communications. He's a good'un .
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    I've got a block ebony board on my Sandberg Panther. As above, this was primarily an aesthetic choice, as ebony is a darker and more even colour than rosewood. I also had ebony on my old Alembic Epic. Tonally I would say there is a subtle difference from rosewood, with slightly brighter tone, but not enough for the average punter to notice. But it certainly feels different under the fingers; harder like maple, but feels more substantial. I think Sandberg are doing a great job on their fingerboards; nothing fancy, but very playable. I'm sure the OP won't be disappointed.
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    Thanks guys. Lots of interest, but no one has claimed it just yet. It sounds even better than it looks! Happy for people to come and try it if interested.
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