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[quote name='benbyfield' post='784092' date='Mar 23 2010, 10:36 PM']It's the cutest little thing ever! I would have bought this off you days ago if I had the room for ANY amps but the mini hifi for practice. Any chance you can keep it for 18 months till i get my own place? :-)

Have a bump, get it sold and stop tempting me.[/quote]

Cheers - but I need the space new rig arriving Tuesday!

[quote name='spinynorman' post='782988' date='Mar 23 2010, 12:47 AM']I'm thinking about maybe changing the stock pickup in my Fender 51 RI P. Just wondered if anyone had any experience of or thoughts on the various replacements that are available - Seymour Duncan, Nordstrand, Lindy Fralin ...?? The Fralin's come in several guises - single coil, split coil, overwound. What sort of tonal differences do these make?[/quote]

My '51 came already modded with a Seymour Duncan Bass Lines SCPB-2 :- [url="http://www.seymourduncan.com/products/basslines/progressive-1/scpb2_hot_for_s/"]http://www.seymourduncan.com/products/bass...cpb2_hot_for_s/[/url]
I've got the original pup with but have never tried it so can't say how they compare, haven't tried Fralin or Nordstrand either.

No complaints about it, no reason to change, it's set about 2mm from E & G strings held down at fret 20, gives plenty of output with good balance across all strings.
I'm using GHS Black Nylon 3060's, play almost 100% fingers & getting a real deep down P bass thump - beautiful! I think it retains the true P bass tones which is how I want it, don't know how the others change the sound.

HTH,
Cheers,
John

I'm well chuffed to say that my order is now confirmed for delivery next week & it's going to something special!

Watch this space!

[quote name='umph' post='783258' date='Mar 23 2010, 12:03 PM']what? Is the amp an OTL design or something? i thought it used a quad of el84's[/quote]

I'm not sure what OTL design is?
Just received in email from Ashdown:"the lb puts out full power at 8 or 4" though, so I'm happy

[quote name='LuvMusic' post='783016' date='Mar 23 2010, 02:11 AM']You may want to check-out this link for a little surprise! [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=640748"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=640748[/url] [/quote]

You Lucky LB Sweet looking & good first impressions, keep us informed!
Cheers,
John

[quote name='Flanker' post='782593' date='Mar 22 2010, 05:32 PM']Skjold very grudgingly back up!

Somebody buy it quick - don't drag it out!!!![/quote]

If I could even imagine playing a fiver - I'd be looking at getting a young brother for my EC4

Good luck with the sale, they are truly superb basses, mine's a 100% keeper No King TUT
Cheers,
John

Hi Tom,
My understanding is to fit a BadAss bridge on a Aerodyne the radius/carved body needs routing to fit it proper like? So taking it off to sell/trade seems strange? Why? Look forward to pics


[quote name='tomhunt87' post='782490' date='Mar 22 2010, 01:21 PM']Right, brought this about a year and a half ago. Great bass. Loved every minute of owning it and will be sad to see it go. But I'm after some thing else.

The bass is in great condition. Not one mark on it. Frets and fret board in 100% condition. Every thing workds as it should.
The bass sounds great and looks stunning. Body work is in top condition, lovly black finish with cream out line round the body. Its got a BadAss Bridge on at the min but I will be keeping that and putting the original Fender bridge on.

I will add pics later today

I'm looking for a trade only (was gonna sell but changed my mind)

Fender: Jazz - P-Bass's - Both fretted or de-fretted.

I'm into most things so please do feel free to PM me if you have some thing you would like to trade. I can only say yes or no...

Also, the bass will come with brand new strings fitted.

INFO:

Type: Jazz Bass®
Model Name: Aerodyne™ Jazz Bass®
Series: Deluxe Series
Colors: (506) Black,
(Urethane Finish)
Body: Basswood (Unique Radius/Carved Top)
Neck: Maple, C Shape,
(Satin Urethane Finish)
Fingerboard: Rosewood (Stained), 7.25 Radius (184 mm)
No. of Frets: 20 Medium Jumbo
Pickups: 1 Split Single-Coil Precision Bass® Pickup (Neck),
1 Single-Coil Jazz Bass Pickup (Bridge)
Controls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup),
Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup),
Master Tone
Pickup Switching: None
Bridge: Standard 4-Saddle with Single Groove Saddles
Machine Heads: Standard
Hardware: Smoked Chrome
Pickguard: None
Scale Length: 34" (863.6 mm)
Width at Nut: 1.50" (38 mm)
Unique Features: Unique Radius/Carved Top,
Cream Binding on Top of Body,
Smoked Chrome Bridge and Tuning Machines,
Black Top Mounted Stratocaster® Output Jack,
Smoked Chrome Skirted Control Knobs,
Rear Mounted Controls,
Side Dot Position Inlays Only,
Matching Painted Headstock,
Silver Appliqu Logo,
No Pickguard

Will get pics and serial numbers later today.

