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[quote name='tayste_2000' post='653910' date='Nov 13 2009, 06:18 PM']Easy bass into rpm fx send to 2120 line level input to 1st amp eq'd for highs then rpm normal output to amp 2 eq'd for lows this is you're rpm sending 2 identical signals to be processed differently[/quote] OK... you can tell this is all new to me! I will be using the 2 amps merely as Power Amps so the EQ on those will be bypassed. The preamp will provide the EQ. Ashdown have told me the crossover outputs from the RPM1 need to be connected to the effects return of each amp to avoid damage... Yours sincerely, Confused from Derbyshire!!!! ;-) Might be easier for you to show me as you say.... hopefully next week sometime when the RPM gets to me.....!
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[quote name='tayste_2000' post='653876' date='Nov 13 2009, 05:57 PM']Well what you might not know is john didn't really send highs and lows to different amps he just sent a full range signal around but eqed it as highs and lows. We could mess around with this when we meet up if you want[/quote] Right the only other thing I could come up with was that he set the Eq parameters within the 2120 unit to just apply to the highs. But (not doubting what you say) why the Alembic signal splitter and how did he get the clean bottom end and distorted high end all at once? >puzzled look!< And if the RPM1 doesn't put out an amplified signal, it should be OK to plug into the 2120?
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[quote name='tayste_2000' post='653810' date='Nov 13 2009, 04:58 PM']Checked set the 2120 to -10db output and then you can plug it into the input on the RPM-1 But what you are doing seems like it will create some feedback by refeeding it between the 2 units. Can you explina in more depth what you are trying to do.[/quote] Thanks and yes I want to biamp... I want to run the Buzzard direct into the RPM1 then run a line out into the 2120 from the high crossover. Then from the 2120 into an Ashdown Mag300 effects return then into a Hartke 4x10. The bass crossover into a Behringer effects unit then into a TE 1x15 combo effects return. Thereby I can have whatever effects I want on the high and low..... I know John used the RPM1 effects loop for his 2120, but I can't figure how he'd have applied the effects to just the highs!
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Hohner Fender Precision copy Westone Thunder 1A Charvel Jackson G&L Hofner Violin Bass Cheapo Fender copy Yamaha somethin or other Peavy Cirrus Warwick Buzzard Bolt On Warwick Buzzard Ltd Edt Rickenfaker Yamaha thingy me bob Alembic Exploiter Status Graphite Buzzard Various amps/cabs etc. The only thing I regret selling is a full Marshall Silver Jubilee 500W Bass Stack - I wish I still had that.....
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[quote name='neilb' post='653717' date='Nov 13 2009, 03:42 PM']your really going for the Ox sound with that setup gareth!![/quote] Yeah. I have all the bits n bobs, I just want to make sure I am putting it all together right!!!!
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Does you know if it is safe (for the 2120) for a bass to be plugged into the RPM1 preamp, then the high pass output to feed into the input of the 2120? Can't seem to get any joy from Ashdown or Digitech on the matter. Does the RPM1 actually put out an amplified signal that may damage the effects unit? Thanks.
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Does anyone know if it is safe (for the 2120) for a bass to be plugged into the RPM1 preamp, then the high pass output to feed into the input of the 2120? Can't seem to get any joy from Ashdown or Digitech on the matter. Does the RPM1 actually put out an amplified signal that may damage the effects unit? Thanks.
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[quote name='NancyJohnson' post='652597' date='Nov 12 2009, 01:14 PM']Can you connect a rack tuner (Korg DTR) to an effects out signal if your head hasn't got a dedicated tuner out socket? Cheers P[/quote] I ran mine through my effects loop and it worked OK.....
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I'm currently building my dream rig. It will be set up so it can be used full or a half stack depending on the venue. I'm going run the Buzzard through an Ashdown RPM1 to separate the high's and low's. Put the low's through a TE 300w 1215 combo and run the highs through a Digitech 2120 and into an Ashdown Rack 300 Mag then into a Hartke 4x10. I may add effects to the low end too, but I'll see how I go just running it dry 'cos the high's will have plenty of 'fairy dust' on 'em! That's the full rig, the half rig will be the Mag 300 thru the 2120 and into the Hartke.....
