Sean
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It's quite a bit different due to the pickups and LHZ obviously. The DCs are atomic but the PJ config that’s in there now is what I wanted, it breathes better and has more articulation rather than what you get from two hot double coils with a old-style dimed TonePump. The balance and feel of the bass has changed with it losing nearly a pound in weight. It’s gone from body-heavy to neutral. It’s dropped from 4.45 to 4.05 kg give or take a few grams. I managed to get the action and intonation 95% there when I roughed it so that was a bonus and I’ve set it up so that it’s very low, quite a bit lower than before. The new bridge is dream to adjust. Would I recommend swapping to a new-style bridge? Only if you’ve got an older Spector that could do with losing a pound. This one didn’t need it doing but it’s a nice mod and I learned a lot. Would I recommend DCs to PJ? It’s very subjective but it is a big difference, it makes it a very different instrument. For a start there’s about half the amount of pickup in there.
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That was my Bengal. The great thing is that restyled everything in the house to match! -
It's still going to sound like a 35" Spector and better than pretty much anything out there 😉. The bridge will take it down to 4.05kg. That's light even compared to a modern one.
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400g saving.
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If you've never played a modern Japanese BB and are interested, try it. It's a steal at this price. -
Stuart bought a bass from me. Super smooth transaction. Top Basschatter. Great bloke to chat to about all things bass and makes me realise how important it is that we stick together, get together and support bass bashes etc. We're a rare breed. Anyway, thanks to Stuart for his patience waiting for me to navigate the horrific Gloucester traffic carnage after a burst water main on A40.
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Product Description DIAGO SHOWMAN GUITAR PEDAL & FX PEDALBOARD This mid-sized case offers an ideal compromise between physical size and internal capacity, with room for your most-used pedals and a power supply unit. SPECIFICATIONS: • Internal Width – 750mm/29.5" • Internal Depth – 350mm/13.75" • Internal Height – 100mm/4" • Holds Approx Pedals – Approx up to 12-16 • Weight – 7kg It's been gigged. It's fully functional. It's been naturally relic'd and makes you look like a seasoned road warrior (or a hipster, you choose). Collection preferred but I'm sure I could find some cardboard etc if required. And we can expect about £10 for shipping, I'll check when I know the address.
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All done. That's 40DCs out (and up for sale here already so you can buy them without nasty fees) and a 40P and 40J popped in. This is the third LHZ-03 I've fitted and it was a bit different as the new EMGs come with the clever DuPont connectors meaning I saved a fortune on electric as I only needed to solder 3 joints at the jack socket. If anyone wants an LHZ-03 or other preamp fitting, I'm available. I won't charge extra for the luminous green cable ties, battery blanket or fancy printed labels, they're all part of the service. This one is off to rehearsal for the first time tomorrow. That lot never react well when they see something new, so hopefully she behaves herself and makes some new friends.
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A pair of 40DC pickups for sale. They come boxed. Loads of tails on them. -
I just spotted this. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/335754368078?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=rpbRlok9T1C&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=6MnoMIQiQQC&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY 2 year warranty. They're big and heavy but they're truly awesome. It's a properly scary amp. One of the few valve amps that has both valve and solid state preamps. It's an absolute bargain IMO. Straight from the manufacturer.
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I have heard good things about this https://www.thomann.co.uk/thomann_safecase_80_e_bass_bag.htm?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwzMi_BhACEiwAX4YZUNTh_eKZopah680QlKXktp3HEJUqXjEUPc00DgYhrn3wgqkLj-jiPRoCf4YQAvD_BwE Mono Vertigo is the ultimate if you can find one used.
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A busy afternoon with the Euro 5 LX. She's getting new EMGs and LHZ-03. She might have a new bridge by the end of the week too... And she's been promoted to #1 5-string this week. Does anyone know what stain colour these are, what it is and where you can get it?
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Legends are out of my wheelhouse (as corporate types say) but someone who knows will be along soon enough. W is the Korean factory that has always made them. I know that. I would then guess it's 2017 and the 329th of that year. But that is just a guess. Wait for someone who knows.
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In the words of Col Bill Kilgore, "Get your boys back, it's going to be a big one..."
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Is this strung BEAD?
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There's a glut of them on the way right now... ...they'll be here before the end of the month, so I'm told 🤐
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I've just realised that there's maths, stats or some kind of numerical analysis in about 34.65% of my posts.
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Jeez. I would never have guessed it would be that much difference! That could mean the difference between selling and not selling a bass if the buyer is tight and insists on say, <4kg. 4.2 becomes 3.95.
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@Mudpup you saved me half a post 😀. I’d be asking them what their plan was after the event and for the future and how this gig is going to do the trick. In a business plan to save the venue this gig would (in my mind) be part of a greater plan. If it’s meant to re-establish the venue and make it a draw for audiences in the future, then how? What’s the plan for the next three months?
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Here’s a question that probably fits better here than opening a new thread. I can’t be bothered to take one off and weigh it at the moment, so I thought I’d ask. What’s the weight difference between the older Spector Euro bridges and the new light ones that are apparently <200g?
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That's cracking value and similar to Toltec. I was quoted more than double that (£240) for a pair with customisation from a well-known UK maker. I needed 2 pairs of Js made up as humbuckers and it's the difference between £200 and £480 for total job of 4 coils. And because I'm familiar with Toltec and not with the other more expensive one, it's a no-brainer.
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Shouldn't this be in Off Topic? I don't go in that forum for some good reasons. Can we get this moved, please?
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I know and chap who was in a UFO tribute act.
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Does it count if you buy the exact same bass you regretted selling 4 years ago? It's rare, collectable, 40 years old... Surely that's out of scope?
