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50 pages and no hint of an argument - surely some sort of bc record! I find this to be such a happy thread, and it's nice to see people enjoying their Deko basses. I have stopped looking on purpose; if I came home with another one The Boss would blow a fuse, bless her

Hi mate, welcome to the asylum.

Good work! Nice legs lads

Hi mate, welcome to the site. From not-so sunny Seaford (duh, it's dark!)

Great post bluesparky - I learnt lots there :-)

I'm ever-so-slightly desperate to have one of these, I just can't find one I can afford! Pictures please :-) Happy NBD bud.

It arrived, and it's dead nice. I like the 'rabbit-ears' I received a pair of quality batteries for the transmitter and the polarity reverse cable should I wish to power the receiver from a pedal board psu. Nice touches Chris. Also in the box were Euro spec (round pins) and US spec (flat pins) connectors for the mains adapter, and an instruction booklet. Set-up process was thus: Stick batteries into transmitter, plug into bass. Connect receiver to amp, switch both units on. After a few seconds the two units pair up automatically and you're good to make some racket. It really couldn't have been simpler. The 'charge' indicators show the battery level in the transmitter, which is a handy feature. Green 'signal' LEDs are for received signal strength; red ones show local noise / interference levels. The hinge assembly on the transmitter is solidly-built and the receiver casing is extruded ally and looks similarly well made. There is a pic somewhere of Chris standing on a receiver and, although it would take it, I'm not about to stand on mine! If I have one [i]slight[/i] criticism of the build, it's that the battery cover on the transmitter may prove to be a little flimsy, but once fitted it is secure. And the sound? It sounds like my bass. I can't say fairer than that - I can't hear any difference in sound and there is (to my ear at least) no discernible lag. Sadly I found that the 'PRO' button didn't make me play any better. I am a happy bunny, Chris at Smooth Hound is easy to deal with and quick with his communications. Delivery was fast and, being by Royal Mail Special Delivery, insured in case the worst happened in transit. So far, so good More photos here >> [url="http://s4.photobucket.com/user/400abc/library/Smooth%20Hound%20Wireless"]http://s4.photobucke...ound%20Wireless[/url] - I figured this post was long enough already!

I liked Cilla; when I was a nipper apparently whenever she was on the telly, I would sit with my nose an inch from the screen and just watch her sing, mesmerised. She had that... I don't know, [i]something[/i] that stood her apart. I didn't care much for her tv shows to be honest but it was obvious she was a 'people person', and took a genuine interest in those that appeared on her shows. As for the 'jokes' - well, they're inevitable aren't they? Personally I think it says more about the 'jokers' than anything else. We have a bad jokes thread don't we, maybe they should be in there... Sadly when someone of note dies these days, there is always a raft of 'commenters' somehow pleased or proud to say how much they disliked them. It's the 'Eastenders culture' I guess.

You are welcome mate, glad you're sorted.

The fuse is still the right current rating, it's just that 'F' type foozes will blow faster once the current rating has been reached (or exceeded). A 'T' rated fuse will handle current fluctutations close to (or just beyond) the rating better than an 'F' type, that's all. If you ran your amp full bore, all the time, it might be an issue. I've got some T type, 3.15A 20mm fuses here, pm me your address and I'll send you a couple.

[quote name='Oopsdabassist' timestamp='1438442112' post='2834566'] Delivered before midday today, and works a treat, very happy.[/quote] Crikey that's speedy service! Mine is going to my works address; I asked Chris to delay posting so it wouldn't arrive over the weekend.

I got fed up treading on my own lead. It was all the reason I needed, and justified the purchase of another 'toy'.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1438452997' post='2834645'] The collective noun for fleas is a 'circus'. [/quote] Class :-) Oh, and congrats on the basses - you have had a good week!

http://www.smoothhound-innovations.com If you go here bud, there is a 'buy now' link on the left at the top. Took me 5 minutes this morning, and I've had a confirmation email from Chris already.

I have shopped, direct from the SH site, @ £149 + shipping. Love the transmitter design - can't wait for it to arrive now!

That's jolly tasty. Love the pg :-)

[quote name='grandad' timestamp='1438117188' post='2831869'] Thank you KiOgon. [/quote] Seconded. Top post!

I have a little Trace Boxer 15 under my desk at work, at home I either plug my 'phones into my MB200, or I have a Vox Amplug.

Love the early stuff, signing off is excellent.

That really is hideous.

I would expect to receive anything I'd bought on eBay (from inside the UK) within a week. I can't think of a reason it would take any longer to pack whatever and ship it. When I sell stuff, it's packed and ready to leave before I list it. The last thing I want to do at the end of an auction is start farting about looking for boxes and packing peanuts etc. Just get it out the door ffs. It's not hard. To the op, get onto eBay and start complaining, weeks is way too long. Hope you get it sorted bud.

Poor old Discreet, he doesn't look too happy about being displayed on a page of knobs. In answer to your question, yes, it's hilarious. :-)

I was ten short years old when this was in the charts. That keyboard sound popped into my head as I read through the posts above and I started whistling 'along' to it. It makes me tingle now as it did all those years ago. Then the bass comes in and I'm away in my own little world. [media]http://youtu.be/GIOOxY3ZlGw[/media] And this young lady can do little wrong imo... powerful words and emotive playing. [media]http://youtu.be/K5wgj9IAL54[/media]