Marvin_

Bought a Rafferty HPF from Bill - great to deal with and the pedal turned up in good time, well packed and exactly as described - would recommend!

He's on thefretboard, but hasn't been active since December apparently. His profile there is @GSPBasses, but his signature also points towards https://www.facebook.com/grahame.pollard.39/

I think he mainly focuses on making components for DIY these days, lots of examples of people making guitars based on bodies and necks he's made in the 'Making and Modding Section' (e.g: https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/233569/q4-challenge-a-guitar/p1)

Hope that helps!

It's a bump - open to sensible offers, and trades for unusual things like a resonator, 12 string electric or a lap steel. Also some interest in a good compact bass combo amp.

I'm open to trades if they can mean I can replace something else (which I can then sell) or are partial.

I'm open to some form of Tele, a Stringray, Dingwall (both 4 string) or jumbo acoustic. Might be open to amps/cabs or effects to some extent, but I'm pretty well sorted in that area already.

Price drop to £1,250.

Not necessarily expecting much interest here, but thought it was worth listing!

Strandberg Boden Original 6 in beautiful red. Such an ergonomic and lightweight guitar, at just 2.3kg. Includes original excellent gigbag, but this has had home use only. The switch has been replaced with a Freeway switch, which allows for six pickup combinations. It's currently configured as single coils (neck/both/bridge) or humbuckers (neck/both/bridge), and it's brilliantly easy to switch.

There are a couple of marks from the strap around the strap buttons (pictured in 11 & 12) and on the 'head'.

I'm looking for £1,350 £1,250 or thereabouts. I'm moving house so could do with some extra cash. With that said though, I'd consider trades if it means I can sell something else, or if it's a partial trade. I'd be open to any of the following (not an exhaustive list):

• All solid Jumbo acoustic
• Resonator
• Musicman-style bass, or a Dingwall
• 12 string electric
• Compact bass combo - something at the fancier end like an AER

For the best satisfaction, I'd rather arrange a meetup, collection or local in-person delivery, even though I do have the original delivery box. I live in Maidstone, Kent.

Some specs:

4A Flame Maple top (which is nowhere near as pink as the pictures look - it's a mid-deep red in reality)

Swamp Ash body

Roasted maple neck w/ carbon reinforcement and 'Endurneck' profile

Roasted Birdseye maple fretboard

24 Jescar 51100 Stainless Steel Fres

25 - 25.5" scale length

Just 2.3kg

Pickups:

Neck: Suhr SSV

Bridge: Suhr SSH+

Any questions, let me know!

Squier Classic Vibe 70s Precision bought from Shepster back in November last year as a test bed for some multi-coil pickups for a bass I was building. I'd intended to keep this and stick tape-wounds on it, but an unexpected house purchase (I know, right?) means I need all the money I can get, and that means I can only justify one bass.

It's in essentially the same condition as when purchased from Shepster - i.e. very good. His sale thread was:

I'd rather arrange collection/local delivery or a meetup than post as I've no suitable packaging, plus it's a chance to inspect before purchase. I live in Maidstone, Kent, and will travel a reasonable distance if required.

Pictures! I'll remove the strap locks and replace with the original items unless you particularly want the Schallers.

In which case I'd love to take it off your hands - would you accept £60 posted?

Hello Booga, do you still have the Tri-Parallel Mixer?

Not sure whether it fully fits the brief, as it feels like about 95% of metal bands are unheard of by more than about 1,000 people. Still, my shout is Boss Keloid (from Wigan no less) with the oddly titled 'Melted on the Inch'. There's a great live playthrough on their YouTube channel which I almost prefer to the actual album mix...

Fully featured programmable loop switcher with full MIDI PC and CC capability in/out (incl. Expression pedal input), six effects loops, a switchable buffer (per preset) and relayed switch outs for switching amp channels etc. It also has a built in 9V power supply with six outlets.

Home use only, just some small paint chips from the leading edge as expected. Runs off a 24v power supply, which is included.

