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[quote name='squire5' post='880779' date='Jun 29 2010, 11:16 AM']I hear what you're saying MBA,but it's not just as simple as the surrounds simply coming away from the frame.That would be easy.The cones have actually fractured well away from the area where they attach to the frame.A different kettle of wossname altogether.[/quote] I can see that from the photos. The point is that you stick something on that bridges the break, in my case it was foam surround, but you could try several layers of tissue built up using latex with each layer, front and back. If the glue is really thick you can water it down a tad, just make sure you overlap the cone and the outer with something, as just butting the 2 edges together and gluing is unlikely to last long. You WILL succeed! (good luck )

I have replaced the foam surrounds on a couple of pairs of hifi speakers (AR18s) and it's not that hard, just a bit time consuming. These were 8" cones, and you buy the foams and stick it with something supplied that looked very much like Copydex, a latex based adhesive of some sort anyhow. I'd say the chances of a result are good, and found centring the cones fine, the cloth support behind the cone pretty much did it for you, you just have to make sure the coil doesn't rub in the magnet as you gently push it in and out.

their older material stands out as better than the current stuff. Nice shiny guitar!

Stan Tracey? Allan Holdsworth

It's a Performer DLX passive with 2v 2t controls, possibly not the curved body, but it's hard to be certain, as the curve is hard to photo. [url="http://www.modernguitars.com/musicgear/electric_bass_guitars/spector/Spector_Performer_4DLX_4-String_Bass_Holoflash_Black.html"]looks like this one[/url]

Good comms and quick posting, nice transaction, cheers Ian!

Looks really classy - love the corners, are they leather?

[quote name='geoffbyrne' post='864270' date='Jun 11 2010, 12:54 PM']I had a Maine guitar head & 2x12 sealed cab for a long time - the cab was 16 Ohm & the amp produced about 65 w through it, but would go down to 4Ohms & round about 150w. Later, when I took up bass, I found an open-backed Maine Guitar & Bass 2x12 combo on Ebay with McKenzie speakers. The guitar channel was wonky but the bass channel was huge!!! So huge it blew the speakers after about 3 weeks of playing out. The other problem was it's weight - I was 15 1/2 stone at the time & could barely move it - I had to put a couple more handles on the sides & get help to move it. The guitar head I had had that constant 'suzz' underneath that most of the Crate Powerblocks exhibit & I wouldn't be surprised if the power amp chips used were of the same family. Certainly have a look at it, but listen carefully to the amp & beware open-backed cabs used for bass. Geoff[/quote] The Maine things wouldn't have used power amp chips, way before them! They'd almost certainly be 2N3055 type transistors, like most solid state stuff of that era (HH etc.) readily servicable. They were made in Watford, on Rickmansworth road iirc I Knew someone who has a job briefly testing the units with a guitar as a final QC check. I think they went down late 70's/early 80's, but I also remember them being solid reliable gear.

I just saw the link, and it says The Snake Corps are playing too! Is that for real? I didn't think they would get back together! Awesome, if true!

[quote name='DWeekes90' post='862825' date='Jun 10 2010, 12:59 AM']Hey Sei Bass enthusiasts! After buying a rather magnificent Jazz 5 second hand from the gallery a few months ago I was wondering if anyone had any idea about its backstory. All I could gather from the guys at the Gallery is that is was probably from around 2004/2005 or mabye later. Here's some specs to jog people's memories. Sei Jazz 5 Maple Body Birdseye Maple Neck and Fingerboard. Ambonia facing Aguilar ODP-1 preamp Blue Side LEDs Here are some pics. Sorry about the quality, the only camera I have is my Blackberry. [attachment=51796:Sei_5.jpg] [attachment=51797:Sei_6.jpg] [attachment=51798:Sei_7.jpg] [attachment=51799:Sei_8.jpg] The body looks more like ash than maple. The birdseye on the neck looks lovely though. Nice bass! Jules (SEI Flamboyant headless #67)[/quote]

Hey Wayne - nice job. My mate Dave who occasionally drums with Scam 69 has the perfect kit to compliment that: [attachment=51668:Dave_20Magpie_2009.jpg]

Just found out a tennis ball tube is about the right diameter! I'll keep you updated once I've fitted it.

[quote name='Twigman' post='860099' date='Jun 7 2010, 05:18 PM']Headlining MaxiPop festival Barcelona Sept 18. [url="http://www.casadelamusica.cat/ca/salamandra/concerts/2197/MAXI_POP:"]http://www.casadelamusica.cat/ca/salamandr.../2197/MAXI_POP:[/url][/quote] That sounds like a fantastic gig!! Great result!

Thank you very much Bill, much appreciated. And thanks Mr. F, good idea, I should have thought of that one! How is the cab volume?, just about enough? (not that I can do anything about it anyhow!)