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molan

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  1. Aguilar prices have been rising this year - this is a really good deal at £700 for the pair
  2. I'm usually a big fan of matching headstocks but they don't always work well on burst finishes. I'd want to see the actual bass rather than a 'simulation' Black looks 'wrong' to me so natural gets my vote.
  3. Shuker basses have been available new in retailers in the past but subsequently discontinued
  4. [quote name='Cairobill' timestamp='1379457696' post='2213054'] Don't sell it! Wack the mix to dry and you have an analog synth in your hands. Hit it with enough force and it tracks very well indeed. These are FANTASTIC pedals... [/quote] I'm not sure I've ever done that - must give it a try
  5. Quite a few of Andy's basses are sold on commission so sometimes the owner will be setting the opening price (although Andy gives great advice on price estimates).
  6. Used this earlier his morning with a high output active bass and managed to squeeze some great squelchy 80's style synth sounds
  7. Realised the description might not be that clear because it was taken from a review of more than one Aphex pedal Basically this works really well with an acoustic, or semi-acoustic, bass to smooth out the tone, add some nice bottom end and lovely top end sparkle. Ideal to make a lower priced acoustic bass sound a lot classier
  8. A Ritter with Jens' vintage profile is incredibly skinny and fast. My absolute favourite neck profile
  9. Just been running my old '63J through this, works really well with passive instruments
  10. I've seen these guys too - brilliant live show. Matt Cooper is great funky keys player and last time I saw them they had Daniel Pearce on vocals and percussion as well. Must keep my eyes open for more gigs! Edit : isn't Matt Cooper MD for Incognito these days? I love watching him play, not just because he's so good but also because he seems to have such a great time playing and obviously enjoys himself so much on stage
  11. I really like the Q Series models. Some details here: http://www.steinbergerworld.com/Q-series.htm Lots of other Steinberger info on that site as well
  12. [quote name='Andy Blowers' timestamp='1379365577' post='2211921'] Pm'd. [/quote] On hold until Tuesday 24th
  13. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]WITHDRAWN - Another pedal from the big clear-out [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]This is an older Boss OC2 that I bought years ago but have hardly used. It has a few tiny marks but the top and side casing looks pretty much immaculate. I've used it at maybe 5-6 rehearsals but other than that it's never been out of the house. The base has a few marks on it from where it's slid around on the floor but they aren't particularly nasty.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I've got the original box, also in near-perfect condition, but have managed to lose the manual somewhere. These are easy to find online though.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]This is one of the Taiwanese models not the early Japanese ones.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Priced at £65 plus whatever actual postage is - happy to ship anywhere [/font][/color] Pics are of the actual unit - The flash probably makes the marks look a bit worse than they look under normal light but at least it highlights them:
  14. NOW SOLD [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Another pedal from the big clear-out [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]This is an immaculate Boss Bass Synth.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]It's never been used outside of home so there's no sign of pedal stomping or velcro etc. I've got the original box but have managed to lose the manual somewhere. However these are easily available online[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Priced at £65 plus whatever actual postage is - happy to ship anywhere [/font][/color] If anyone's tried one of these they'll know they aren't the cleanest or best tracking little pedals but that's part of their 'charm' and it means you can, with just a little effort, get some great cheesy, squelchy, synth sounds out of them. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Here's what Boss say about them:[/font][/color] [size=4][color=#404040][font=Tahoma,]The BOSS SYB-3 was the world’s first bass synthesizer to be packed into a compact pedal, and it found favor with experimentalists and tone aficionados alike. Today, the next-generation bass-synth pedal has arrived: the SYB-5. Utilizing the latest in DSP technology, the SYB-5 faithfully reproduces the classic sound characteristics of analog synthesizers with enhanced punch and power.[/font][/color][/size][list] [*][size=4]11 DSP variations of saw, square, and pulse synth waves[/size] [*][size=4]Enhanced Wave Shape mode provides sharper sounds[/size] [*][size=4]Hold notes with the onboard pedal and jam over the top[/size] [*][size=4]Control filter cutoff and LFO rate via EV-5 Expression Pedal (sold separately)[/size] [/list] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]As it's like new I've used a stock image as it's better quality but can take pics of the actual unit if required:[/font][/color]