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FS: Trace Elliot 4x10 Fully Flightcased. SOLD! :-)
garethox posted a topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
Hi y'all. Up for grabs today is my TE 4x10 speaker cab, a great classic piece with green carpeting. It has an adjustable accentuator as well to dial in/out those high frequencies. No pics at the mo but we all know what they look like! It is in fairly good cosmetic condition - a few small tears but it is a real rigid piece of gear and the thing works fine - reason for selling? Fancy a 2x10, but I don't want a trade thanks. I am in Manchester and pick up only - it is fairly weighty, especially with the flightcase. It has 'Terrorvision' sprayed on the back of the cab too. I have no idea what I should ask for it TBH - £175 for the cab and flightcase free - sound good to anyone? Gareth. -
[quote name='zoloo' post='642251' date='Oct 31 2009, 11:48 PM']A trade for a Celinder ?[/quote] Thanks for the offer, but.......
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Weekend bumperoonie!
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[quote name='MB1' post='640215' date='Oct 29 2009, 04:38 PM']MB1. ...Blimey!.. ...Alembic Exploiter.... ...Status Buzzard 1..... ..."and then you go and Spoil it all by saying something stupid like!..... Warwick Buzzard! .....Marcus Stirs in apparent Retirement! [/quote] Well... the Warwick is long gone now - but it did serve it's purpose while I had it!
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[quote name='neilb' post='640178' date='Oct 29 2009, 04:11 PM']Beautiful mate, from a fellow JAE disciple. however, IIRC John used this model in the 80s, did he not?[/quote] Thanks. He used his Exploiter from the mid 70's onward, till the last gig with them at Live Aid.
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I have thought about this long and hard and she has to go to a good home. She has been sat in a corner since I got the Status Buzzard and that ain't fair on this quite remarkable instrument. Got her last year from NY. Built in 2003 and I am the only owner. She was based on an Essence, but with a MASSIVE upgrade! Here is the spec: top and back: Flame Maple accents: Purpleheart laminate and Maple pinstripe body: Walnut neck: 5-piece Maple and Purpleheart scale: 34" long fingerboard: Ebony inlays: Mother of Pearl body shape: Exploiter construction: Hollow core electronics: "Signature" volume, pan, filter x2, Q-switch x2, mono outout finish: Polyester gloss body, satin neck tailpiece: Solid brass bird birthday: December 5, 2003 originally made for: Joey G's Music She comes in an Alembic hard case with the various tools needed for adjustments and she is in PERFECT condition - you want the sound of The Ox from the 70's? Here it is! To buy this bass new, to the above specs, would be $9250 + $200 (case) + $150 (shipping) =$9600. This equates to £5844.51. THEN you have to add 20% for import duties and V.A.T (£1168.90) - a grand total of £7013.41 to buy this beast new. I am looking for £2750 for a quick sale and any serious offers will be carefully considered. Payment by cash or bankers draft (item sent after funds cleared of course). Postage and packing is included to UK mainland, but will post to Europe. Here are links to video's (all Who tracks!) I have made with her so you can see and hear her in action. Link to some pics: [url="http://alembic.com/club/messages/397/52399.html?1215697122"]http://alembic.com/club/messages/397/52399.html?1215697122[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2bHWSFMls8"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2bHWSFMls8[/url] Substitute [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_JNt-HZyaQ"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_JNt-HZyaQ[/url] Amazing Journey/Sparks [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOmJi7p9XXc"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOmJi7p9XXc[/url] The Real Me [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYFNYj4STD4"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYFNYj4STD4[/url] Dreaming From The Waist [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_rFDizw1iE"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_rFDizw1iE[/url] Dangerous [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGK1hNTOjZs"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGK1hNTOjZs[/url] Heaven and Hell [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE7wEq1TVks"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE7wEq1TVks[/url] A Bit Of A 5.15 Bass Solo Thanks for looking! [b]Would trade for a MIA Jazz + £cash or a Status B2 + £cash..... PM me![/b]
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[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='593502' date='Sep 9 2009, 12:57 AM']What's the neck profile like? Chunky or skinny?[/quote] Slim and fast!
