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[quote name='WalMan' post='891120' date='Jul 10 2010, 10:02 AM']Mentioned in the [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=90616"]other thread[/url] on these, I tried one out last w/e & it sounded good. I have a bit of a hankering for one myself. It did seem to me though that only the treble control had any great effect on the tone. The bass & mid seemed to do very little, and to my ears the bass switch up was a harsher, middly tone, where the manual says it gives a deeper tone. Think I need to step back & give this some thought. It would also be interesting to know how the first 100 hand wired in the UK compare to the normal ones built elsewhere? Not sure which the one I tried was[/quote] I haven't heard of any Chinese built in the UK yet so most likely was a handmade you tried. There are some mistakes in the online manual regarding the switches, I pointed these out to Ashdown a while ago but nothing seems to have been updated/corrected yet. As you said the Bass Shift works opposite to the instructions, like the Mute too! The Bright has no effect according to my hearing, which unfortunately is like the rest of me - nearly 60 Still a great sounding amp though, just don't expect tone shaping anything like a 12 band EQ Simples old's kool Cheers, John

+ 1 for the Dunlop products; FormulaNo. 65 Guitar polisher/cleaner & the Fretboard Ultimate Lemon oil - which BTW has a warning; "Note: Not for use on Maple fingerboards"! Far better for Rosewood + similar grained woods is to buy pure Lemon oil & thin it with a carrier such as Almond oil. Then apply with a toothbrush following the grain, polishing it off with cotton wool pads, applying more as required & polishing until the pads are clean. You will be amazed at the amount of Sh1T that comes off - even brand new fretboards, (not hand made custom jobs of course!) With second hand - I sometimes wonder what some people must have on their hands when they play!!!! A soft hair artist brush or even a camera lens brush is good for getting the dust out of all the crooks & nannies, best to keep a special duster for the polishing & those micro-fibre cloths for general cleaning all surfaces................................ A tip - if you have time - use a cloth between fingers & tuning heads to prevent early onset of rusty elephant ears! Cheers, John

So did you [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250657947933&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT"]Go to £301.01?[/url]

[quote name='TheFear' post='885250' date='Jul 4 2010, 09:36 AM']Hi im new on here and im looking for a precision bass, whats the top price you would pay for a use mint mexican pbass with hard case?[/quote] Howdo, have to agree - around £300 tops - but if it's everything you want

[quote name='tredders' post='885088' date='Jul 3 2010, 10:18 PM']Thanks Lozz - looking forward to getting it now. Did you end up changing anything on yours? I'll (obviously!) put flats on it, but some more popular mods seem to be swapping out the pup, changing the bridge and replacing the pickguard with a 3ply. I'll wait and see what it sounds like stock, but wondered if you'd made any changes to yours? Cheers[/quote] You'll be chuffed with I'm sure. Mine's a beauty! Yes it's modified - Hipshot bridge, bass doc p/g & SD 1/4lb + black nylons = it's a real joy to play. I reckon the vintage frets on the maple neck make it for me. Cheers, John

I meant to add to this thread ages ago Cheers Howard, great job!

[quote name='P-punk' post='880104' date='Jun 28 2010, 05:33 PM']With the Precision's 60th birthday coming up, maybe we can hope that there will be a US made '51 RI? Fingers crossed. [/quote] I'll be holding on tight to my MIJ - it's just about P-p-p-p-p-p-p-Perfik

It appears some people have not a clue on the precision required to get a speaker to do what a speaker does! The chances of success with glue or duck tape or anything else must be a million to one.

[quote name='Colledge' post='878885' date='Jun 27 2010, 03:24 PM']sounds horrible, but i'd be tempted to utilise some duck tape and see how that holds / sounds.[/quote] :wacko: not a hope in hell!

