Kiwi

Nice set up - hard to imagine how Mark Bass might improve on it.

In all honesty, it's not that heavy for a valve amp. My Mesa Boogie Bass 400+ was 45kg when in its shockmounted road case.

You will need to fit a set of strings that have an appropriate gauge in order to tune to high C, but otherwise yes this would be possible. For a composite instrument it doesn't sound brittle in the slightest and the upper registers are very clean sounding. A high C tuning could sound beautiful.

I was mulling through photographs of my old kit and remembered I still had two of these that are surplus to requirements. [attachment=176960:DSCF0274.JPG] I originally bought three of these sets for gigging live - two were in cases and one set wasn't. They've proved to be very reliable so long as you don't put rechargables in them. They're in great condition and each run on separate frequencies so you can have both sets running at the same gig on separate instruments. I'll have to confirm the frequency bands later in the week. Asking £75 per set or you can have both for £130. The science bit: [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]No trades. I really need the cash for a non bass related purchase.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]First person with the money gets the pedal. A 10% deposit to secure either item is absolutely OK if you need to raise funds to purchase so long as the balance is paid within 30 days. Otherwise you risk losing the deposit.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]If it doesn't sell on here within 4 or so weeks, it will be sold on Ebay.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Postage or collection is possible. Postage cost is additional to the asking price...allow about £10-15 but I'll need to confirm depending on your address and budget. [/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I've decided to embark on a rationalisation of my purchases over the last 10 years as the cash is needed for another aspiration. So I'm putting this wee cracker of a rack unit up for sale. Originally I got this for more control over mids in my rack set up. However I've moved away from a rack set up to a lightweight Class D based set up that is a one hand lift. Class D amps give me the mids I've been seeking.[/font][/color] What you get with this unit is a two channel valve based parametric eq design for balanced and unbalanced inputs. Each channel has four bands (low, low-mid, mid-high, highs). So if you happen to gig small stages, this will help dial out the boom. If you have a bass that is excessively bright, this will help you dial into those sizzley frequencies. Alternatively...use it in the studio![list] [*][color=#333333][size=3]Continuously variable input and output gain controls (-20dB to +20dB)[/size][/color] [*][color=#333333][size=3]Four bands of fully parametric equalisation per channel: LF: 30Hz to 1kHz, LM: 100Hz to 3kHz, HM: 1kHz to 12kHz, HF: 3kHz to 20kH[/size][/color] [*][color=#333333][size=3]Each band offers 15dB of cut or boost[/size][/color] [*][color=#333333][size=3]Each band features variable Q (bandwidth) between 0.5 and 5[/size][/color] [/list] More information is available here: [url="http://tlaudio.co.uk/docs/products/5013.shtml"]http://tlaudio.co.uk...ucts/5013.shtml[/url] NB: The latest version has optical outs and pull controls, this version doesn't. I'll post more pictures after it has been unpacked. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The science bit:[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]No trades. I really need the cash for a non bass related purchase.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]First person with the money gets the unit. A 10% deposit to secure the amp is absolutely OK if you need to raise funds to purchase so long as the balance is paid within 30 days. Otherwise you risk losing the deposit.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]If it doesn't sell on here within 4 or so weeks, it will be sold on commission through a selected bass retailer. So the cost of commission will be added to the cost of the amp.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Collection from SE London is preferred. However I can deliver within London/Kent/M25 south for the cost of Zipcar hire (£8.50/hour) subject to availability. I can also deliver to any London mainline train station terminus (Kings Cross, Paddington, Victoria etc.) at the weekend or anywhere between Liverpool Street and Farringdon during the week.[/font][/color]

Cabs are 4ohm each, sorry for not mentioning that. I'm in the Hither Green/Lee area.