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[quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='593524' date='Sep 9 2009, 01:45 AM']Here's that dodgy pic of me at the NEC demoing one of the Buzzards - can I point out that I'm no longer involved with E Basses as a business partner (actually I just sanded the body contours - Ian is now doing much better without me!!) and that my head is not that funny a shape - I was `moving' whilst it was being taken!!! Rob Green's head is sticking out above my right elbow! I did like the comment about the stunning display.....!!! [/quote] Cool pic Doc!
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[quote name='acidbass' post='593520' date='Sep 9 2009, 01:33 AM']Cheers for the info mate! I'm a JE anorak myself, but have always concentrated my affections on his earlier days (the Moon era mostly). Have a few pics of me playing a replica of the Thunderbird-style bass he used at Shepperton Studios, the famous isolated bass tracks one, if you're interested in seeing them. Danny[/quote] I actually have an Alembic Exploiter as well Danny. An amazing bass guitar, but to be honest? In it's case since I got the Buzzard! The link below is me playing the 'RAH 5.15' bass solo on it on YT (in one of John's shirts!) [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hr_eOMEaMio&feature=channel_page"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hr_eOMEaMio...re=channel_page[/url] Would like to see your photo's!
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[quote name='acidbass' post='593513' date='Sep 9 2009, 01:18 AM']Can you describe what the circuit layout is, without getting into potential libel? [/quote] Lol. A lot of John's Buzzard's had 4 control knobs, one of which was a stacked treble/bass control. Mine is one with five knobs and he got it from Status in 1998. So - there is a volume, mid range (with on/off switch), treble boost/cut, bass boost/cut and a pup pan. The other switch is for the red L.E.D's up the neck. The mid range control can be used as a volume boost or utilised to give a 'wah' effect as in the '5.15' RAH bass solo. www.Buzzardbass.com has lots of really good info on the Buzzard.....
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[quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='593499' date='Sep 9 2009, 12:48 AM']Superb! I got chance to play one of these on the Status stand back in 2000 AD - in fact Guitarist mag took a pic of me demoing it on the stand (I'd got bleached blonde hair at the time - looked like Heinz Burt!) - Rob and Roger Newell can be seen grinning in the background. Allegedly, Status are not allowed to even mention that they made these (we might have to change the name of the thread to Status B1) due to an injunction that Warwick took out just after John died. Rob had to destroy all the moulds etc. Why this happened I do not know but I think its really sad that it did - the B1 was one of the best basses Rob made - the circuit is incredible. N[/quote] You are right, the circuit board on the BUZZARD (sod the injunction!) is overwhelmingly good. Chris Entwistle sold the rights to Warwick so Status could not make them - and to have to destroy all that hard work must have been literally heartbreaking for Rob. He couldn't say much to me but he is happy that one of John's flock made it back to the UK and is being used for purpose rather than being stuck on a HRC wall!
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[quote name='4000' post='593434' date='Sep 8 2009, 11:21 PM']So is the action as low as everyone says he had it?[/quote] Yep, there is almost no action to speak of - especially at the first fret. This is the most incredible instrument I have ever had the fortune of playing - let alone owning!
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This is my only Status - A B1 once owned by the man himself. He used it on the AWDAR tour of Japan in 2001 (pur awdar in YT to see him play it) and it was also used for JE band gigs. I run it through a Digitech 2120 then through a TE rig - sounds phenomenal and playability is incredible - the bass is set up as John last set it, never been altered. The flightcase tells a story through it's transit stickers too..... Anyway, pics below....... and if you want to hear it check out: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YChy_aSyUlU&feature=channel_page"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YChy_aSyUlU...re=channel_page[/url] MY GENERATION [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh1B_gj2lWo"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh1B_gj2lWo[/url] SUCCESS STORY
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Bought a smoke machine and some lights off Simon. Very easy transaction and really well packaged for transit. Cheers Simon!
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FS: Warwick Buzzard 2003 John Entwistle Ltd Edition
garethox replied to garethox's topic in Basses For Sale
Sunday bump.