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[size=3]Hello everyone, Have a couple (x2) of 8U studio style equipment racks for sale. -53cm (w) 40cm(h) 43cm (d) -Frontal alumium support rails - Good condition, grey/black covering with side handles and corner protectors - some M6 screws and cage nuts. Must go need the space! £25 each or £50 pair. Collection from central Bristol only ASAP (BS3) Cheers Neil [/size] -
[size=3]Hello everyone, I have a 100W compact PA system that I need to sell to clear some space. It consists of :- - Leem (PM401R) compact 100W four channel mixer PA with spring reverb -low and high Z inputs .Good condition only used several times (no noisy pots or issues). -(x2) Meridan compact 150w (1x10" plus horn ) ABS modern wedge style PA speaker (dual jack and speakon inputs)- can be used as wedges -(have feet) -(x2) 10m jack-jack orange speaker cables. This is a good little system, All VGC -Ideal for vocal/small party style or a monitor PA, we used it a few times, but now have another rehersal space which has a system. Bargin at £80 Collection from Central Bristol only ASAP (BS3) [/size] Regards Neil
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[size=3]Hello everyone, A somewhat delayed but updated follow on from the tele-bass pickup topic.... I received my reworked Fender TEB101 hum-bucker pup back from Andy at Wizard promptly a few weeks ago. I installed it into the SVM tele-bass. I also screened the all cavities and fitted new alpha 250K pots and a sprague 47nF cap. Andy reworked the pup to be more akin to an over-wound P bass pup (it is still 16K Ohms mind), as I wanted more of a single coil sound-I always loved the way this bass sounded acoustically, but amped up it was just mud with no clarity. [u]Results [/u] -Fantastic... much more top and middle, the standard P bass tone stack works a treat, rolls of the treble to get more of the pup muddy original sound. -I guess the pickup neck placement is still is a big factor, but I'm getting much closer to the P-bass nasal honk which is the sound I wanted. -Winding up the gain on my tube amp allows the pickup to naturally overdrive the preamp tube and I get the Jack Bruce 'Badge' cream sound, whilst retaining some top end clarity. £45 for the pup reworking and £5 for the pots and cap. On this bass the tuners are upgraded to Schallers and it has a reissue bridge cover... a totally useable bass ..! Thoroughly recommended upgrade. Cheers Neil.[/size]
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[size=3]Hello, I'm considering investing in a high power all valve amp, but to be honest I’m not totally convinced by the current batch available. All the amps in question are all over £1000 and considering the Orange AD-200 Mk3 (£1200) and Marshall VBA-400 (£1100) are mass produced PCB amps I've been questioning their robustness and value for money. See: - [url="http://www.planetoftheamps.com/orange-ad-200-mk3-bassamp.html"]http://www.planetoftheamps.com/orange-ad-2...k3-bassamp.html[/url] [url="http://www.chambonino.com/work/miscguitar/misc9.html"]http://www.chambonino.com/work/miscguitar/misc9.html[/url] [url="http://www.chambonino.com/work/marshall/marsh6.html"]http://www.chambonino.com/work/marshall/marsh6.html[/url] Don't get me wrong I know both of these amps sound excellent, but will they last compared to proven designs and build quality of old Ampegs and the Hiwatts. The Current Hiwatt 200w head (£1500) and 400W (£1900) are both hand wired are so justify the price somewhat, but it’s still a lot a cash. I'm also considering the alternative of buying an old Sound city L120 and reworking it to a Hiwatt DR103 spec. Does anyone know of any other 100W+ all valve alternatives around £1000? Thoughts, cheers Neil[/size]
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[size=3]PM'd you on the 'Pocket Rock-It' Cheers Neil [/size]
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[size=3]Hello everyone, Food for thought on the Telebass pickup issue, Andy is rewinding my stock Fender telecaster TEB101 humbucker this week. Will keep you all posted on the outcome Regards Neil [/size] [color="#00FF00"] 'Neil, Right, we've tested and looked at your pickup, although there are alternative wiring options all are pretty dark and muddy. We have no "off-the-shelf" replacement but we could rewind your pickup to give a more open toppy tone, cost would be £45.00. Cheers Andy - Wizard Pickups Ltd'[/color]
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[size=3]Hi Chris, Please see :- [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=39537"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=39537[/url] I selected new topic not reply (duh!) Regards Neil [/size]
