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  1. umcoo started following Gallien Krueger 800RB - *SOLD* , Mesa Subway D800 , Trace Elliot - Rescue & Restore (and bargain finds) and 7 others
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    Not mine, but saw the ad and thought of this group https://www.facebook.com/share/1DbCrhekso/
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    I've got a mid 80's Moon loaded body which had a Warmoth ebony/Birdseye maple neck added to it. (No idea what happened to the original neck). It's made of walnut and has the original passive "Jaggy" pickups which (I think) were made by Schecter. Like other have said, the slanted pickup doesn't make any noticeable difference, but it does look cool. It sounds quite bassy and not trebly like an ash 70's jazz does. Not a bad sound, but definitely the bassist bass I have. Build quality is great though. You won't go far wrong with a Moon bass
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    Thank you, @Bagman! Superb!
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    Thanks so much, @Bagman!
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    He was using his old Ibanez Blazer through a Hiwatt stack 😀 I saw them in 2020 too and he was using the Blazer and a sunburst 70's Fender P.
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    In a bizarre twist of internet fate, I saw Supergrass this weekend, exactly 15 years to the month after they reformed! What a prediction! Superb band, Mick Quinn is one of my favourites.
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    The original Schecters from late 70's to early 80's are outstanding instruments. Custom shop level and quite innovative for the day (coil tapping, etc). They were USA-made and still command a high price amongst the small group of collectors. The newer stuff pales in comparison and has a 'metal' aesthetic which doesn't appeal to many. It's a shame really as they could probably cash-in on their original heritage, but it's likely a very slim market. I think things such as the "Machine Gun Kelly" signature guitar would probably alienate older, more traditional, players like myself.
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    Tempted, but I have 7 basses and 2 of those are Danelectro 😂 Shame you're moving them on but good luck! Superb basses!
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    Hi all, I picked up an Ashdown CTM30 in tweed over the weekend and I'm currently running it with two Ampeg SVT112's. I'm looking at picking up a couple of the Ashdown CTM 1x12's as they each seem 5kg lighter than the Ampeg, plus a matching tweed rig looks cool. Has anyone compared the two, or have any thoughts on the Ashdowns? I know some people aren't keen on Ashdown cabs, but would be interested in anyone's experience. Thanks!
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    That's cool! I saw you'd picked one up recently. If it helps, I used to live in Lancaster so get up that way all the time as we really enjoy that part of the world! Let me know about your buddy, though!
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    Hi all, Moving on my Ashdown ABM 600 EVO IV head. This is a UK made custom shop head with the dual VU meters. I've had it for less than 12 months and never had any issues with it. It's in great condition. It can be carried in the handle, or includes all the bits to be rack-mounted. Also comes with the Ashdown footswitch, although I have never used it. It's super-loud. The loudest amp I've ever owned, so it's wasted on me. Needs to be with someone out gigging! Not looking for any trades and collection only I'm afraid. I'm in between Leek and Stoke, but get down to Birmingham a lot with work, or up to the NW to visit family. Happy to pick up any queries! Thanks all NOW SOLD!
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    Hi all, For sale is my 1986 Gallien Krueger 800RB. This is the OG version with the horizontal switch. I've had it about 18 months, and it was bought from a guy who used it as a backup for his other 2 800RB's! It has just been serviced and given a clean bill of health. Had a grounding issue so a little bit of hum, and one of the 4 ohm outputs didn't work. There was a bit of corrosion on the socket and now all good. Sounds great, can demolish buildings if that's your thing. Ticking over nicely for an amp nearly 40 years old. I bought some aftermarket rack ears for it too so it can be put in a flight case. These will be included. Not keen on shopping so collection is very much preferred. I'm in ST6 in Staffordshire, in between Leek and Stoke. I usually get down to Birmingham with work every few weeks and venture up the M6 to see family quite a bit. Not looking for any trades thanks! Happy to pick up any questions
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    I'm not aware of any available covers for them. The coverless thing was kind of their schtick! Rio Grande Muy Grande's would be a good call. They originally looked like the Schecter pickups (no covers) but they changed them a while back. Quarter inch pole pieces too.
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    The Schecter Monstertones are my favourite pickups! They should be quite hot already - their resistance won't be massive (maybe 6k ish) but the big chunky ceramic bar magnet underneath boosts them up a bit. SD Quarter Pounders will have the larger pole pieces if that's your thing and they should be hot enough. Not sure if they have the coil tap abilities though that the Schecter's do.
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    Is your 800RB a proper old one with the horizontal power switch, or a more recent one with the vertical switch? I tried to find some knobs for the former a few years ago and couldn't find any. I always wondered if someone could 3D print one, or buy a non-working example from the US and use it as a donor amp.
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