Clarky

Hmmm, not persuaded by the Aguilar for upright bass - not clear enough (great for electric but that's a different kettle of fish). Think I am going to hang on to the AI rig for the time being and put this FS thread on ice. Plus I managed to sell a couple of other items yesterday, which was helpful. So this is withdrawn. Maybe I should base my rig around this, per Beedster's post above, and flog the Aguilar instead? Not sure about that, so will stick with what I have for now.

I know how highly you rate these cabs Lozz Hope all is well, mate

[quote name='wesfinn' timestamp='1322947655' post='1457695'] I miss this bass. Hope it goes to a good home! [/quote] It will be kept in the BassChat family, Wes! See post one above yours

Thanks Chris! Anyone interested in the Clarus+? Two channels, one for mic (or other instrument), one for piezo/mag p/u. Way more powerful/headroom than earlier AI heads as well at 800W (at 4 ohms)

Nice one, glad to have hooked you and Steve up

[quote name='BB2000' timestamp='1322855304' post='1456799'] Good call! [/quote] Hi John! yep, the Aguilar TH500 head through the Wizzy sounds superb with my Precision (very old school) and there's a guy on TB who I've discovered recommends the TH500 for upright bass. So I'm going to give that a try And Keith ... I feel sure there will be more trades at some point! If I ever get flush again, I keep casting envious eyes on your fretless 5er Wal!

Thanks Simon Friday bump!

Given I am gigging a feedback-free Ampeg Baby Bass (and so don't need all the functionality that a high end acoustic amp has) and that I have two rigs (electric/acoustic) which is somewhat superfluous, I have had a re-think on what I need gear-wise. I intend to go back to having just one rig for both acoustic and electric. This will also save me a fair amount of money .... which is nice. So I have the following pristine condition rig up for grabs: - a 2011 Acoustic Image Clarus+ (twin channel; 800W @4 ohms; RRP £995) [url="http://www.gollihurmusic.com/product/1888-ACOUSTIC_IMAGE_CLARUS_AMPLIFIER_CLARUS_PLUS.html"]http://www.gollihurm...LARUS_PLUS.html[/url] WIth gig bag - a 2011 Contra EXSIII 4 ohm extension cab (RRP 450) [url="http://www.gollihurmusic.com/product/1576-ACOUSTIC_IMAGE_CORUS_EX_SERIES_III_SPEAKER_CABINET.html"]http://www.gollihurm...ER_CABINET.html[/url] With slip cover The Contra cab covers small gigs and is as faithful at reproducing a DB as the Clarus. For bigger gigs (or large bands) it probably doesn't carry enough weight and you will need a bigger cab (like my Wizzy 12, which was for sale here originally but I have decided to keep) So this is a complete gigging package for the double bass player and its in fantastic condition. In the first instance, I would rather sell the two as a whole package, picked up from West London. I am going to put the combined price at roughly a third off list, so £1100. This is a bargain as the gear is in mint condition (the cab in particular has never left my house). If I have to break it up, which I would prefer not to do, it would be £800 for Clarus+ and £350 for Contra - excluding postage.

[quote name='51m0n' timestamp='1322648319' post='1453822'] So it has the original action too? Crikey [/quote] Based on what I hear of Herbie's bass, the action on mine is a big improvement! I would describe it as medium. Was really trying to make the point that its a bass you dig in, with the big thick Tru Bass strings, rather than a super-fast/slick 'modern' Jazz

[quote name='51m0n' timestamp='1322646253' post='1453795'] Plux played the orginal for a week last year and loved it. You had to prize it out of his hands to give it back to Herbie at the end of each day If it sounds like the original (no reason why it wouldn't) then it really has a unique tone that works beautifully in a mix, especially for anything that Herb played on (Space Oddity, TRex, War Of The Worlds etc etc) - just killer! [/quote] Thanks 51m0n, it has a great warm, round, thick tone and does a great impersonation of a DB if you roll off the treble. However, its a very singular type of bass and anyone that likes super-slick, zingy, ultra-low action Jazz basses will hate this! This is definitely for a blues, retro rock or DB doubling player

[sub]and replied! FYI, another BC'er has also PM'd me and I have passed on details. Will leave it to my bandmate, Steve Johnson, to take it from here[/sub]