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    Bumpage!
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    Security. Anyone can reuse pics they see on the internet to try and con someone into buying something that doesn't exist, but I'm the only one with the unmodified pic. Maybe a bit overcautious! I put that pic up to show the era of the bass - serial number ends in 95 as it was made in '95.
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    Bongo 4HH in saphire black with moonstone pickguard. Excellent condition except for the 'from the factory' headstock damage, one scratch on the rear of the body and one ding on the fretboard @17th fret (about 1.5mm) - all pictured. With the dual humbuckers and 4-band eq this is a very powerful sounding, flexible bass, but I need to cull the herd as mini-me no.1 is imminent and my precisions and jazz get all the playing time... £650 including shipping. Apologies about pics - I'm the worst photographer on the planet! I've included some with and without flash to try to compensate... EDIT: Open to bass trades on this. Especially for Jazz/Precision type basses. Fender, Lakland or Sandberg and P+J/P+MM for preference, although won't rule out a straight Jazz, especially a Lakland JO 4. Something with a little cash my way would be nice... Also interested in a Genz Benz Streamliner (600 or 900) with a little cash my way or an iPad or decent netbook/small laptop with cash my direction. You can try me with other trades but I've very little cash to offer your way at the minute.
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    1995 Warwick Corvette Proline for sale - this model subsequently became the Standard. Desireable wenge neck (thin profile - not quite jazz dimensions but close) and a beautifully figured bubinga body, the nicest example I've seen. Passive with volume, blend, tone. Sounds brilliant, so much so that I based the wood choices for my Shuker Custom 6 on the sound it produces. Excellent condition. Pics show the worst marks on the bass - small thumb position marks above both pickups (only visible at certain angles) and some wearing of the gold writing on the pickups. Only other point to note is the control cavity cover is broken (surprise, surprise) and is currently blue-tacked shut. Not a huge issue. Culling the herd as the arrival of mini-me no.1 is imminent and my precisions and jazz get all the playing time... £350 plus postage. No trades please.
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    [quote name='buff' timestamp='1316723609' post='1382025'] It would help if it said turn back or amp will go into self destruct mode. Maybe if the amp was made in the UK i'd understand it all. [/quote] But that's not what it means. It means when the light is on the compressor is actively effecting (or is it affecting) the signal...
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    If you want to try bi-amping you're guitar amp will not need to be anywhere near as loud as your bass amp - a cheapo solid state 50 watt 1x12 guitar combo with a distortion box of some variety will probably suffice.
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    For £300 don't read into John Entwhistle's sound too much! Consider adding an inexpensive guitar combo to a bass amp for that bi-amp thing (roll bass off on guitar combo and treble off on bass rig). Ampeg mini-stack too much for you? How long have you been out of things? Realistic gigging amp power is 300 watts MINIMUM. You're more likely to stick to budget with a combo, although a stack is still possible. You should be able to find a Peavey 2x10/4x10/1x15 and a decent head (maybe a s/h Hartke LH500, Ashdown MAG/ABM or Peavey something or other) within/right on budget. I've seen Ashdown 300w 2x10 or 1x15 combos go for that sort of money.
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    I hate this sort of thread - makes me face-up to reality... Of the basses I have, 2 get played regularly, my Lakland JO and the USA P. The '83 Japanese SQ Squier P was a recent addition, which I'm undecided on keeping even though it's AWESOME (only need 1 P and the Squier is probably the better bass, but the USA P was a wedding present from the other half). The Shuker 6 string gets a dust off now and again but is criminally underplayed considering I comissioned it. The Ibanex ATK has only been out of its case a handful of times since I got it over a year ago (although I don't feel too bad since I know how little it cost!)... The bongo and warwick are going though, at which point the ATK will have free space on my wall, so is more likely to get a look-in!