Ideally collection or a meetup - I'm based in Maidstone, Kent. I can send though via Special Delivery (~£15).

Now just £200 here on BassChat! - Sold on eBay.

Full feature list (nabbed from Thomann):

• LCD TFT display
• 1000 Presets (100 banks with 10 presets per bank)
• Connection for expression pedal
• 6 Effects loops
• 6 Relays for Amp Switching (3 isolated stereo outs)
• 6 x 9V DC power supply connectors (2x 500 mA blocks)
• Switchable Input Buffer
• Tuner output
• Loop Split
• MIDI In / Out up to 10 MIDI devices simultaneously
• Up to 20 different MIDI parameters controllable for each device
• USB port for connecting to the PC editor & firmware updates
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 6.5 x 50 x 14 cm
• Weight: 1.9 kg

I think you also need to really push this and the new features on your website, and show how it's changed too - pretty much anyone who produces their gear locally makes big statements about production location because of the numerous benefits you eloquantly describe above.

Very tempted by a CHB-2, and I think the price point is excellent for a luthier-built product from the UK. You're at a similar price to the least expensive Gibson and someway short of the least expensive US Fender, and those are much more mass-produced. I'm no marketer, but that's all got to be worth something.

23 minutes ago, ped said:

Thanks for that. A few of my pedals aren't square so this makes it a problem. I did see that they offer a solution via some pivoting holders but even so I think the wasted space would annoy me. Nice board by the way

Thanks, it's a constantly evolving pit of expense, but I think it's getting there. Slightly shamefully, the Whammy was the first pedal I bought, not the tuner... It is a combined guitar/bass board. Underneath are a couple of Harley Benton isolated AC power supplies, a Rockboard patchbay (used the power supply holders to attach it - there are rails on each side of the board) and three Orchid micro DI boxes (only using two though ATM) attached in a similar way.

I think it would depend on how 'not square' they are. The Dunlop was OK, but it you had a Fuzz Face, that would be more of an issue. As you say they do a rotatable version, which is pricey and isn't quite as secure in my view (I use them for the Dunlop) due to the plastic underside, rather than rubber, but still plenty of grip overall. I think the solution is sturdier than velcro (didn't mention that above), and the pedals are locked into place much more securely. I could turn my board upside down and shake it and none of the pedals would move (although a load of dust would fall out). Still think a cable-tie solution is probably win-win (although thinking about it, might damage the paint over time, and some shapes (Fuzz Face again...) might not clamp well. Other pedals might be a bit busy on top to allow for it).

On 21/03/2022 at 08:39, NancyJohnson said:

Thread resurrection!

 

Generally I skip the adverts that You Tube push up, but I sat through a whole one for the Aclam Smart Track board.  I'll admit that despite only running two stomps (a dUg and a Geddy 2112DI) I was intrigued with the Aclam.  Never owned a Pedaltrain, but I did have a Temple Board; I hate that there's a necessity to stick anything onto pedals that cost a small fortune.

 

Question is, do I really want/need another board just to carry two pedals, a PSU and a couple of ABY boxes?  Answers on a postcard.

I do like the Aclam, but having owned one for a year or so, there are a few issues I think:

• Top-loading only track type means you can't run any cables through the board, only around the back/sides which would probably lead to a few issues
• The blocks take up a surprising amount of room, and prevent cables from being run in the slots they're using. This is particularly annoying at the ends, where 2cm of board is wasted by the blocks (especially if your pedals use top mounted jacks)
• You can multi-tier the boards, but not in the clever ways I've seen other boards have - I have the Wahcter (IIRC) which is an upper tier above, but I had to get creative to get more depth and a second tier.
• Weight - it's very well made, but despite being aluminium, there's a hell of a lot of it. Even empty the board (admittedly mine is very large, but it's a home only board) weighs a lot, but pedal capacity isn't as good as some multi-tiered competitors, especially if you're using a switcher.
• The blocks can only clamp on the sides of a pedal which may not always be convenient (not much way around that given the rails either), and they're not as good at clamping pedals that aren't square (like my Dunlop volume/expression pedal)
• The board is just the start, the accessories are really pricy. Unless you plan on putting the power supply on top of the board, you have to pay extra for even a rudimentary mounting solution, which may not fit under the smaller/shallower boards.

