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oldslapper

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  1. [quote name='CoolCat' post='775449' date='Mar 15 2010, 05:43 PM']This can happen due to the plastic saddle + shim being too soft and not applying enough pressure on the piezzo or the bottom of the saddle + shim are not perfectly horizontal and in full contact with the piezzo. I have seen this mute effect on acoustic guitars with piezzos. Take precise measurements of the plastic saddle, get on ebay and get a piece of TUSQ, BONE,BUFFALO HORN or EBONY that fit those measurements. After that a bit of sandpaper (+ glass surface to rest it perfectly flat) a ruler, tlc and elbow grease should do wonders.[/quote] +1 on replacing the saddle with bone/tusq. I play acoustic guitar and replacing the plastic saddle with a bone one gave an "even response" across all strings and frequencies. Your bridge/saddle is similar. You don't have to be a tech to do this, just follow CoolCat's advice. nice looking EUB.
  2. [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='775506' date='Mar 15 2010, 06:37 PM']So glad this is sunburst, don't need another Jazz, don't need another Jazz, don't need another Jazz, don't need another Jazz[/quote] Sand paper, Sand paper, Sand paper, Sand paper, Go on Wayne, down to B&Q with you... John
  3. [quote name='Tom_Osborne' post='775383' date='Mar 15 2010, 04:37 PM']Would you take a trace commando 1x12?[/quote] Not for me thanks, cash plz, or a 1x15 mini.
  4. [quote name='Bass_Guardian' post='775360' date='Mar 15 2010, 04:10 PM']Ill take that as a no(x3) [/quote] That is very pretty bass you have there......very Aerodyne-esque....but I must resist....no more basses.
  5. [quote name='Bass_Guardian' post='775346' date='Mar 15 2010, 03:56 PM']Would u consider a trade for a Yamaha RBX A2?[/quote] Don't need any more basses, don't need any more basses, don't need any more basses.....if I say it enough times I might believe it.. Thanks and I do like yamaha's (I play an old 604 which is lush), but I [u]actually[/u] don't need another bass. Cash or a nice little mini 1x15 would do it. John
  6. This is a passive 4 string MIM Jazz bass that has had the decal changed to read "made in usa". It also has a usa serial number on the reverse headstock. The bass is very clean, in excellent condition. Used it on Saturday, to give it a run out before selling. It's the first time I've gigged with it since getting it and it did what I wanted it to do without fuss, covered full range of styles/sounds no worries. Bought it as a "spare", but won't be needed. Di Marzio Area J pups (hum cancelling), black badassII bridge. Will come with quality warwick gigbag (with velcro neck holder). Nice player, strung with HR Hi beams I think?? I'm offering it at £250 posted. If no interest in a couple of days, I might take apart and sell bits separately, as I noticed a couple of wanted posts for necks/bodies/badassII's etc. In which case there would be a body with pots/plate/knobs, a neck, a black badassII & pair of very nice J pups. Don't know about prices, happy to be guided before hand tho'. I may also be interested in a trade for a small 1x15 cab 8 ohm 300 watt minimum, with cash adjustment. I have secured a 4x8 mini at a very good price, but the 1x15 purchase has fallen through. So my love for the mini 1x15 is still unrequited. I can't drive too far from North Dorset at the moment, so any cabs would need to be couriered or within 50 miles for me to pick up. Here's some pics....hope the link works, I've not done this before. [url="http://pbckt.com/sL.gRZ"]http://pbckt.com/sL.gRZ[/url] John
  7. [quote name='jmsjabb' post='773135' date='Mar 12 2010, 08:27 PM'][url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=69448"]Have a look here first[/url][/quote] Thanks.
  8. [quote name='Wayward-Wanderer' post='773066' date='Mar 12 2010, 07:04 PM']Hello, I'm Selling a Ashdown ABM 210 Combo And an Original ABM 212. Picture to follow shortly. I am only selling these as I have no need for them as i have become a guitar player. Combo: 300 watts, good conditon, Only one or 2 scratches in the tolex, giged twice. Cab: Bought secondhand from a user on here. The previous owner had replaced both the speakers for Precision Devices. Brilliant cab Brilliant sound. Giged twice by me, not sure about the other owner. Neither the cab or the combo has ever let me down. Perfect bass system. Looking For 350£ for the pair. Will Sell seperately if there are buyer who want both different parts. Combo 250£ Cab 100£ Don't be afraid to make me an offer. I would be willing to trade for some guitar gear depending on what you have to offer Can arrange courier at an extra cost, or avialable for pick up.[/quote] PM
