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Hi all, Just been having a play on my Mesa rig and it seems to be making a low crackling noise now and then. Its not very loud but its quite annoying. Never noticed it before yesterday. Gain is set at 9 o clock and so is master volume. I thought it was the bass at first (my squier vm jaguar) -maybe a grounding thing, so i tried some other basses-my 77 P bass and my Dano DC-same thing. Im going straight into the amp so have ruled out any fx pedal issues and i have tried 2 different cables. Could it be a current/power issue? Preamp valves? Any ideas/advice would be appreciated :-) Cheers Colin

Hi guys, I'm looking at trying to mod my already sparkly Dano DC. I want to replace the boring old white pg with a mirror type plate, but am unable to find any online. Any thoughts? Also, how does the pg come off on one of these? i know there are 3 screws... do you pull the stack knobs off and then the pg just lifts off? Kinda unsure about this one, seeing as they are so light and fragile. Cheers Colin

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1342713333' post='1739864'] As a single cab it would be running at 8 ohms wouldn't it? It is rated at 300watts, which would be about what the head would put out.... So I guess that purely from a ratings POV it [i]should[/i] be able to handle it...but it's not as though you'll be running the head flat out is it? How big is the room for the annual sheep-shearers' ball? [/quote] Yeah, I doubt I'll be running the head past 1/3-they are beasts in terms of power-CHAMPION ! Sheep shearers ball?! Away 'n sh**e man-its all dairy down here now!

Hi all, Am looking for a more portable alternative to my current rig (M-pulse 600 and Mesa PH 8x10) for practice, recording and small gigs. Given that my Ampeg Micro VR is a hemisphere away, I need something down here that sounds badass. So figured my m-pulse 600 and a smaller Mesa cab would be the mutts'- plus I won't have to fork out heaps more cash. So I have looked at either the Ph2x10 (matches my 8x10) or the Scout 12. The Scout seems to be cheaper and far lighter (and I do like 12's - miss my Marshall VBA rig-in the same place as my Micro VR! ) than the 2x10. But I'm wondering if the M-pulse 600 would be too powerful for the scout cab to cope. Anyone got any suggestions? Colin

Hi All, After weeks of waiting for the parts to arrive so I could finish off my 73 Precision rebuild, I got bored and had a look around for a cheap bass to use for a couple of band projects, (saving my 77 for recording) when i came across a second-hand Squier VM Jag for not much money. Naturally I jumped at the chance! It arrived this afternoon (with hardcase) Took her out and gave her a lookover-VERY nice on first inspection. Good set-up, same strings as when it left the factory I imagine... Plugged into the Mesa rig- no scratchy pots or issues of any kind - sounds big and phat! Love the vintage tone! I've owned PJ basses before and usually found them lacking somewhat in punch (bar my oly white 78 P) but there's a real thump from this one! I love the neck, though I think this is just making me consider picking up another Jazz (after years of Precisions)! Overall, this is a seriously great bit of kit for the money! I imagine it'll be replacing the Dano as my weapon of choice for most of my live stuff now (bar the odd appearance from a Precision or two ) Will have a serious going over at rehearsal tonight... Pics to follow, (otherwise it never happened, right?!) Am quite keen to know what others think, so any thoughts from fellow Jag-enthusiasts? Also, am keen to add a Jazz-style ashtray/bridge cover- anyone done this? What other mods have people done to theirs Cheers guys Colin

An American standard from that period would have string through body and an S-1 switch, i'm sure. The newer Highway One instruments have a 70's logo, but I'm sure the earlier 00's just had a plain logo like this one. My guess would be it's a HWY 1 and a tad overpriced, but still great instruments!

As promised, I am posting to say whether it fit or not... YES! very happy as this has solved a bit of a headache, and for very little money. Will post a pic later in the week. Thanks/Merci for all the help guys

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1337896709' post='1667279'] It took me a while to figure out that the Precision on the left is on a step - it looked like it was just bigger than the others for a while [/quote] Yeah our lounge has a really weird layout. Though I would love a really massive 73 Precision - I'd play it like an upright!

Hi Drew, how you keeping man? I have two of the 210 cabs and I love this set up! it's so light and portable and sounds huge. Definately beats lugging the VBA400 or SVT 4PRO rigs around anyways! Defiantely get a second one if you can. Didn't you have that 8x6 cab as well?

I'd be more tempted to get the mini svt that not valve! can get a close enough sound and is really light and if your going straight into the pa i doubt you need something as heavy or big as the svt. +1 Of all my gear sitting in my studio back home, it's my Micro VR I think I miss most. I run/ran it through two of the matching 2x10 cabs (stacked vertically or side by side, depending on the gig) and it sounds IMMENSE. really close to a big SVT and you could fit it in the boot of a mini!. You could also try an SVT DI-rare as rocking-horse s**t these days, but very nice! andy Sod lumping a 410 about if all you really need is a preamp for tonal purposes. Consider a Sansamp DI or preamp like bremen suggests if [i]all [/i]of your gigs are guaranteed to come with decent FOH and stage monitoring. If not, maybe the CL with a smaller cab. +1 also. Here in NZ I use a Tech 21 Bass VT Deluxe as my preamp section. It's saved my skin on more than one occasion (typically when we've played using other bands' backline and the bass amp is either a blown Fender Rumble 100{the most common amp in NZ}, or a horrible Behringer thingy). Just go direct to PA with the VT Deluxe and your away. It even makes my (insanely immovable) Mesa rig sound [i]nicer[/i]! Lovely warm SVT goodness in a can... Still, nothing cooler than a big bad SVT rig though

