Kiwi

I'm open to trades on: Burman Pro501 50w guitar combo + cash (or a Mesa Boogie equivalent) Gallien Krueger RBH210 2x10" cab + cash A portable 4ohm 2x12 neo cab rated up to 600w.

[quote name='BeLow' post='92478' date='Nov 22 2007, 12:21 AM']Why am I boring you with this story - only to try and convince you not to sell all that gear, firstly because it always costs you big time to start again from scratch, and secondly we need an excuse to keep you posting on here - otherwise there might be a damaging drop in the level of dry humour around here.[/quote] +1, I'd miss your pants wettingly funny posts. I think you're one of Basschat's treasures, the place would be much poorer for losing you.

I've got two of these babies and I rave about them as regular members will probably be fed up with hearing. I just don't need two, these days so I'm putting one up for sale. These amps are warm powerful, clean and very articulate, I've found they're one of the few amps I've ever played that will faithfully reproduce any bass I've plugged into it from a flatwound loaded Celinder p-bass all the way to an Alembic, Smiths and Celinder Jazz. The wedge shape means I can hear myself superbly on stage with it and I have NEVER lacked for volume in any pub/club gigging situation. Competes easily with guitarists and their 100w Fender Twins. If you have a warm sounding bass or use lots of effects then this is a great amp - nothing else I've tried my Smiths through sounded as good because of how the mids are preserved. If you have an aggressive sounding bass - say one with a graphite neck, you might find the high end is a little too much on a flat setting but you can turn down the tweeter independently! Heck there's even a control for boosting growl! Output is rated at 480w at 4ohm (with a 4ohm extension cab plugged in). Adding a 2x10 easily creates the best on stage sound I've ever experienced. Here's some blurb from the site: [i]The Artist Series RB combos put full-featured Artist Series heads into professional combo enclosures in a variety of speaker options. All are designed for easy transport, ruggedness, compact size, tilt-back use, and to deliver the warm tone and output that leads to exceptional musical perfmance. The 1001RB and 700RB are bi-amp units that come with horn-loaded enclosures and are able to drive horn-loaded cabinets from the Artist Series RBH cabinets. For pro-peromance in any size venue, the Artist Series combos provide the best in bass sound and are priced to rank among the best values in bass gear. POWER 90dB, Clip LED, -14dB Pad, Volume, Mute Switch and Mute LED VOICING FILTER: 5/4 String Voicing, Adjustable Contour and Presence EQUALIZER: In-Series Four Band Active OUTPUT: Boost, Tweeter Level with Hi-Cut Switch and Woofer Level with Hi-Cut Switch DIRECT OUT: XLR, Ground Lift, Pre/Post Switches and Level Control PATCHING: Send, Return and Tuner Out SPEAKER OUTPUT: Two 1/4" and Two HMS-compatible Speakon Connectors WOOFER: 1xGK-Paragon 15B400-8 Cast Frame 15", 400W, 8 ohm High Presence Voice Coil TWEETER: GK-Paragon 5H50-8 CONSTRUCTION: 11-Ply Poplar, Black Carpet, 16 Gauge Steel Grill, Lock 'N Roll Transport System, Custom Tooled Interlocking Corners, Front Ported WEIGHT: 77 lbs DIMENSIONS: 21.75"W x 24.75"H x 18"D[/i] Its in near mint condition - the only thing with it is that the rubber coating on the castors is in the process of disintegrating. The reason for this is GK stuffed up the spec and fitted castors rated only for indoor surfaces rather than harder rubber compound for surfaces like pavements. However [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/gallien_rolle_fuer_rb_combos.htm"]Thomann stock replacements for about a tenner each[/url]. This baby cost me £700 from the Bass Centre so, bearing in mind the near minty condition, £500 would be ideal. Nothing is going to make me sell the other one

[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='92138' date='Nov 21 2007, 01:46 PM']I think I'm just on a bit of a downer about by my whole situation really. Never mind, hope to snap out of it soon.[/quote] Hey, you're in the right place at least.

[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='92065' date='Nov 21 2007, 11:29 AM']I do have obligations to the rest of the band and I believe I fulfil them but that's not why I play. I get pleasure playing to audiences[/quote] Hmmm. OK, I have to admit to having a similar issue myself with bass. I've done pretty much all I feel inspired to do with the instrument. I still get a lot of satisfaction out of my playing experiences and hearing the bass fit perfectly into the mix but that revolves mainly around the team work aspect and being part of something that is bigger than each of the component parts. I'm not interested in being able to widdle Flight of the Bumblebee or whatever. I had a crack at trying to emulate John Patitucci but I lack the self discipline and inspiration to sustain technique at that level anyway. My work life is too stressful for me to sit down and focus patiently on a complicated piece of music and I marvel at some of the stuff I see being played by everyone at the Bass bashes. I can't see how a lot of advanced technique fits into funk and soul genres I play though. The person who has come closest to inspiring me with technique is probably Michael Manring, he never seems to lose sight of the music and I reckon Billy Sheenan is pretty good too. But I am absolutely not interested in sounding like either of them. Thats why I'm interested in your situation. Seeing Prince play live really fired me up and diversifying musically and taking up funk guitar has given my interest in performing music a new lease of life, but I see you've already done that as well. What about playing drums?

[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='92000' date='Nov 21 2007, 09:36 AM']I would Steve, I love playing live and TBH, it's the only reason I play an instrument but it isn't what it used to be. I just know if I'm not in a band doing gigs, I'd never pick a bass up again. I sometimes wonder if my constant equipment changes are really my way of sustaining interest.[/quote] Man, thats a sad situation. Are you saying you're only playing bass out of a sense of obligation to the band? Is there something now uninspiring about making loud low and powerful noises, in the pocket? (Now I just KNOW I'm going to regret saying that...)

[quote name='minty fresh death' post='91610' date='Nov 20 2007, 05:03 PM']I think that was probably the best choice you could have made dude, great rig.[/quote] +1 *applauds* Shame about the band tho. Wouldn't you miss it?

That bass sounds pretty sweet - even nicer than my own Smiths in some respects. The single coils are a little thinner sounding but there's some lovely upper midrange growl and clarity.