pete.young

[quote name='icastle' post='1195208' date='Apr 10 2011, 11:13 PM']According to the specification, the cooling fan is temperature controlled, suggesting that it doesn't do anything until a particular temperature is reached.[/quote] That's true, but my understanding is that when you first power up the amp, the fan runs for a few seconds as a check that it's working. That doesn't seem to be happening.

Stevie, why do you think that? It's still fine above 'C' and is OK at lower volumes. I'd expect a transistor to either work or not.

[quote name='Musky' post='1194327' date='Apr 10 2011, 09:37 AM']I've got to admit I'm not that up on Bass Collections at all and might have been fooled by that. From the big thread on SGC Nanyo I remember that the serials were supposed to be tucked away in the control cavity and all the model names began SB3**, but the fact that SGC is plastered over the pickups would have had me convinced. So how can you tell it's a copy?[/quote] Well, give the man James at Bristol Guitars his due : I sent him a message and he's amended the listing to remove the comments about it being Japanese. Besides the missing Made in Japan on the electrics cover and the model number, the serial number is wrong (it starts 00, SGC Nanyo the first two digits were the year of manufacture and they stopped in 1996). The other thing that struck me as odd was the electrics: all the pots and all the electronics are fitted to a single circuit board. All the SGCs I've ever seen had individual pots with bits of circuit board attached to them, and connected up with some wiring (and some fairly dodgy soldering).

Used my Tecamp Puma 110 last night for a not-very loud gig and it started making buzzing noises anywhere below B, second fret on A-string. Gain was about 1 O clock, clip light off, master volume at 12 O clock, so it wasn't a case of everything maxed out. Bass is a passive Precision. Looking at it this morning, gentle pressure on the driver with fingers and I can hear a rubbing noise, as though something is sticking in the voice coil. I also notice that the cooling fan in the amp doesn't come on when the power is first switched on, so I think it may have failed. I'm guessing that the increase in temperature may have led to a failure of the voice coil. The amp is out of warranty so it looks as though I'll need to fix it myself. Assuming that I can remove and replace the failed fan, I'm going to need another driver. The existing unit is a Sica code Z006899 . This model appears to be discontinued. I've emailed SICA to ask for a data sheet. The replacement appears to be a Z006900 , or model no. 10L 2,5 SL . The only Thiele-Small parameters listed on the website for the updated model are: Fs 54 hz Qts 0,33 Vas 43.8 SpL 96.3 I'm trying to model the enclosure in WinISD without really knowing what I'm doing: the enclosure size is fairly small: Width 400mm Height 300mm Depth 190mm There are two rectangular ports extending out of the bottom of the enclosure (under where the amp sits) These are each 190mm wide by 50mm high and extend by 120mm from the enclosure. There's also a tweeter box taking up space, 110x100x70 - not sure if that's a significant factor. I'd welcome suggestions for a replacement driver - the Eminence Deltalite II 2510 seems like a reasonable match

[quote name='Paul S' post='1193550' date='Apr 9 2011, 09:20 AM']Pete - where do these 400 and 600 series models come in the hierarchy - were they a bit later in the history but still MIJ? When I was looking for one I poured over [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=697&hl=nanyo"]The Definitive Bass Collection[/url] thread, plus everything else I could find on the 'net, but still can't see a definite family tree emerging. So far as I could see the earlier ones were the 300 series, with 4 string, 5 string, fretless and Sen bodied/gold hardware models. Then these others appear! Anyway - as per recommendation I put an Artec preamp in mine - the SE2 to keep it simple - and it has done the business -taken that plasticy edge off the tone and opened up the expression. Although the rotation is reversed in nearly everything, which threw me at first.[/quote] Later, but I don't know when they first appeared. All the ones I've seen, which is only a handful, have dated from '94 and '95 - my 465 is a 1995 serial no. They're still MIJ . I found the same thing on the blend control with the Artec SE3 P, but all the other pots rotated the right way. I was convinced at first that I'd wired it up the wrong way round, but it matches the instructions. Once you know what's happening, it's not too hard to deal with.

Looks as though I'm going to be able to drop in for a couple of hours around lunchtime/early afternoon - I've got to go to Guildford to pick up the son and heir to the family fortune and its on my way! Looking forward to seeing that Status Streamline. I can't bring too much kit with me though: if anyone is interested in seeing any of the following: CIJ 70's Precision, Natural ash 1979 Yamaha BB800 Yamaha TRB5 P mk 1 Bass Collection SB465 or SB321 (fretless) or Tecamp Puma 110 Combo Burman Pro 4000 + EBS 2x12 Neo or any of the weird bouzouki/mandolins/fiddles/fylde guitars please say so. Sorry for the short notice! I think Dave.c has the v-bass demo covered this time! Dave.c, please whatever you do, don't bring that wonderful Vigier with the graphite neck, because I will want one even more than I do now!

It'll be fine. I have a Bass Collection SB310 strung BEAD and it's been fine. The truss rod won't need that much adjustment: the point of using different string gauges is to have a consistent tension so there isn't that much difference between a low B and a high G.

