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    Blimey, crazy pricing if correct. Someone I know has one for sale, and it came via Amazon for a silly price, so could be right. Will try to find out more details. Cheers.
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    Was just wondering if anyone here has any experience of APC basses, made I believe in Portugal. Particularly the electro acoustic models such as this one - https://www.amazon.co.uk/APC-BG-Luthier-MX-CW/dp/B00VEAUNYI/ref=sr_1_22?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1477480063&sr=1-22&keywords=APC+bass I'd never seen / heard of them until today. Cheers Pete.
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    73 is no age either. Always loved his version of 'Take good care of my baby', one of Carole King's best pop songs. RIP.
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    Seen Chuck many times. At one of the London Jazz and Blues Festivals at Ally Pally in the 70's, I was fortunate to be stageside. 2 mins before he was due onstage, he arrived with his guitar case in one hand, briefcase (presumably containing the fee) and mac in the other. As he was announced, the band started playing and he took the Gibson 355 out of the case, slung it on and walked onstage. Started playing, despite the guitar being rather out of tune. Took him a couple of songs to sort it, then went on to play a killer set. probably exactly 60 mins long as per the contract etc. Jimmy Marsala has been Chuck's bassist for over 40 years, and often directs the band as well as looking after Mr Berry. At one gig after they began a song, he had the unenviable task of sidling up to Chuck and inform him they'd already played that one a few minutes earlier. Chuck apologised to the audience and went straight into another song in an unrelated key, leaving the pick up band floundering. Happens a lot apparently. I love the Bruce Springsteen story from the 'Hail Hail Rock n Roll'. His band were waiting backstage to play for Chuck, with no word of setlist etc. Bruce finally plucks up the courage& knocks on his dressing room door. When he asked Chuck what songs they were going to be playing, the reply was - "Well son, tonight we'll be doing some Chuck Berry songs"!! We did a couple of Chuck's songs last night at my gig in his honour, and they went down a storm.
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    Currently on hold, cheers.
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    Chuck has n't been truly on form live for quite a while now IMO, but still keeps going. ( Not the only veteran performer who should perhaps contemplate retirement either ,by a long chalk.) As Bruce Springsteen recently remarked though -[b] the[/b] most important writer of the rock n roll generation.
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    Bump - offers welcome.
  8. casapete
    C-Audio GB 202 Power amplifier. 2x200 watts @4 ohms. Very good condition overall, been in a rack case most of it's life. Well regarded British designed amp, suitable for many uses. There are a couple currently on ebay for £149 and £169, so this is a bargain! Prefer not to post, amp is in East Yorkshire near Hull. I do get around a bit with my band though, so meet up in near future possible at Newcastle, Dorking, York, Penistone, Stoke, Southport or Edinburgh!! Cheers, Pete. Hopefully pics here! - [url="http://s1086.photobucket.com/user/basspete/library/C%20Audio%20GB202?sort=3&page=1"]http://s1086.photobu...2?sort=3&page=1[/url] Some tech stuff here for the whole GB range. Benefits of the GB Series • Simple reliable design • Heavy duty PSU incorporating oversized Toroidal transformer • Clip Limiter and Subsonic Filters • Efficient Forced Air Cooling System • All Aspect Protection Circuitry • Electronically Balanced inputs • Extended Capability via AMPSAP Protocol GB202 Into 8 Ohms 145W Into 4 Ohms 200W Into 2 Ohms 250W GB402 Into 8 Ohms 260W Into 4 Ohms 400W Into 2 Ohms 570W GB602 Into 8 Ohms 370W Into 4 Ohms 600W Into 2 Ohms 840W Power Ratings The GB Series breaks new ground in affordable power. Primarily intended as a competitively priced, reliable and powerful work horse for the musical instrument market, the GB Series has quickly established itself as a must have amongst touring musicians. Such is the quality and practicality of the range that it has also found favour amongst a wide range of users including discos, clubs, bars, venues, theatre installers and cinema sound specifiers. The implementation of the AMPSAP protocol means that sophisticated internally fitted system controllers are available to drive active loudspeaker systems. The GB Series may be bridged externally for higher power mono operation. Cost-effective high performance power amplifiers Technical Specifications Power Ratings GB202 GB402 GB602 Measured per channel, both channels driven at 1kHz to no more than 0.1% THD+N 8 Ohms 145Wrms 260Wrms 370Wrms 4 Ohms 200Wrms 400Wrms 600Wrms 2 Ohms 250Wrms 570Wrms 840Wrms Note: 2 Ohm capability is thermally limited Bridged Mono 8 Ohms 400Wrms 800Wrms 1200Wrms Measured per channel, both channels driven at 1kHz to no more than 1% THD+N 8 Ohms 155Wrms 275Wrms 400Wrms 4 Ohms 225Wrms 445Wrms 670Wrms 2 Ohms 260Wrms 610Wrms 880Wrms Note: 2 Ohm capability is thermally limited Sensitivity 0.725Vrms 1.025Vrms 1.26Vrms (for full rated power at 4 Ohms) Frequency Resp. 10Hz-40kHz, +0/-1dB Damping Factor >200 (ref. 8 Ohms) Hum and Noise -100dB (ref. rated 4 Ohm power, 20-20kHz) Channel Separation 60dB at 1kHz Slew Rate 17V per microsecond Rise Time 5 microseconds Input Impedance 20 kOhm balanced Input Connectors Female XLR & Male parallel out (pin2 Hot) Subsonic filters 12dB/oct, 30Hz/15Hz/OFF Clip Limiter Linear Optocoupler Output Connectors Tamper Proof Binding posts Output Circuit Type Bipolar Class AB Power Requirement 100-120 or 220-240Vac±20% 50/60Hz Weight - Net 13Kg 14Kg 15Kg 30lbs 31lbs 33lbs Shipping - Gross 17Kg 18Kg 19Kg 37lb 38lbs 42lbs Dimensions 483mm x 320mm x 133mm (3U) 19in x 12.6in x 5.25in (3 rack units)
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    Any Motown classic tunes really, but for me it's either the Four Tops "I'm in a different world" or the Jackson 5's "I want you back". These are just today's choices though........
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    2X18 feedback