cheers CB

[attachment=176933:DSC01825.JPG] [attachment=176934:DSC01828.JPG] [attachment=176935:DSC01829.JPG] [attachment=176936:DSC01827.JPG] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I've decided to embark on a rationalisation of my purchases over the last 10 years as the cash is needed for another aspiration. This bass is the second J Update made by Chris in 1994 for Danish session player Christian Danstrom. It's designed to do the Marcus Miller thing and I actually preferred the warmer sound of this bass over the Skarbee J Update that I used to own.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4]The bass has active and passive modes at the flick of a small switch. The original pickups were a bit weedy sounding so I ordered some Celinder upgrades that are more in keeping with a passive 70's jazz bass. I haven't measured the string spacing and the bass has yet to be unpacked but would expect it to be around 18mm. I will check and confirm. [/size][/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4]The neck dimensions are worth noting - the nut is half way between a jazz and a precision bass in width. Otherwise the neck is fast and slim.[/size][/font][/color] The condition of the bass is fair - its been someone's workhorse so has its own share of dings and knocks, a few go through to the wood on the edge of the bass. None are large than the fingernail on my little finger. I did think about getting the bass refinished but to be honest, the dings offer peace of mind - one or two extra knocks are unlikely to affect its value. Having said that, the bass has never been played outside the house during my ownership. The asking price reflects the condition. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4]Features include:[/size][/font][/color][list] [*][size=4]Two band eq (I won't be able to confirm the preamp until Tuesday but am sure it's not a Greengrove)[/size] [*][size=4]Ash body[/size] [*]Birdseye maple neck [*][size=4]34" scale[/size] [*][size=4]70's j[/size][size=4]azz bass spec pickups [/size] [*][size=4]Weight around 4.8kg[/size] [/list] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4]Science bit:[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]No trades. I really need the cash for a non bass related purchase.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]First person with the money gets the bass. A 10% deposit to secure the instrument is absolutely OK if you need to raise funds to purchase so long as the balance is paid within 30 days. Otherwise you risk losing the deposit.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]If it doesn't sell on here within 4 or so weeks, it will be sold on commission through a selected bass retailer. So the cost of commission will be added to the cost of the bass.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I would prefer collection from SE London although I can deliver within the M25/Kent area for the cost of zipcar hire (£8.50/hour subject to availability).[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] Or if you work/visit London, I can meet you at a train station at the weekend, or if you are visiting the City of London, I can meet anywhere between Farringdon and Liverpool Street during the week.[/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I've decided to embark on a rationalisation of my purchases over the last 10 years as the cash is needed for another aspiration. This iconic instrument needs no introduction, it was built in 1984 and is a early narrow width 5 string which makes it fairly uncommon.[/font][/color] Basically, Steinberger fitted 5 string bridges, nuts (and modified pickups to cope with the wider string spacing) to their four string instruments ahead of developing wide necked 5 strings. The string spacing on this bass is a tad over 13mm but still comfortable to play for those who don't have fat fingers. The most suprising thing is the amount of low end this instrument puts out which is at odds with its diminutive appearance. The HAZ labs single pot eq boosts treble and cuts bass in one direction, and cuts treble/boosts bass in the other. One of the fattest sounding eq's I have encountered. No surprise that Steinberger XL2's remain popular with reggae/dub bassists. There are no issues and the bass is in excellent condition..I'm tempted to say near mint because I haven't been able to find any signs of careless use...or user wear for that matter. Even the paint on the tuning knobs is unworn. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4]Features include:[/size][/font][/color][list] [*][size=4]Molded all composite construction - different to shell based construction of status/modulus etc. There is no wood in this bass.[/size] [*][size=4]34" scale [/size] [*][size=4]Strap plate for perfect balance[/size] [*][size=4]Original gig bag [/size][size=4]case[/size] [*][size=4]Original user guide/manual[/size] [*][size=4]Controls are volume, tone and pickup pan[/size] [/list] [size=4]Science bit:[/size] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]No trades. I really need the cash for a non bass related purchase.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]First person with the money gets the bass. A 10% deposit to secure the instrument is absolutely OK if you need to raise funds to purchase so long as the balance is paid within 30 days. Otherwise you risk losing the deposit.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]If it doesn't sell on here within 4 or so weeks, it will be sold on commission through a selected bass retailer. So the cost of commission will be added to the cost of the bass.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I would prefer collection from SE London although I can deliver within the M25/Kent area for the cost of zipcar hire (£8.50/hour subject to availability). [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4] Or if you work/visit London, I can meet you at a train station at the weekend, or if you are visiting the City of London, I can meet anywhere between Farringdon and Liverpool Street during the week.[/size][/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4]'ve decided to embark on a rationalisation of my purchases over the last 10 years as the cash is needed for another aspiration. Eventide have been the kings of harmonisation/delay effects for the last 20 years. This pedal pretty much captures all of their key achievements in a floor friendly format. I bought it for the arpeggiator but the arpeggiator isn't programmable it turns out and Eventide haven't been particularly responsive to requests so there's no real place for this pedal in my set up.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4]Features include:[/size][/font][/color][list] [*]Intelligent harmoniser (select the key and chord) [*]Diatonic thingy - shifts two voices according to a selected key [*]Quadravox thingy - shifts four voices according to a selected key [*]Octaver - two voices dropped one and two octaves (basically a more stable version of the Boss OC2) [*]Harmodulator - twin chromatic pitch shifters (so it shifts according to interval only) [*]Micropitch - chorus effect plus delay effect [*]Arpeggiator - two voices each with 16 presets [*]Reverse dual delay pitch shifter feedback effect [*]Synth sounds - two voices each with square, saw, sine waveforms, selectable rythmn presets and selectable pitch moduluation presets [*][size=4]Tuner[/size] [*]USB connection for managing library and presets with editing software [*]Tap tempo delay [*]If an expression pedal is connected, effects parameters such as pitch shift interval can be controlled also [/list] Quick reference guide is here: [url="http://www.eventide.com/~/media/Files/Audio%20Support/PitchFactor/Everyone/PitchFactor_QRG.ashx"]http://www.eventide....Factor_QRG.ashx[/url] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]User manual is available here: [/font][/color] [url="http://www.manualslib.com/manual/207377/Akai-Unibass-Ub1.html"]http://www.eventide.com/~/media/Files/Audio%20Support/PitchFactor/Everyone/PitchFactor_Manual_Eng.ashx[/url] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4]The science bit:[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]No trades. I really need the cash for a non bass related purchase.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]First person with the money gets the pedal. A 10% deposit to secure the amp is absolutely OK if you need to raise funds to purchase so long as the balance is paid within 30 days. Otherwise you risk losing the deposit.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]If it doesn't sell on here within 4 or so weeks, it will be sold on commission through a selected bass retailer. So the cost of commission will be added to the cost of the pedal.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Postage or collection is possible. Postage cost is additional to the asking price...allow about £10 but I'll need to confirm depending on your address and budget. [/font][/color] [size=4]The pedal comes with a box and power supply, the box will be available after Tuesday.[/size]