Any questions, feel free to PM me.

All the best

Tom[/quote]

Hi Graham & welcome to the machine. I saw that Perfect 10 on thebay, good luck with, hope your son enjoys, he's starting with some great gear - well done Dad Perfect present for his 10th birthday?

Cheers,
John

Neat review

The neck dive could be the least of your problems - if you keep leaning it against the wall - as in your photo, you might one day find out how easy these seem to snap the head off when they hit the floor!

Do yourself a favour - when you get a few £ to spare - get a stand & use it

(If you don't mind some friendly advice like )

Cheers,
John

need to state its the Dunlop cry baby 105q model i'm selling
many thanks
[/quote]

Howdo, fancy a P/X for a Zoom B1X + £25?

Cheers,
John

Zoom B1X as new in box with manual & psu, £40 posted UK. Still got protective screen cover on the display.
All the info here: [url="http://www.zoom.co.jp/english/products/b1/"]http://www.zoom.co.jp/english/products/b1/[/url]
I bought it mostly for the drum machine, used it a couple of times, dozens of other things I've never even tried!

Cheers,
John

SOLD subject to payment, Ta very much.

I didn't even realise it was that long ago - let alone remember what was my first but I think Diamonds, Jet Harris & Tony Meeham did it for me along with loads of the early Shadows stuff, IIRC

[quote name='Big John' post='781225' date='Mar 20 2010, 10:38 PM']HEY GUYS, I WILL SEND IT EVERYWHERE FOR FREE!!!!![/quote]
YES PLEASE - SEND IT HERE - I'LL HAVE IT FOR FREE

Reduced to £160 or make an offer -

[quote name='keving' post='778460' date='Mar 18 2010, 12:05 PM']I'd be interested to hear why nobody has suggested the Ashdown practice amps. I haven't tried one yet but was considering one for quiet accoustic jams as my rig is a bit overkill. Should I reconsider?[/quote]

Nothing wrong with the Ashdown amps - in fact there's a nice one for sale below, in my signature

[quote name='xgsjx' post='776962' date='Mar 17 2010, 08:24 AM']Funny thing, I was gonna suggest Ashdown as their Mag stuff falls into a similar price range as the Marshall crap & is probably about 1/2 the weight & twice as good sounding.

That looks like a good wee rig you're selling there. 2x10 is the way I went & stand it vertically![/quote]


It is a super little rig & I reckon it stands comparison 'for sound' with the Marshall or Fender stuff at practically twice the price.
AND - it's a 'practice combo' + you've got the separate 100 watt head - you can plug into whatever speakers you fancy, Ashdown have done some pretty good low budget/practice gear & this is the top of the range. They say it will cope with small gigs too, I dunno?

[quote name='portlandgrey' post='776646' date='Mar 16 2010, 08:11 PM']MMMMM, i had looked at that before. Hows it sound?[/quote]

FANTASTIC!
Just the basic EQ with a 'deep' switch, all you need really without gimmicks, full range of tones.
I'm selling it because I want true valve sound, which I hope I'm going to get with the new Ashdown 30 watt Little Bastard amp.
Seriously - I'd say it's as good as you get in that price bracket, it's a well made bit of kit with everything you need in a practice rig & of course it looks great - like a mini rig!

I'll even knock a tenner of to help with courier charge if you're interested?

Cheers,
John

[quote name='portlandgrey' post='776597' date='Mar 16 2010, 07:05 PM']Nothing at all wrong with the Orange, just that its a 20w output & 8" speaker. Does sound nice though.
I just can't get the sound i want, particularly on the g sting, & i'm hoping that playing through a much bigger speaker/s, even at a lower volume, will give me more of the sound i'm looking for.

My house is also detached, which helps!

I agree with the advive re second hand though, but i'm in the channel islands & it seems that a lot of sellers insist on collection only, even though i've offered to arrange a courier to collect.[/quote]

Why didn't I think of this earlier? Here you are: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=78791&st=0&gopid=776600&#entry776600"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...mp;#entry776600[/url]

Courier collection no problemo!

