solo4652

Seems like a bit of a bargain: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-G-L-L2000-TRIBUTE-BASS-GUITAR-LEO-FENDER-DESIGN-/220644417305?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-G-L-L2000-TRIBUT...ents_Guitars_CV[/url]

Ibanez ATK 300? There are 2 or 3 in the For Sale section for under £250. Also, G&L Tribute L2000. If you can stretch the budget a little, £350 should buy you a good used one: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/G-L-bass-guitar-L-2000-/280536946081?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item41514e15a1"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/G-L-bass-guitar-L-20...=item41514e15a1[/url] I have one and I use it in preference to my Fender USA P as my main gigging bass. Steve

[quote name='Prosebass' post='901498' date='Jul 22 2010, 12:26 AM']Never mind there's always another [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VINTAGE-KAY-BASS-GUITAR-Spares-resoration-/330451916294?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item4cf0781606"]what about this ?[/url] [/quote] Or this one for £11500 [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1999RM-1964-RICKENBACKER-4001-NOT-REISSUE-/290421907642?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Guitar&hash=item439e7ea0ba"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1999RM-1964-RICKENBA...=item439e7ea0ba[/url] Steve

I emailed the seller asking for some more photos of the neck. His reply: "Hi I'm not taking anymore pics-sorry.I've had an overwhelming response to the ad and I'm currently in negotiations with someone to end the auction early,cheers" Steve

[quote name='escholl' post='877440' date='Jun 25 2010, 02:36 PM']Right, I thought that might be the case. What is happening is when your bass is in passive mode, it is acting as a high impedance source. The following is from [url="http://www.procosound.com/downloads/whitepapers/Understanding%20Microphone%20Cables.pdf"]this[/url] source: Basically, the cable itself acts as a microphone, but only when connected to a high impedance at each end, ie your amp and passive bass. When your bass is in active mode, it effectively creates a low impedance at one end of the cable, thus reducing the effect to negligible levels -- hence why it only happens with your passive bass. As for why it only happens with that cable, it is entirely down to the construction of that cable. How old is the cable? Has it always done this?[/quote] Thank you for providing the explanation - and also for providing a translation of it! The faulty cable is now in the bin. I've ordered a new one. Steve

[quote name='Stylon Pilson' post='877153' date='Jun 25 2010, 09:41 AM']What length is the lead? S.P.[/quote] Both leads are 6m

[quote name='velvetkevorkian' post='876968' date='Jun 24 2010, 10:57 PM']Just tried making a "ghetto" version of this using a spare nylon strap in addition to the thick padded leather one I use normally- seems to be surprisingly effective, and my bass is a serious boat anchor. Thanks for the inspiration.[/quote] No problem! I like inspiring people!

[quote name='redstriper' post='877022' date='Jun 25 2010, 12:39 AM']Hi Steve, If no one else wants it, I would certainly appreciate it. I currently use 2 straps to get a similar result. Cheers, Steve.[/quote] Hi Steve, Looks like algmusic has bought a new strap. Pm sent to you. Steve

[quote name='escholl' post='876906' date='Jun 24 2010, 10:00 PM']Do you use a passive bass?[/quote] It happens all the time with my passive Fender P (but only with the Van Damme/Neutrik lead). With my G&L, it only happens when the bass is switched to passive (again, only with the Van Damme/Neutrik lead). When the G&L is switched to active, I don't get the movement noise with either lead.

I have one of these which I don't use: [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/planet_waves_50dare000_gitarrengurt.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/planet_waves_50da...itarrengurt.htm[/url] It's not new and it does have 1 or 2 marks on it, but you're welcome to have it for the cost of postage. PM me if you're interested. Steve

I have an expensive Van Damme cable + Neutrik connectors instrument lead. When I kick it out of the way during a song, you can hear the sound of its movement being amplified by the combo. My cheaper back-up lead is completely quiet in this respect. I'm puzzled - could somebody explain what's happening, please? Steve

See: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ROLAND-D-BASS-115-BASS-COMBI-AMPLIFIER-/120583925813?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_MusicalInstr_Amplifiers_RL&hash=item1c135cb035"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ROLAND-D-BASS-115-BA...=item1c135cb035[/url]