There is an EBS Neo 2x10 for sale on here also by another Basschatter - pair that with one of these cabs and have a stunningly articulate yet transportable gig rig.

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I've decided to embark on a rationalisation of my purchases over the last 10 years as the cash is needed for another aspiration. [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4]Akai made some outstanding pedals in the mid 90's for bass including the Deep Impact, Headrush and Unibass.[/size][/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4] [/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4]This pedal basically gives you the sound of bass plus an octave shifted tone and an additional 4th or 5th note on top of the octave. It's possible to distort the shifted notes for power chord type sounds. Or you can select guitar solo only for those unrestrained moments of Wimbishness. It's possible to do something similar with multi effects units but it takes a lot of processing power and effects stages.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4]Features include:[/size][/font][/color][list] [*]Octave shift plus an additional shifted 4th or 5th. [*][size=4]The shifted notes can be selected separately[/size] [*]The shifted notes can be sent to separate amps [/list] User manual is available here: http://www.manualslib.com/manual/207377/Akai-Unibass-Ub1.html [size=4]The science bit:[/size] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]No trades. I really need the cash for a non bass related purchase.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]First person with the money gets the pedal. A 10% deposit to secure the amp is absolutely OK if you need to raise funds to purchase so long as the balance is paid within 30 days. Otherwise you risk losing the deposit.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]If it doesn't sell on here within 4 or so weeks, it will be sold on commission through a selected bass retailer. So the cost of commission will be added to the cost of the pedal.[/font][/color] Postage or collection is possible. Postage cost is additional to the asking price...allow about £10 but I'll need to confirm depending on your address and budget.