SGC Nanyo Bass Collection , Made in Japan. Except this isn't made in Japan at all, it's a later (probably Chinese) copy. Be careful out there. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250798115622"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=250798115622[/url]

[quote name='Paul S' post='1190974' date='Apr 6 2011, 08:19 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140531993157&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT"]here's the second[/url] which looks a really tidy guitar.[/quote] Heh. Sold by another idiot who doesn't know how to put the strings on properly. It's not the highest spec either, there were 460 series and 660 series which had paduak and zebrano tops. But as you say, a tidy guitar.

[quote name='JeSuisSkeleton' post='1191082' date='Apr 6 2011, 09:22 PM']My strings arrived but I think I bought the wrong gauge (the E in particular feels too thick). I've put them on the bass obviously, so am I right in thinking I can't send them back for a replacement?[/quote] You have to ask??

[quote name='KevB' post='1190707' date='Apr 6 2011, 05:22 PM']OP's in Lowestoft, got to be a Darkness tribute surely? [/quote] Might be the actual Darkness, they're strong contenders to turn into their own tribute band :-)

EBS 2x12 Neo.

Did you see this in the For Sale forum? [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=120780"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=120780[/url]

Well, there is one which just about qualifies - West End Music, which seems to have been there for ever. The vibes are pretty good. But they don't have a lot in the way of basses, and most of their stock is low-end stuff. They do occasionally have some interesting older second-hand guitars, but few basses. The shop in Bury probably has a better selection. There are other music shops with a reasonable selection of entry-level guitars, but for bass you're so close to Darren at the Bass Merchant that there's not much point in going via Ipswich.

If it has to be an unlined fretless and you don't want a Fender, that is going to limit your options somewhat. I'm biased because I have one, but I think you should consider a Bass Collection SB320 fretless. They come up on the 'bay occasionally - the factory-made fretless has an unlined ebony board and plays beautifully. TheRev has just put a defretted one up for trade in the 'For Sale' forum which will give you an idea of what they look like. If you make it as far as Ipswich you're welcome to come and try mine, and I'm happy to go and check out basses if you end up looking at something at this end of the county.

[quote name='Lozz196' post='1183205' date='Mar 31 2011, 12:23 PM']I`m in the process of sending a bass to Denmark, and its approx £60 via www.parcel2go.com, including insurance up to £650. Def worth a look.[/quote] Parcel2go is a Parcelforce reseller. There are many threads already on this site explaining that Parcelforce won't insure any instrument for more than 200 quid, even if you pay the excess. I'd be inclined to use someone else. Having been burned on overseas shipping charges and the exchange rate in the past, I won't be selling anything outside the UK anytime soon.

[quote name='Annoying Twit' post='1181073' date='Mar 29 2011, 05:46 PM']Here's an interesting looking one. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Stafford-TEISCO-Hollow-Body-Semi-Bass-Guitar-MIJ-JAPAN-/400205844298?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item5d2e208f4a"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Stafford-TEISCO-Holl...=item5d2e208f4a[/url][/quote] Indeed interesting, although I've gone off him already for the gratuitous use of TEISCO, which it almost certainly isn't! BTW if anyone does happen to have a Teisco Gold Foil pickup that they want to find a home for, please get in touch.

I think it looks a bit like this, but with fewer frets. Must get some decent pictures done. The temptation to have a matching fretted/fretless pair was strong, but I resisted.

[quote name='Johnston' post='1171397' date='Mar 21 2011, 10:50 PM']You still have the Distance selling regs on your side.[/quote] Really? I thought that was UK legislation. He's in Portugal, the shop is in Germany.

When I first heard 'Canned Heat' by Jamiroquai, I thought I'd never get within a million miles, but it turned out to be less of a big deal than I thought. Likewise 'Twisted' , Rhythm Stick and Bilbo's favourite Ain't Nobody. I'm currently enjoying some of Bernard Edwards lines. I'm working on Everybody Dance, and getting it up to speed and clean (particularly that 32nd-note chromatic run down in the 4th bar) is difficult, but hopefully rewarding.

[quote name='dmccombe7' post='1176635' date='Mar 25 2011, 10:15 PM']I'm about to upgrade completely and order a GB streamliner and Bergantino AE112 cab. I'm 50, no kids, an understanding wife, pretty well paid, no great debt and would normally buy cash except when 0% interest is available. So why not ???[/quote] I'm in a similar position, and I wouldn't use this system again - for two reasons: One, their finance department screwed up the collection of payments. It's a long story, we eventually rang up and said, just tell us what we owe and we'll pay it off. Two: when they did, and we did, it turns out that they got that wrong as well. And some of the threats and tactics they used on me were beyond the pale, given that it was their screw-up in the first place. Made me very angry and I'll never use the scheme again, or encourage anyone else I know to do so. If you do this, never ever answer phone calls. Make sure everything is in writing. It probably won't go wrong for you, but if it does ...