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    [quote name='SteveK' timestamp='1392986382' post='2374936'] I've never used the volume control on a bass as anything other than an on/off switch. [/quote] What he said. My volume is set to full on the bass. On occasions when a bit of a boost is required I stomp a box for it.
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    wayne58 feedback

    Fionn replied to 2x18's topic in Feedback

    I just bought a rather nice combo from Cameron. Excellent communication, fast shipping, and bomb-proof packaging. No mucking around, what so ever. He even absorbed the unexpected extra postage costs. Top guy really. Couldn't possibly ask from more from a seller
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    [b][color=red]Akai[/color] MPC 2000 [/b][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif](sampler / sequencer)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]This is a classic piece of kit, great for both production and live work.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]It's in excellent condition / perfect working order. Fully expanded 32mb memory.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Product info ...[/font][/color] [url="http://www.vintagesynth.com/akai/mpc2000.php"]http://www.vintagesy...kai/[color=red]mpc2000[/color].php[/url] [url="http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/1997_articles/apr97/akaimcp2000.html"]http://www.soundonso...kaimcp2000.html[/url]
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    Sell the Dirty Blonde, and buy a Thumb NT5?
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    I've never played nor heard one, although on paper it looks to be a superb instrument for the money. One thing is for certain ... you know what you're getting with a Yamaha. In terms of quality relative to price they have an excellent reputation.
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    Nick Fyffe. Of the Jamiroquai bassists, Stuart Zender gets the lions share of the plaudits, and Paul Turner gets his quota too ... but surprisingly little is spoken of Nick Fyffe. He's a great player who's contribution to the bands sound was huge. I love his style, always so neat and appropriate. Definitley worthy of some extra kudos!
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    [quote name='Jimmyfingers' timestamp='1392853472' post='2373656'] Why is that when people go on about older guitars sounding better they are only ever talking about Fenders? Back in the 80's you'd get people crowing on about 62 Precision or whatever, and I suppose they were pretty much the only brand that could have much of a vintage being the first production basses. So somehow a 20 year old Fender sounded better than a new one. But now, you can get Warwick's or Status that are 20+ years of, and yet I've never heard anybody making claims for them sounding better. Weird. My first post, and I'm chuffed because I've just bought a 9 year old Warwick. My first bass since stopping playing about 10 years ago. [/quote] Welcome to hell ... erm, I mean Basschat. Congratulations also on your 9 year old Warwick. Mine sounds better than yours though, because it's 26 years old. Only joking Every Warwick that I've played sounds as good as the next, just different. I think that a lot of the time folk get carried away with romantic ideas about a certain era of music, and bingo that 1969 Precision just oozes mojo. Maybe Fenders were actually better back in the day? I don't know though. I thought they had always been pigs
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    [quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1392851971' post='2373634'] Guess he's not too popular in Scotland right now though. [/quote] Total sphincter.
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    It's not from a shop, but have you seen this? ... http://basschat.co.uk/topic/222757-trace-elliot-gp12smx300-head/page__p__2354286__hl__trace%20elliot__fromsearch__1#entry2354286
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    Jimmy just bought a cab from me in what was a quick and tidy transaction. No problems whatsoever. Deal with confidence. Enjoy the cab man!
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    [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1392799341' post='2372778'] I think it is very good that a very good name manufacturer comes on here and spends time answering questions but I feel BC tends to milk this and wants to poke its nose into manufacturing and commercial decisions that frankly aren't its business and the maker might not want to disclose either [/quote] It's commendable and impressive, that the head of Markbass has taken the time to talk on a players forum. Respect, for sure. Isn't it right though, that the folk who specifically represent the (actual and potential) market for these products should be able to ask questions if the opportunity arises? Nobody is milking anything. We spend our hard-earned money on this stuff, we are genuinely interested. Folk make decisions (rightly or wrongly) based upon the things that have been discussed in this thread. Ultimately, it's up to Marco how much information he imparts, how he chooses to do so, and whether or not he answers questions.
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    It's interesting to put yourself into other folks scenarios. Oh, what to do? If I wasn't going to be playing in bands anymore , but potentially still jamming around with folk, a bit of recording, etc, then I'd keep a single electric bass. I wouldn't consider a new custom build, prefering the idea of a bass which I loved and was familiar with (like an old friend). I'd use a little of the cash generated by selling everything else to get myself a nice, simple, light, compact (yet powerful enough) combo. You know, just to keep a toe in the door. If I wasn't going to be playing in bands anymore, not jamming, not recording, just noodling at home, then I'd sell everything and get myself a really nice acoustic fretless bass. Of course, if I was simply sick of it all ... Then I'd occupy a small unpopulated Hebridean island, grow a massive beard, collect loads of guns, start a cult, and father a tribe a mini messiah me's ... yeahhh!
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    [quote name='Marco Markbass' timestamp='1392675619' post='2371586'] Therei is not any factor! All rest of the Amps is the same on mini cmd 121. [/quote] So you're saying that there have been no changes to the CMD121P other than lighter "higher quality" plywood. You're still using poplar-ply, so the material hasn't changed. Fair enough. Then surely the plywood would have to be substantially thinner in order to account for a weight reduction as great as 3.6kg in such a very small box, no? If so, wouldn't that suggest a notable structural difference between the Italian and Indonesian models which would have a bearing on tonal character? If I'm missing something here, or if I'm completely off-track with my basic logic, then please correct me. I don't pretend to be an expert on the subject. There is some practical basis to this. I've just bought an older (Italian) CMD121P. I'm wondering, if I was to add a new (Indonesian) NY121 extension cab, would that cab sound the same as the older Italian version which was constructed in the same fashion and using the same materials as my combo, and which fits it like a glove? It's a fair enough consideration, I reckon.
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    Keith just bought a nice amp from me. Rapid payment, no mucking around ... everything as smooth as could be. Trade with confidence!
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    Micro head

