Sharkfinger

[quote name='BassManKev' post='196811' date='May 11 2008, 11:18 PM']maplins mate, do it dirt cheap[/quote] Could have used some a couple of months ago, myself. Thought about Maplin but I didn't know the exact type and didn't trust the usual muppets that work in there to recommend the right stuff. For future reference, what should I ask for? Thanks

Sold him a Fender Stu Hamm Urge (mark 1). Paid promptly, great communication throughout. Thanks mate!

[quote name='Merton' post='176311' date='Apr 14 2008, 03:07 PM']Indeed the pre-amp is based on the Bassman circuit, a nice simple passive tone stack. Mmm. I like. [/quote] Had a brief email conversation with the guy that designed the TE preamp. It's based on the Alembic F1-X (is that right?) which in turn is based on the fender bassman pre. The original designs for which came out of an RCA manual, circa 1934!

Hi guys A few of years ago, I bought an empty peavey TVX 210 (2x10 enclosure). I think it's a slightly earlier version than the [url="http://peavey.com/products/browse.cfm/action/detail/item/116526/TVX%20210%20EX(tm).cfm"]current one[/url] but there's not a lot in it. It had none of the speakers but still had the back plate, crossover and wiring. I bought 2 Celestion BL10-200 (8 Ohms) and wired them in series to give a 400W, 4Ohm cab. I covered and sealed the hole where the tweeter was. I use it attached to the second channel output of my stereo Power amp to give more oomph to my stage sound when needed. The cab was not designed with those speakers in mind and those speakers are a bit "thumpy" anyway, so it's not a particularly clear or articulate sound but I have my SWR 2x10 for that. My question is, if I now wanted to put a tweeter back in, which one should I buy, how much would it cost and from where? According to the current model, tuning is: "Box Tuning Frequency: 50 Hz Crossover Frequency (Internal Passive): 3,000 Hz" TIA

I must admit I'm a recent convert too. Have owned imitations over the years and wasn't particularly struck by them and seemed to settle on my JV J for my covers band. Got a JV P about a year ago but didn't really gig it in anger until a couple of months ago and never looked back. Odd thing is, they don't sound all that exciting on their own but as someone else here said, they really come alive in a live band situation.

[quote name='john_the_bass' post='122081' date='Jan 17 2008, 11:50 AM']that's not a bad price, did you have to pay customs duty on them when they turned up sharkfinger?[/quote] If I recall correctly, only paid customs on the finished article and not the mold material they initially sent me. I think they market it as a "sample". [quote name='john_the_bass' post='122081' date='Jan 17 2008, 11:50 AM']Also what did thay charge for postage?[/quote] Now that I don't remember, but it was about $50, I think. With the optional cord and shipping, the whole thing came to $175, plus customs and (mis)handling by ParcelfArce. The whole thing came to about £120, give or take a tenner. I think the price has gone up since 2006, though, so expect to pay a bit more. The whole process took 4-6 weeks. [quote name='john_the_bass' post='122081' date='Jan 17 2008, 11:50 AM']You could potentially get a set of er-15s with a spare set of filers for more or less attenuation[/quote] They offer the ability to purchase extra filters, singly or in pairs. [quote name='john_the_bass' post='122081' date='Jan 17 2008, 11:50 AM']have the moulds taken by a pro place for less that you would pay for a set in the UK. What was the lead time from start to finish? Does anybody know if specsavers take the moulds as part of the total price?[/quote] That I really couldn't say. They were very helpful, though. Send them an email. Here's the exact URL of the Musician's Earplugs [url="http://earplugstore.stores.yahoo.net/er915and25pr.html"]http://earplugstore.stores.yahoo.net/er915and25pr.html[/url],

Bought a Korg PX3B and it arrived quickly and it worked fine. Even had a nice carry case too! Thanks

[quote name='Rich' post='115372' date='Jan 7 2008, 12:47 PM']When I saw the Manics in Cardiff last year his bass sound was, I have to say, absolute pants. The only interesting thing about him was that he had a large 2112-era Rush logo on the breast pocket of his jacket.[/quote] Presumably worn over a pretty frock?

Without going to much into the "market value Vs. subjective value" debate (PLEASE let's not start that), 200 odd quid doesn't sound like much to pay for a good looking/playing/sounding bass. It looks well nice, I'd have been tempted myself, if I'd seen it.