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  1. I like to stand in front of a big rig (it’s something to put one’s bits and pieces on), so for me, an agi db750 and db810, though only if I didn’t have to carry any of it. In reality, I dispensed with a rig for decent-sized gigs around 1990. I’m not claiming to be a pioneer here but it was fairly unusual at the time. We worked with a really good pa firm and a superb FoH/foldback engineer. I got used to a combination of monitors and side-fills and still prefer these (if good) to in-ears. That doesn’t mean I haven’t continued to experiment with lots of rigs, pres etc. - I actually find it’s quite fun. My current favourite and home rig is an agi db750, Hellborg pre and agi sl112. For contemporary large venue gigs, if it was down to me to do the carrying, it would be just the Hellborg pre and an Alembic sf2 in a shallow rack… and significant optimism re: the professionalism of the engineers
  2. Here you go, all specs listed (and weight is 44lbs). I use a HD210 - for me, the HD series is superb throughout https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Berg_HD_112_210_410_212.html
  3. Utter bargain IMO, these are brilliant - great tone and surprisingly loud
  4. I don’t know anything about the Streamliner but these really are fantastic cabs (and in stunning condition). Looks like a serious bargain to me!
  5. If you get a chance to play a Mullarkey, give it a go - it changed a lot for me. Viv is building simple but spectacularly good basses. Execution is world class
  6. Really surprised this is still around - a beautifully built bass at an absolute bargain price (IMO). From a pillar of the BC community too! Good luck - a stunner
  7. Me too - it’s the only thing I really like about Wals
  8. There may be no need for a fretboard removal, though, of course, it depends on how the LEDs were fitted in the first place. The Gallery were able to repair a couple of failed side LEDs for me at a very reasonable price a few years ago. If you’re anywhere near London, I’d have a word with Martin or Jon.
  9. Good question - I'll be back soon... and, 1.5” nut - string spacing (c-c) at the nut is 10mm, and 19mm at the bridge. Any further questions, please just ask
  10. Quick update - thanks for the interest in this and apologies it’s a UK only sale (rosewood - lots of it). Given commitments, if there’s no further interest, I’ll need to withdraw on Sunday evening (12th June) and send this off on consignment. Please just drop me a note if you’d like to own a pretty unique electro-acoustic and we’ll see what can be arranged over the weekend. I always try to avoid hyperbole in ads - you'll probably know what this and will have seen/read the plaudits. Apologies for the images, absence of light in Manchester isn't unusual but it's a particularly grey and dank afternoon for taking photographs (and this is exacerbated by minimal skills). Please note this is of necessity a UK only sale - there’s a lot of rosewood in the bass and I can’t verify species or source for any CITES declaration. Absolutely rock-bottom price. I got this on a great deal I'm passing it on. This Gillett model retailed for £2200 when the basses were in production. This is the J pickup only version. The wood working is just extraordinary. I showed the bass to a carpenter mate and he really couldn't work out how some of the jointing and carving had been achieved. A lot of hand-carving by the look of it. Closest sound to an upright I've heard, especially when played close to or over the board. It's a bit spooky. Details are here in a pretty stellar BGM review (Gillett also won best bass in show at NAMM 2019 apparently): https://www.gillettguitars.co.uk/content/large/documents/slimline-review.gillett.pdf In short, 31.75" scale Fretless, Rosewood Board Rosewood facings Gillett designed preamp (really impressive in my opinion) Bareknuckle J pickup 1.5" nut C profile neck - fairly substantial Condition is excellent, though there are a few headstock scrapes and three very minor impressions as shown: two on the bottom of the lower bout and one on the headstock end. The images make any cosmetic marks look rather more dramatic than they are (cosmetic condition really is very good indeed). Hardware is phenomenal (it's very light though I've no idea of the materials) and a lot of it bespoke to the bass as far as I know. Playability is very good too: I had the bass fully set-up to my taste on receipt. Comes with original Rotosound strings tapewound strings and a truly lovely snakeskin (effect) hard case with a very plush white interior. Collection in Manchester. Shipping is probably a nightmare, though I may have a box of sufficient size. If shipping is necessary (and I'd really rather avoid it), this is to be arranged by the buyer and at the buyer's risk. Shipping is also unlikely to be less than £50 - big case, big box. I'm advertising for a short time just in case - the bass should be off on consignment by the close of the week if there's no/little interest. Any questions, please just ask.
  11. Lovely - Viv seems to be using taller post (Kluson-like?) tuners for some builds at present - love this. I'm sufficiently fortunate to own a Mullarkey but with modern Schallers - a mod may be the way (apologies for any thread derail!)
  12. Absolutely love that lilac Mullarkey - I didn't know JS had it (maybe there are a few around?) Fabulous colour and I think it's the work of Bow Finishers - utterly superb. I think Jimmy sold a 751 on here recently. Good to see that he's still a user!
  13. Dave’s work is absolutely superb! One of the very best
  14. I’ve only used a Rumble in a rehearsal studio - 300w 15” combo(?) - but I was genuinely impressed. Solid tone with versatile eq and surprisingly light (though apparently well-built). Seems like a good choice and I’d certainly gig one
  15. Beautiful top on a beautiful Fodera - lovely to see you're using the Hellborg rig live. Not the lightest (!) but if you can carry it, the tone is simply breathtaking
  16. I’m not usually the biggest fan of the Orion body shape but it works extremely well on a 6 (IMO). Absolutely lovely
  17. PM'd
  18. The Bass Gallery in Camden could certainly sort you out with a new nut quickly and fairly cheaply - work is of the highest standard. Two very nice basses - I particularly like the P - lovely aesthetic
  19. Wow, thanks - I haven’t played a graphite Alembic but would definitely love to - thanks for posting, stunning!
  20. What What a thing to happen to a gorgeous Alembic though it seems to be a common situation
  21. Could be a lovely guy on a really tight budget. However, alarm bells all over the place here and as uncharitable as this sounds, I'm with mr4stringz above and absolutely not. What happens if there's any damage? I treat my own gear very carefully and other people's even more so, though I'm aware that not everybody is the same. If it was a cheap beater bass, then maybe, but not an expensive instrument. To be honest, I'm a little surprised you've been asked.
  22. That looks like a vermillion facing and in superb condition - really beautiful!
  23. No problem and I see what you mean about maple and chrome. The replacement process implies complete removal of the original heat-bonded gold logo and some flatting of the pickup cover. I've replaced a few logos where the original has almost vanished (to be honest, it makes the process a little easier). I'm pretty sure I've seen the Clown's Vomit covers - a really interesting addition!
  24. Beautiful - if you're looking to re-fin the pickups and add new gold logos, drop me a PM - I had some logos made by a very high-end model shop (horrendously expensive but an unbelievably good job). I've also been through the process of applying them to several pickups and refinishing the surface of the latter. A painstaking process but the results are very good (IMO). I was going to offer the transfers on the Alembic site (with Mica's permission, of course) but she didn't get back.
  25. Little to report other than I'm considering having my fretless fretted - that way it would get much more use. It's just sat in a mate's studio at present. I still play fretless but could get by with something a bit less elaborate. This all might be a bit nuts and I've certainly not convinced myself yet. A look at that lovely unmarked board certainly makes me think twice
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