Dolis

I emailed them last week and they came straight back to me

18 hours ago, Gray C said:

Had a 715 back in 90’s, sounded louder than the 150 watts stated! Weighed about the same as a fridge, but I was younger then so didn’t notice! Hugely reliable with a deep bottom end, sold it when I stopped gigging and regret it even today! In the 80’s I reckon Trace was the amp of choice in the UK. Shame they don’t make these big booming, green lit monsters today.

Have been using one for the last 3 years and you're absolutely right, they are bloody heavy! i've never had a problem with it but am currently considering selling it, though, as previous posters have commented, i'll probably regret it....i'll ponder some more, managed to find a nice cubby hole to keep it in during lockdown so it can stay there safe for the time being 🙂

14 hours ago, Merton said:

It’s a Series 6 715 combo yes. Circa 1989-1990 I believe

@Mertonthanks a lot

14 hours ago, Deedee said:

Yes, definitely a Series 6  715 but that handle on top is a little odd.

Does it have the usual sprung handles on the sides too @Dolis?

@Deedee, thanks, no, doesnt have handles on the side, just the one on top. 

Hi all, so i have been playing with this old TE combo for the last few years. I know this is old but can't see anything on the serial number. It's battle scarred that's for sure, any info on this range?, ie, what year, possible values now?. Is it the 715 combo maybe?

2 hours ago, scrumpymike said:

Depending on the make and model, the neck-width of 30"-scale basses ranges from 38mm to 41mm as measured at the nut.  Neck profile and fretboard radius also greatly affect the playability.  Theoretically, the one for you to avoid would be a s-s bass with a wide, chunky-profile neck and flat fretboard.  Having said that though, my s-s basses have different width/profile/radius permutations and I find them equally easy/comfortable/enjoyable to play.  Ideally you should draw up a short list based on manufacturers' data and owner feedback, try them out and then make your final decision based on how they feel to you.  Obviously, trying stuff out under current circumstances isn't really practical and you won't go far wrong making  your decision based on feedback from this forum.  Let us know how much do you want to spend so we can make some sensible recommendations.

The couple i have been eyeing up have been the Chowny SWB1 or the Sterling Ray 34 shortscale, both v different in spec i know and i am probably erring towards the Chowny so i guess basses around the 500 pound mark are what i'm considering.

2 hours ago, scrumpymike said:

Depending on the make and model, the neck-width of 30"-scale basses ranges from 38mm to 41mm as measured at the nut.  Neck profile and fretboard radius also greatly affect the playability.  Theoretically, the one for you to avoid would be a s-s bass with a wide, chunky-profile neck and flat fretboard.  Having said that though, my s-s basses have different width/profile/radius permutations and I find them equally easy/comfortable/enjoyable to play.  Ideally you should draw up a short list based on manufacturers' data and owner feedback, try them out and then make your final decision based on how they feel to you.  Obviously, trying stuff out under current circumstances isn't really practical and you won't go far wrong making  your decision based on feedback from this forum.  Let us know how much do you want to spend so we can make some sensible recommendations.

thanks @stewblack and @Baloney Balderdash, some good considerations. I had been seriously looking at the Chowny SWB, any thoughts on that? 18mm string spacing and looks like a decent neck, plus it looks fantastic. Though i have read that the shape of the body makes it a 'normal' reach to the lower frets that is not really an issue for me and the price point seems decent and, i suspect, probably good sellability should i feel its not right. 

sorry if this isn't the right thread but i have a question as never having had a shortscale bass before. So, whenever i read about these, it is obviously the neck length that is shorter, to slightly different dimensions, my question is, what about neck width?, for example, what recommendations are there for good shortscale bass with thin necks to make playing an octave less 'stretchy' for my diddy hands?

13 hours ago, 4000 said:

Was that the Custom he had? He told me he once had a Custom (seen at the side of the stage on some live footage) but didn’t like it as much as his passive Pro II so sold it; he said he prefers the growl of the passive ones, and of course the Pros sound a little different than the Customs anyway.   

Leigh’s my favourite Wal player. In fact he’s one of my favourite 3 players full stop. 

Strange fact, Leigh’s original cherry Wal Pro II was JG1126 IIRC. The cherry Pro II I had, IIRC, was 1162.
 

 

That's the one!.. Wal custom active. Met him at a party at Unicorn studios in London and we started talking bass and he said he was selling that one so i had to have it!

Wow, that is a great fact :-). His playing was a big influence growing up, along with JJ Burnel., Leigh was  / is a top bass player and very underestimated in Bass circles probably because Bow Wow Wow weren't really taken seriously.

I bought My Wal from Leigh Gorman of Bow Wow Wow back in the day... long since sold when i was skint, gutted i do'nt still have that bass

Thanks barkin, that's really helpful.

I am currently looking at a new set up and am v interested these cabs but havn't seen much chat on them. I live in Gibraltar so no chance of trying them out before purchasing so has anyone got them or tried them and what were your thoughts?. I am leaning towards the AT Carbon 212 slim version