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  1. franzbassist
    Sigma [url="http://www.theguitarstoreonline.co.uk/bmc-1ste.html?gclid=CIK84L3O-9ICFaMK0wodPxoIsw"]BMC-1STE[/url] is 34" scale and a pretty good bass for not too much wedge
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    Following the sale of my TTE500, I have some fabulous vintage valves for sale. All three work well and are very strong performers. [b]Mullard ECC83 (made by Brimar, but branded Mullard)[/b] Date 1961 £30 posted [b]Mullard ECC81[/b] Dated Blackburn 11/1959 £15 posted [b]Brimar ECC83[/b] £22 posted There are markings on this, but I don't know how Brimar dates work All posted recorded delivery
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    [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1490519013' post='3265576'] I suspect the guitar version will follow... Jacks take up less chassis room too. [/quote] It's already [url="http://www.dvmark.it/product-detail/dv-mark-evo1/"]out[/url]
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    [quote name='krispn' timestamp='1490438343' post='3265120'] Hey did you notice any differences with the valve changes? [/quote] Yes, absolutely. Lots more warmth.
  5. franzbassist
    Ciao! http://youtu.be/79mpmdlVRgQ
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    Some interest but nothing definite yet. The amp will be supplied with high grade Ruby valves, plus a JJ in the compressor slot. I can upgrade to a full set of JJs for another £30. I can also supply high quality Brimar and Mullard valves for the V1 position for additional cost.
  7. franzbassist
    I play fretless in my main band 100% of the time, as when I'm not on a fretless I'm on an upright! I prefer fretless over fretted for three reasons i) it suits the kind of music my band plays ii) I find it a far more expressive instrument iii) I can make a fretless sound like a fretted bass, but you can't make a fretted sound fretless. If I pick up a bass at home, it'll be a fretless.
  8. franzbassist
    So it's not playing covers per se that you don't like, it's the kind of covers being proffered by this particular band? If that's the case then I'd keep looking for a band that matches your choice of genres better.
  9. franzbassist
    [quote name='chares' timestamp='1490026290' post='3261547'] Where abouts are you based? [/quote] Hampshire
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    [quote name='Damonjames' timestamp='1489922584' post='3260804'] Just seen the roqsolid, would you consider selling it??? [/quote] I'd rather sell it all as one at the moment thanks.
  11. franzbassist
    [quote name='Damonjames' timestamp='1489876362' post='3260558'] Belting amps these, I love mine! GLWTS!! [/quote] Thanks for that. Yes, terrific head, I've just seen something I really fancy though, so up it goes (when will I learn!)
  12. franzbassist
    Original Made in Italy model, 500 watts at 4 ohms and 300 watts at 8 ohms. Valve driven preamp, compressor, eq and "colour" sections. Original Bang and Olufsen [u]analogue[/u] power supply. Comes with Roqsolid cover and the official Markbass bag. Excellent condition. The logo plate has come off but I can supply decent double sided tape to stick it back on. A superb head. Ridiculously loud. Its core tone is clean and warm, and the dare I say "heft" from the valves and B&O power supply is a thing of beauty [list] [*]Active/Passive Input switch [*]Preamp (ECC83) [*]Compressor (ECC81) [*]EQ (ECC83): passive bass (±6 dB @ 80 Hz) / middle (+4 / -6 dB @ 800 Hz)/ treble (+5 / -4 dB @ 5 kHz) [*]Colour (ECC83): This is the same as the VLE treble roll off found on other Markbass amps, starting at 20kHz and increasing down to 500Hz [*]Power Amp: Analog “Tube Technology Emulator” puts out 500W @ 4 ohms or 300W @ 8ohms [*]Outputs: Speakers (2 speakon combo) and a XLR line out [*]Weight: 6 kg / 13.23 lbs [/list] Official Markbass bag (£60 RRP) Roqsolid cover (£26 RRP)
  13. franzbassist
    No kidding, what a time to be alive (I was, just, at one year old)
  14. franzbassist
    Does anyone know of any other small footprint power amps out there? SWR Amplite - rare Demeter Minnie - expensive!
  15. franzbassist
    And I quote: "Has 10w built in amplifier to drive a small 8 ohm cab". Not sure that's going to get you very far?
  16. franzbassist
    Should fit nicely in a Gator ProGo [u]guitar[/u] bag.
  17. franzbassist
    [quote name='funkle' timestamp='1489061394' post='3254025'] This is great. I used to own one. Fantastic piece of kit. Powerful!!! Have a free bump. [/quote] Agreed, I had one of these that I ran bridged into an Epifani T212. It sounded incredible and the headroom available was scary (but in a good way). Also makes a fantastic PA amp.
  18. franzbassist
    Hi Mark Yes, the Subway can be used without any speakers connected. Cheers Gareth
  19. franzbassist
    The LMII puts out 300 watts at 8 ohms and 500 watts at 4ohms, and the RS212 is rated to 400 power handling, so I think you'll be fine. You should be shifting plenty of air, and I doubt you'd notice much more usable volume if you went to 4 ohms
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    From their FAQ: [i]The function of the Powerchip is to buffer the piezo signal to better match up with the magnetic output. This impedance matching allows the piezo and magnetic signals to be mixed to a mono or stereo output, depending on the cable used. A mono cable will give you a combined piezo/magnetic signal to the tip of the output jack, and a stereo cable will give you the magnetic signal on the tip and the piezo on the ring. The Powerchip is not a blend pot, but a volume pot for the piezo only. To adjust the amount of blended piezo and magnetic signals, the Powerchip and the original magnetic volume controls must both be used.[/i]
  21. franzbassist
    It was great to meet Xaver (middle) and his endorsee Ralf Gauck at the LBGS on Saturday. We finalised a few details (shape of the neck heel, walnut stringers in the neck, body finish), and I got to play lots of Xaver's other basses!
  22. franzbassist
    I was there most of Saturday afternoon. Engineering works on my train line into London meant a 2 hour round trip became a 4 hour trip, but hey ho. My main purpose for visiting was to meet Xaver Tremel of Franz Basses, as he's making me another bass and it was a rare opportunity for us to meet up. I ended up spending all my time at his spot, and it was lovely to chat with the players who stopped by and played his basses. In more general terms, it was my first time to the LBGS and I was surprised at how low key it seemed. I expected it to be rammed, but actually Saturday afternoon didn't feel that busy at all. That said, I had hoped to catch up with a few people (Alan from Synergy, Mark from Bass Direct), but they were always busy when I stopped by. I wore earplugs the whole time, which made it a much more pleasurable experience. Someone should invent a portable circuit breaker linked to a decibel meter though - it would have come in really handy! One other point is that I love how friendly our bass playing community is. Manufacturers don't seem to regard each other as rivals, more like kindred spirits, and the general vibe was very warm and friendly.
  23. franzbassist
    Doesn't it need a buffer? Something like [url="http://www.east-uk.com/index.php/all-products/mpm-01.html"]this[/url]?
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    Is it worth asking Dood? I think this is the very bass he tried out, so it would be interesting to see if he experienced the same issue. If he didn't it's probably had a knock in transit Maybe an email to Spector might help too?
  25. franzbassist
    Get a fretless P bass
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