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[size=3]Hi Chris, Interesting thread… Telebass is spot on in his assessment. My Squire VM Telebass TEB101 pickup has two coils around 11-12KOhms each wired in Hum-bucking mode, I have read elsewhere on the net over the years that the original 70's Tele pickups was a bit hotter towards 30K Ohms in total. The pick up has 8 pole pieces, four on top four below, I also have had mixed results removing the underside pole pieces, and actually the sound was better with all 8 in place. I contacted Hammon Engineering in the U.S about a Darkstar replacement, which was $208 +p&p, plus would involve minor cavity routing (and at the current exchange rate I'm not going down that route.) The don’t often come up for resale ( I guess that’s because they’re so good) I find my pickup unusable even with lots of treble and middle on my amp, It’s too muddy, lacks definition and has limited scope for tone control . I have just sent the pickup to Andy at wizard for assessment; hopefully he can 'tame' the beast and get me a sound more akin to a P90 or single coil. I have generally has issues with hum-bucking pickups for bass, but that’s another topic. I'll let you know the outcome. Regards Neil[/size]
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[size=3]Hello Everyone, I've a query about Fender colours from 70's P basses, which someone may be able to answer.Its my favorite with a maple neck and black scratch plate Mike Mills from REM and Colin Greenwood from Radiohead (and Thom York borrowing it) both player lovely 70's P basses in a shade of fender yellow you don't see much of these days . Is the fender colour vintage white or olympic white which has yellowed? I have an old 80's Maple necked Fender P bass I plan to get refinished in this colour soon. Regards Neil [/size]
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[size=3][font="Arial"]Is this appropriate? check out the description. [url="http://cgi.ebay.com/1967-RICKENBACKER-4005-BASS-SEMI_W0QQitemZ120364759592QQih"]http://cgi.ebay.com/1967-RICKENBACKER-4005...20364759592QQih[/url] If i was spending nearly $4000 dollars on a bass ( and I love these 4005 models ) I wouldn't like the colour described in that way. Cheers Neil[/font][/size]
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[size=2]Hi I'd be interested in the wedges if they are still available. Can collect anytime.send me a PM Regards Neil Southville (BS3)[/size]
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Hello, Free to a good home [b]Empty 70's 'Maine' 2x12" PA style speaker cabinet.[/b] -[i]Missing 2x12" speakers. -Black leatherette covering. -Solid and complete, a bit tatty in places.(missing cab corners) -Ply baffle, not sure about the rest of cab -Removable grill. -Still has 2x working tweeters, rear jack socket and wiring. -Speaker pole top hat,carry handle and feet - Rear plate says PA212/150W/300W peak/ 8Ohms -W=74cm D=28cm H=43cm [/i] Ideal candidate for conversion to guitar extension cabinet or other wise. Collection from Central Bristol BS3 2EA , so I guess only local basschatters Must go, regards Neil
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[size="3"]Hello everyone, Thinning out my basses for a new project. 1. Westone Thunder 1A bass around 1984/1985 (s/n 5111318) Made in Japan at the MATSUMOKU FACTORY. You all know the score with these basses, so I won't write too much -18V active circuit (two 9V batteries) -Series /parallel pick up switching -Active/passive modes -good array of usable sounds -my teenage fantasy bass..tut Good condition for age (around 23 years old) plays fine some dings(a couple on the top rear of the headstock) and scratches consistent with age but nothing major. Supplied with original manual Any trial a great bass for the money and future classic!! £130 ono + p&p or collection from central Bristol (BS3) --------------------------------------------------------- 2. No name P-bass, 1970's made in Japan or Korea Was sourced in the U.S.A a few years ago,possibly rare model never seen another in the U.K...(only one a while ago on Ebay.com) -Ash body -maple on maple neck -Recent set up and new pick-ups - Tuners are original and functional, but i would upgrade them. Good player + unique bass, good for the money (pictures don't do it justice) £75 + p&p or collection from central Bristol (BS3) Cheers Neil
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Just PM'd Rich, who was the first to reply. Regards Neil
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[size="3"][/size] The pickups went, but i think i still have all the tuners. Regards Neil
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[quote name='orangepeelneil' post='329416' date='Nov 14 2008, 09:27 PM']Hi there, I'd be interested in the bass, please send me a Personal Message (PM) Cheers Neil[/quote] Apologies everyone, This is what happens when your using a 1 Euro / ten minutes Pc whilst on holiday in Tenerife (that's basschat commitment) and it credit runs out, just as you press 'send' (honest) I'll re-mail who the add was meant for.....just landed and read the thread..... nice responses though...... (and many more than when I offer basses for sale.....)