Although 'both are a similar price', you're looking at twice the output 300/210 against 150/115. 150W is more than plenty for home use. I haven't tried the Marshall combos but haven't heard much good about them.
I did try the Fender Rumbles 100/115 & 100/210, IMO they were very plasticy even tinny & cheap in a box sound, didn't like them at all, the 15 seemed slow & thumpy, the 210 too much mid.
It would be great if you could find a dealer where you could at least try some b4 you buy.
I'm sure your stingray has plenty of low down grunt & if that's the sound you like I personally think the 15" will be a better bet for you but it looks like there's no tweeter so it might be a bit lacking/thin in top end.

It's difficult to choose - I'm in the same situation - even trying in a showroom is not the same as when you get it home but it can help.

Why do you want to replace the Orange?

Good luck,
John

[quote name='portlandgrey' post='776391' date='Mar 16 2010, 04:14 PM']Chaps, i'm looking at a bigger combo to replace my Orange 20b.

I've been looking at the Marshall MB 150 & MB 4210, both are a similar price.

Not sure if i should go with the single 15" or double 10" setup.

My local dealer has to order these in, so i have no chance of trying before i buy.

The amp is for home use only with my stingray SR4.

Any suggestions very welcome indeed![/quote]

I can't seem to find a good 1x12 in 4 ohm so wondering about going for a 15? 'When I was a lad' I loved my 2 x 18" so I don't think 10s are ever going to do it for me
I only want it for practice, home & hall, driven with 30 valve powered watts, but I want that deep old tone Think P bass with black nylons - now we're thumpin!

Good price at the moment, but would like Basschaters views please?
[url="http://www.shxmusic.com/15l.htm"]http://www.shxmusic.com/15l.htm[/url]

[quote name='hagguy' post='775672' date='Mar 15 2010, 08:50 PM']anyone know where to get decent thumbrests
im gonna stick some on my basses but i can
only find plastic ones the wood one on my
old jazz is great would love them on my sandberg and
ibanez, any recommendations on good ones and where
to get them would be appreciated. thanks in advance [/quote]

email this guy: [email protected] his website = [url="http://www.bassguitarthumbrests.com/"]http://www.bassguitarthumbrests.com/[/url]

I've got a couple from him & they're good quality.

Cheers,
John

I would - if only it was 4 ohms

GLWS
John

Hey Gareth,
Are these cabs front or rear ported? Can they be used close to a 'rear wall' & what's the overall frequency range please?
Cheers,
John

[quote name='HartkeUK' post='718343' date='Jan 19 2010, 08:20 PM']Since taking the bass world by storm in 2007, Hartke HyDrive has emerged as one of the most innovative and popular products in the bass industry. Now, the HyDrive family is expanding thanks to the new HX112 HyDrive cabinet, a lightweight, powerful solution that makes life easy for performing bassists everywhere.
HyDrive speakers fuse traditional paper and aluminum cones, giving players the warmth of paper and the punchy attack of aluminum. The HX112 features a single 12-inch, 300 watt HyDrive hybrid cone driver and a high frequency compression driver in a specially tuned, ported bass cabinet that weighs just under 30 pounds. Ideal for any playing style, the cabinet is dual-impedance, allowing a user to switch between 4 and 8 ohm impedances.

“The 1 x 12 bass cabinet traditionally has a warm, solid bottom end that’s tight sounding and never too boomy,” says Larry Hartke, founder of Hartke Systems. “So we’ve taken the HyDrive technology and built it into a 1 x 12 configuration. The result is a 300 watt bass cab with awesome bottom end that only weighs 30 pounds!”

If you need to be louder, adding a second HX112 will provide enough power to shake any stage. And to complement its lightweight portability, this cab also features inset side handles, removable casters and a steel grill for safe and easy transport.

“Like its HyDrive predecessors, the HX112 combines power, tone and durability is a roadworthy cab that makes the trip to any stage or studio a breeze,” says Mark Wilder, Director of Marketing for Samson. “Getting this much power in a lightweight solution makes the HX112 truly a bassist’s dream come true.”


[url="http://www.facebook.com/#/photo.php?pid=30408731&id=1398336565"]Hartke HCH112 Cabinet[/url][/quote]

[quote name='The Bass Doc' post='775102' date='Mar 15 2010, 12:03 PM']Meters read low so 8 ohms it will be.[/quote]
Many thanks Bass Doc & G for replying while I was typing
Cheers

I have a 12" speaker - Celestion Truvox 1220 with no other markings of power handling or impedance. It measures 5.6 Ohms with my multimeter so is it most likely a 4 or 8 Ohm impedance wise?

I know you can't actually measure impedance with a meter - but as a guide - will the meter read lower or higher?

BTW the speaker works fine, I just want to know before I try it on another amp.

Cheers,
John