Roland Rock

[quote name='devnulljp' timestamp='1399610415' post='2445796'] All tube, trace Hexa valve [IMG]http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq123/devnulljp/Amps/traceelliot/hexavalve/frontangle_zps82c7d263.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq123/devnulljp/Amps/traceelliot/hexavalve/open_zpse50eb178.jpg[/IMG] [/quote] The EQ section is not valve - is that allowed in this elite thread ;-) Lovely amp. I have the baby brother Twin Valve, and can only imagine how loud this beast goes.

There is something about the '69er that is quite special. It must be the combination of sealed punchy goodness, added harmonics from that top right driver, and the roll off at 40Hz - it just works really well. All of those elements have changed - I hope this cab hasn't lost what makes the '69er so special.

Glad to see there will still be some ACG reprazentin' despite Alan and Andy ducking out. I want to hear that EQ01 pre as I'm almost certain it's what I 'need'

I have buyers for both my Mastotron and '69er so won't be bringing them, as technically they belong to someone else now :-) Crown Power Amp still available if anyone wants a gander?

Just tried the Oxide and that is one filthy, Synthy sounding pedal. Works fine with my active bass too, Expect to see a Mastotron up for sale very soon!

I bought a pedal from Ben. Great transaction with good communication and prompt, secure delivery. I'd have no problem dealing with him again.

I like these:

[quote name='lonestar' timestamp='1399465184' post='2444459'] In the 80s i worked for a couple of hi fi mags. There was a guy called peter belt who sold some interesting, err improvements for your system. Try googling him. I recall one involve a piece of wire a couple of inches long with croc clips that you attached to your power cord. Another was sticking bluetack in all your 13amp plugs. Try this for example http://pwbelectronics.co.uk/product/quantum/quantum.html [/quote] Wow! http://pwbelectronics.co.uk/product/ccu/ccu.html :-D

I wanted a foam case for my head, and this one ticked all the boxes: http://www.terralec.co.uk/padded_bags_and_covers/cobra_dj_controller_foam_case_medium/33250_p.html I'm used to Protec or even Gator quality bags, so when this arrived, I could see that it was vastly inferior. First impressions: The material is very thin, there are no feet and the front pocket is on wonky. The straps and zips are more 'clothing' standard than the tough heavy duty stuff. As soon as I opened it and put the lid back, the lid came away from the body of the case a bit. On closer inspection, it was only attached with staples. I decided that I'd keep it and see how it fared, as I couldn't be bothered to return it, and as far as I could tell, there was no equivalent on the market. After a couple of days, the internal plastic cracked a bit near the handle. After a month or so, the handle broke right off. Just now, the strap, which I was using instead of the handle, broke off. The metal clip had snapped. Even though I've replaced the strap so that I can carry it, I can see that they decided not to have the strap stitched all the way around the case, as one would expect with a 'strong' case, but stitched to each side. It's only a matter of time before this tears the thin material onto which it is stitched. To be fair, my amp weighs 11kg, so it's probable that it's heavier than a DJ controller, but I still wouldn't trust any valuable item in this case, regardless of weight. From the description "A strong padded case for DJ controllers or any equipment that needs to be well protected" - bollocks! It's not like it was that cheap. Be warned!

Nice one Kev, thanks. I thought I had read that you were unable to make it - glad to see otherwise :-)

also Philip Kubicki

Yup, the roundcore on my 5er. Since having a fiver, I've had strings by Fodera, Dunlop, The EB Cobalts and the Status. The Status are my favourite - really rich and even. The B is absolutely fine, although saying that, all of a sudden my B seems to be having trouble intonating (after nine months), so I'll be putting another set on soon.

[quote name='the hand of john curley' timestamp='1399398577' post='2443865'] Can someone add me please? I'll bring the gretsch baritone . Thanks [/quote] 1. Si600 - The Bass Relay Baton - BC Bass Relay 2. Roland Rock - W&T Ergon 5, Glockenklang Soul/Barefaced Super Twin 3. 4-string-thing - '78 (77?) P, Kala U Bass and either my Acoustic 220 or Minimark 4. KevB - USA Precision Deluxe (if not sold by then) 5. Doyle - V940, ME-20B, Random self build 6. intime-nick - maybe my Shuker, Sandberg, rack & pedalboard etc 7. Len Derby 8. DaytonaRik - Popping in to say Hi 9. seashell - Fender P 10. Norris - Ric 4003, Gibosn T-bird, StaggEUB, Combo amp 11. Eboclive - Wal 5, ltd edition Warwick fretless 12. GrammeFriday - MTD KZ6 (with Nordstrand pups), MTD AG5, Sandberg Cali fretless 4, MIJ 62 reissue Jazz, TC Electronic RH750, RS210 and/or RS212, some fx boxes. 13. Chairleg - Italia Maranello and one of those build it yourself bass kits I put together. 14. tauzero - perm any several from Warwick JD Thumb, an Antoniotsai or two, Status Series 1 (low-mileage BC bike), Sei Original everythingless, Ashbory Mk 1 and possibly Mk II, Tecamp Puma 900, TC RS112 15. Prime_BASS - Genz Benz shuttle 6.0, barefaced S.Compact some effects. 16. Cytania - cheap Moose Antlers! 17. Chris Sharman - Cake. That is all 18 Dread Bass: ACG Recurve 6, ACG Recurve 7, Alembic Epic, Warwick fortress MM ALL LEFTY (Full Aguilar rig if required) 19. Annoying Twit (self-written looper) 20. TG Flatline - Cog Effects gear + 2 x BFM Jack 15s (transport permitting) 21. Jabba_the_gut (tbc) - home made basses 22. Marcus Bell - Status Kingbass + gb4 23. seb - bass and pedals 24. Basschatfield - Yamaha RBX270J, pedalboard, Ashdown EVO II combo 25. Flex - SVT2 pro, Berg410, Sandberg VM4 26. Mantons Customs, latest MC bass 27. 72Delux - Warwick(s) + GB STL Max 9.2 + cab 28. Zero9 - Warmoth/Status neck Jazz. acoustic image combo/PJB 4B cabs (possibly) 29. Oldman - Ruach Fretted 30. The Hand of John Curley - Gretsch Baritone

