Alfie Noakes

Thanks, Karl - appreciated.

Reduced to £600 My modular Orange revolution continues, hence, the Berg has to go to fund this. No trades, please. I can’t ship, due to size/weight/worry/lack of box, but will meet halfway within reason, or further for a fuel contribution. It’s in VGC bar a tiny dink on the rear RHS as per the photo, works perfectly, and sounds terrific. I’ve cribbed the tech spec from @Dood’s ad - hope that’s okay, sir, and here it is: From one of the finest bass cabinet designers of the 21st Century comes a new range of lightweight cabinets using cutting edge Neodymium speaker technology coupled with advanced lightweight cabinet design. Using only the highest grade lightweight void free Baltic birch and precision built custom drivers, this new range of cabinets from Bergantino Audio are already another hugely popular addition from this established company. The Bergantino Audio Systems ‘Carbon Neo’ CN series of lightweight speaker cabinets nod their head to the traditional HD series but have a different function. These are the lightest speaker cabinets that we make. The precision tuned cabinet architecture and the enclosures are built with the finest lightweight Italian poplar plywood (with Baltic birch baffle boards) selected to our specifications. This lightweight cabinet material (along with the lightweight magnet material) helps reduce the overall cabinet weight. The lightweight carbon covering is used for cabinet cover material and is also lighter than the traditional tolex covering found on most speaker cabinets. A rigid black grille is added to protect the drivers from damage. The internal components used are extremely high quality and they are of Bergantino design. No ‘off-the-shelf’ parts are used. Woofers with Neodymium magnet material are used for the low frequency section of the CN series cabinets. The Neodymium drivers have a punchier low-end and a very sweet midrange that is placed a little more forward in the sound field when compared to the HD series. Fretless and upright players will often prefer the CN cabinets because of how the midrange ‘speaks’ with their instruments. The CN series cabinets have a high intelligibility tweeter mated to the woofers through a custom designed phase-coherent crossover with a tweeter control. Because of the increased cost of the Neodymium magnet material, imported wood for the cabinetry and the unique covering material, the CN series speakers cost more than the HD series, but may just be the right match for your playing style and weight needs. Model CN212 specifications: •2 x 12" Custom Neodymium drivers with 7 oz magnets •high intelligibility 1" tweeter •custom phase - coherent crossover with tweeter level control •Precision tuned 100% Baltic Birch cabinet •power handling - 700 watts rms frequency response: tbc •sensitivity: tbc db @ 1 Watt/1 meter •2 x 1/4" and 2 x neutrik connectors •impedance: 4 ohms •dimensions: 31"H x 18-1/2"W x 15"D •79cm x 46cm x 38cm •weight: 46lbs/20 Kgs

2011 Gibson Thunderbird Bass in good condition. I’d score it 7 out of 10. Nice and light, at just over 8 lbs. It does have some ‘lovebites’ through usage acquired over the years, but these just add character IMHO. Just had the action set nice and low but no buzzing, by a skilled tech - see the picture. Plays and sounds lovely and, well, thunderous. Fitted with Dunlop straplocks, originals included. Complete with original case. Half way meet within reason possible, further for a fuel contribution, or can ship at your cost/risk - I’m guessing £35 or thereabouts, with insurance. Any test or trial most welcome. No trades, please.

