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  1. Conan
    Isn't that what the "X" represented in the model name? A cross for crossover and therefore bi-ampable (is that a word?). As stated above, TE gear was what just about everybody aspired to in the 1980s. When I got my first "proper" job I took out a bank loan and bought the obligatory stack - AH250, 1048 (4x10") and 1518 (1x15"). Unbelievably loud and capable of just about any tone. I was a lot younger and stronger in those days and usually managed the load in/out by carrying one cab in each hand. No way could I do that now!! In the end (after at least 15 years of faultless service) I just wasn't playing often enough to justify storing something the size of a family wardrobe in the house, and down-sized. Do I regret it? When on stage, yes - but when it comes to loading in and out, definitely not! But if I had roadies... TE gear is available at really good prices at the moment, but this may not continue as the Class D/Neo bubble shows signs of bursting. Retro and cutting edge at the same time? Oh, and the UV light was the height of cool!
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    No love for this lovely Jazz?
  3. Conan
    One of these is definitely on my bucket list WoT had the Bass Doc make him a lovely tort plate for his IIRC - improved the visuals a lot IMO.
  4. Conan
    Further price reduction to £375. You guys are killing me!
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    A gorgeous example of one of Fender's best-regarded J basses. The serial number dates this model to 2009, even though I have only owned it since this summer. It is the best J bass I have ever owned, and I have had over a dozen! The only reason I need to sell it is that my current band requires me to use a five string, and I just can't afford to buy one and keep this... The previous owner told me that another previous owner added extra relicking (as if it needed that!) and had the pickups rewound. I don't know what they sounded like originally, but they are incredibly rich and powerful now so the experiment obviously worked. For those interested in (or obsessed by!) such things, the mass is exactly 4kg (or 8lb 11oz in old money). I was slightly surprised after putting it on the scales, as it doesn't feel that heavy and balances beautifully. Bass is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, but I would be happy to package it up for shipping (at buyer's risk and expense of course). Would prefer a cash sale as I have already spotted a fiver locally that I am interested in - but would also consider trades for low to mid priced five strings (especially Sire Marcus Miller V7s, Yamahas or G&Ls). Any questions, or any other photos - just ask.
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    As the title says. Bought for a project that never came to fruition. A very robust and great-sounding unit. Works OK on batteries, but much better on Mains for some reason... Shipped anywhere in the UK for £35 - a fiver less if collected from Newcastle upon Tyne.
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    Bump for added trade options.
  8. Conan
    Quite a canny little video - but It's a shame that so many people equate the "slap tone" with heavily scooped mids. It doesn't have to be like that, and if done carelessly can cause the bass to disappear in a mix. A good reference point would be Freddie Washington's masterful line in Forget me nots, but you knew that!
  9. Conan
    Price drop to £400...
  10. Conan
    £300 each or £650 for the pair? You sure about that?
  11. Conan
    Back on the market due to financial need!
  12. Conan
    The Holy Grail of bass cabs! Sadly, they only even come up rarely - and only when I am short of cash! One day... Out of interest, what is the dispersion like on these?
  13. Conan
    Indeed! And they belonged to Wateroftyne before that, so they had been around the block... Great cabs, and as you say, a very manageable lift.
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    Damn - beaten to it!
  16. Conan
    Keeping up with the Phil Joneses?
  17. Conan
    Oh, and this too
  18. Conan
    This. Totally and utterly THIS!!!
  19. Conan
    I never understood why Alembic only use two screws per pickup. The first time I played one I thought I had lost the other two! These play and sound great. GLWTS!
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    No love for this unit? I'd be happy to keep it if I needed it, but as I now have a Boss GT6B, I don't!
  22. Conan
    Bump. Will take £25 (not including postage, if required).
  23. Conan
    Doesn't Dave Swift collect this type of thing? Not that I know him or anything, but I'm sure I read/saw that somewhere... Lovely bass by the way
  24. Conan
    Surplus to requirements. A great-sounding unit, with very robust construction. Also doubles as a flanger! Good condition. Happy to post at buyer's risk and expense, but local collection (from Newcastle) preferred.
  25. Conan
    Great basses these! I have a very similar one and it has killed any GAS for basses (at least for now!). GLWTS
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