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I've decided to embark on a rationalisation of my purchases over the last 10 years as the cash is needed for another aspiration.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I've had these cabs since 2008 and gigged them at small to medium gigs up until 2009 without any issues and since then home use only. I tried to think of analogies for how they sound - warm, growly yet sensitive but couldn't think of any that didn't bring my sexuality into question so I'm gonna leave it at that. But regardless, you can team them up with amps ranging from 100-600w for giggable volumes with confidence. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Their versatility and growl was the biggest selling point when I purchased them.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Features include:[/font][/color][list] [*][size=4]Lightweight construction[/size] [*][size=4]2x 12" cones plus adjustable tweeter[/size] [*][size=4]24kg weight[/size] [*][size=4]Speakon or jack inputs on the back which can be chained[/size] [*][size=4]4 ohms each[/size] [/list] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The science bit:[/font][/color] Happy to split for £450 each. The Trace Elliot V8 shown in the photo is for sale [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/249877-trace-elliot-v8-number-86100/"]separately[/url]. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]No trades. I really need the cash for a non bass related purchase.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]First person with the money gets the cabs. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]A 10% deposit to secure the cabs is absolutely OK if you need to raise funds to purchase so long as the balance is paid within 30 days. Otherwise you risk losing the deposit.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]If they don't sell on here within 4 or so weeks, they will be sold on commission through a selected bass retailer. So the cost of commission will be added to the cost of the amp.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Collection from SE London is preferred. However I can deliver within London/Kent/M25 south for the cost of Zipcar hire (£8.50/hour) subject to availability.[/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I've decided to embark on a rationalisation of my purchases over the last 10 years as the cash is needed for another aspiration.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I've had these cabs since 2007 and gigged them at small to medium gigs up until 2009 without any issues and since then home use only. I tried to think of analogies for how they sound - warm, growly yet sensitive but couldn't think of any that didn't bring my sexuality into question so I'm gonna leave it at that. But regardless, you can team them up with amps ranging from 100-600w for giggable volumes with confidence. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Their versatility and growl was the biggest selling point when I purchased them.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Features include:[/font][/color][list] [*][size=4]Lightweight construction[/size] [*][size=4]2x 12" cones plus adjustable tweeter[/size] [*][size=4]24kg weight[/size] [*][size=4]Speakon or jack inputs on the back which can be chained[/size] [/list] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The science bit:[/font][/color] Happy to split for £450 each. The Trace Elliot V8 shown in the photo is for sale [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/249877-trace-elliot-v8-number-86100/"]separately[/url]. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]No trades. I really need the cash for a non bass related purchase.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]First person with the money gets the cabs. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]A 10% deposit to secure the amp is absolutely OK if you need to raise funds to purchase so long as the balance is paid within 30 days. Otherwise you risk losing the deposit.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]If it doesn't sell on here within 4 or so weeks, it will be sold on commission through a selected bass retailer. So the cost of commission will be added to the cost of the amp.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Collection from SE London is preferred. However I can deliver within London/Kent/M25 south for the cost of Zipcar hire (£8.50/hour) subject to availability.[/font][/color]

I've decided to embark on a rationalisation of my purchases over the last 10 years as the cash is needed for another aspiration. So I'm putting this mythical monster up for sale. For those who don't know...Trace Elliot did a limited run of valve amps in the mid 90's named V4, V6 and V8. The V6 was only ever offered in green carpet. The V4 was available in green carpet but 25 black vinyl versions were offered each in combo and head format. The V8 [size=4]was only available in the black vinyl format and estimates suggest only 100 were made. Not only rare but also exclusive and for a while was part of Entwhistle's set up.[/size] What you get is...monstrous lows, i[size=4]t's an Ampeg on steroids...its raw, its beefy it's very rock. It's the musical equivalent of being slapped in the face with a huge, bovril covered male prosthetic by a sh*t smiling Gene Simmons.[/size] [size=4]I'm not into rock, bovril or Gene Simmons...I'm into funk so that's why I'm selling it.[/size] [size=4]Features include:[/size][list] [*]Footswitching channels - clean and...less clean (depending on how you set the gain on the second channel, grindy fuzz is available if you want it.) [*][size=4]A three band passive eq with centre for the mid frequencies shifted via a pull pot. Personally, I don't understand the point as it doesn't make a big difference considering how beefy the amp sounds...but anyway. [/size] [*][size=4]A footswitchable compressor is single channel and you can set the threshold and ratio.[/size] [*][size=4]Series effects loop - stick your favourite OD in if the channels don't satisfy [/size] [*][size=4]The power can be halved from 400w to 200w using a switch on the back into either a 2 or 4 ohm load. [/size] [*][size=4]Speaker output which can be either through a jack or XLR.[/size] [/list] A copy of the service manual is available here: http://www.scribd.com/doc/26854018/Trace-Elliot-V8-Service-Manual The science bit: No trades. I really need the cash for a non bass related purchase. First person with the money gets the amp. A 10% deposit to secure the amp is absolutely OK if you need to raise funds to purchase so long as the balance is paid within 30 days. Otherwise you risk losing the deposit. If it doesn't sell on here within 4 or so weeks, it will be sold on commission through a selected bass retailer. So the cost of commission will be added to the cost of the amp. Collection from SE London is preferred - this amp weighs at least 25kg (still lighter than my old Mesa Bass 400+ though). However I can deliver within London/Kent/M25 south for the cost of Zipcar hire (£8.50/hour) subject to availability.

I have one of these for practice. Great amp which sounds just like a larger rig at lower volume.

I love mine.