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What happened to Louie? Not heard from him in a long while.

[quote name='Kevcaster' post='423863' date='Mar 3 2009, 08:31 AM'][url="http://www.sidewinder.tv"]http://www.sidewinder.tv[/url] The coveted Bass spot has come available in 'Sidewinder'. All welcome to apply, any age and both sexes (not at the same time preferably) we are average age 40+, perform pubs and parties about 25 gigs each year. See the web site for the playlist - covers. Includes Rock, Country Rock Motown, Soul, Blues, R 'n R, Bit of Prog Rock Doors etc. Based in Leatherhead, rehearsing about 2 x month. Good standard, easy going, can whip up a storm occasionally. You need gear, enthusiasm and that look that Bass players get, of quiet confidence.[/quote] Good luck with your quest Kevin. Not seen you since the demise of the White Lyon jams.

Have a browse through [url="http://www.britishaudioservice.com/trace_manuals_bass.shtml"]British Audio Service[/url]

You need to decide whether you want to standardise on IEC or 13-Amp as your preferred mains connector. If you go to IEC you can get a 1U unit with plenty of outlets however it means: - you have to change the connectors on all of your mains leads o buy additional ones - you can't use 13-amp wall warts without making some IEC to 13A socket adaptors and mounting them - you can't plug anything else into it unless it has an IEC plug If you go to 13A you can get 1 1U unit with /8 outlets however it means - it sits in the back of your rack and just works - you don't have any pretty lights but you have an extra 1U in the front of rack - you can plug in wall-worts - you can plug in anything that as a UK standard mains lead

[quote name='KASH' post='423321' date='Mar 2 2009, 03:37 PM']Thinking about getting one for my rack. I've checked the Samson PS10 and Furman MX-8, both quite cheap. Are they any good? Any recommendations on other models or brands? Not looking to spend a fortune though. Cheers![/quote] Why do you think you need one?

[quote name='6stringbassist' post='420358' date='Feb 26 2009, 08:14 PM']These look quite good, but I'd like something half rack size. [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/the_tamp_d1600.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/the_tamp_d1600.htm[/url][/quote] Get in touch with Alien on this Forum. i think he's packaged up a digital amp for another member.

[quote name='BeLow' post='420323' date='Feb 26 2009, 07:09 PM']Apart from the muscular Bongodid you like it Dave?[/quote] Yes.

[quote name='BeLow' post='419667' date='Feb 25 2009, 10:11 PM']Thanks fellers really useful input from some the more experienced contributors - very much appreciated. The focusrite looks very handy, but the comments on the BBE very helpful. When I was reading the reviews there was coment that the input gain controls was over sensitive, but I think this may have beem modified for later models. Any one else got anything to add?[/quote] There was a mod issued to reduce the input sensitivity. It involved changing a couple of resistors and removing two capacitors. Not sure if there was an equivalent one for the solid-state version.

A useful source of historical and other Orange information is [url="http://forums.vintageamps.com/viewforum.php?f=4"]here[/url]

Just had a mailshot from Watford Valves. Celestion are about to up their prices significantly. Watford are doing a [url="http://www.watfordvalves.com/product_detail.asp?id=1750"]special offer on 32-ohm 10-inch speakers for Trace Elliot cabs[/url]

[quote name='William James Easton' post='419021' date='Feb 25 2009, 09:07 AM']whats the going rate second hand and how far does the ad200b go back? (years wise like) almost given up to be hinest....(oi fate, nudge nudge wink wink)[/quote] When I got mine about a year ago the going rate was between £700 and £800. It took me quite a long time to find it however. Almost new, very little use, one tiny mark. You just need to be very patient.

Could this be something to do with the fact that the P pick-up is split coil and the J is not, causing half of the P to be out of phase with the J. My PJ has split coils in both positions and no problems.

I got my AD200B off Ebay. What do you need to know?

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='418817' date='Feb 24 2009, 10:04 PM']OBBM used one for quite a while.[/quote] Correct although it was the T version. I had mine apart, as I tend to, and the main gain and EQ stages were almost identical to the Alembic F1X, which I also had apart and drew up. The real problem with the Fender/Alembic design EQ is that you can only cut the mids. The BBE has a swept parametric which overcomes this. Also the DI out is very good and the compresoor ain't bad either. Why did I sell mine? Oh I know I kept overloading the input with the MM Bongo. That was one hot bass.

Gary Tallent - oh I've just remembered he's got one.

[quote name='Murph_Orpheus' post='418078' date='Feb 24 2009, 03:58 AM']I suppose my next question then would be what about the amp situation? A lot of those cables I've looked up are only rated at 6 amp. Also would plugging all my gear in like that affect my sound?[/quote] I doubt very much that you have much equipment that draws over 6-amps. What have you got in your rack and what is the consumption of each item?

There are 2 ways you can do it. 1. Cut off the Euro plug and fit an IEC plug at the appropriate length. or 2. Buy some short moulded IEC to IEC cables.

I use a distribution unit made by [url="http://www.introdelta.com/product-detail_102_11_13-amp-horizontal-pdus.php"]Introdelta[/url]. 1U high and 13-amp outlets. I used to use IEC distribution strips but as most equipment comes with 13-amp plugs I changed to 13-amp as it is a lot more flexible when you need to add additional/borrowed/hired kit.

That is just pure wanton vandalism.

If I remember correctly this first batch had Precision/Glaub width necks, not the Jazz width neck.