    casapete replied to bigd1's topic in Feedback

    Just bought an amp from Will. Top fella, quick and easy transaction. Cheers Will, all the best mate. Pete.
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    My bass (P-Lyte) has one volume control for both pickups, and a blend control to balance them. Works a treat. I mainly use it for muting the bass between songs, but also to turn it down for quieter passages in some material, so it gets a lot of hammer. Bass still sounds best full on though
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    PM sent.
  13. casapete
    Great bass, great deal too.
  14. casapete
    Mine arrived eventually, and is doing fine, so far! Got it on my Precision Lyte , works fine. Deal!
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    A/B pedal

    casapete replied to la bam's topic in Effects

    For a cheap solution the Fender ABY is pretty good. No bells and whistles but does the job just fine for me. https://www.andertons.co.uk/p/0234506000/footswitches/fender-2-switch-aby-switcher-pedal-in-red?LGWCODE=0234506000;56375;6335&gclid=COfRu9eo0c8CFWYo0wodgmoPdg
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    Agree with the unplugged sound of acoustic basses - pretty useless for any sort of band activity. However, I do think they have a place when amplified. My Washburn AB20 does actually sound 'acoustic' when put into a small Bose PA with my duo. I use Elites bronzewound strings and they do help make it sound less 'electric bass' too I think. I also use a Countryman bass uke as well, for those 'uprighty' tones (runs for cover.................)
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    I've had my Countryman bass uke for nearly a year now, love it! Plays (pretty much! ) in tune, sounds great and didn't cost an arm and a leg at £139. Can't see the Kala being worth £320 more TBH. Great way of dipping your toe in the uke ocean. http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Countryman_U_bass.html
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    [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1476124229' post='3151570'] Well as a one trick pony Stingray player I must have only one option surely? Pick, fingers, slap, thumb, near the neck, near the bridge, palm muted, then all those with the treble up or down, not swapping and changing your gear every five minutes for the latest fad bass means you can get the tone you want without even listening to it, I know exactly how far to turn the treble pot when swapping between pick and fingers for example. [/quote] This ^^^^. One bass, plenty of options.
  19. casapete
    Ward Thomas at The Welly Club in Hull this coming Wednesday. Hope it's going to a good un......
  20. casapete
    Depends on the asker really. I have a friend who if he plays my bass can deaden a new set of strings in minutes, as his hands seem to produce sweat that kills them almost instantly! Hence my reluctance to swap instruments with him.....He uses Elixirs on his guitars for that reason, but can still get through them pretty quickly. If someone comes up at a gig to talk basses, so long as they seem sober-ish and respectful then I let them have a go. Great to see the face of a young player when they hold/play an old Fender or Musicman for maybe the first time. I can still remember playing a Gibson 345 when I was about 14 that belonged to a mate's elder brother, life changing moment for me.
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    I carry a Crate Powerblock - 2x75 watts stereo @ 4Ohms or 150 watts into 8 ohms mono. Doubles as a spare guitar amp, with just about enough for bass at a push and very portable / small. As a couple of posts have already mentioned, Behringer BD121 is a no-brainer too.
  22. casapete
    For anyone interested, Waterstones are doing the new Springsteen autobiography 'Born to Run' for half price - it's currently £10. Had some good reviews already, just bought mine. Cheers, Pete.
  23. casapete
    Gallien Krueger 1001RB - slightly outside your budget by £25 at GAK, but worth every penny. S/h ones usually around the £350 mark too, and will match up with your cab nicely. Assuming it's an 8 ohm cab you'll still get around 460 watts of low end loveliness, along with 50w to power the horn should you want to go the bi-amp route. Great amps.
  24. casapete
    Despite probably being the first to order, mine still 'en route'..........
  25. casapete
    Been using a GK 410 Neo for a long time now with my GK 1001RB head. Great cab, never missed a beat. FWIW I did try the 212 and definitely preferred the 410. I do like a nice round bottom though..... Haven't tried the MBE series, would like to compare as believe they use the same components as the Neo.
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