I'd say if gigging, it shines where you have a relatively small/simple board, that fits in one of their bags, especially if you change pedals around a reasonable amount. The quality is excellent as is their CS, the fact it is customisable is great, but it is very expensive to do so and the boards can get unwieldy. In hindsight, I'd have probably gone with the Holeyboard or similar and used cable ties, if I'd known it existed at the time, or for the amount I ended up spending, one of those fancy case-style boards with the hinged/raisable upper tier (Schmidt?). Although the modular/customisable nature at least means you can start with one thing and build up/down as necessary. The fact you can buy all the component parts separately is a good thing and to be applauded.

Price dropped to £850 including the Aguilars, or £725 for the Bartolinis.

On 09/03/2021 at 16:58, Marvin_ said:

At the 12th fret the neck is 64mm so it is pretty wide. Thickness is only 22mm though at the 12th fret (from the back of the neck to the surface of the fretboard).

As it happens, I measured a year ago!

I think it might be on the thinner side, perhaps accentuated by the shallow profile (sort of |) shape, rather than a more pronounced c or D shape), but it's quite a wide neck in any case (as Obrienp says about the four), and of course it's a five string too, so the profile keeps it manageable. I'll get some actual measurements in the morning.

Thanks all!

On 02/03/2022 at 22:58, Davy said:

Would there be any reduction in the price if the original Bartolinis were re-fitted?

There would, of course, be a reduction in the price if supplied sans Aguilars. Obviously it's easier for me to sell as a package, but I'd reduce to £740 if taking the Bartolinis only.

Ibanez EHB (Electric Headless Bass) 1005 (5 string) SMS (Short Multi Scale) in Emerald metallic green. Condition is generally excellent, with a small knock to the 'head' and a couple of scratches from cutting strings. Currently strung with a set of Rotosound flats which have a great tension at standard tuning. I've replaced the plastic control knobs with some Thomann black/gold metal ones, but the plastic ones are included. The standard gig bag and Schaller S-Lock strap locks are also included. Currently fitted with a set of Aguilar DCB (dual ceramic bar humbuckers) wired into the standard Ibanez preamp with the +6dB boost.

The price (£850) includes the Aguilar DCBs, but I'm happy to reinstall the standard Bartolini BH2s (included) and keep the DCBs (£725). I'm also happy to change it back to standard preamp levels which means the active/passive volume levels match.

See my initial review here for more details: basschat.co.uk

I'd rather arrange collection (Maidstone, Kent) or meetup (am happy to drive a reasonable distance) - always easier I think, but I do still have the original box so delivery wouldn't be impossible.

Pictures are always nicer than my dry writing - see the metallic sparkle in the lovely sun!

As I just happened to see this thread, TC released a new firmware version (1.3.6). Release notes below. Big things are a new echo pedal, better MIDI and finally being able to view from right to left as we're used to with pedal order (although I'm now used to the Plethora anyway...)

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PLETHORA X5 Firmware Update Release Notes
Version 1.3.6 (13 Jan 2022)

Dear customer,
We are proud to bring you the latest update for your Plethora X5 TonePrint Pedalboard. FW1.3 has a
new pedal, customizable signal display, new graphics, upgraded EXP control, faster MIDI, faster board
changing and a whole host of optimizations for better performance.
Enjoy!
TC Electronic

What’s new?

1. PEDALS
   We’ve included the addition of the Alter Ego Vintage Echo pedal which can be found on the EFFECTS list in EDIT mode.
    
