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  1. sockdeluxe_mikey
    I was thinking this precisely - that my bass output might be a litte too much. Tried it with my Epiphone guitar (sounded SO nice!) and I must say that even with that, I've noticed on *really* extreme volume and comp settings it distorts slightly, which are settings I'll get nowhere near to using (am using it ultimately for string-to-string balance) but it's a compressor that's supposed to be ultra flat which leads me to believe it could be wanting more headroom. Gonna go to my mates later for a jam and he has a KRK monitoring setup, so I'll get rigorous on that to see - I've been trying it only through a little Marshall amp but this slight distortion has been happening at literally all volumes so it's definitely not speaker overexcursion etc!
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    Hi all, I've just taken delivery of a Rothwell Love Squeeze - sounds pretty good already esp. on low compression levels, but past about 1/2 way of the compression knob a little bit of distortion starts creeping in (this is especially obvious on the bridge pickup of my Lakland 44-01 that I've been using the Rothwell with) and I think it seems to happen at most volume settings of the compressor's output as well. I've tried using a 9V power adaptor through it instead which made a very slight difference, as I suspected the battery might be a little flat inside, but not a great deal. I'm thinking this could possibly be remedied by a trimpot inside the pedal, or a higher 'V' adaptor to give the pedal more headroom (it says that it can take any adaptor between 9-18V)? Thanks all!
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    Bump :brow: This cabinet has now been officially discontinued!
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    Sorry joegarcia - I've just returned to say that the item has actually sold already! Really surprised about that. Anyway, I'll have a look into those pedals and see if there's anything I'd be happy to lay down cash from the sale for
  5. sockdeluxe_mikey
    Sorry folks - the item has now been posted on eBay! Again, if anybody has any questions about the item then do not hesitate to ask. Happy possible bidding :brow: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140419191374#ht_500wt_1154"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...4#ht_500wt_1154[/url]
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    Saturday morning bump, and its only price drop! Feel free to make offers and I am definitely considering trades as well if this does not go by this evening then it will be eBay fodder I'm afraid.
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    I'm not sure that may be the kind of pedal I'm after ... thanks anyway! Would you have anything else you were thinking of trading? I wouldn't rule out putting some cash you way as well on top.
  8. sockdeluxe_mikey
    Hi all! Here we have for sale here is my dbx 163x - it's a one slider rackmount compressor that deservedly has a really good reputation as a quality bass compressor. Being a rackmount studio compressor however also means that it compresses many different things very well - as a taster, I have read that it can be very pleasant and punchy for snare drums and even rap vocals! I used this mostly in quite a subtle fashion, so as just to mildly bring together rogue peaks, but the high compression 'pumping' sounds it does are complete knockout and leave no doubt as to being able to do the job properly - down and dirty in its style. As can be appreciated, having a stereo pair allows for handy operation, obvious examples being able to handle true stereo independent compression in a bass setup or using both sides for independent compression settings for different sources in a studio. As can be seen, the front panel is really as simple as it gets with a very easy to read -db LED's and the compression sliders, which is why for some people (including me) it makes for a really nice compressor to use in a live setup. There is also a 'Hi-Z' input on the front, which means that an instrument can be plugged straight into the front of the compressor and then can be hooked up to your amp etc. via the out, and this is an option alongside the more traditional studio Sends and Returns on the back. It's pretty obviously not a showroom condition unit, but I think it's genuinely kept fairly smart considering its age and it's really not a unit that needs to be babied too much - the majority of the wear is also pretty unnoticeable when racked up. It is for sale at [size=5][b][/b]£85 inc. postage[/size] or a possible trade, and can either be collected from my home in Shoreham-by-Sea nr. Brighton or posted. If anybody has any questions, then do not hesitate to drop me a line! Cheers for reading
  9. sockdeluxe_mikey
    My quickest advice - even if you aren't a member, contact the Musician's Union and see what they say as I'm guessing it's a pretty straight up questions and they won't mind answering it. If you do end up becoming a member as well, there are template contracts available that can be arranged for most situations (including sessions like this) which will avoid them being tempted to stiff you at all, plus the other countless benefits you get through it. Nice one though! I have not had any legitimate paid sessions yet, so much kudos ^_^
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    As far as it sounds, me and my girlfriend will most likely be coming up ^_^ I can definitely bring a Lakland 44-01 and my MarkBass SA450, and as long as my girlfriend's Fender 1975 Jazz Bass reissue is back from repair that'll come with us too. Another question as well - if her cabinet hasn't sold by then, we can bring her MarkBass Classic 104 cabinet up to a view to somebody possibly buying it. What was the protocol decided for the whole 'For Sale' stuff on the day?
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    I'd be interested in buying the DOD FX-25B cheers!
  12. sockdeluxe_mikey
    [quote name='alhbass' post='858632' date='Jun 6 2010, 05:59 AM']PMing[/quote] And PM replied to!