[quote name='leroydiamond' timestamp='1399365339' post='2443367'] Some years ago I upgraded my CD interconnect from the standard 50p piece of kit to one costing £25 and there was a definite improvement in sound quality ( back then my ears worked). Soon after I attended a Nordost promotion with cheque book in hand and despite comparisons between cables costing around the £100 mark and others costing thousands, I could not detect any difference. [/quote] A very good example of the law of diminishing returns. Bee news: http://m.livescience.com/33075-how-bees-fly.html

[quote name='Len_derby' timestamp='1399289302' post='2442731'] Funny that, I disappeared off the list too. Who said Basschat was a bit cliquey eh? [/quote] Haha, sorry, not sue what happened. Please copy and paste with your name on, ta

[quote name='Manton Customs' timestamp='1399235336' post='2442354'] Room for one more ? I would like to come and bring my latest build for you all to have a go on. I would prefer to bring more basses but seeing as I would be coming by train I unfortunately can't bring any more, or even an amp so hoping someone can help me out by letting me share their amp! Here is a picture of said bass plus a link to it in the build diaries. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/229856-manton-customs-cherry-and-maple-sirius-4-string-32-scale-bass-build/"]http://basschat.co.u...ale-bass-build/[/url] [url="http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/Manton-Customs/media/MantonCustomsSiriusBass1-1.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] That would be great, welcome aboard :-) The list, reflecting the fact that my P won't be refinished in time, and neither Shep nor ACG's Alan can make it :-( 1. Si600 - The Bass Relay Baton - BC Bass Relay 2. Roland Rock - W&T Ergon 5, Glockenklang Soul/Barefaced Super Twin 3. 4-string-thing - '78 (77?) P, Kala U Bass and either my Acoustic 220 or Minimark 4. KevB - USA Precision Deluxe (if not sold by then) 5. Doyle - V940, ME-20B, Random self build 6. intimate-nick - maybe my Shuker, Sandberg, rack & pedalboard etc 7. andydye (if I can get agreement from swmbo) - ACG 5'er fretted and fretless, MarkBass LMIII, EAD Foundation 212, some pedals 8. DaytonaRik - Popping in to say Hi 9. seashell - Fender P 10. Norris - Ric 4003, Gibosn T-bird, StaggEUB, Combo amp 11. Eboclive - Wal 5, ltd edition Warwick fretless 12. GrammeFriday - MTD KZ6 (with Nordstrand pups), MTD AG5, Sandberg Cali fretless 4, MIJ 62 reissue Jazz, TC Electronic RH750, RS210 and/or RS212, some fx boxes. 13. Chairleg - Italia Maranello and one of those build it yourself bass kits I put together. 14. tauzero - perm any several from Warwick JD Thumb, an Antoniotsai or two, Status Series 1 (low-mileage BC bike), Sei Original everythingless, Ashbory Mk 1 and possibly Mk II, Tecamp Puma 900, TC RS112 15. Prime_BASS - Genz Benz shuttle 6.0, barefaced S.Compact some effects. 16. Cytania - cheap Moose Antlers! 17. Chris Sharman - Cake. That is all 18 Dread Bass: ACG Recurve 6, ACG Recurve 7, Alembic Epic, Warwick fortress MM ALL LEFTY (Full Aguilar rig if required) 19. Annoying Twit (to be confirmed) 20. TG Flatline - Cog Effects gear + 2 x BFM Jack 15s (transport permitting) 21. Jabba_the_gut (tbc) - home made basses 22. Marcus Bell - Status Kingbass + gb4 23. seb - bass and pedals 24. Basschatfield - Yamaha RBX270J, pedalboard, Ashdown EVO II combo 25. Flex - SVT2 pro, Berg410, Sandberg VM4 26. Mantons Customs, latest MC bass

"No time to catch your breath" Rats by The Kinks Next.... "She’s the bass, she’s the beat, she’s the rhythm, she’s the band"

Have you seen the neck and shoulders thread in general discussion? The chap has bought exactly what you describe http://basschat.co.uk/topic/236015-playing-bass-with-neck-shoulder-issues/page__pid__2441261#entry2441261 http://www.purewaveaudio.com/furniture-and-stands/stands/stand-accessories/mbrace-guitar-holder/

[quote name='KevB' timestamp='1399024086' post='2440040'] I'm not certain of the next line 'cos there are a few that are similar but I think that is from Lizzy's 'Renegade'? [/quote] You're right Kev. Give us one then..

One of my clients has, as part of his audio setup, a 'mains conditioner' which cost around £2k He tried to explain what it does, but I got a bit lost.

Good shout on the Aria, reminded me of this cheap beauty too, the DMB: