AndyTheBassBison

I'm sure this has been discussed a zillion times but I can't seem to find anything that answers my question (that I can understand!) and I don't really understand this stuff.

I'm in the process of buying a rig and the UK-built Ashdown MAG 600 tickles my fancy - [url="http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~Ashdown-MAG-600-EVO-I-(Limited-Run)~ID~11199.asp"]http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~A...n)~ID~11199.asp[/url]

I won't be able to afford 2 cabs straight away. Will I be able to run a single cab without destroying it if the output knob is turned down? I'm thinking of starting with an Ashdown ABM compact 210/115 or mini 115 depending on what I can hold of 2nd hand (all 300W @ 8 ohms).

Any advice would be much appreciated. Cheers.

Does no-one want a pre-christmas bargain!?

The tuner will need replacing/repairing as it has very little grip and the string will de-tune itself in a few minutes - no idea why as it just starting happening one day randomly. I can't seem to see what is wrong with it so I can't fix it. I'll take some photos and get them up in the next few days hopefully. You are welcome to come and try her out. Currently strung up with Fender nickel flats. There is no real damage to the actual bass - maybe a little scratch or two - nothing major though.

Thanks for the interest!

Any takers?

if you are in Newcastle city centre let me know -you can come round for viewings and to try it out

How does £140 sound? Any takers?

Thanks Tait. I've used this bass a couple of times in acoustic sets and it works a treat - shame I'm not much of a fretless player! If anyone is interested and is in the Newcastle-upon-Tyne area, you are welcome to come and try her out - just let me know.

Thanks BurritoBass, its just Runwells though - there is no "the". We don't seem to believe in grammar!
Its good to see another bassist from good ol' Stockton, Leftbass!

For Sale: Crafter BA-400EQ Electro Fretless Bass - £160 ONO

I have owned this bass for about a year and it has never got much use, which is a shame as it is a great piece of equipment. Unfortunately one of the tuners is damaged (will not keep in tune) and will need replacing. This should not cost very much to replace. I have fitted a thumb rest (which can probably be removed if needed) so you can rest your thumb like on an electric bass' pickups.

Spec:

Top : Spruce
Back & sides : Ashwood
Machine heads : Chrome diecast
Position marks : Dot
Controls : Timber PLUS PreAmp & Shadow pick-up
Finish : Satin

This bass currently retails for about £250 new & comes with a padded gigbag worth £15 so get yourself a good deal!

Ideally pick up from Newcastle-upon-Tyne city centre, I would rather not post due to its delicate nature.

Thanks for looking,

Andy.

For Sale: Laney RB5 120W combo. £160 ONO

Gigged about 5 times with PA support, never thrashed and used for home practice. Very good condition and comes complete with instruction manual. Bought for £220 new less than a year ago. Unfortunately pick up only from Newcastle-upon-Tyne city centre. Selling to fund Ashdown rig of doom.

The Blurb:

The Laney RB5 Richter bass guitar combo puts out 120 watts RMS into a 12" Celestion with switchable HF horn. Packaged in a kickback design with kick proof metal grille, the RB5 is built to live on the road. Features include 4-way EQ with parametric Mids, switchable Compressor and Limter.

Specifications:
RMS Power: 120 watts.
Inputs: 2, Normal and High.
Equalization: Bass, Parametric Mid, Treble.
8 Ohms Speaker Connection.
Effects Loop.
External Speaker SocKet for Minimum 8 Ohms.
Dirvers: 12" Custom Celestion and Switchable Horn.
Cabinet Type: Kickback Combo.
Enhance Control.
Compressor with ON Status Light.
Switchable Limiter with ON Status Light.
XLR DI Direct Injection Socket Pre EQ.
Tuner Output Socket.
Kick Proof Metal Grill.
Weight: 20 Kgs.
Dimensions: 482 x 420 x 445 mm.

Thanks for looking and best regards,

Andy.

Hi fellow bassists,

I'm Andy, a long-time forum viewer who has just got round to signing up (partly because I need to sell off a lot of equipment to fund my first rig!). This forum has reinforced the idea that bassists are the level-headed and organised members of bands - which is fine with me! It seems like you have a great community here.

I have been playing bass for about 4 years and guitar for about 6 (although I primarily play bass nowadays as it is superior to guitar!). I have played bass in various bands in the north-east of England, currently I am part of Runwells (terrible name I know) who are based in Newcastle and Hartlepool- www.runwells.co.uk

I currently play a Fender Jazz MIM and an Eastwood Classic 4 through an antique Peavey keyboard amp with a single 18 inch speaker. My favourite bassists include Carlos D (Interpol), Sir Paul McCartney and John Entwistle.

Take it easy,

Andy.