franzbassist

I had a few, but @neilmurraybass was the guy who really did it for me. Such melodic lines in a rock context ❤️

For me, at the moment, it's as follows:

Arriving - The Lark Ascending by Vaughan Williams

Reflection - If (When you go) by Judie Tzuke

Departing - After all the madness by Bernie Marsden

The pot will have less of an impact on the overall tone than trying different cap values, although a 250K pot will be inherently darker than a 500K one.  That said, choosing between linear and audio pots can vary how you hear the change in tone as you dial the pot up or down.

If it were me, I'd clean the pot and try a new version of the same cap first, and then take it from there.  

Excellent boards these.

1 hour ago, visog said:

Manufacturer? Country of manufacture? Planet? Designer?

In my naivety I assumed people would think I meant country of manufacture, but clearly there are so many more options I should have considered.  

Where are these from?

I've had these a while, using them in various amps with valve preamp stages, but my move away from such amps means they are now surplus:

Mullard ECC83 - code B6B3 means made in Blackburn, third week of February in either 1956, 1966 or 1976 = £50

Mullard ECC83 - (code backward3)91 means made in Chelmsford for Mullard by Marconi, but not sure how to date the rest = £50

Mullard ECC81 - no code that I can see = £25

Phillips JAN (US military grade) 12AX7WA - in box dated 1986 = £25

Caveat Emptor: I have tested them in my Demeter amp and they are all working fine at time of writing, but as always with old valves be aware they can fail at any time.  Please do bear that in mind before you buy. 

Never fitted.  I think they fit 6mm threads.

Price includes postage.

Unwanted present so BNIB. Price includes postage.

All strings are new and unused as follows:

97358 five string set (45/65/85/105/130) x 2 = £22 each

97352 four string set (45/65/85/105) plus a 135 low B = £22

A made up set of 45/65/85/110/135 = £22

Singles: 65 x 1 = £5 each

Singles: 85 x 1 = £5 each

Singles: 110 x 2 = £8 each

Singles: 135 x 2 = £10 each

Happy to mix and match for modest discounts. Postage included.

Two unused nuts (stop sniggering).

£13 plus shipping in the UK.  I'm looking for £16 the pair or £10 each (postage included).

Measure    Length    Thickness    Height    Str.Sp
inches        1.8”          0.128”          0.277”    1.44”
mm             45.72      3.25             7.04        36.58

What SB said

I bough this back in February so it is in almost new condition: the only marks on it are from where I had straplocks fitted.  I'm selling as a suede-lined one by mistake (I usually get smooth leather)!

3” wide strap

1⅛ ” wide feeder strap

Adjustable length 43″ – 56″

Standard 8mm Buttonholes (Dunlop straplocks fit no problem)

Super Soft Leather in Black

Suede lined in Black

Stitched in Black

Logo in Black

£50 posted in the UK

On 11/05/2024 at 20:34, Chris2112 said:

He was the house bassist for the Windham Hill record label for many years

Windham Hill churned out some beautiful stuff in the late 80s early 90s: Michael Manring, George Winston, Michael Hedges.

1 hour ago, Stealth said:

Where in Hampshire 

Alton.  I think you used to live in Amazingstoke?

43 minutes ago, BillyBass said:

How do you find the B string with the neck pup?  Do you need to dial in a bit of the bridge pup to add clarity, or perhaps fiddle around with the mid frequencies on the pre amp to improve it?

No issues at all.  The low B is just fine and I keep everything pretty much flat. If anything it's the G string that is a little louder than the others.  Luckily I don't spend much time up there

I love them, but I ended up with a Sire P8 instead, which is superb for the price.  18nn bridge spacing too!

Awesome amps.

On 13/02/2024 at 11:10, franzbassist said:

Tempted to swap the scratchplate to tort though...

 

 

Which is exactly what I’ve just done! 👍🏻

5 minutes ago, Paddy777 said:

Nice! I’ve just bought a Providence dual preamp and I’ve been really impressed, so much clean headroom and very nice EQ!

Yes, I've used one for years.  Lovely bit of kit.

Latest iteration of my board.  Still using the Rockboard Tres 3.0 and the Providence Dual Bass Station, but my purchase of the new Boss Katana 500 head means my trusty Boss MS-3 has been replaced by the Boss GA-FC, which switches the onboard effects.

I’ve also added a TU tuner, as the amp doesn’t have one onboard.

The Rockboard Power LT XL still sits on the shelf and powers the Providence via 12v adapter, as well as the tuner.

Basses go into the Providence and out of the Mod 2.0 to the amp.  A stereo cable also comes out of the Mod 2.0 to connect the GA-FC  to the amp. 

The easiest solution, and fairest IMHO, is to divide the "money behind the bar" equally between those playing on the night.  If money is starting to change hands now, just because you're local doesn't mean you shouldn't get paid.

5 minutes ago, Bass Culture said:

The guy in the shop on Saturday also mentioned that they had a second Wal too, that wasn't on display yet.  He thought that one was already priced higher, so I'd guess that'll go out at north of £6k if so!

 

I specifically asked about the second bass, and the owner told me earlier today there's only one available.

We snooze we lose.  I was tempted at "just over £3k", but even then couldn't justify such a spend.

20 minutes ago, Dood said:

 

I've asked for a technical contact at Boss, so I can probe further.

This will be useful.  The web page says it "analyzes numerous elements, including the lowest frequency that the cabinet can produce, high-end resonances, and many other factors. With this information, advanced processing dynamically enhances the output to provide superior feel and response, powerful lows, and high-definition overall sound."

All I know is I like it: definitely makes my cabs sound "tighter".