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Depped with the Lee Aaron Band at a pub in Bracknell on Friday night. First pub dep I've done in a little while but went very well.

Pub itself was fine, though quite a few of the clientele were questionable (a few too many people asking for charlie).... but they seemed to enjoy it. Had a barrier to provide separation and keep them from falling onto our pedals etc....

Used my Spector Euro Classic and GK Legacy800 Head/Genz Benz NX2112 cab. Sounded awesome and cut through a v noisy rest of band with ease. 😎

I'm loving seeing people discover the old GK heads. Particularly when they already own great stuff like Bergantino, TecAmp etc....

There really is nothing quite like the 400RB/800RBs 💜😎🎶

26 minutes ago, Count Bassy said:

I've said it before, but will say it again: Nigel Clutterbuck must surely get the prize for the name that sounds most like his playing! (when slapping at least)

After the music shows his surname did become a verb.

To 'clutterbuck' meaning 'to play bass like you're falling down a long staircase'

It can't run on batteries. My power supply has died but you can easily buy a replacement online.

I'm not sure. I don't believe so?

That link shows a 700RB Mk1 not a 400RB Mk111?

PM'd

There are different personality traits involved. In my experience, these are often:

Practical
"Whatever..."

Dreamer

Crazy

I consider myself the 1st trait and ran an internationally successful tribute for 25 years. I considered distance, profile, costs, earning potential, family, and numerous other things when booking shows. A fellow founding member sadly fit a combination of the latter two traits. The two other band members fit the 2nd.

I left in the end as I felt the other founding member was scheming against me with the other two on the fence behind him. I was right, but they continued with a replacement and the other founding member taking over. They haven't played internationally since, their reputation on the scene has suffered and even the two 'sheep' members ended up leaving too as they couldn't deal with his controlling, impractical ways.... 

Sometimes you just need more people on your wavelength or decide to move on to different and often better things.
I can't be bothered to organise gigs etc anymore. It's a long and often thankless task, particularly with the lack of appreciation of band members. I now just do good deps, have just joined a local covers band with 3 guys for beers, laughs & pocket money.... and I leave myself open to bigger opportunities (like my 5 week Euro tour last year with a US blues artist). It makes for a less stressful experience....

18 hours ago, Wun Chan said:

 

Ah, I love me some 'Getty Lee'.....

I carry spares but only hand them out on occasion in genuine circumstances.
You soon learn which bandmates are never prepared and don't carry the gear they need, but still expect others to provide for free. Those people always get the stock answer "sorry, no I haven't got a spare one of those...."

Anyway, that Charles Berthoud fella, eh? Pfff....

12 hours ago, ossyrocks said:

 

Duly noted on the patch lead. I have tried one in the loop to make sure it works with, and without, and have put a couple of patch leads in the bag for gigs in case they are needed.

 

Another question, do you have any experience of the 400RB-III, ie the 3rd version, and how it compares to version 2?

 

Thanks,

Rob

I'd leave a patch lead in there permanently, avoids oxidisation build up 👍

I don't have any experience of the 400RB-III but I'd like to try one!

For its size and weight it is very powerful and authoritative sounding with shedloads of punch and grind on tap should they be required. Nothing quite sounds like the 400RB/800RB though... they just have a certain something that's hard to quantify....

Welcome to the 'knowledge'.

I've played through most well known amp brands and I always come back to GK and, in particular, the original 80's/90's 400RB and 800RB heads. Pair either with an efficient 4 ohm cab and you have tone and volume for days. They're workhorses and will last years, punching through any mix with solid authority. Congratulations and enjoy the ride!

Btw.... A suggestion that many owners of old GK owners swear by...... put a short patch lead between the send and return on the fx loop and leave it there permanently (if not using the loop). It stop oxidisation in the iputs which can cause some intermittent audio drop outs.

Spector NS Pulse II is excellent and pretty light. Also worth checking out the Spector Euro Classic (Bass DIrect have them) if you have Spector GAS. These are classic looking PJ Spector models with a 'weight-relieved' body.....

My opinion on Charles....

Impressive? Yes....

Talented? No doubt....

Does anything for me? Not in the slightest...
Am I 'just jealous'? Not even slightly...
Don't watch him anymore? Obviously...

I currently have the following choices available:

Heads:

2 x Gallien-Krueger 400RBs

2 x Gallien-Krueger 800RBs

1 x Gallien-Kreuger 700RB-II

1 x Gallien-Krueger Legacy800

1 x Tech21 VTBass500

Cabs:

1 x GenzBenz Nx212T (2x12)

1 x Hartke Neo112 (1x12)
 

Combo:

Fender Rumble 25

GK800RB - The classic amp. Loud, punchy, authoritative and the most solid workhorse ever

GK400RB - As above, just not quite as powerful (but still super loud!)

GK Legacy800 - Fantastic tones in a small class D head

Ampeg SVT II - 80's rock behemoth. Far too heavy and unreliable but what a sound...

Met Dave today for a lovely trade.... my Spector Legend for his Spector Coda. Fantastic bloke with top communication.

Highly recommended! Cheers Dave!

Bought a Fuel Tank Jr from this splendid chap.
Shipped promptly and well packed.
He's a new seller so give him a go....

Four now sold. Just this left:

White 13 hole Precision

Mexican Fender Precision Bass from 2017/18 in beautiful Lake Placid Blue (now discontinued). This bass has been upgraded with Seymour Duncan SPB1 pickups and a mirror scratchplate for full 'Steve Harris vibes'. I have also added a Badass II bridge.

Excellent condition apart from an unfortunate ding behind the top back edge of the bass (can't be seen from front).... see pic.

I can swap pickguard to white if preferred. I can also swap bridge back to Fender bridge.

Looking for a very reasonable £450 for this. Cash on collection, Paypal (you pay fees) or direct Bank transfer.

Postage likely to be approx £30.

Please see my extensive, positive feedback thread for assurance of a clean, honest transaction.

Legendary all-in-one Boss ME-50B Multi FX unit. Very easy to use, intuitive and lots of great sounds to hand. Fantastic for live use or home recording.

Excellent condition inc power supply.

Original info here: https://www.boss.info/us/products/me-50b/ 

£130 inc (well packed) postage.

Cash on collection, Paypal (you pay fees) or direct Bank transfer.

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Used scratchplates. £10 each inc postage. Only 1 left now!

White 13 hole Precision (3 controls - P Bass Special?)

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Black 13 hole Precision *SOLD*

Black 13 hole Precision *SOLD*

Black 14 hole Precision with truss cutout (extra hole is for thumbrest screw) *SOLD*

Black 11 hole Jazz, slightly worn. *SOLD*

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Cash on collection, Paypal (you pay fees) or direct Bank transfer.

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PRICE DROP £90 *Open to SENSIBLE offers*

For Sale, my Boss ME-8B multi effects floor unit.

In very good condition for its age and has barely been used in many years! A classic of its time with many great effects onboard including:

Compressor

Enhancer

Defretter

Octave

OD

Distortion

Fuzz

Humanizer

EQ

Synth Bass

T wah

Chorus

Flanger

Delay

Reverb

Apparently Stuart Zender used one of these on all the classic Jamiroquai stuff...and I know that Guy Pratt also swore by it back in the day.

Asking a very reasonable £100 inc postage, (NOW £90!) with payment by cash on collection, Paypal (you pay fees) or direct bank transfer.

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