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Yes, as you live in Canada, getting Andy to help should be straightforward enough. Unfortunately it's not so simple from the other side of the Atlantic. Ashdown very often help free of charge which really is remarkable nowadays.
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Agreed that Ashdown customer service goes well above and beyond what they are required to offer. Ashdown is a small team with an exceptional attitude. However, for every Markbass user with a problem there are probably a hundred or more that don't.
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Unfortunately it's about as expensive to fault find down to component level and replace that component as it is just to swap out the whole circuit board the faulty component is on. So you're going to pay approx. £200 either way. The real problem comes when the authorised repairer cannot obtain the circuit board assemblies from Markbass because of the current worldwide shortage of some electronic components. The faulty component may be readily available but for the want of an IC perhaps, the circuit board assembly can't be produced. Pre covid that repair strategy seemed reasonable but now a component level repair would be a decent option.
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I think those are replacement knobs, they aren't the usual shape used by TE. I'm sure it would've looked like this originally.
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Please don't go to any extra trouble on my behalf but knowing what speakers are inside could make a big difference to how attractive the cabs are to buyers. The cabs are likely worth between £50 to £100 each, maybe more depending on the drivers. You may also find buyers for individual cabs meaning the Trace Elliot head can be even more of a bargain. Pictures of the side and back of the cabs would be useful too. Do the cabs have carry handles on them for example?
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NAD - The hardest purchase to get right!
Sparky Mark replied to Cat Burrito's topic in Amps and Cabs
This thread prompted me to look at the Unity range. It seems a little strange to me that Blackstar list a 250 watt 1x15 powered extension cab to go with the Unity 250 watt 1x15 combo but don't offer a 500 watt 2x10 powered extension cab to go with the Unity 500 watt 2x10 combo. Also, I'm not totally convinced that the 2x10 speakers can handle the full 500 watts either. I'd prefer the combo to have an amplifier that output 250 watts to its internal speakers which then allowed a 2x10 passive extension cab. 500 watts into a 4x10 configuration feels about right to me. -
The NY121P is the perfect match for the CMD121P.
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This really was my dream bass when I was using a crappy Shergold Marathon (sorry to those that like them) and knew that a MM Stingray or Aria SB1000 were out of my price range. I'd love to own this but just have way too many basses already. Good luck with your sale; I imagine another nostalgic Basschatter will be along soon.
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Hofner Beatle basses - so bloody many in the range!
Sparky Mark replied to tredders's topic in Bass Guitars
No, they are not as fat as the current pickups which makes them look wider. The Ignition use the 65/66 format reintroduced on some 80s German models (below). If you visit the Hofner site you'll see the large number of different pup designs used over the years. -
Are there day tickets for Download 2023?
Sparky Mark replied to Barking Spiders's topic in General Discussion
Doesn't it say "the general ticket sale begins at 10am on Thursday 10 November" ? -
FS - GSS SUMO Monster 1200 Watt Amplifier - *SOLD*
Sparky Mark replied to sk8's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
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TC Electronic RS112 (8ohm and with cover) for sale. £155.
Sparky Mark replied to SimonW4970's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
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TC Electronic RS112 (8ohm and with cover) for sale. £155.
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Found some stuff I picked up in my youth. Can't see a date on the brochure anywhere unfortunately. https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/445206-vintage-trace-elliot-brochures/?do=findComment&comment=4713528
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