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  1. guybrush threepwood
    That's a beautiful looking precision.
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    Another great transaction with Rich!
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    Here we have an Ashdown 115 compact, with an upgraded speaker. It now features an Eminence Kappa 15. I fitted the Kappa 15 as I wasn't a massive fan of the original driver, and had previously fallen in love with the Orange OBC 115 which features the Kappa. As the Ashdown is of a similar size to the Orange, and also ported, I wanted to make something which sounds similar but is lighter! The Kappa is also [u]a lot[/u] more efficient than the stock driver, so the cab is now much louder. The power rating has also been increased from 300 watts to 450, and it remains an 8 ohm cab. The sound this cab puts out is lovely - very old-school in tone, but not woolly at all. It has a massive punchy low mid, and a smooth top. Although the Kappa only goes up to about 2.5kHz, it has a big peak just below 2kHz which makes it surprisingly detailed in the high end. Obviously not in a Marcus-super-tweeter-Miller kind of way, but more in an John-clanky-rock-Entwistle way. Match it with a P-bass and a decent amp and it's gorgeous. Of course you can slap on it, but you'll be more in Larry Graham's territory than Mark King's. (Which is never a bad thing IMO!) In terms of condition, I'd say it's 8.5/10 - very good nick but with some scuffed corners and a couple of little nicks in the tolex, which I've tried to show in the photo below. It's not super-light, but definitely not heavy; probably in the region of about 25kg, which for me is a (short) one-hand carry. I'm selling as I've matched my Ampeg head up with an Ampeg cab - that's right, it's pure vanity. And a case of one-in, one-out. I'm looking for £150 (collected from Leicester) to try and get a quick-ish sale. Courier delivery is not really possible as I can't have things collected from work, however, I will be in Newark, then Leeds next Saturday and around the Norwich area over Christmas. I also work in Nottingham during the week. Of course, I can deliver if it's not too far and you cover my diesel.
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    Anth bought a P neck from me and it was a simple and faultless transaction!
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    Ash bought a Dimarzio pickup off me, was a marvellously easy transaction!
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    Mike bought a set of strings from me - it's all good!
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    [quote name='nickytheafghan' timestamp='1354899983' post='1891869'] Not as 'unique' as some of these rigs HOWEVER this set up performs! [/quote] In the words of Robin, "Sweet holy chuff Batman!"
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    And replied!
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    All gone!
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    Another faultless transaction - Mark bought a speaker driver from me. What a nice young man.
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    [quote name='Ed_S' timestamp='1354560400' post='1887396'] The neck is poly glossed, too, but likewise well done.[/quote] A little trick that works well on poly necks involves a scouring pad... Especially on basses with thick poly (CIJ and MIJ Fenders tend to be the culprits ). Anywho, I use one of the sponges with the green scourer attached (when clean and dry), and rub it up and down the back of the neck a little bit. It takes the sheen off the top layer of poly, and IMO makes for a much more comfy neck, with a satin feel. When your hands are sweaty / cold they don't stick to it like they can with a gloss finish.
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    PM me what you need Luke, I've certainly got lots of pickguard screws I can stick in the post for you. I've probably got others, I'll have to check.
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    [quote name='Ed_S' timestamp='1354437696' post='1885857'] Guaranteed not to be to all tastes, but I've just got this one the way I like it, so thought I'd share... [/quote] I'm not usually a fan of the Badass, but here it really works! I think it's the Delano pups with blocks and binding that do it; it looks badass!
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    [quote name='dincz' timestamp='1354289522' post='1884530'] Vox Cougar - Not a great bass but I couldn't bear to part with it after 42 years. Not my photo but identical to this: [/quote] Very cool.
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    Tony bought my Ashdown combo - great guy to deal with, easy transaction!
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    Indeed. Far too much work done.
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    My slimmed down setup... Ampeg PF350, Ashdown ABM 15 with an Eminence Kappa driver.
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    [quote name='TraceAmp' timestamp='1354091468' post='1881835'] [/quote] Oh yes.
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    Mancomb Seepgood? That's the stupidest name I've ever heard... Anywho... sounds good to me!
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    Markbass Super Booster DI. Features a clean boost and the Markbass filters, really nice quality, clean DI. A bit worn on the front, but works absolutely fine. Has velcro on the underneath and includes 12V power supply. Looking for £55 bank transfer or paypal gift, including UK delivery.
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    Is this still available?
  24. guybrush threepwood
    Chuff that was quick!
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    Ashdown 15" speaker, taken from ABM cabinet. 300 watt, 8 ohm. £30 delivered, or £20 collected. I'll get some pics up tomorrow.
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