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    [quote name='phsycoandy' post='847858' date='May 25 2010, 07:54 PM']That looks so cool, I bet it sounds fab, how different does it sound to the trad ported MB versions?[/quote] Good question actually - I don't have a lot of experience with the standard MarkBass 4x10's, but I have started rehearsing at a studio with one of the standard 2x10 combos and judging roughly from that I imagine you wouldn't find a [i]huge[/i] difference...? Probably the fact that it's a sealed cabinet does mean it lends itself a little better to rockier, 'pushier' sounds, but like all of the MarkBass stuff it can still achieve pretty much any sounds you want really and also sit in the mix great too!
  14. sockdeluxe_mikey
    Hi folks! Here we have for sale is, in the true sense of the word, an absolute mint Classic 104 cabinet. It has been gigged twice and rehearsed with a handful of times, then sensibly stored in a non-smoking household when not in use. Needless to say, there are no issues with the cabinet aethstically or structurally - it looks like a cabinet fresh from the showroom! Sound wise, it is what most people would expect from a sealed 4x10 style design - a superbly versatile and warm cabinet with serious reserves of power on tap (ashtonishing amounts especially considering it is rated 600 watts at 8 ohms) and a pleasant sounding tweeter that, as can be seen in the pictures, can be swiftly switched off if desired which some people prefer. It produces tones suitable for pretty much any genre, which I think can be compounded (but not neccesarily have to be combined with) by any MarkBass head . The cabinet is a very easy one person lift and has decent handles, as with most MarkBass gear. Here are the exact specifications: SPEAKER SIZE: 4x10" TWEETER: Defeatable 1" compression driver with custom horn POWER HANDLING (AES STANDARD): 600W RMS CROSSOVER FREQUENCY: 3.5 kHz FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 50 Hz to 20 kHz (to 6 kHz with horn "off") SENSITIVITY: 100 dB SPL IMPEDANCE: 8 ohms REFLEX: None WEIGHT: 60.85 lbs. / 27.6 kg WIDTH: 23.03" / 58.5 cm HEIGHT: 29.80" / 75.7 cm DEPTH: 18.58" / 47.2 cm [s][size=2]Price is [b]£560 O.N.O[/s][/b]. [/size][/s] [s][size=2]Price is now open to [b]offers over £500[/b] [/size][/s] [s][b][size=4]NOW £450 (open to offers)[/b][/size][/s] [size=6]NOW SOLD[/size] It is located in Kent (Medway/Rochester area) but it can also be picked up from Sussex (Shoreham-by-sea/Brighton area) - [b]other arrangements can be made as well including courier etc. so just drop me a PM and we can go from there[/b]. If you have any queries then please do not hesitate to ask, and I will be happy to help - there are also many more pictures available on request!
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    You see, I thought of all of this I.E just moving some of the production to Korea rather than all the line, and I personally don't really have any objection (coming from a Lakland Skyline owner). However the original message looked kind-of 'final'? Don't know where that came from if that wasn't true, and I do agree that if ALL of their production were to move to Korea then it would be a little sad all 'in moderation', though.
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    Don't know if anybody has seen this yet, but this looks slightly worrying: [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=658401"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=658401[/url] By the looks of things, there could be a big change at Warwick soon Not owned a Warwick before, but this will be pretty sad if this is the case.
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    [quote name='Musicman20' post='838161' date='May 15 2010, 02:32 PM']The DJ was still much nicer! I very much doubt these new basses will hold that Lakland magic now everything is all change.[/quote] I would like to think that there won't be *too* much change within Lakland. Although obviously they are under new ownership, from the limited stuff I've gathered they are pretty much keeping all of the same staff and obviously Hanson have done a lot of work already for Lakland to do with pickups etc., which I would think must account for something? Although the Darryl Jones obviously isn't going to be (or look to be) a Darryl Jones anymore, I think it will still be a special bass that will hopefully be unlikely effected by change of ownership - I know anybody hasn't said this, but some people liken it to the pre/post CBS Fender thing and obviously that would be an unfair comparison, in the same way that it may not neccesarily be a bad thing that they will be under (what looks to be sound) new ownership. But it's not besides the fact that after buying my Lakland 44-01, I am about 90pc certain that if I get a bass in the future it would be nice to be a USA Lakland and I secretly hope they don't change
  18. sockdeluxe_mikey
    That is literally THE dream Jazz bass for me, no exaggeration. I sold my white Marcus Miller a few months ago which was practically my only playing bass and aesthetically it was one of my favourites - I wish I still had it in a way. This really reminds me of it and it some ways I think it looks even better :wub: I love the Lakland 44-01 I bought from the sale, but if this was sitting next to my Marcus Miller when I bought it I may have ended up walking away with this instead, and it does raise a few interesting thoughts as this would have been well within budget ^_^ In my dreams unfortunately, at least at this time!
