W1_Pro

First amp i ever bought, sometime in the early eighties. Two words to describe it: Shite, and shite.

1 hour ago, DGBass said:

I've owned two of these over the years. First one was given to me for free by a retired player back in the late eighties/early nineties and was gigged for over a decade until I sold it on. The second current one in the pic was also donated by an old guitarist aquaintance of mine who rescued it from a skip around 2013. It was fully restored a year later and been my go-to cab since.  Just makes a wonderful deep bass sound and currently at 23kg its not bad considering its size. The originals were 75 watt 8 ohm cabs ( RH115-75) and this one is pimped slightly with an 18mm baffle instead of the original thin fenderish spec 12mm one, a modern high performance 400 watt Neo driver and combi speakons to bring it up to date. I would agree, wonderful and fairly scarce devices these days with plenty life in them yet. 

So thats a single 15? Mine was the 2 12 version. I was never sure that it wasn't actually a guitar cab funnily enough, but it certainly did the business in terms of sound. 

It had electrovoice 12's in it iirc. Made in Buchanan, MI. They were the days.....😃

On 12/10/2022 at 00:32, DGBass said:

Same as it ever is... at the last gig and the next gig. A long chassis ABM, a P-Bass and a big high power folded horn cab for venue shaking bass 😁 

I used to have one of those Musicman boxes. Wonderful device.  Got it from the Bass Centre in the late eighties. Came in a flightcase, ex Entwhistle apparently. Due to lack of space after a subsequernt flat move  I had to sell both that and my 810 Trace box (made in Essex). Sorriest move I ever made. regret it to this day....

My experience FWIW. I flew to Spain last week. Bought a seat for the bass- an old Aria Precise- which was cheaper than putting it in the hold. £41 vs £50 and of course it stayed with me at all times. Shockingly straightforward, nobody batted an eyelid at security, on the plane, etc etc. There are instructions on how to book a seat for a guitar on the Ryanair website. I had no trouble with customs at all. There should be no need for a carnet with just a bass, as this comes under your  'personal belongings' allowance. 

Lovely looking bass, GLWTS.

recently purchased Sean's PJB cabinet off him and what a beast it is. I'm not sure my back (or my wife) will ever forgive me! Sean was very easy to deal with and everything was exactly as he said it would be. Many thanks.

Bought Lawries Marshall head. Very easy transaction, excellent basschatter. Many thanks.

Just bought Marks BBP34 off him.  Exemplary basschatter,  the bass is exactly as described and I'm very happy. Would not hesitate to do business again. Also really liked the fact that Mark refused to take a deposit on the bass 'you've said you want it, its yours'.  A man after my own heart! 

2 hours ago, Doctor J said:

Spot on I reckon. If you look at the video you can see the back plate at one point.

Phenomenal and unconventional woodwork on these basses. The neck extends into the body pretty much to the bridge- hence the enormous brass plate.

Bought Richards Ashdown little bastard and 2x12" cab. Lovely chap, very easy to deal with . even met me at Peterborough services to make my life easier.

Many thanks to a top basschatter.

Nice wood looks nice and allows us  all to therorise in a quasi mystical way on how those purpleheart stringers in the neck make the tone more 'shimmery'? 😆😆

Anyone used Robbie Gladwell in Sudbury (Dr Roberts guitar surgery) for amplifier repairs?

Lovely and unusual bass. GLWTS!

lovely looking bass. GLWTS

Hello Folks,

I've recently aquired a rather lovely BB1200 and I'd appreciate some advice about a suitable truss rod wrench.

Any ideas as to what size they are and where I could source one?

Apologies if this has been asked before. I did  a search but couldn't see an answer.

Many thanks

Stuart

Hiya,  I'm interested in the PJ set with the longer J pickup.

Would you be able to send me dims pls?

Many thanks

Stuart.

So I got this one Al: https://www.thomann.de/gb/the_box_pyrit_112_sub_a.htm

It is the Pyrit one- I got it becuase it seemed a bit more 'pro' than the other models.

Its 24 kilos, but its not big, so quite manageable to lug about I find.  As Jazzyvee says, just adds a bit of weight to the bottom end.

I play in a skiffle band occasionally, I double up on uke and microbass. I have a schertler combo which sits on one of those thoman 'The box' 12" powered subs which I dial in on the aux send of the microbass channel.  Works a treat as it goes...

Pretty! GLWTS.

Beautiful! GLWTS.

On 15/08/2021 at 14:05, Al Krow said:

My local bass tec has disappeared from the Hackney to Jersey, so defo not as convenient for me anymore...

 

Came across the following:

 

Guitar Hospital 253 Rotherhithe St, London SE16 5FX

The Walking Bass 54 Glenhouse Rd, London SE9 1JQ

Graham Parker Luthier   Lewisham, London, SE13 

 

Dunno if any of you London BC'ers have used any of the above or could recommend someone not too far from E3?

 

@Reggaebass - do you have someone local that you use for more than a basic set up e.g. replacing a preamp?

I used Graham a lot when I lived in South London. he's really good and very friendly. Highly reccomended.  And a +1 for The Gallery if you are up North.

...anyway. I think, having done a bit of online research and listened to the opinions of folks that have got/had both units, the HX FX is the one I want.

18 hours ago, krispn said:

Do you need amp and cab emulation? Do you play In ear gigs? Can you use you tube and google? My understanding is Line 6 have a website. 
 

Bad manners aside it’s like posting do I need crampons or ski’s? No context no idea why you’re  asking the question. Do some digging  and then ask more pointed questions and as a result  *ssholes like me won’t make stupid comments on your post😉

Well, that told me then.

How dare I ask opinions of fellow bass players....on...erm...a board that is dedicated to the opinions of bass players....🤣

Whats the difference?

Any pros and cons?

What is the stomp XL?

Thanks for the info, and apologies if this has already been done....

I bought one of those speaker cabs- albeit with a blown 15" that needed reconing- for £150 a few years ago. And an immaculate, flightcased 400+ for £800.  So I reckon you are pretty much spot on there Beedster.