[quote name='Emanew' timestamp='1337879370' post='1666943'] I confirm : this type of 7.... molded Bass case fits classics bodies shapes. I had one with a bass and i both use it for my P and JB. If you plan to buy it: is it a second hand case or brand new one ? If it is brand new, for the same price, i would choose another trademark than 7.... because IMO you pay, above all, the logo and the quality is not always here. When Leo was running 7.., MM or G&L the cases didn't look cheap. If it is a "roadworn" case, for a decent price, it will do the job being made of resistant plastic. If you need pictures of the basses in the case, i can shoot few ones . Keep on grooving [/quote] Merci monsieur! I bought it second hand last night for $85NZD - 50 euros, so I am pretty happy with that. I should receive it early next week, so I will confirm if it fits. Cheers Colin

I had a tenor/4 string Mandobird (sunburst) that I played for a bit. Thinking of getting one of those Fender electro-acoustic ones and taking it up again. Matt Freeman is a great mando player (he does a bit on Lars' second solo album)

[quote name='ikay' timestamp='1337757359' post='1664849'] The standard Fender moulded case like this fits both J and P basses [attachment=108548:Fender Moulded Case.jpg] [/quote] That's the one. Cool. will take a punt I reckon. Doesn't have to be brilliant, just functional at this stage. I know they aren't the greatest cases ever made, but they do the job and the fact that it's cheap enough is a bonus, cause good gear is harder to find here. I have one of the new American Standard SKB cases and it's the mutt's nuts! Bought new through a shop for 300NZD so around 150 quid-ouch!

Hi guys, Just wondering if one the 90's/'00's shaped/molded Fender cases would fit both a Jazz and a Precsion? There's one going nearby (but not nearby enough to tryout). The guy said he used it for a Jazz - I wanna know if it'll fit my 70's Precision. I have one back in Ireland and I remeber it fitting a Precision, cant remeber trying it with either of my Jazz basses. are there different versions of these cases that fit one model only? I know there's a Deluixe version with the blue or red logos on the top side and they only fit the deluxe series. Any thoughts?

Drive 30w 1x10 (still have) Ross RB60 1x12 (still have) [s]Fender Rumble 100[/s] [s]Laney Richter full stack (head, 4x10 and 1x15)[/s] [s]Fender 400 Pro with Laney cabs[/s] [s]Fender 400 Pro with Ampeg BSE 410HLF[/s] [s]Fender 400 Pro with Ampeg SVT classic 1x15[/s] [s]Ampeg b500DR with Ampeg BSE 410HLF (x2)[/s] [s]Trace Elliot prototype 8x10 combo[/s] [s]Phil Jones Briefcase[/s] [s]Trace Elliot 2x15 cab[/s] [s]Ampeg SVT 3 Pro with BSE 410HLF (x2)[/s] Marshall VBA 400 full stack (head and VBC 412 x2) (still have) [s]Ampeg SVT 4PRO with BSE 410HLF (x2)[/s] Ampeg SVT 4PRO and 610HLF (still have) Ampeg Micro VR and matching 210 (x2) (still have) [b][i]Then came to New Zealand...[/i][/b] [s]Fender Rumble 100[/s] [s]Ampeg SVT III (non pro) and 4x10HE (both 90's USA made)[/s] [b]Current Amp:[/b] Mesa Boogie M-Pulse 600 and Powerhouse 8x10 (may add a Mesa PH 210 to head for rehearsal amp next month)

[quote name='roonjuice' timestamp='1337618002' post='1662890'] 1Things like the SVT and d bass should turn up. cannot move it too far..... keep a close eye on gumtree and notify the chain pawn shops. 2 f***ers... [/quote] +1 on both points!

Well, tried it all - no good. Still has the weird hum and buzz in the first two pole pieces! I got a reply back from the eBay store (somewhere in California) on the 18th saying if there was a fault they'd do an exchange or refund. I said I'd take an exchange. I asked them about how we go about organising it on Sunday. Haven't had a reply yet... I know i'm nearly 19 hrs ahead, but I thought they might have replied by now.

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1337508666' post='1660982'] Definitely try. [/quote] I shall investigate further!!!

[quote name='Bassman Steve' timestamp='1337499114' post='1660790'] Talking of good deals, I got my Road Ready 2x18 on Ebay. It was an auction that finished at 7:00am on a Sunday morning and had a single £50 bid (from the seller) on it. I figured no-one would be up at that time and reckoned on a £75 bid with 30 seconds to go - got it for £62. It was only 40 miles to collect so no delivery either. Previously owned by Skunk Anansie (apparently) I shudder to think how much one of those was new!! [/quote] Now THAT is a bargain!!! Well done on that!!

Very happy now!!! Some pics: