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As of today, [u]16/12/11[/u] Looks like she's off the market folks trade deal all lined up and triggers about to be pulled! Thanks for looking and those who had questeions and showed interest. I'll leave the post up as there are some useful links for those who may stumble upon this link in the future OK some people know about this pre and some don't. Hand built in the USA by an audiophile called Jack Read (who explains his pre amp first hand on this linked thread, the highlights of which I have copied into the box below to save you 6 pages of talkbass chatter Jack talks about the design process using as few components as possible to maintain signal clarity etc. Its a good read! More details below but essentially this is an..... - All valve, hand built pre - 4 band eq incl. bass (boost only), low and high mids, treble - Bass and bright boost switches - EQ bypass switch - 'Emphasis' control (more details on this function below) - Jensen D.I. with level control - Very, very high standard of components and workmanship (alpha pots, custom made toroidal transformers) - External access to the valves so no need to unscrew anything - just pop them out and in to experiment. [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f15/read-custom-bass-purity-preamp-inside-scoop-106213/"]http://www.talkbass....e-scoop-106213/[/url] [color=#000000]...... I had some [color=#FF0000][b]custom[/b][/color] toroidal power transformers made so I could get this all down to one rack space. I also incorporated an effects loop, a DI level control, transformer coupling for the output signals, and an EQ Bypass switch. The latter was something I had in mind from the very beginning and is an indispensable feature. I strived to make the [color=#FF0000][b]preamp[/b][/color] as open and natural sounding as possible; capture some of that tube magic (warmth, depth, and a certain three dimensional quality that I have never found in solid state designs); and maintain quick response and clarity without any harshness. I use very high grade components in every part of the signal path wherever it makes a difference. I build high end tube audio gear now and then and much of the Bass [color=#FF0000][b]Purity[/b][/color] design was influenced by that. I don't use any printed circuit boards.... Components are mounted on a 1/8" epoxy/fiberglass board and are soldered to turrets (not eyelets). Everything is point-to-point wired. Tubes are 12AX7 and 12AU7.[/color] The emphasis knob works by boosting a broad range of middle frequneces along a unique response curve. This is an excellent tool for cutting through a mix, or for making tweaks to your eq without losing "your sound". As you turn the emphasis knob clockwise you can hear your bass cut through more. Flat is full counterclockwise. It can still be used when the eq is bypassed. Other features include a Jensen DI (as found in Aguilar, Radial and other high quality stuff for a killer D.I. sound.) Effects loop, and the best bit external access to the valves so you can switch them over with out having to open the unit. Simplicity itself! Price is £525 shipped and insured UK next day delivery

Don't let my shoddy playing put y'all off

I'm inclined to say JC for MF?

Custom built Fuzz £50 This is built around the DOD Grunge pedal. Loads of low end available like the original with huge fuzz sound with some compression. Originally modified to suit bass guitar but still sounds heavy as for guitar, especially drop tuned. Boss ODB-3. £40 Beat up but working fine. I think these pedals get a bad rep as being cheap but they feature a clean blend which is ideal for bass. Good for mild drive or full on filth! Demeter F.O.D (Fat Overdrivulator) £100 Two pedals in one. Overdrive with gain, drive and tone control and silicon/germanium switch for different flavours of drive and a Mid Boost for added gain, depth or volume. Links attached First is the fuzz: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHQ3lHlQ3_g&feature=youtube_gdata_player[/media] Second is the FOD [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qz-8jUJt4kA&feature=youtube_gdata_player[/media] Bass in the vid is a p bass with '59 custom shop pick up going into a valve pre with the eq bypassed completely. Just bass, pedal and 2 Aguilar GS112 cabs (tweeter off in one and the other set to 9 o'clock) Same set up for each video.

My old pre! Killer bit of kit and worth trying out for that unmistakable Aguilar tone! bump

Update I'm going back home on 19th Nov and will be bringing the pre back with me - I'll fire it up and check everything is A OK and get pictures up etc soon as I return. I'll also try and get a short youtube vid up and run through the manuals recommended settings To everyne who has PM'd thanks for the patience.

OHM my trade offer still stands (plus cash from me) if you have a change of heart G

SiBob Go play it an tell us all how good it sounds.

Thinking of selling my trusty SVP Pro preamp. Had one of these agaes ago, sold it and then lusted after it again. Got one but its been in storage back home for over a year and not in use. Clutch trouble with the car means I gotta move it on Classic Ampeg tones outta this fella 9 band eq, all the associated push switches etc etc Its basically the pre amp from and SVP II head. I'll get pictures sorted etc and provide more info when I can. Cheers for looking £350 posted

You up for any trades? Be keen to take the Dark matter - just posted about these pedals with bass the other day! I have a demeter F.O.D overdrive/mid boost to trade or a EHX micro synth. Since I got a Wren and Cuff boost I dont use the FOD much at all. Let me know either way. Gavin