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SamPlaysBass replied to chriswareham's topic in Amps and Cabs
Great to see some old school iron still doing the heavy lifting. I’ll always commend someone choosing the gear they want to use over the ‘convenient’ alternative. This era of Acoustic looks divine. Speaking of heavy lifting, start the beer tab early and get a few mates in to carry this bad boy up the stairs. The Lexington has quite a few! -
This is from the first run in 2024 and is a fantastic instrument. I’ve loved owning it, but unfortunately space is becoming premium and with a house move looming, I need to free up cash and room. Still has the original Ernie Ball Cobalt flats with loads of life left in them (still actually quite zingy). I’ve actually toured this bass and it does a great job - punchy, articulate and captures that Joe Dart/Bernard Edwards vibe wonderfully. The neck feels incredible, very smooth and fast with a jazz-esque profile and nut width. No EQ, just a big ol’ volume knob stuck on the front and it’s all the better for it. I’ve filed the nut grooves slightly on the E and A strings as the action was a little high, now plays incredibly well with a low, fast action. It’s in 9.9/10 condition and I’ll be sad to see it go. Collection from Trelewis, South Wales, or happy to meet within 45 minutes distance or so. No trades unfortunately, I need the room and the money! £500. Any questions, drop me a message. Sam- 1 reply
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Up for sale is my fantastic Squier Vintage Modified Fretless bass. Bass is in A1 condition, gentle home use only. These basses offer fantastic value for money and are a lovely entry point into the world of Fretless playing. In my case, it’s been a handy addition to the arsenal but is seldom used, hence the sale. As the keen eyed amongst you have noticed, this one is loaded with active EMG pickups. These pickups sound incredible. Plenty of definition, clarity and authority, and the wonderful thing about them is they are silent when soloed; you really can get that beefy, mid-focused Jaco bridge tone but without any of the 60 cycle hum. These retail for £123 (+ £10 shipping) from the big German music store and are a huge upgrade compared to the original Duncan Designed pickups. Leagues apart. I’m looking for a straight sale as I’m moving house and thinning the heard. I’m based in Trelewis, South Wales, but happy to travel 45 minutes or so in any direction to meet a buyer. Conversely, you’re more than welcome to pickup from my house and try out through an amp etc. Any questions, drop me a message. £325. Cheers, Sam-
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Cheers Merton, very kind of you. Bruce loves a challenge, shoot him a message!
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Genuinely fantastic basses, everything I’ve ever wanted from a working, gigging bass. Beautiful details and great support from Bruce. I’m really happy with mine. Bruce’s workshop is great as well!
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I owned an Ashdown CTM 100 a few years back and I’m currently using the SVT CL above. The Ashdown wanted to distort earlier and didn’t go as low and deep as the Ampeg. The Ashdown had a brilliant distorted sound, proper Live At Leeds. It didn’t have loads of low end, but I was using it through an Ampeg SVT-HE 4x10 cab which isn’t known for its low end so YMMV. The Ampeg is deep and rich. Much less keen to distort, but it does have three times the power of the CTM 100, resulting in greater headroom. Voicing wise, I prefer the Ampeg, but if I was playing in a band where bass was front and centre, the Ashdown would clinch it. I really love the Ampeg for what I play, which is rock and soul based blues.
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Alex is a fantastic guitarist with a bright future ahead of him. Tasteful! Thanks for coming! It was a great gig. Thoroughly enjoyed.
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Beings I started this thread a few years ago, here’s my current set up! The Sampeg SVT CL into a Fender Neo 8x10. Overkill in every sense of the word. Tone and volume for days, though I usually keep it sensible. Usually… Sounds incredible. @Bassworks JPJ4 featuring in front - a wonderful bass, outstanding craftsmanship. Hot take, but an 8x10 is far, far easier to move around than a 4x10, even up stairs. Happy to arm wrestle anyone who thinks otherwise.
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Check your inbox StingrayCliff 👍🏻
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Get any offers in now before it goes off to the usual suspects to be sold. Cash is king, baby!
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Couple of enquiries but not gone yet.
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Trades amended and cash offers considered!
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SOLD