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Hi there, I'd be interested in the bass, please send me a PM Cheers Neil
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Feeler:Westone thunder 1A and two hondo II p basses
orangepeelneil replied to orangepeelneil's topic in Basses For Sale
[size=3]Hi, The Hondo II one is the one with the black pickguard. The action is okay, you may need to adjust for individual taste. The bass generally plays fine. I bought it as project from Burham but never got around to it. They have these solid platic nuts which are big, but this one has been cut okay. The body is made of three bits of what maybe ash? there is is little bit gap on one bit, but looks solid, probably been that way for 20+ yrs . The hardware on these Hondo II's isn't ace, but does the job. Hope that helps Thanks neil [/size] -
Feeler:Westone thunder 1A and two hondo II p basses
orangepeelneil posted a topic in Basses For Sale
[size=3]Hello, I'm looking to sell these three basses to fund a new project. Full details and additional photos to follow (if there is interest) 1. Westone Thunder 1A from 1983 all black, good condition~Offers? around £150 ish? 2. No name P-bass (but potentially Hondo II sourced in the U.S.A ,Ash body, maple on maple neck, set up and new pups) good player + nice around £75 &p+p 3. Hondo II p-bass from 70s no mods, good player £50 Cheers Neil [/size] Central Bristol BS3 -
[size=3]Hello everyone Up for sale is my Alesis 3630 Compressor/limiter with gate (rrp £69) and Microverb 4 (rrp £85) both latest spec unit from Alesis. Both units are are excellent new and pro spec components (still have display covers on) and were bought six months ago from Turnkey,London and have had minimal use. I'm using new software for editing now so these rack items are surplus to requirements. Both in excellent boxed condition, specs here :- [url="http://www.alesis.com/3630"]http://www.alesis.com/3630[/url] [url="http://www.alesis.com/microverb4"]http://www.alesis.com/microverb4[/url] £45 fot the Compressor £55 for the Microverb Postage around £7-£10 or collection from Central Bristol BS3 Cheers Neil [/size]
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[font="Arial"][size=3]Hello everyone Up for sale is my trusted Ashdown ABM EVO II ‘wide boy’ 307w Head with valve preamp. I bought this amp from Sound Control, Bristol (actually I bought one for a friend too as the price was so good!!)on 21-08-06 (just over two years ago) for £349 - they were £ 669 just prior to that. -Ultra reliable almost industry standard head, I’ve used it for regular rehearsals and plenty of gigs. -Good condition, I look after my kit- the corner protectors are a bit scuffed and some dust that’s all. - Enough power to cope with a lively drummer, plus some useful and pro features. - I won't give the full spec here, but its here:- [url="http://www.ashdownmusic.com/bass/detail.asp?ID=5"]http://www.ashdownmusic.com/bass/detail.asp?ID=5[/url] -I've upgraded to a more powerful amp old secondhand amp – but this amp has no problems, just surplus to current needs - These EVO II are now discontinued, Ashdown now do the 575W and 900W EVO III - Receipt and original instructions included-It never came with a box (just bubble wrap!) £200 + p&p or collection from central Bristol BS3 any trial welcome Cheers Neil [/size][/font]
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[size=3]Hi Steve, Just sent a PM Regards Neil [/size] -
[size=3]Hi There, I can't really comments on the price of your amp, as I really don't know, they are £459 from GAk new? The new 500w solid state head is also Made in China,don't know where the 5500's are made I think they have less features. I'm interested in buying a 5500. Send me a mail Best regards Neil [/size]
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[size=3] Ok, War pig was first so he gets the offer. Best Regards Neil [/size]