  9. Bristol based function band looking for bass player two posts down from this one I believe??
  10. Just my two pennies worth. Playing covers in a "covers band" actually made me a little more disciplined in my approach to playing, which then made my writing bass parts for "original's" so much better as I had to listen & learn bass parts from other, far better players than I. Particularly songs/artists and bass players I would never had chosen to listen to before. Basically it reduced my musical snobbery. I'm very happy breaking down and learning note for note the bass part for a new song, instead of busking it. It's interesting hearing how, and why, a part is played. Don't forget some bass parts of famous tunes would have been suggested by some of the best producers in the industry....worth taking notice me'thinks. Just a thought......that's all
  11. [quote name='yanto' post='763352' date='Mar 3 2010, 09:00 PM']Did you look for the label in the bass?Would like to know what make it is-the wood looks very like sapele to me! Enjoy[/quote] Had a look inside last night, no label! Looks like it's had a few repairs over the years mind. Being a noob to DB, is sapele bad?
  12. [quote name='lscolman' post='771460' date='Mar 11 2010, 12:02 PM']Hi John, The distance between the centre of the string to the next string at the bridge. Cheers, Lee[/quote] Ok, does 19mm sound right? Did it with a tape measure, hard to find centre of 2 strings exactly. Cheers John
  13. [quote name='lscolman' post='771272' date='Mar 11 2010, 09:26 AM']Hi, What's the string spacing like at the bridge? Cheers, Lee[/quote] Hi Lee, Sorry for general ignorance, is that literally the measurement between the strings on the saddles? Happy to measure now. Cheers, John
  14. These are such a great combination of cabs and the 2 separately offer great flexibility IMHO. I'm not worried about the weight, having shifted 1x18 cabs through most of the late 70's and early 80's these are tiny.. and take up very little space. Due to personal circumstances I was unable to proceed with a sale straight away, so have some bits for sale now. However, if someone can offer the cash now for these before me, they will have bought some terrific cabs from a nice guy. I'll get over it, I've discovered that there are more important things in the world these past few days. John x
  15. I am selling my 5 string Status Groove bass. I sold this not so long ago, regretted it, and bought it back. However, there are some cabs I have wanted for ages and they've come up for sale here, so this is up for grabs as I don't seem to be able to sell my Genz cab. It is in excellent nick, plays great and has bags of volume and tone similar to MM. Lovely flat neck profile and so easy to play. It has volume, treble/bass pots and an active/passive switch. I have nearly always used it as passive as the tone "straight" is very warm, but "grunty". It slaps like a newborn's bum, and I will undoubtedly stalk whoever buys this and when I have money, beg to buy it back...so fair warning. As said in the description, I will deliver/meet around the counties above, but no further at the present. I will post, at cost, but I will have to source a box to ship it in. It will come with a warwick padded rockbag. Here's a link to the Status resources for some details. 47mm nut width. [url="http://statii.com/status_cats/catalogues/3/cat_1998status_page09.jpg"]http://statii.com/status_cats/catalogues/3...atus_page09.jpg[/url]
  16. [quote name='Clarky72' post='758085' date='Feb 26 2010, 12:14 PM']This is always my bible for hooking up amps and cabs, it shows you the formula at the bottom of the page for mixed hook-ups. [url="http://www.tunemybass.com/bass_amps/how_to_hook_up_heads_and_cabinets.html"]Click[/url][/quote] Very helpful thread. I think I've got it! I've been offered a cab that switches from 4-16 ohm. I could use my amp rated at 500 watt @ 4ohm and get the full 500 watts when the cab is switched to 4 ohm. I could use another non "switchable" 8 ohm cab by itself and get 350 watts from the amp. Or...I could pair the 2 cabs together, switch one cab to 16 ohm and get slightly less than 500 watts @ 5.3333333 ohm impedance/resistance/........thingy. Nes pas???? Wonder what I'd get from the amp if used with the one cab switched to 16 ohms? 200 watts??
  17. Hi, 4 ohms, or 8 ohms? Where are you?
  18. I'm not able to travel for a few days for personal reasons, but this looks ideal. Only thing is another matching pair of 4x8 and 1x5 mini's have come up, but they're a bit pricey for my budget at the mo', also beneathitall has the production over run 1x15 neo loaded larger cab at a brill price, but I can't get to it to pick it up.....so many cabs to choose from.
  19. [quote name='JMT3781' post='768258' date='Mar 8 2010, 05:39 PM']i Had the slightly larger version of this cab, with porting across the bottom. Was a great sounding cab, one of the liveliest 15's i've ever used.. just a bit big. I sold it for 300 quid, so i hope that helps if your still wondering what yours is worth [/quote] Thanks for that JMT, really helpful.
  20. [quote name='Christophano' post='767974' date='Mar 8 2010, 01:56 PM']No problemo.... I know how it is when you want something in its place. The only thing I have to offer is Hartke 4x10 cab that is on ebay at the mo. Cant see that you would be after something like that though! Cheers, Chris[/quote] Yeah, bit big still I'm afraid. Thanks. John
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