  19. sockdeluxe_mikey
    [quote name='dave_bass5' post='829443' date='May 6 2010, 11:32 AM']I prfer the old style myself. I don't like how the paint on the headstock finishes before the nut. It looks more like my Ray34. Maybe Lakland are using the cheaper side of the Cort factory now ;-)[/quote] If you mean where the rosewood fretboard carries on past the nut, then that's actually what Lakland normally do with rosewood fretboards. My 44-01's fretboard does this and as far as I know, other basses like the Joe Osborn does too. I actually prefer the new shape including the new headstock!
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    Bump! I will doing pictures soon
  21. sockdeluxe_mikey
    Hi folks, I have not prepared a particularly 'good' advert at the moment, but I'm sure most people will know already what the unit is - a (a pretty much) 1 slider compressor that is very flattering for the bass it can go from very subtle compression (which I used it mostly for), or for some VERY phat 'pumping' bass sounds that are guaranteed to give your cab a good workout. Plus, it goes without saying that it makes a great general purpose compressor! I have basically completely 'de-racked' my amp setup, so a rackmount compressor is basically pretty surplus to requirements at the moment. Obviously, I can post some pictures up very soon but they are both in good condition - some wear and rack rash but pretty decent for what look to be 20-25 year old units, and I can confirm that BOTH sides do definitely work. The only slight issue at the moment is that I cracked the plug fitting at the end (the arrangement is some lead and then it ends at a male kettle plug fitting, which you then plug another standard female kettle lead into - I may change this to just one hardwired kettle lead) which is a really quick fix. I can put the part on order and fix this pretty quickly once a sale has been made. I am thinking [b]£90[/b] - what do people think? I am based around the Brighton area, so local pickup (or a meeting in Brighton) would obviously be preferable, or postage can be discussed. Either way, any questions then feel free to send them my way!
  22. sockdeluxe_mikey
    If I can fast track my dbx 163x rackmount compressor on eBay, it would be FAIRLY likely that I can pick this up from you I'll see how it goes, and get back to you if it's up for sale still and I sell mine!
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    Hey all! I've seen this done a few times, so am sure this is feasible, but has anybody on Basschat had any experience fitting Sadowsky knobs to their Lakland Skyline? Or more pertinently, where to get hold of the buggers in Britain ? On Talkbass I am directed to a place called Kilo International - if anybody is their distributor in Britain then this could be an easy process.
  24. sockdeluxe_mikey
    Really boils down to what you want - this decision surely was a lot easier when Ernie Ball weren't offering two pickup basses ^_^ that at least would have given some grounds for differentiating them to make a decision like this! Hate to make this more difficult as well, but sometimes (this is strictly IMHO) just because a bass may have more [i]features[/i] doesn't necessarily mean it makes it more [i]versatile[/i]. What I mean by this is, if you like the sound of, say for argument's sake, a one pickup Stingray better and get more useable sounds out it for what you want than a two pickup G&L, even though it technically has much more features, then for you at least the Stingray would be more versatile! Now of course 3EQ 2 pickup Stingray's are possible, I think your real answer is to go out and play them - although, as you said, you may find for the price getting a Tribute L2000 could sater your tastes for what the Stingray does (or at least VERY close) plus potentially more sounds BUT is a lot cheaper? Personally, I would say the one pickup Stingray sound might be hard to find in the G&L but again, horses for courses.
  25. sockdeluxe_mikey
    [quote][Rant] Mart! No! No! No! Do not under any circumstances let some t**t of a singer, or for that matter, anyone [period] dictate to you about your sound. You have some of the lovliest basses both in looks and sound & your rig is top notch, too. As far as the singist goes (for singer, read failed musician) just ignore him! I'll bet he comes from the school of thought that says, "bass should be felt and not heard." Cock! [/Rant][/quote] I can appreciate the humour of this but - at the same time, I think it might be worth valuing his or her opinion as I can appreciate that Stingray-esque sounding basses can across as overly aggressive, or just simply not right for the overall sound of the band. Who knows - as in this situation, it might prompt you to possibly realise that getting something such as a Jazz bass could suit the kind of music you play a lot more! Have you also thought about the possibly of something like a Lakland 44-01 or 55-01 (unashamedly based on a recent purchase of mine ) or maybe something like a Yamaha TRB? These kinds of basses seem to be very good at doing vintage-style two pickup/single pickup sounds, but at the same time don't sound *completely* vintage-esque and can sometimes offer (objectively) better playability. These could be a good start. It may be your sound and your equipment, and this should be respected, but IMHO the band is as a whole a package to be respected, which may (or may not) involve making decisions such as this. I would be happy that another member of my band made a suggestion about my bass sound, full stop!
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