Grassie

If my G&L JB goes, I’m ’avin this.

34 minutes ago, Conan said:

I've got a Yamaha BB615, but it's natural rather than pewter...

Ah ok. Could you send some pics over please? 😊

FOR SALE OR TRADE

G&L Tribute Series JB jazz bass, listed as Lake Placid Blue but actually is more like a metallic ice blue - very nice. Hard rock maple neck, rosewood fretboard with block pearl inlays, G&L saddle-lock bridge which is magnificent and makes this bass sing. Controls are standard volume/volume/tone. I’ve played this on and off for around 18 months but haven’t touched it for a while now as I have other basses I use more often. There are a couple of tiny imperfections (very small dents in the paintwork but not through to the wood) which I have tried to photograph - one on the top horn and one by the control plate that were there when I bought it brand new. These are barely noticeable and obviously do not detract from its playability. Strung with a fresh set of Fender nickel-wounds 45-105. £320 collected or £350 shipped. Located on the Isle of Wight, but can meet at any of our ferry ports (Portsmouth/Southampton/Lymington/Southsea). I have a box I can ship it in (will bubble wrap the hell out of it), will probably use Royal Mail as they seem to be the best of a bad bunch.

Trades considered for:

Yamaha BB 5ers:

BB415 (orange or white)

BB615 (pewter)

BB425x (white)

G&L Tribute Series L2500

Sire P7 5 string (White/White/Maple or White/Tort/Rosewood)

with cash my way or yours depending on what’s on offer.

Tears Dry On Their Own - Amy Winehouse 

Roam - B-52s

Smooth Operator - Sade

Maria - Blondie

😎

I used to swear by them. But the last two sets I bought were poor; set one were corroded near the ball end, with a dead E string, set two were a little better but again, the E string was noticeably duller sounding than the rest of the set.

I moved over to Fenders.

Would you be interested in a trade...?

1 hour ago, AndyTravis said:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225916862416?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=bjCS9XosTJe&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=CbjbH9mRThK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Oh man... too close to Christmas, and I've just spanked the credit card on a new amp...

21 minutes ago, AndyTravis said:

Had a sunburst one of the T-Birds, proper funk machine 

Oh stop!

Can anyone smell GAS?

4 minutes ago, neepheid said:

 

You mean another version?

 

 

Nah, they're not the same are they? The OG Gibbos were never PJ configurated.

But that T bird is quite nice:)

I don't like:

Burst finishes

3-point bridges

Active basses (except for Stingrays)

Pointy basses (BC Rich in particular)

Most of these horrible hand made things that are made out of cr@p like woodworm-riddled slabs. Pretentious nonsense.

Very nice! Can't understand why Epiphone don't do a version of this, or a non-reverse Tbird...

New combo purchased (GK MB410 II), had the 2 x 10 combo serviced, took it to a rehearsal on Wednesday and had it running for a couple of hours straight with no issues. Gigged it last night and the distortion issue came back again, so have spanked the credit card on the new unit - £699 from Polar Audio. Not bad considering Andertons list it for £1200...

My 2 x10 ext cab is up for sale on BC if anyone is tempted, but I'm not sure what to do with the old combo. Maybe list it anyway and invite offers...

On 09/12/2023 at 11:15, Grassie said:

 

Given that I don’t have funds for a new combo at the mo, I think I’m gonna have to go with a head to go with this cab for now, until I can squirrel away enough for a new rig. Any recommendations for a suitable head to match this cab welcomed… 😊

25 minutes ago, jrixn1 said:

 

Perhaps this is a good time to evaluate if you want to commit to a rig built around the 210 MBE. Actually I  had the same rig at one point - MB 210 combo with the 210 MBE extension - but I moved on to a Barefaced Compact (the original 15" one) which was half the size and weight, yet louder.

Currently window shopping. Thanks for the nod re Barefaced. 😊

14 hours ago, jrixn1 said:

 

You were running a combo with a second cab until the combo broke.  Presumably the combo alone was not enough, otherwise you wouldn't have been using the second cab with it.  So I don't see how using just the cab on its own will be sufficient.

I was running the extension cab occasionally for bigger gigs, but the combo on its own was fine for most occasions.