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    I'd ask if they planned to dock your wages if you couldn't make it one night... Sounds like a load of inpractical w*** to me. The fact this was agreed without you present show what they think about your say in the band. Compared to the bands achievements so far I'd say someone has ideas above their station - It's something that seems to happen quite a lot in my experience. Being challenged about your level of commitment is probably the only defence that could be mustered to your challenge of the policy's validity. You show your level of commitment every time you turn up with the travelling you're doing - you should remind them of that. This sort of thing ruins bands for me. If it were me I'd remind them that it's supposed to be fun, not a job (in most cases anyway) and say ta ta... Can't stand this sort of underhand w***ery. Reminds me too much of being at work!
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    I wouldn't have an Ashdown on your list until they've been proven reliable this time around - don't get me wrong, I still have 2 first series abms in the house, but IMO they aren't putting out the same quality they used to. As has been said already genz Benz should be on your list. I'd also add the orange terror if you like a bit of valvey goodness, but not if CLEAN 'clean' is where you're at. Try whatever you can...
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    Hubba hubba... think that covers it really...
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    I'd be forgetting about a 2x10 altogether if it were me. 2x15/4x12 would be my preference, although a good 2x12 would probably do ok. For maximum umph I'm in total agreement with Alex @ barefacedbass - don't mix driver sizes. My current metal band I could probably get away with a 4x10 as we only tune down to D and we aren't that heavy. Any lower and I'd be struggling to make a 4x10 (or 2 2x10s) work for me. Note: This is just for gigs without PA support and practise. Gigs with PA support you're usually at the venue/soundman's mercy as to how loud you can get on stage so it varies wildly in my experience.
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    A while back I spotted Dave... Thingy... From Jools' band playing a Dingwall Afterburner II 6 string. Very nice! Haven't seen him using his Fodera AJ 6 yet.
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    I have absolutely no need... but I'm tempted anyway!
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    Salvation lies within: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/152267-tech-soundsystems-2x12-600watt-4ohm-neodynamic-cab-now-l400/page__hl__soundsystems__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/152267-tech-soundsystems-2x12-600watt-4ohm-neodynamic-cab-now-l400/page__hl__soundsystems__fromsearch__1[/url] It'd be mine already if Mike would ship it!
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    Like the look of things so far, especially the mobile version. Only problem I'm having is that sometimes I can use the mobile site and sometimes it's the full site (iPhone 4). Any ideas why?
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    bogart basses

    Bigwan replied to SGL's topic in Bass Guitars

    Only played one - a 4 string that the Gallery had the last time I was there, but really liked it, except for the hideous body colour! Nicest graphite neck I've played since it's a satin finish (don't know if that's standard though). Whether it's worth it to trade for your pedulla or not - only you casn decide that... I'd say yes, but each to their own.
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    I have a terror bass and currently have a Genz Benz Streamliner 600 on loan. On comparing them back and forward they are similar flavours, with the Orange being a bit more aggressive and the Genz being a bit more flexible (and a much nicer form factor than the Terror Bass if you ask me). You couldn't possibly need any more than a terror bass in the volume stakes or you'd be killing people in the front row with an efficient cab like the Barefaced! If I was buying again I might be tempted to go for the Streamliner, but since I already have the Terror Bass and it does all I want I'll not be changing it. I play hard rock/metal in the vein of Paradise Lost/Anathema/HIM/Katatonia with a P-bass straight in to the Terror Bass and mostly use my Tech Soundsystems cab. Killer rig!
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    It is your old bass Dave. Can't remember who I bought it from but I had it for 2-3 years. I didn't feel it was lacking at all - actually quite liked the bass passive!
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    Sorry the 55 isn't working for you Lee. If it's any consolation, I know what you mean - I'm a passive head too. There are a few guys on that American site who've done exactly what you're thinking about - installed passive soapbars and simple V/V/T controls and been very happy, but it'd probably work out the same to sell and get a JO5. This is a cracking bass folks (I sold it to Lee as I've moved away from 5 strings)...
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    I have one I'll be selling very soon. There are so many things about it I like, the look for one, but alas I can't get used to the feel of it (and as nipper number 1 is 3 months away and I have too many basses it classes as low hanging fruit). Also I'm a set and forget kind of guy at heart so the 4 band EQ is entirely lost on me. But I can totally understand the gushing...
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    What Fischer kit are you using Andy? Saw them on Thomann a while back...
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    Agh! C'est la vie!
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