**** Final reduction to £850 **** Bergantino B|Amp for sale. One year old and in fabulous condition, with manual, Bergantino bag and original box. It still has the plastic screen protector and USB port plug, and the firmware is current, I believe. No issues, a truly superb amp - check out the reviews - only I’ve fallen for something Orange and lunchbox shaped (don’t!), so this has to go. Would prefer to do a socially distanced meet, within reason (Bristol, Exeter) or further afield for a fuel contribution. Will ship, but at your cost/risk, and I’ll insist on insurance. No trades please. It’s priced fairly, and you’re saving over £300 on a new one. Check out my feedback if you want, as I’m a regular of this ‘ere parish. Here’s the official Berg bumph: The new Bergantino B|Amp (pronounced “bee‐amp”) is a game changer in the Bass Amplification industry! The Bergantino Audio Systems’ B|Amp is an incredibly flexible, state‐of-the‐art Bass Amplifier, delivering maximum performance in a compact package. The B|Amp takes a completely new approach to bass amplification by considering and including the speaker cabinet’s response as part of the amplification signal path. No other bass amplifier on the market has the ability to manage speaker and overall system performance like the B|AMP. This is accomplished through our Proprietary Profile EQ system along with many other important and useful design features including: DSP, Embedded System Controlled, Bass Amplifier •Multifunction Tone Controls •LCD Display •Multifunction Tone Controls: 4 band eq with adjustable frequency range •Bass: +/- 9db variable from 40Hz - 120Hz •Lo Mid: +/‐ 9dB Variable from 150Hz - 800Hz •Hi Mid: +/‐ 9dB Variable from 800Hz - 3KHz •Treble: +/‐ 9dB Variable from 3KHz - 8KHz •Programmable Filters •Programmable bright switch: +3db to + 12db in 1bd increments variable from 2kHz - 10kHz in 500Hz increments •Variable High Pass Filter adjustable from 30Hz - 80Hz in 2bd increments •Variable Feedback Filter: Adjustable from to -6db to -12db in 1db increments Frequency range from E1(41hz) to G3 (196Hz) in hlaf step increments off •Programmable Chromatic Tuner stable down to low B fundimental •Auxiliary input and headphone output jack for personal monitor and practise use •Studio quality DI output, software selectable pre or post eq •Software selection line output (preamp or tuner out) •Effects send and return • USB Port - Load Custom Speaker Profiles - Software Upgradable - Expandable Architecture •700-Watt RMS Power Section at 4Ω, 800w at 2.67 Ω, 800W at 2Ω •UPS Universal power supply 115VAC = 240VAV 50/60Hz •Software selectable speaker impedance matching for optimal power transfer down to 2 Ω minimum load. •Dimensions (HxWxD) - 10.5” x 8.375” x 3.75” •Weight: 6.5lb/4kg

All complete sets now sold, just the bits described below left - any takers? I also have four used pairs of the Schaller Straplock bits that go on the strap only i.e. there is no fitting to go on the guitar itself. Of these four pairs, one is black, and three are shiny. £6 a pair seems fair for these, including postage.

Four Thomann PAR56 20w LED lights and gel filters, plus mounting bar, plus padded bag, plus sturdy floor stand, plus two Ryger DMX controller units (one spare), and instructions. Two slight issues, one light doesn’t do blue, and another light doesn’t do green, but they both do all the other colours. That said, I’ve been using them for about four years and nobody noticed. Replacement lights are about £50 from Thomann if you want perfection. The whole rig would probably cost £400 to £500 to assemble from new. Video added of lights in action. Can be set to sound to light, or via a multitude of pre-programmed patterns. Whatever you do, using them really makes your band look that bit more professional and adds atmosphere to any gig. Can be seen working. Collection preferred from near Minehead, or can deliver within reasonable distance. Social distancing rules to be adhered to, please.

Trace Elliot 130 watt bass combo, working perfectly. Fantastic range of sounds, all of them good, and ideal for (loud) home or rehearsal room use, or small gigs. Seven band graphic equaliser, dual band compressor, pre-shape facility, effects loop and a DI and line out. Collection preferred from near Minehead, or may be able to deliver within reasonable distance. Any trial welcome, and can be seen working. Socially distanced rules for collection, please.

Too late - sold!!

Sorry, all now sold.

Last reduction - now a firm £500 Black Crafted In Japan Geddy Lee Jazz bass. Made in 2007-8 according to the interweb look-up thingy. It has mild relic-ing (is that even a word?) and EMG pickups, fuelled by a professionally fitted battery compartment in the rear. Both of these were already done when I bought it - the old thread is here: It weighs 3.75 kilos, or 8.25 lbs in old money. Condition wise, I’d say 7.5 out of 10. There's a couple of dings as per the photos, but it’s generally in vgc. If I can find the white pickguard, I’ll include it too. Plays very nicely and yes, ‘that neck’ is superb. If you’re local, you’re welcome to come and try it. Spring sale (incoming, so needs to go). No trades, please. Okay with a halfway meet within reason - I’m near Minehead in Somerset. Happy to ship too, as I have an okay-ish hard case for it, and a decent cardboard box too. Add £40 for shipping (UK only) with insurance and if there’s any change, I’ll pass it back to you.