2. CONTROLS
   Reverse the signal chain order display from ‘Left > Right’ to ‘Left < Right’ via the settings menu.
   Note: We’ve also added an IN and OUT indicator to the screens in PLAY mode to illustrate which way you have it set.
   
   GLOBAL > DISPLAY SETTINGS > CHAIN ORDER
    
3. HOT KNOBZ GRAPHICS
   Added new UI graphics to show which pedals have HOT KNOBS assigned and give visual feedback when tweaking in PLAY mode.
   
   SETTINGS > BOARD > HOT KNOBZ
    
4. UPGRADED EXP
   External expression pedals connected to the EXP input for use as a volume pedal or parameter modifier experience faster response, better tracking and higher resolution.
   
   SETTINGS > BOARD > EXP ASIGNMENT
    
5. FASTER MIDI
   Plethora X5 responds faster to incoming MIDI signals.
   
   SETTINGS > GLOBAL > MIDI
    
6. FASTER BOARD CHANGING
   Experience faster load times and response when switching BOARDS.
    
7. NEW BYPASS MODE
   We’ve added a new bypass mode BUFFERED / NO TRAILS which gives buffered bypass to avoid any “true bypass clicks” but cuts trails from pedals such as flashback delay and hall of fame reverb when they are disengaged.
   
   SETTINGS > GLOBAL > PRODUCT SETTINGS > BYPASS TYPE > BUFFERED / NO TRAILS

Enhancements / Bugfixes:

• Tempo indicator renewed between delay Toneprints changes
• Changes to effects using octaver and MASH – e.g. shimmer reverbs, some sub’n’up and crystal delay
• Better UI responsiveness using potmeters in edit mode
• UI tranquillity: No more blinking icons and sloppy redrawing between states
• Extensive signal processing to make pedals sound even better
• Shaker vibrato ramp time
• Viscous Vibe Toneprints updated
• PX5 Flashback 2 feedback not disabled when TpFx is bypassed
• Tape delay 8. and 4+8. subdivision confusion when using MASH
• Using “live” modifiers (Hot Knobz, MASH, expression pedal) and how they cleanup when disengaged or unplugged. When disengaged the effect should return to normal. The modifiers are prioritized like the following (highest to lowest): Expression pedal, MASH / Ramp, Hot Knobz, Pots
• Fixed, Set EXP Pedal from modifier to volume resets all hotknobs
• Glitch when quick swapping effects
• UI glitches in general
• Reduced clicks and pops in general

I've been using the 6db boost setting for a while and now play pretty much wholly in active mode. The bass was always a touch quiet vs other (passive) basses I own, so this mod gets it much closer so that the compressor settings work.

18 minutes ago, warwickhunt said:

Going off the image, I'd say it actually 'moves', rather than flexes!

Sorry, that's what I meant by flexible. Total vocabulary failure to use the same word to describe two different things in the same sentence... I'm assuming the 'tongue' as they've termed it is rigid and moves about a pivot, rather than flexing like a traditional thin-ish pick, and is there to account for that action?

If it flexes and moves, it's going to feel really inprecise I reckon.

I could see the value in it if the idea is to thicken the grip part - I find it much more comfortable to play with thicker picks (use ~3mm felt picks for older stuff, 3mm stubby triangles on guitar, but like a thin pick for more aggressive picked bass, but I find using a 0.76mm pick less comfortable - more force required).

Slightly less convinced by the flexible nature though. Is it trying to act like a flexible/thin plectrum, but with rigid/more durable material?

If it has a long upper horn for the strap pin and is a bolt-on neck, you could always try moving the strap pin to one of the neck bolts and see how you go - should change the balance point considerably.

I'd imagine that a grippier strap should help though? I don't know what bass you have, but I'd imagine that any neck climb would be less severe than 'normal' neck dive and a grippy strap should 'cure' the problem.

I was thinking of actually recording a proper demo, but thankfully someone who can actually play has beaten me to it - well done fretmeister, sounds great.