Anyway, I’ve just had a call from my tech to say that he’s noticed that when it powers up there is a slight crackle (I hadn’t noticed) which he suggests could be the class D power unit on its way out. 😞

On 09/12/2023 at 15:07, joel406 said:

Yes you can use an amp. But I recommend caution. This is not a cab that can really handle a lot. Raise it, tilt it up. Whatever you gotta do to hear it. Too much pressure, it's in the dumpster. GK was at one time excellent cab makers. And I was their #1 fan. I left them 8 years ago for a reason. 

 

Be cautious.

Hi Joel,

Could you be more specific regarding your experience with these cabs? I've run my combo with this cab and have had nothing but great things to say about GK based on this configuration. What in particular made you change over to another brand? 

On 07/12/2023 at 20:08, Downunderwonder said:

Best post a photo of the extension cab back panel to be sure.

A bit fuzzy, but clear enough…

Hi all,

This might seem like an obvious question, but when it comes to amps I'm a bit light in the knowledge department. Basses - yes, I can chat all day, amps - not much of a clue to be honest...

So, my question: I have a GK MB210 II extension cabinet that I might need to buy a separate head for, as my combo has gone in for repair and might not make it back. Can I run say an MB series head through the cabinet (it's not a powered cab) or will it need a powered cab?

Any help/advice gratefully received and appreciated.

Cheers. 

Welcome Yolanda, one of my favs.

On 05/06/2022 at 00:14, tauzero said:

Pink Floyd - Another Brick in the Wall part whichever - "no dark star chasm in the classroom"

Let’s see if we can’t ruin it some more:

…No dog’s orgasm in the classroom…😶

Moving on…

The Communards version of Don’t Leave Me This Way:

Don't leave me this way,
No I can't exist ...
I'll surely miss your ginger kids…

😁

Pulled the trigger on a set of 45-100. Just put them on my JB and I am suitably impressed. Somewhat brighter than the Fenders I usually use, and I really don't feel like they're any stiffer than I'm used to either, so all good.

Just need to gig them to get a real opinion of them.

Thanks for the input you lot. Marvellous.  x

I love jazzes and have owned 5 (deluxe USA Fender 5, Fender Mex, Sire V7, Squier Affinity, G&L tribute JB1) and have always played with both pickups on full with the tone either full or at 50%. It really is the best passive set up, and they cut through without sounding thin or brittle. I also love P basses but the versatility you get from a jazz is the deal breaker. 😊

Hi all,

I’ve recently gone back to flats on my Squier jazz bass, using Fenders which I really like. I want to try D’Addario Chromes on my G&L JB1, so can you lot tell me why I should (or shouldn’t) use Chromes? I know a lot of you swear by them, but what makes them stand out for you particularly, and what makes them worth £20 (at least) more than other brands? 😊

8 minutes ago, JPJ said:

How much do you need? I have some here that I am using for my 2x12 build but I think I will have enough to spare a smallish offcut.

Really not much at all. 2 pieces 50x50mm max should do it. 😊

NOW SOLD Gallien Krueger MB210-II bass cabinet for sale, 2 x 10 speakers with switchable HF tweeter. I have used this a fair bit over the past 10 years and does show some signs of wear - I don’t know what material GK used to coat this with (it isn’t tolex) but it has a tendency to chip if knocked hard, and it shows white underneath the black finish. I have used black acrylic paint to touch up the various chips, but the cabinet is sound, no cracks or other major damage, all corners intact, just cosmetic. Anyway, these cabs sound really tight and punchy, and as anyone who has had the pleasure (!) of hearing me play through my rig will tell you, this coupled with my GK 2x10 combo sounds pretty monstrous, despite its light weight (a shade under 15kg). Selling because I've now got to a point where if I'm in a band where I need to use this cab to be heard, then that band is too loud and I need to preserve what's left of my hearing...! Compatible with any properly rated amplifier head. I’m looking for £250, here's the tricky bit - I'm located on the Isle of Wight and I really don't want to ship this for fairly obvious reasons, I can meet buyers at any of the ferry ports (Portsmouth/Southampton/Lymington/Southsea) if that's any good, at no extra cost to you.