Kiwi

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OBBM would be the man to ask. He was instrumental in persuading John to build it.

I've owned both an Eden WT800 and an SWR Basic350. The Eden eq is one of the best in terms of functionality but how about trying an SWR head? They're very mid-scoop coloured like the Edens if you like that sound and definitely warmer. Good for using with jazz basses and Modulus Quantums in particular. You probably won't get as much Stingray honk out of it though.

Well, unless he gets in contact with me I'm suspending his posting facility. He's not returned any PM's or voicemail. I've already launched a paypal dispute to get my postage costs back as well. Plus I'm not the only disatisfied member it seems. Faultyy if you value your standing on this forum please get in touch with me and supply a despatch code for delivery.

[quote name='bnt' post='226855' date='Jun 25 2008, 06:51 PM']That was my first thought too, but that's a passive bass. Unless it's been modded, of course.[/quote] Well he did mention checking the electronics. Passive basses don't really have electronics to speak of.

[quote name='crez5150' post='227100' date='Jun 26 2008, 07:39 AM']Tell you what I'll give you 8p and then you come out on top!! Seriously I reckon you should be able to get £250 for it[/quote] I saw one sell on Ebay a couple of weeks ago for £276, I think thats a a little on the high side. But there does seem to be a bit of a demand for them second hand.

er, change the battery?

Basschat is a charity, albeit an unregistered one because it doesn't meet the income threshold for registration.

Let's not also forget that if the cabs are too light may not actually sit still on the floor when running at full tit. The cone excursions may very well end up making the cab vibrate all over the stage unless the cabs are tied down or anchored in some way.

[quote name='wazz' post='225905' date='Jun 24 2008, 02:28 PM']Are strings more likely to break if strung thru body rather than thru bridge? I found that they last about 4 gigs when strung thru the body before the e or a string goes kaput. They dont break at all when strung thru the body.[/quote] You're breaking bass strings? I can't begin to imagine what your playing style is like. If the bridge is well designed it shouldn't be doing that.

[quote name='bilbo230763' post='226226' date='Jun 24 2008, 09:15 PM']Nope - I don't get out much - what with a day job, gigs and writing a book, I can't find time to travel to London to try out gear I can't afford [/quote] Well for gods sake man, get a life!

[quote name='paul h' post='226197' date='Jun 24 2008, 08:29 PM']It would have to be fully shielded too of course, that would probably cost a bit.[/quote] and sound proofed, imagine the grinding of teeth from the assembled relatives. EDIT: Well if you're dead anyway, its not going to matter a great deal is it?

goodness me, that's gorgeous. Its likely I'll be in Dubai next week, working at the DSO building. Where are you based?

[quote name='paul h' post='226161' date='Jun 24 2008, 07:50 PM']Mine will have to be sold off to pay for the spalted maple coffin with purple heartwood and ebony accent stripes, and mother of pearl inlays.[/quote] Hahahah! I like it. Imagine being buried in a 5A maple coffin with MOP inlays and ebony purfling.

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='226156' date='Jun 24 2008, 07:46 PM']Could be ... I'm a HUGE Pratchett fan. If I wasn't [i]Happy Jack[/i], I might well be tempted to call myself [i]The Patrician[/i].[/quote] That one is already reserved by another huge Pratchett fan.

[quote name='ped' post='226138' date='Jun 24 2008, 07:31 PM']Me then Kiwi my old chum?[/quote] [quote name='ped' post='226151' date='Jun 24 2008, 07:42 PM']I want mine auctioned off, the money being split between Basschat and the Dogs Trust.[/quote] Only if you stop sending me links to Morgan Roussel's beastiality website.

For a rectangular cabinet, i think you would still end up with the same problems of sympathetic vibration if standard thicknesses of 3-4mm were used in the production of graphite composite cabs. This issue has been dealt with in basses by filling the hollow core of the graphite neck with polyeurathane foam but I can't imagine that working with a speaker cabinet. Part of the design beauty of speakers like the Nautilus is that the conical shape helps dampen sympathetic vibrations. But the moldings are a total bastard to make. Hence the price.

Don't get me started on wilkinson bass bridges. Some of them are a step backwards in my experience. I had one where the break angle was so poor that the saddles actually lifted off the base plate!!

I think that bassists are far more progressive than guitarists. They are much more demanding too, hence why you don't see many neo cabs for guitarists. We should be proud that lightweight gear is available. Guitarists don't really get much of a choice by comparison.

Believe it or not, I've planned for a number of them to be auctioned off and the proceeds to go towards Basschat. Others may be distributed according to those I know who might appreciate them the most.

I like Spectors, so long as they have a decent preamp in them. They're a really nice combination of function and elegance.

Cool, I'll see if there are any website with demo tracks to check out. Thanks

[quote name='mcgraham' post='224484' date='Jun 22 2008, 09:39 PM']I love the look of Ritters, and the prestige that they carry is undeniable. BUT! ultimately it's about sound. Have a search on Talkbass, there's a few clips floating round. Personally, the sound reeeeally doesn't do it for me. Maybe you can dial an amazing tone or several amazing tones in... but for the price I'd expect [b][i]serious[/i][/b] plug n play action. Mark[/quote] I've played a couple and the all maple bodies mean the basses sound very bright with a very tight and compressed low end. They feel nice for slapping but I'd really need a warm rig like an SWR to get the best out of them. If I'm paying that kind of money, I'd expect more versatility tonally. You could probably get a very similar sound from a Pedulla MVP if you swap out the pickups for super clean sounding models like EMG, Rough Crystal or Alembic plus an East preamp. There again, with that insanely beautiful wood it seems almost a shame to take them off the wall hanger.