  15. [size=4]Another pedal from the big clear-out This is an immaculate Aphex Acoustic Xciter original series. It's never been used so there's no sign of pedal stomping or velcro etc. I've got the original manual but have managed to lose the box somewhere Priced at £60 plus whatever actual postage is - happy to ship anywhere Here's some blurb from a review about it:[/size] [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3] [size=4]"Aphex have ported their expertise in spectral processing to a range of guitar pedals that also double as DI boxes. Currently there are models for acoustic guitar, electric guitar and bass, all housed in similarly-styled but differently coloured cast metal cases. Power can come from batteries or an external power adaptor (optional) and the output is available on both unbalanced jack at instrument level and balanced XLR connector with a ground-lift switch.[/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3] [size=4]The XLR output is designed to feed a balanced mic preamp, such as a mixer. This DI output has a switch that allows it to be configured with or without the effected signal added. Apparently the external power system has been designed so that it can accept any polarity (or even AC) and it works over the voltage range 5-12V AC or 7-17V DC. When running from a 9V battery, the current draw is only around 5mA, so the battery life should be reasonable. The instrument input is switchable between a high-impedance jack optimised for use with passive pickups or a medium-impedance one for use with active pickups. The Acoustic pedal has a particularly high impedance (10M(omega)) for use with passive piezo pickup systems alongside a lower impedance for use with active electronics.[/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3] [size=4]All pedals use variations on the same Aphex circuitry to provide high-frequency enhancement based on harmonic generation, plus the dynamic 'optical' Big Bottom circuitry. This is tuned differently for the different models, so that for acoustic guitar it emphasises the body tones. The Big Bottom process is a form of dynamic equaliser based around an optical limiter circuit, and phase shift also figures in the equation. The Lo Tune control sets the upper frequency limit for bass enhancement, while Lo Blend determines how much of the effect is added. Because the effected signal is added to the original, the effect is that of lifting low-level signals rather than squashing the peaks and, because of the limiting element of the circuitry, the peak level doesn't increase significantly, even when the perceived level of bass has increased quite dramatically. The Lo Tune range is 40-210Hz for the Acoustic model.[/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3] [size=4]The Aural Exciter part of the circuit has a Hi Tune filter control, which sets the point above which enhancement takes place, and there's a Hi Blend control to regulate the amount of harmonics added back in. The Hi Tune range is 300Hz­3kHz for the Acoustic model. It has a quoted signal-to-noise ratio of 70dB, and when the bypass button is operated, the input is routed directly to the instrument output.[/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3] [size=4]As expected, these devices do exactly as claimed. The degree of bass enhancement can be dramatic, and is surprisingly effective for bringing out the body tone in the acoustic guitar — and of course it adds considerable depth to bass guitar sounds. The Aural Exciter part sounded much as I expected, as I've used many Aphex devices over the years, and, provided that you don't set the Hi Tune control too low, you can add a nice sense of air and detail without roughening up the mid-range. At lower settings it can become harsh, but then too much range is always better than not enough. When used to DI clean electric guitar, the process adds a nice zing to the sound as well as filling out the low end, but again the Hi Tune control setting shouldn't be set too low. My only slight reservation was that the Acoustic pedal, used with my active acoustic guitar, sounded quite different when bypassed to when active, even with the processing depth turned right down. This had the effect of hardening up the sound somewhat, but I suspect the effect differs depending on what preamp you're using and what amplifier you're feeding it into. The acoustic sound can be made brighter and weightier in a reasonably flattering way, but you have to be careful to add only as much processing as required. Too much can sound hard and harsh again.[/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3] [size=4]These little pedals do exactly as claimed and, though the user has to exercise restraint in how much effect is applied, having two knobs for the bass end and two for the high end makes things simple to use. In addition to providing tonal adjustment beyond what can be achieved using EQ, the DI facility is a great bonus both for live work and for recording. I also feel the Bass pedal may be useful for those people who want to process synth bass sounds to make them appear bigger and deeper, but without taking up any more headroom. If you want the genuine Aphex sound in an instrument-friendly package, this is the answer."[/size][/size][/font][/color] As it's like new I've used a stock image as it's better quality but can take pics of the actual unit if required:
