WHUFC BASS

It looks like a rebadged Chinese copy of an SM57. Not sure if the Thomman T-bone MB-75 is the same but that mic gets great reviews and there's plenty of comparison reviews on eBay.

OOohhhh! I've played this and can confirm it's a great bass, punching way above it's weight and for the price this is an absolute steal.

13 hours ago, BigRedX said:

 

I've not personally tried one, but if the various reports on the internet are to be believed, then not really. Plus the lower notes took longer to register with the pitch to MIDI conversion (you can't beat the laws of physics).

I remember I had a Boss Octaver pedal in the late 80s and it also had problems with low notes - it'd freak out on a low E note, like my missus trying to make her mind up whether to stay in or go out.

Not eBay but Reverb. I remember when the guitar version came out in the 80s and I just didn't get it. Anybody got/had one ? Also, what's a midi pickup when it's at home?

https://reverb.com/uk/item/51512512-roland-gr77?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=1726164661&utm_content=campaignid=1726164661_adgroupid=70264195649_productpartitionid=1651608931582=merchantid=218269047_productid=51512512_keyword=_device=c_adposition=_matchtype=_creative=391637461803&gclid=CjwKCAjw4ayUBhA4EiwATWyBrgD3SGPGHPr7oa3SVahYmTw62CWC7d7EGZTO-2wMoV-mCqjzrvpFWxoC2VQQAvD_BwE

The bottom line is if they can't provide a demonstrable linear graph to show the difference between their cables and others then they can be 'effed off without a second thought. Anything presented without evidence can be dismissed without evidence. Same goes for valves and "tonewood" (in electric instruments) - another huge scam.

As long as you get a reasonably good quality cable, that'd be fine.

The whole super-expensive cable thing is just a massive con, just like tone wood and valves/tube making a difference to your sound.

On 13/01/2022 at 21:30, Shaggy said:

Looking at those pics inside the amp, you can actually smell the heady mixture of 1960’s dust and hot valves.   Just glorious.......😍

 

I’ve vowed no more guitar gear, but bump for splendid vintage goodness.

That is so true. I walked into a studio yesterday which smelt of exactly what you mention there, coupled with damp basement smells and stale alcohol (usually from split beer from punters). That to me just conjures up images of loud music and hard work. Love it !

Is this still available ?

Absolute steal for a Levinson Blade here.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304443025498?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D238393%26meid%3Dd8a036710229466a94aa5f9d904f246f%26pid%3D101195%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D294935567447%26itm%3D304443025498%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DSimplAMLv9PairwiseWebMskuAspectsV202110NoVariantSeed%26brand%3DBlade&_trksid=p2047675.c101195.m1851&amdata=cksum%3A304443025498d8a036710229466a94aa5f9d904f246f|enc%3AAQAGAAABIIIp3bTCXFAKw6S9crk9CpCrrtOgadqFiC10NVPbN0936eprYVB4SXfDa52e1mbPLMLOB%2FDYA2MKpCp44nXy9XT4cwCGeZuKUkOX9z9HdyR9gGSnJYzhLiNzK4MwBn1iXOWg0FgVvOlRLTRg6EJM7W15FO%2BRsecyjTBo6pyOpOKfIFrHO5bzo%2F3I3LKCE%2BW4HYwBitaYkuL4opY7RrwpBwmqJkuXd4T9lHc%2Fz7eacnom6MjJB8D3LPplO8iNDICG5KiZ%2BfrtTownStKpyA5LkXXNDZzPq%2BWPEs3%2BgVAe2uzXdf%2FlaYr6QHrRw5wotTDpKyXtOaw4BKAAw84QWYTFosYrEUieCFLeCNIWzjSyDpCPbmPAzrJ1HvRK730ip0Mbxg%3D%3D|ampid%3APLX_CLK|clp%3A2047675

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If you could post this, I'd take it. Is that possible?

Any photos of the back and what is the weight please (of the bass LOL!).

On 14/03/2022 at 14:13, blyn said:

Love it mate. I bet that sounds immense.

Isn't this an "Eagle" model BC Rich ? It has the same shape and identical electronics.

9 hours ago, bigmuff69 said:

 

Dude ... is that your hand in the left hand corner? Jesus! how tall are you?? !!

On 26/02/2022 at 12:59, Berserker said:

The EMG BQC preamp is a perfect choice, I have a 5 string Spector Euro with that setup and it sounds superb. The old Tone Pumps without the trim pot is waaay too hot so this is the ideal setup. Very tempted but I have a Doug Wimbish Spector Euro 4 string so this would just be pure vanity if I bought it.

GLWTS.

On 26/02/2022 at 11:45, Reggaebass said:

I vaguely remember that, can you remember where it was in Leytonstone 

It was on the High Road if memory serves me correctly

*EDIT* .... it was 396-398 High Road, Leytonstone.

I remember back in the 80s a mate of mine part exchanged an old Slingerland drum kit which was knackered and beaten for pennies for a brand new Pearl Export kit. Two weeks later I went back and they'd refurbished the Slingerland and was selling it for around a grand. I told him and he didn't believe me until he saw it for himself. I did detect a tear or two in his eyes when he saw it.

I had the head version of this which I used with a H|H 2x18. It was absolutely monstrous.

Funny you mention Holiday Music (which was in Leytonstone as far as I can remember). I bought my Bass Baby and 2x18 from Allan Gordon's in Walthamstow. That would have been around 1988.

GLWTS

Must resist .... must resist must resit...

He's been smoking something illegal if he thinks he'll ever sell this for this price ...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265495318684?hash=item3dd0c1109c:g:LNIAAOSwuG9hUEub

"The Pickup pockets were carved and BURNED by hand (this took a long time and a lot of patience to get it exactly how I wanted it to look)"

Jesus wept ... is this bloke serious?

It's actually a thing believe it or not. Made from 1994-95 and as the seller says, it's rare. Usually active with Lace Sensor pickups.

Bugger ... beaten to the punch!

If it doesn't work out, I'll have it.

23 hours ago, Supernaut said:

Please tell - what is required in your eyes to be a 'musician'? 

The ability to fire three rounds a minute in any weather.



Oh hang on ... that's what's required to be a soldier in Wellington's army during the Peninsular War according to Major Sharpe.

As you were ...

Ha! I was hoping they'd be at the same price as the Marshall's (wishful thinking I know). I've got a 6505 head and a 5150 combo and they're my favourite amps too.