[quote name='squire5' post='878713' date='Jun 27 2010, 11:09 AM'][attachment=53078:Damaged_...aker_001.jpg]Hi guys.Long time no post.Long story short,I was using my Trace Elliot 4x10 cab at the weekend and I could here a rattling,flapping sound.The drive units are Eminence ME10s 100w,which have been in situ for MANY years.Heres what I found....On the TOP 2 drivers,the cones had become separated from the surrounds as in the pics (I've shown just 1 unit,the other was exactly the same).What puzzles me is this,why should just 2 drivers give up like this?The original drivers were replaced together approx 10 years ago.There seems to be some sort of a seam right around the cone at this point,reinforced with what looks like a black shiny substance.The other 2 drivers,I should add,are perfectly OK,and dont seem to have this pronounced 'seam' I would welcome any comments guys.Cheers.[attachment=53079:Damaged_...aker_004.jpg][attachment=53080:Damaged_...aker_002.jpg] Just realised,this should be in Repairs.If someone could oblige.....Thank you.[/quote] I'd reckon they have been subjected to some high temperatures, in storage maybe, even in a car/van in the sun? Looks like the cone bond has failed & can only think 'that must have got hot!' John

[quote name='cycrowave' post='876503' date='Jun 24 2010, 03:23 PM']im eagerly awaiting the delivery of my lb30, and im going to need to invest in a cab to go with it as my main rig is at the practice room. anyone have a good recommendation? of course i'v looked at the accompanying products from ashdown, but i'v heard mixed reviews about their cabs. ideally i'd like something that doesent sacrifice low end , and handles the tubey growl. so many options cheers lewis[/quote] If you want a small light cab but with all the right sounds the LB112 is well matched with the LB & rated @ 150Watts, you really don't need anything more ~ IMHO Cheers, John

Perfik LB 112 + ABM Mini 48 custom. I got the 112 with the amp straight from the factory & they're great together, the 12" is well suited to the LB 'valveyness'. I tried a Ashdown 210 with, but that's not my sound. I just wanted a bit extra & the 4x8 is a superb little cab.

[quote name='phatbass787' post='876537' date='Jun 24 2010, 04:03 PM']Anyone else seen the new Vodafone advert? Saw it last night on tele and had to rewind as theres a big close up of an Ashdown VU powering up... Anyone else spot it? [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeUc552uWdQ"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeUc552uWdQ[/url] 11 seconds in...[/quote] Yeah saw it once - just caught the Ashdown VU & wondered if it was a Little bastard thanks for the link I can now see it ain't Cheers

I would be exactly the same! In fact I have a couple of pups that I would like to raise the centre poles on, for the same reason. I think it would help if the pup is quite warm before you try moving the poles. Pushing is definitely safer than knocking, magnets loose their strength when they're banged. I've heard of warming the pole pieces with a soldering iron before pushing but I wouldn't try it on a expensive pup. Good luck, John

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='873168' date='Jun 21 2010, 12:19 AM']I like the look of that. Can you get that at B&Q?[/quote] I don't know if B&Q do it but most water garden centres have Butyl by the roll - I'm sure they give out 'samples' - that's where mine came from. I just remembered you can request samples of various materials - Google pond liners. Cheers, John

[quote name='dannybuoy' post='871300' date='Jun 18 2010, 10:59 PM']There's an Ashdown vertical 2x12 designed to go with this cab, looks pretty good. Is there anyone in the London area that has one of these LB's and wants to meet up to A/B it against my Orange Tiny Terror?[/quote] I'd like to - can't promise yet, way things are at home at the moment I don't have the 212 BTW but [attachment=52665:DSCF0801.JPG]

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='871272' date='Jun 18 2010, 10:45 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/G-L-Bass-guitar-L1500-USA-made-solid-ash-case-MINT-/350357077842?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item5192e8bf52"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/G-L-Bass-guitar-L150...=item5192e8bf52[/url] Whats the thoughts on this one? obviously being a stingray fan has attracted me to this one![/quote] When this was first put on ebay (29/05 I think) it was £699, then suddenly went up another £100 - so I reckon there's at least a £100 discount available there.

I get on best with a Precision neck - actually find the '51P to be dead right for me - so I searched for what was available with a P neck for sure & just maybe a Jazz body for a change. I found the Fender [url="http://www.fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0130095306#"]Frank Bello[/url] signature model & even though I'd never heard of the man or his bands I rather fancied one, so when one came up at a good price I grabbed it . I think it's a great bass & a bit different to most - especially after I've customised it further - with a SD 1/4Lb Jazz to equal the SD P already fitted, a rosewood thumrest & a Hipshot extender. Now it's my *do everything bass*. Just straight output - no tone controls & no batteries required. High octane - great to drive! Now I've got serious GAS for a Steve Harris signature P, - & so it goes on