willgatesbass
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This looks perfect. Don’t know why I didn’t come across this in my search. Thanks!
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Hi all - I wasn’t sure where best to post this. Thought this was probably my best bet. I’m looking for a really good wall chart for bass specific music theory. There are a couple on amazon but they seem to cover just once aspect of theory, for example chords or scales. Some time ago I remember seeing a really good all-round chart that had everything from The cycle of fifths to modes, pentatonic shapes, you name it. Would be really handy to have those key bits of info at a glance rather than flicking between windows on my laptop when I need a reminder. Thought I’d see if anyone knew of a good one before I give up and design my own (which might not be a bad idea).
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Bump -
And I’ll take it if he doesn’t 👆🏽😆
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Is this piece on YouTube or a BC post?
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Thanks man. I’ll check it out!
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I have a Vintage V4 Icon. I bought it as an experiment to see how I get on with a P-style instrument. I absolutely love mine. It's fairly lightweight and comfortable to play. I was able to get the action about as low as you'd want it on something like this. Mine sounds quite punchy which is a good thing. Some P basses I've heard although lovely and warm, lack definition. These wouldn't lend themselves very well to my touch which seems to bring out darker tones in most basses. Basically, with my chunky fingers, I need all the help I can get to be heard clearly! Hardware all does it's job well as you'd expect from Wilkinson stuff. Only problem I've experienced is a hum when I touch the pole pieces, particularly on the bass side of the pickup. I'm on the case trying to figure out how to remedy this as it's an otherwise great sounding thing. It's definitely given me the P-bass bug. I'm currently on the search for my ideal P bass. Not sure whether this will be a vintage Fender, a Nash or Limelight type thing or something else. In any case, this relatively cheap (£130 second-hand!) Vintage bass has definitely opened the door and I'll be hanging on to it.
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Hi all - Forgive the price on the post - originally had everything below for sale. This is the last item. Audio Kitchen - The Small Trees - All valve clean boost (Non DI version) - With box and power supply - £265.00 £255.00 £245.00 - NOW SOLD Think Noble, WR Goliath/Gnome, Shift Line Olympic MKIII and you're in the right ballpark. Made here in the UK. Price includes postage. MXR M87 Bass Compressor - Great condition with box - SOLD Boss TU3 - Might still have box - SOLD Radial SB2 - SOLD
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Markbass Vintage preamp (with valve) at NAMM 2020
willgatesbass replied to Clarky's topic in Effects
People keep saying 9v. I believe this new Markbass pedal runs on 12v (unless I’m mistaken?). My Audio Kitchen TST runs on 12v at 1a which is more than enough to get the tube cooking -
Nice review. Exactly how I feel about this bass. If I had cash and space in abundance, I’d keep it -
Price drop - £325 - Almost £200 off the price of a new one in this colour and comes with a gig bag.
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Hi all - This is a Yamaha TRBX505 which I bought brand new in late Jan this year. I’ve gigged it a lot in the last year but it’s still in great condition with only a few small marks. Still looks very fresh. Here are the specs - Mahogany body Maple/ mahogany five-piece neck with rosewood fingerboard and dot inlays (satin finish on the back) Satin white finish with matching headstock Two humbuckers 18mm string spacing 34” scale Three-band onboard preamp Active/ passive switch Powered by a brand new 9v battery (low battery indicator located on rear control cover) Strung with D’addario nickel wound 45-130 with lots of life left Recently setup Tourtech Gig bag included - I believe this is Anderton's own brand? It's a budget gig bag but has a neck support, good zips and lots of padding. Plenty of pocket space too. Great condition. I used it to transport the bass inside an SKB Bass Safe. Everything you’d expect from a Yamaha instrument - punches way above it’s price-point, plays beautifully and sounds great. A real work horse. I really like this thing but the arrival of a new custom Sandberg and the need for a new preamp pedal means it needs to go. Based in Linslade but I travel all over. I also still have the box the new Sandberg came in so postage would be very easy at this point. £350 £325 £300 Interested in Precision basses. Would be willing to add money if needs be.
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I think I was reading about these a few months back. Very cool. Needs to be a pedal or DI box unfortunately.
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Thanks. I spent about an hour looking at AMT Bricks last night too. You know where all the good stuff is!
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Thanks - just bid on a VT1 pro on eBay. It's just over a hundred quid so might be well worth a go.
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Thanks so much for all the info. Any idea why you haven't been charged import and/ or VAT on the Shift Line pedals you bought in the past? If I could order an Olympic III without fear of getting hit with 20% VAT and import charges, that may well be the way to go for me. I'm now lusting after the Audio Kitchen stuff, no thanks to you! I love the simplicity and I bet they sound the nuts. To be honest, for the price of The Small Trees DI, I could just about get the full blown DI version of the WR Goliath. Similarly, for the price of the non DI version of The Small Trees, I could get the WR Gnome (basically a Goliath without the EQ section). Both of the WR pedals use a Lehle DI and all the audio examples I've heard sound wonderful. WR is also based in Europe so I doubt I'd have to pay any charges. I also like the fact that their products are bass-specific (the Goliath anyway). The Jule stuff is mega. I tried the Monique Dove Cage in the Gallery recently and loved it. I bet the Simone pedal sounds the nuts but is way above what I want to spend. Also interested in the Lehle Sonic Spark, which claims to add harmonic content similar to a tube amp. The audio examples sound great, it's sub £200 and I could stick it before my Radial DI. I guess I'm asking for the impossible - something like we've been talking about for £300 or less once it reaches my pedal board. Thanks again for taking the time to help.
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Anyone have any experience with these? I guess I’m hoping it’ll behave like a noble pre but for less than half the price and without the pesky import charges! Would love to hear from anyone who’s tried this. Also any recommendations for similar valve DI pedals that won’t brake the bank. I’m aware of the Olympic MKIII and The WR Goliath. Again, these come with import charges and/or very high purchase price.
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Think I bought it off you 🙂 Loved it while I owned it! -
Scratch that - I did get it, and we spoke 🤦♂️ -
Sorry mate - I don't think I got your message?
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Thanks man. Sounds like a winner!
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Cool! Where did you buy it please?
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Thanks everyone - I’ll be playing with an acoustic guitar, a snare drum or cajon and three singers. Sounds like an acoustic bass won’t cut it. I have a U-bass. Maybe I should look in to portable battery-powered amps?
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Hi all - I need to buy an acoustic fretted bass (not an upright). It’s for a strolling band and won’t be plugged in so it has to be acoustically loud. A nice comfy design and easy player would be a bonus too. This is just for a trial gig so the budget is low. £300 max but even less would be better. If you have any experience on the subject or a suitable bass for sale, please let me know. Thanks
