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    Indeed. We had a great, inexpensive lunch beforehand.
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    I'll certainly try to make it again. I enjoyed the last bash.
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    I've been paying £50 every six months for the last ten years to have ours tuned. Worth remembering if you're buying a 'real' piano.
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    What?
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    [u][b]QSC USA 850 - 850 watt power amplifier[/b][/u] - £79 only This is the series of amplifiers that originally made QSC's worldwide reputation. Beautifully built (in the USA), they were made to go on forever, are ultra-reliable but fixable should the need arise. This one is 3u high and very compact (fits in a shallow 19" case), which makes it much easier to pick up and carry than an amp of standard depth. Brief specs as follows: Output 4 ohms 425 watts per channel 8 ohms 255 watts per channel Bridgeable into 8 ohms Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz, +0/-1dB, 1 watt Damping Factor: Greater than 200 Noise: 104dB below rated output (A weighted) Cooling: Two-speed fan, rear-to-front air flow. Load Protection: On/off muting. DC-fault protection Weight: 15kg Dimensions: Standard 19" rack mounting faceplate Height: 5.25"(13.3cm). Chassis Depth: 9.5" (24.1cm) These are being used quite a bit for home hi-fi and theatre (thanks to a very quiet fan), especially in the US, where used prices seem to be higher than here. Pickup welcome, or delivery at cost.
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    I see that these are up to his usual standard.
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    The switches don't make a huge amount of difference, although it's audible. They are also extremely fiddly. The output on the P-bass one I had was extremely hot, although it didn't lack treble like most hot pickups. The batteries last for years.
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    Sorry Gareth, it's now sold.
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    Interested in the speaker stands. Delivery?
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    Looks like I was lucky with the TN1230s then. I got them as 4-ohm versions when Lean were selling them for silly money. I did consider them for bass guitar but that's not really their forte. Your 18Sound compression drivers look really nice, Lawrence, and the 1086 is well regarded. I reckon you'll have a very impressive system when you're finished. What bass/mid did you choose in the end?
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    It's a posh greenhouse. I'd no idea there were any poshos on here. [edit for superfluous hyphen]
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    This Behringer BLE100 compressor is a copy of the Boss LMB-3. Having had both, I can tell you that they both sound and work exactly the same. There are some scratches to the screen printing, but otherwise it's in good condition and works perfectly. It also does not add noise, distortion or any other nasties to your sound - it's quiet and transparent whether it's switched in or out. Compression doesn't get any cheaper than this, but you'll have to go here if you want a photo: [url="http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/BLE100.aspx"]http://www.behringer...cts/BLE100.aspx[/url]
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    Portable rig

    stevie replied to johnwww's topic in Amps and Cabs

    TC launched a range of bass equipment out of nowhere a few years ago that was very successful and continues to be so. I certainly didn't notice the marketplace being flooded with second hand TC gear.
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    I'm with you all the way, James. The songs seem fresh to me even after all these years. Jeff Lynn's last album was really good, also. I'm afraid he's not fashionable though.
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    Portable rig

    stevie replied to johnwww's topic in Amps and Cabs

    [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1386167698' post='2296647'] Get the best cabs you can. A good amp through OK cabs will only sound OK, but a good amp through great cabs will sound fantastic. [/quote] Too true.
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    [quote name='woodyratm' timestamp='1386161761' post='2296525'] This whole site seems to be filled with grumpy buggers and nay sayers. It's a totally depressing read nowadays. [/quote] So glad you were able to join the club.
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    I hope they have improved these since the MkI version (they may well have) because they really cut corners on that one. Looked good from the outside, but a quick glance inside the box told a different story. And it sounded fine until you turned it up and the cabinet started singing along and all the definition went. I had the MB115 (only because I got it cheap). The MkI amps get lots of rave reviews on the web, which IMO goes to show that web reviews are worth exactly what you pay for them. The driver had just about the smallest magnet I've seen on a 15, but hey, everyone wants lightweight, so that's what they get.
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    The buttons on those amps are a known problem. What is it with customer service nowadays? Sometimes email is a waste of time - it's just too easy to bin. You can find the name of the product manager on their website. Phone him. Or talk to your retailer (?)
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    This is the handle I mentioned: <http://www.bluearan.co.uk/index.php?id=ADH3419&browsemode=category>
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    Yes, if the guy from Barefaced catches this he will definitely help. He's pretty good like that.
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    [quote name='martthebass' timestamp='1386105926' post='2295951'] Nothing at all wrong with the feet. [/quote] They may be all right now, but if you're going to do the handle you might as well do the feet - it's not much extra work if you have the driver out. It's up to you, of course.
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    According to EU regs, I don't think it makes any difference whether you bought it used or not. However, if you're happy to fix it yourself, the solution is to replace the woodscrews in the handle with machine screws and t-nuts. Do the same with the feet. Have a look on the Blue Aran site for the bits and pieces, or check with your local wood merchant or Screwfix. You might like to consider fitting larger feet and a proper handle, but that's up to you - Blue Aran do a nice one (same as the Marshall one) but I don't know whether the holes from the old one will show.
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    The screws are too short. They work loose and the feet come off. I believe it's been sorted in the latest models. There have been a couple of threads about it in the Amps and Cabs section.
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    It's a manufacturing defect. As the manufacturer and retailer, Barefaced should collect it from you, fix it and return it to you at no cost. Good luck with that. As you are a mod and have raised subject on the public forum that drives their business, you have a better chance than most of getting it fixed. It's not too difficult to sort as a DIY project but you shouldn't really have to, and you will invalidate any warranty you may have (it's on their website) if you try. Get them to sort the feet while they're at it. Have you phoned them?
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