[quote name='solo4652' post='874114' date='Jun 22 2010, 08:37 AM']How about a Roland D-bass combo: [url="http://www.roland.com/products/en/D-BASS_115/"]http://www.roland.com/products/en/D-BASS_115/[/url] Light (22kgs), small (ish), powerful (330W), reliable, can easily extend with a D-bass 115x cabinet. I use one for all our small and medium pub and club gigs, only having to use the extension cab for audiences of more than 100 people. I was lucky - bought mine as an ex-demo model with warranty 2 years ago for £300, and they still do sell for this occasionally (Andertons, I think). On balance the tone seems to be a little more towards the bright rather than boomy end, (but that may be my playing style - I'm always told to turn up the bass tone no matter what guitar or amp I'm using). In any case, you just switch it to "Vintage" if you want boom-thud. If anybody wants to come round and try it out - just let me know. Steve[/quote] Here you are: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ROLAND-D-BASS-115-BASS-COMBI-AMPLIFIER-/120583925813?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_MusicalInstr_Amplifiers_RL&hash=item1c135cb035"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ROLAND-D-BASS-115-BA...=item1c135cb035[/url]

How about a Roland D-bass combo: [url="http://www.roland.com/products/en/D-BASS_115/"]http://www.roland.com/products/en/D-BASS_115/[/url] Light (22kgs), small (ish), powerful (330W), reliable, can easily extend with a D-bass 115x cabinet. I use one for all our small and medium pub and club gigs, only having to use the extension cab for audiences of more than 100 people. I was lucky - bought mine as an ex-demo model with warranty 2 years ago for £300, and they still do sell for this occasionally (Andertons, I think). On balance the tone seems to be a little more towards the bright rather than boomy end, (but that may be my playing style - I'm always told to turn up the bass tone no matter what guitar or amp I'm using). In any case, you just switch it to "Vintage" if you want boom-thud. If anybody wants to come round and try it out - just let me know. Steve

[quote name='Ian Savage' post='873667' date='Jun 21 2010, 05:30 PM']Wharfedale and db are also good shouts, I too would steer clear of the Class D stuff; it's probably fine for rehearsals and suchlike but the build quality isn't great and their reputation for reliability isn't very good. If you don't mind going secondhand, look at FBT, JBL Eons and maybe Studiomaster VPX / Studiospares Fortissimos as well (apparently the latter two are the same speaker with different badges).[/quote] Thanks for your advice. The band really wantes to buy new, and there's a pretty tight budget. So, I've ordered the Mackies.

[quote name='sk8' post='873334' date='Jun 21 2010, 11:27 AM']we're using the mackie thumps and they seem okay so far[/quote] Aha! Mackie Thumps were also on our shortlist - can get a new pair including stands for £498. From people's comments about the Class D speakers, the Mackies are now right at the top of the shortlist. Steve

Hi all, My band's in the market for some reasonable active PA speakers, mainly for vocals PA (maybe keys too). Shopping list: 12" Active 350w minimum Reasonably lightweight Inexpensive Reliable I've seen these from the manufacturer called Class D in Nottinghamshire: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pair-CLASS-D-2-Way-12-ABS-Active-PA-Speakers-600W-/120576242290?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_ConElec_SpeakersPASystems_RL&hash=item1c12e77272"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pair-CLASS-D-2-Way-1...=item1c12e77272[/url] Anybody had any experience of these, please? Cheers, Steve

I've contacted the seller and he's agreed to remove my bid. Steve

I've contacted the seller and he's agreed to remove my bid. Steve

I've contacted the seller and he's agreed to remove my bid. Steve

I put in the initial bid of £75. It looks like that's been matched but not beaten. However, I've since discovered that the neck-width at the nut is too narrow for me at 40mm (I'm used to a 44mm G&L neck), so I don't really want it. So, can somebody please bid £77 so I don't have to faff about retracting my bid?! Steve

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='844572' date='May 21 2010, 08:10 PM'] sh*t I hadn't clicked on your link before making my oh so funny joke. :blush:[/quote] No worries - a joke's a joke!

My band is is in the market for a portable powered mixer, so I volunteered to have a look round the 'net to see what I could find. I'm probably not the most knowledgable person when it comes to such things, but I think I've found a real bargain here: [url="http://www.worldofpower.co.uk/Power_Tools_and_Machinery/Construction_Equipment/Cement_Mixers/Electric_Cement_Mixers/sc1809/p2634.aspx?utm_source=google&utm_medium=GoogleShopping&utm_campaign=googlebase&utm_term=%7Bkeyword%7D"]http://www.worldofpower.co.uk/Power_Tools_...m=%7Bkeyword%7D[/url] Would that do the trick, do you think? Steve

See: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Epiphone-Thunderbird-Bass-Guitar-Non-Reverse-Model-Rare-/280509305506?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item414fa852a2"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Epiphone-Thunderbird...=item414fa852a2[/url]