dave74200

There's a Fiesta Red one for sale on Facebook at the moment. I have a sunburst one and absolutely love it. It just plays so amazingly.

For the front of my SVT 3 Pro. Ampeg tell me it's M3.5 x 10mm socket head.

Thanks in advance for any advice,

Dave.

The neck on these basses is their crowning glory. Why would you alter it?

I love the necks on these basses. As well as everything else really. What’s not to like! GLWTS.

Fantastic bass. Wish I had the money! 

2 hours ago, willellisbass said:

Hello, 

Just seeing how these 2 band eq Stingray's compare to the classic series and older 2 band eq models? 

The only Stingray readily available now is a 3 band eq and they are a little bright for my taste.

Thanks,

Will

You could always try turning down the treble!!

On 31/03/2020 at 20:55, Pow_22 said:

Would consider part ex with cash from me for an Ampeg SVT Head (classic or SVT II at push)

If you're fed up of the knob twirling on this, you'll quickly get fed up of trying to put an SVT Classic or 2 Pro in and out of your car!!! I did. Although they sound great, I've concluded that they're not practical for a jobbing musician. If I had a road crew I wouldn't hesitate but they are so flipping heavy it's untrue!!!!!

Hi all,

I've just bought a used 3 Pro and it seems to have an issue. It sounds, even at low volume, slightly distorted, almost like a driven valve head. Ironically it sounds quite nice but I've heard a few and know it's not right. I've read a lot about the mosfets needing biasing on these amps, but then it could be a bad tube?

What do you advise? Do I change the tubes and see if that makes it ok? The guy I bought it from says it was fine before he sent it.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks, Dave.

1 minute ago, wateroftyne said:

That’s unacceptable. If Ampeg are being unhelpful, hammer them and whoever you bought it from on social media (if they have any). 
 

Benefit of hindsight and all that, but did you contact them after it wobbled the first time?

Hi mate. The person I bought it from or Ampeg?   Neither I’m afraid!

Hi all. I bought a 7 Pro about 3 years ago and love the tone. The issue is, I’ve had endless problems with it and am now sick of it. In 2018 after continued cutting out I sent it to surrey Amps who fixed it for £190. Then it began doing the same thing a year later, in 2019. I sent it back to them and they said it was a different problem and charged me another £180 to fix it. Now, roughly 7 months later it’s started cutting out again! 

What do I do? Spend another £200 on an amp that’s gonna crap out every year? I think Ampeg is now owned by Wetherspoons so probably won’t get much sense from them. I’m really fed up and at a loss of what to do. Send back to Surrey amps again, sell it for spare or repair it try to contact Ampeg?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. 

Cheers! 

On 03/02/2020 at 21:02, Stub Mandrel said:

The guy who stole your seat in the van and was ligging all night stealing your beer and egg mayo sarnies! 🤣

 

Well hello there!! Good to see you on the basschat scene mate!!

5 hours ago, Chimike said:

Weight is 9 lb 3 ozs on my wife's digital kitchen scales

Sexist!!!!!!!!!!

50 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said:

LOL!

Just twigged who you are Dave...

I have to admit categorically NO shortage of thump on Saturday night 🙂

Who's this then?

It’s not so much volume mate. They just sounded too weak and I found myself needing to dig in too much. I like a soft touch but high output.

Just to update. Changed them for SD Quarter Pounders and it’s definitely the right decision for me. Gives me that thump and high response I love. Gigged then last night and they were amazing. Horses for courses I guess!!

19 hours ago, Musicman20 said:

The pups in that bass are excellent, like REALLY good imo. 

Spec: American-made Pure Vintage ’64 Jazz Bass single-coil pickups.

They are growly and loud....I think.

 

 

They are lovely pickups mate but they don't suit the heavy rock band I play in.

Hi all. I love this bass but the pickups aren't hot enough for my liking so I'm hoping to change them for some Seymour Duncan ones. Will this be an issue due to the stacked knob controls? Obviously most jazzes are volume, volume, tone and this one isn't.

Just hoping it would be an easy swap. Thanks in advance for any help or advice, Dave.

11 minutes ago, paul_c2 said:

What is the guitarist doing? Specifically, what kind of pickups does his guitar have and where is the pickup selector switch? Is a keyboard player involved too?

Les Paul Junior mate. Single coils, no keys.

Hi folks. I have a Flea Jazz bass that I absolutely love. The only issue is, when playing high up the fretboard, the notes don’t cut through as much as my P Bass. I’m talking above 12th fret. When played solo, all the notes seem to jump out perfectly, but it’s when playing in a band situation that this happens. Any tips or ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Dave.

8 hours ago, grahamd said:

Is this the HLF?

Yes mate. It’s heavy. Not for you if you’re looking for lightweight!! It sounds thunderous though!!

 A glorious mini fridge in perfect working order that comes with Roqsolid cover. Shows some signs of wear and is USA made. 4 ohms cab that is thunderous and has an amazing tone but is just not getting used anymore. Has been in safe storage for a while. South Wales area but willing to courier if you arranged it. Priced to sell.

Cheers, Dave.

A mini fridge that is in perfect working order. Is in good condition but shows signs of wear. This cab will fill most venues without PA support and handle any amp you throw at it. Is USA made and comes with a fitted Roqsolid cover.

Collection from Barry in South Wales.

Used but in excellent working order. Few scrapes and scuffs but will do a great job at keeping your gear safe. Will post at cost. I have a box for it.

I'd swap you for my Ampeg one if it didn't have a stitched together bin bag for a cover!!!!!!