  16. NOW SOLD - Another pedal from the big clear-out This is an immaculate Aphex Bass Xciter original series (before they put it in that horrible, and way too large, plasticky case). It's never been used so there's no sign of pedal stomping or velcro etc. I've got the original manual but have managed to lose the box somewhere Priced at £60 plus whatever actual postage is - happy to ship anywhere Here's what Aphex had to say about it: [size=1][size=4]Aural Excitement for your bass![/size][/size] [color=#7F7F7F][font=Arial, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=2][color=#414141][size=1][size=4]The Aphex Bass Xciter Pedal is for all types of basses with magnetic or piezo pickups, active or passive. Voicing is tailored for depth and sustain while adding life to the bite and slap tones.The Aphex Bass Xciter has great action response, speeds up attacks, and makes small bass rigs sound much bigger.[/size][/size][/color][/size][/font][/color] [b] [size=4]Features[/size][/b][list] [*][size=4]Features patented Aphex Aural Exciter and Optical Big Bottom technology[/size] [*][size=4]Designed for the electric bass[/size] [*][size=4]Active/passive switch[/size] [*][size=4]Lo tune, lo blend, hi tune, hi blend controls[/size] [*][size=4]1/4" input jack[/size] [*][size=4]1/4" output jack[/size] [*][size=4]XLR DI output[/size] [/list] Works really well to fatten up your sound or as a boost / effect pedal As it's like new I've used a stock image as it's better quality but can take pics of the actual unit if required:
  17. [b]NOW SOLD[/b] Absolutely immaculate GT-6B with original box. This was picked up on a whim, taken out, tried and put back in the box again:) As it's like new I've used a stock picture but can take pics of the actual unit if required. Priced at £135 plus whatever actual postage is. Here's some blurb from Boss: [size=4][color=#404040][font=Tahoma,]The GT-6B Bass Effects Processor is BOSS' first new bass multi-effects processor in over five years. This fully professional floor-based unit offers new COSM® Bass Amp Modeling with new modeled compression, plus other "must-have" effects like COSM overdrive/distortion, COSM wah and reverb/delay. There's also a true analog bypass, plus XLR and digital outputs for recording applications—making the GT-6B the leader in high-quality multi-effects for bass.[/font][/color][/size][list] [*][size=4]Professional bass multi-effects processor with COSM technology[/size] [*][size=4]True analog bypass and 24-bit converters for uncompromised sound quality[/size] [*][size=4]COSM Bass Amp Modeling recreates the tone of some of the greatest bass amps and speaker cabinets in history[/size] [*][size=4]New COSM Compression effect modeled after 4 well-known compressors[/size] [*][size=4]Ultra-intuitive interface with analog-style knobs[/size] [*][size=4]Built-in expression and control pedals[/size] [*][size=4]Versatile effects including "Auto Slap" and sound-on-sound looping[/size] [*][size=4]BOSS' best synth bass sounds with incredible tracking[/size] [*][size=4]Balanced XLR output and coaxial digital output for recording[/size] [*] [*][size=4][b]Unrivaled Sound Quality[/b] When designing the GT-6B, BOSS’ primary focus was quality—quality you can hear in every component from its 24-bit converters to its true analog bypass, allowing bass players to switch to the pure tone of their bass guitar when desired. A balanced XLR output and coaxial digital output ensure the highest sound quality when recording, giving the GT-6B a decisive advantage over other bass multi-effects.[/size] [*][size=4][b]COSM Modeling for Bass[/b] Thanks to proprietary COSM technology, the GT-6B can model the sound of six classic bass amps including “Concert 810,” “Session,” “Trace,” “Bass 360,” “B Man,” and “Flip Top.” But amps are only half the story, so the GT-6B also includes several speaker cabinet models like 8 x 10, 4 x 10, 2 x 15 and others. Now you can get great tone direct![/size] [*][size=4][b]Killer Effects with COSM[/b] The GT-6B features BOSS’ finest “bread-and-butter” effects—including chorus, reverb, delay, flanger and more—all tuned for bass guitar. And with COSM Overdrive/Distortion Modeling and Wah Modeling, bass players can get some of their favorite tones and effects without using amps or noisy stompboxes. The GT-6B also features new COSM Compression, which offers models of several well-known compressors. With all of these amazing COSM effects, bassists can literally just plug in and play.[/size] [size=4][b]Auto Slap, Looping and More[/b] New performance effects include an Auto Slap feature, which creates automatic slap patterns using Preset or User templates, plus sound-on-sound looping for creating loops “on the fly”—even fat synth bass sounds with killer tracking. There’s nothing else like it![/size] [*][size=4]Full details [url="http://www.bossus.com/gear/productdetails.php?ProductId=239"]here[/url][/size] [/list]
  18. [quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1379241290' post='2210101'] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/216960-delano-pj-mvc-4-pickups-humcancelling-as-new/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/216960-delano-pj-mvc-4-pickups-humcancelling-as-new/[/url] Not mine I will add. [/quote] I'm obviously biased as these are mine However, I do really think they are excellent pickups. They were bought for a specific project but the bass they were due to go into didn't materialise in the end. I've never heard a bad word about Delanos and a friend of mine just installed some of their soapbar ones and loves them. Whichever brand you go with I'd definitely try to get a humcancelling set. Lots of regular bridge J's can hum pretty badly and a mismatched pair in a PJ set can cause additional problems with phasing. I've heard some pretty nasty non-matched PJ's over the years
  19. Had some enquiries about splitting these. If anyone particularly wants just one then I would consider breaking them up As stated above I'd prefer to sell the bridge J first if possible though.
  20. I like the Aguilar Chocolate Thunder colour but just in case anyone doesn't they could easily take the amp out of the head cover and either put it in a rack or get another colour from Aguilar Should definitely be able to sell the brown head cover afterwards as well
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