Sorry, it’s sold - I’ll update the ad now.

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I’ll be in Milton Keynes on Saturday, and near Oxford on Sunday. Happy to bring this bass with me, if anyone’s interested.

No trades (okay, maybe a Spector) Only made in 2013, and sold for about £2,100 at the time, I’m told. Weighs 9lb 3oz and is in vgc. I’d give it 9/10 on my own scoring system. Comes complete with the proper case and all the candy (covers, thumb rest, etc). Any trial or test is most welcome, coffee provided too. Happy to meet half way within reason, or can ship for whatever it costs with insurance (£40’ish?) as I have a decent box (ooh err). And now it’s turned my pictures sideways, for no apparent reason..... Here’s the spec: Model Name: FSR American Vintage ‘75 Jazz Bass® Model Number: 017-0335-(734) Series: American Vintage Series Body: Ash Neck: Maple, ‘70s "C" Shape, (Gloss Urethane Finish) Fingerboard: 1-Piece Maple, 7.25" Radius (184 mm) No. of Frets: 20 Vintage Style Frets Scale Length: 34" (863.6 mm) Width @ Nut: 1.5" (38.1 mm) Hardware: Nickel/Chrome Machine Heads: American Vintage '70s Fender®-Stamped Open Gear Tuning Machines Bridge: American Vintage Bass with Single Groove Steel Barrel Saddles Pickguard: 3-Ply Black/White/Black Pickups: American Vintage '75 Jazz Bass® Single-Coil Pickups Controls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone Colors: (734) Aged Natural, (Gloss Urethane Finish) Strings: Fender® USA 7250M, NPS, (.045, .065, .085, .105 Gauges) Unique Features: Upper Mounted Thumb Rest, "Bullet" Truss Rod Adjustment, 3-Bolt Neck Plate with Micro-Tilt Adjustment, White Binding with White Pearloid Block Inlay, Synthetic Bone Nut, Black Plastic Control Knobs Source: U.S. Accessories: Deluxe Black Hardshell Case, Strap, Cable, Polishing Cloth

Sadowsky NYC Deluxe 4-21 flame maple, caramel burst, with a Pau Ferro fingerboard. 4A flame maple top, 2 band eq with VTC. Weighs in at 7lb 15oz (3.5 kilos). I bought this new for £3,600 five months ago to be the bass to end all GAS, but after a few gigs (without it, it’s never left the house) I’ve realised I won’t ever use it in the sort of places where I gig. It’s immaculate, and is staying that way. Any trial or test is most welcome. Here’s a link to the original BassDirect ad: http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Sadowsky_DLX_Satin_4_Caramel.html Here’s a bit more spec: Body - Alder chambered Top - 4A Flame maple Neck - Maple, 34” scale Nut width - 3.81cm Fingerboard - Pau Ferro Fingerboard radius - 12”, 21fret Pickguard - Parchment Pickups - Sadowsky Hum Cancelling Preamp - Sadowsky, 2 band, VTC Bridge - Sadowsky, high mass Tuners - Hipshot Ultra Lights Case - Sadowsky Softcase Happy to ship anywhere (I have the Sadowsky case and box), but I want the money in my bank account before it leaves here, and I’d strongly recommend a quality courier and insurance. I’ll get some nice photos done outside if it ever stops raining here. Stop Press - still raining, so here’s some fresh indoor shots, taken without a flash:

TC Helicon Mic Mechanic - beef up your vocals, with a bit of tone correction too. No PSU, excellent condition - £50 Sold - TC Helicon Voicetone C1 Tone Correction TC Singles Connect - PSU, three mic link cables and three DC link cables i.e. you can link the two pedals together, and two more TC vocal pedals if you have them. Excellent condition - £40 £5 each extra for shipping, or both sold and shipped together for £90 Reason for sale? Great kit, but I’ve bought an all in one VoiceLivePlay which does the lot.

Tech 21 VT Bass Deluxe. Lots of lovely Ampeg tones in a compact pedal with A/B switching for two basses, and/or six presets.VGC, although no box nor PSU, nor any Velcro! Manual is online, anyways. Please add £10 for UK shipping and I’ll refund you any change.

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