    Fionn replied to Triumphman's topic in Amps and Cabs

    [quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1392705568' post='2371726'] The GK MB500 and MB200 heads are superb, and have proved reliable. Well worth a look. [/quote] +1
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    Ciao Marco I was wondering ... How have you managed to reduce the weight of the CMD 121P by over 3.5kg? You have mentioned that the Indonesian ply is lighter than that which you used in Italy, but it's such a small box. What other factors account for the huge reduction in the weight of that particular product?
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    If I had some spare cash, this is [b]THE[/b] bass on the forum that I'd be buying. Great bass, total bargain.
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    Ahhhh, nostalgia. My first "proper" amp was one of those. Great piece of kit. Enjoy
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    These guys came as a bit of a revelation when I was trawling youtube last night. Unbelievably good music, nice use of synth bass, and [b]this[/b] is the drummer that you want in your band, no questions asked. I'd heard of neither Evan Marien nor Dana Hawkins previous to this. If you're not familiar then check 'em out ... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mwt9I_n-LbI&list=RDSGAp3AeC5Ng[/media]
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    I'd consider this ... http://basschat.co.uk/topic/229436-roland-cube-30-excellent-condition-now-with-pics/
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    [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1392579378' post='2370318'] For budget I`d look at the Genz combos that Howie put the link to. [/quote] +2
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    [quote name='Highfox' timestamp='1392403620' post='2368390'] I'll give them a try as well. Thanks for the tip. [/quote] Ramp up the sensitivity a couple of notches for that passive p-bass! Quack-Quack!!
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    [size=8][color=#ff0000][u][b]SOLD[/b][/u][/color][/size] [size=6][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][b]Gallien-Krueger NEO 210[/b][/font][/color][/size] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]In a nutshell, it's a high-quality, light, compact, loud, solidly built, and sweet sounding cab.[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] It delivers a clean, thick, and punchy tone, with a very tight and even response. It does everything that a good 2x10 should. It will offer you presence in a band mix, with plenty of focus. It's possible to focus that sound further, as the cab can tilt back to 45 degrees, sweet for the stage or practice room. It can also be positioned upright with the speakers horizontally aligned, or on its end with the speakers vertically aligned. The interlocking corners are designed so that an additional cab will stack firmly either way. I had fancied stacking another Neo 210 on top for a light and compact vertically aligned 4x10 rig, but hey, I've got other plans now.[/font][/color] [b][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The cab is in [/font][/color]excellent condition[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] and [/font][/color]perfect working order[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif].[/font][/color][/b] [b][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Sale price: £250 (+ delivery).[/font][/color][/b] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I've copied and pasted some corporate blurb and specifications below ...[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#414141][font=Arial, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif]"The Gallien-Krueger Neo 210 is a bass speaker cabinet that offers high-powered performance through 2x10" GK Paragon cast-frame neodymium loudspeakers and a high-quality horn. These lightweight speakers maintain a high level of output, producing a silky-smooth, natural tone with consistent response from top to bottom. You'll love the definition it gives you in the highs and mids while delivering ample amounts of fat, punchy low end. This bass cab may be used in standard full-range operation or with Gallien-Krueger's innovative Horn Bi-Amp System. Special chambering and bracing have been incorporated into it's design to eliminate standing waves so that nothing distorts your performance. Other features include black Tolex covering, recessed spring-loaded handles, a rugged steel grille, custom interlocking corners, and 11-ply poplar construction. And, weighing only 40 pounds, the Neo210 won't break your back after an exhausting gig."[/font][/color][/font][/color][list] [*]GK Paragon cast-frame Neodymium loudspeakers [*]Switchable between bi-amp / full-range [*]Speakon & Jack inputs [*]Special chambering and bracing [*]Adjustable horn [*]Black Tolex covering [*]Recessed spring-loaded handles [*]Rugged steel grill [*]Custom interlocking corners [*]11-ply poplar construction [*]400W output [*]8 ohms [*]Weighs only 18kg / 40lbs [/list] My feedback is here ... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/175289-feedback-for-fionn/page__p__2214887__hl__fionn__fromsearch__1#entry2214887"]http://basschat.co.u..._1#entry2214887[/url] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Now, some GK porn ([/font][/color][color=#FF0000][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]only the speaker cabinet is for sale. the amp-head is gone)[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] ...[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][/font][/color]
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    [quote name='bagsieblue' timestamp='1392241953' post='2366464']fund my Warwick refinish project [/quote] You've decided to do it?
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    GK MB500[b] ... SOLD[/b] GK NEO 210 ... relisted in new thread
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