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  1. Misowaki
    So after having not used it in months and only a handful of times previously (about 5 or 6!) I turned it on the last week to find a thin, brittle sound. Tried re-biasing as explained in the manual, nothing. It's still under warranty but Polar are just saying 'send it back' without confirming whether the tubes are covered under warranty. Anyone had a similar experience and resolution? I don't want to send it back and end up footing a bill that could be avoided by just taking it for a service.
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    Hey man, is this still available? I have a potential part-ex Fender and I'm only in Walton...
  3. Misowaki
    I see, would've thought OP would've edited then but if that's the case, alas!
  4. Misowaki
    Hey man, is this still kicking about and would you now potentially consider any trades if so...? (I did see 'no trades' but thought worth asking as it was listed in August. I know that's kinda annoying but, don't ask and all that =D )
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    Not getting enough use so time to move on. After something a little different or a part-ex on a Japanese Fender P/J. Trades/part-ex that will be of particular interest: A high end Yamaha BB. I love my 425X so am very interested in a Japanese made one. A Barefaced cab (large one like a Super/Big type) A decent high powered head, particularly interested in Aguilar/Fender/Ampeg. Gibson Ripper or decent copy (like the Ibanez beauties) On that note... most old Ibanez lawsuit type copies A decent semi hollow that doesn't feel like a toy; Epiphone Rivoli or Jack Casady type, Gibson Midtown etc. (no pencil necks plzzzz) A 'lesser' P or P/J (Japanese Fenders are especially welcome round these parts!) Anything decent that doesn't look like a medieval weapon/clipart shapes. The pictures don't really show but it's a light lacquer and you can see the grain through it. Any knocks or dings aren't easily noticeable but all pictured. Can add a Hipshot drop tuner for a bit extra if wanted. Active bass with the passive switch, I took out the battery to make it a kill switch. I made a shim for it to lower the action, if you don't like it it's easily removed. Noiseless J pup does a good job. In general, it can't be faulted for sound or playability or quality. I'm mainly playing P bass with flats these days and this one will get the occasional outing on a pop session but otherwise it's sat largely unused. Trades will have to be meet up/collection. Postage can be arranged by buyer. Can source a case at cost or something can be arranged if need be. Any questions or offers, give us a shout. I may not always see messages on here so give me a call or text if you prefer on 0779 091 8561 Cheers, Andrew
  6. Misowaki
    Ahh maaaaaan, selling mine was a huge regret. Wish I had the cash =( Good luck!
  7. Misowaki

    *SOLD*

    Misowaki posted a topic in Basses For Sale

    You know how it is. GAS got the better of me and I decided 'I must have a fretless', played it for a month and had a blast then let it languish in the corner whilst I played basses that actually suit the work. Just after what I paid for it but it needs going so reasonable offers considered. Sounds really nice actually, quite impressed by the Hohner pups. Strung with flats, of course. Previous owner had it set up for left handed so I put a new nut on there. Also came with some witch hat knobs instead of the regular knurled metal guys you see it wearing today. Can supply either. Hole in the lower horn where they'd put the strap pin. Some light lines have been scratched (delicately) more or less where they should be. Plays well, sounds good, quality usable fretless for the money says I. Just not getting played and I'm still broke off the back of Christmas =D Just realised the last photo sucks, can send clearer ones if need be 😃 Based in Walton On Thames, just past Kingston (SW London/Surrey). Trials welcome. Not after any trades on this, I'm afraid. Cheers
  8. Misowaki
    still available
  9. Misowaki
    That's literally the only reason I need it gone, so I can buy something that isn't an absolute bastarding beach to carry up a stair case! Otherwise, yeah, it would stay put.
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    Need to downsize quickly so will consider trades for a 1x12 combo or part ex on a Fender cab. Could probably do with a service as it's been a while but works as it should. Dated as February 1995, great condition for a 23 year old amp. Louder than hell and quite the beast. Low/high output modes which I believe takes it from 25w to 100w or thereabouts so you can play it at home or use it for recording with no worries. But it still is loud. Sounds as you'd expect it, lush cleans, beautiful reverb. Channel 1 is the 'vintage' gain and channel 2 the more modern gain (ie. LOUD). You're welcome to come try it out, based in Walton-on-Thames just past Kingston (Surrey/SW London). I can deliver within half hour or so for £30. Comes with foot switch and dust cover (although I forgot to take a pic with it). Manual and schematics for more details can be found by googling 'ampwares evil twin'.
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    Me too! =D Fingers crossed will be here this week.
  12. Misowaki
    For anyone interested, I ended up going with a TC BH250 at £181 and am beyond pleased with it. Surprisingly loud! Tried it at rehearsal through the studio's Hartke 4x10 and it sounded huge! Played at home through my Ampegs and it's just as loud as the PF500 with both volumes set around 12 0'clock. Perhaps the PF500 only starts to kick up the volume further up? Didn't really check but as it stands, I have no doubt the BH250 and the One 10 (when it eventually arrives, hopefully this week) will be plenty loud for small gigs and DI'd for bigger. Really hoped to be able to give it it's first proper outing at XOYO last night but had to take the fliptop which I still love but had to wedge it in my drummer's car. A note on sound: BH250 vs PF500. Everything I've read so far seems to hold true. The TC is more bass heavy and for the first time ever, I found myself turning the bass down! Sounds great though, full and punchy with my flat wound P bass but no loss of clarity when using my round wound P/J. Perhaps a touch more versatility on the Ampeg but it's easy enough to tune in to what you want on the TC. The EQ system is actually decent and despite my dubious chin stroking moment when first reading about it, I'm pleased to report it works as promised. Built in tuner and Spectracomp means atm, only pedal I need to bring with is the OC3. Am toying with the idea of buying or building a 3 way switch for it but I believe that would mean either/or of the two Toneprint slots as opposed to both. Don't know if anyone can attest to that? Overall result: a result. All I need fits into a regular rucksack with room to spare. Add the One 10 and I can traipse around town with minimal effort and no car required.
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    Thing is I've got a 210he and 115lf that I use together when needed and they're rated to match the head. Barefaced say that a One 10 is "Safe with up to 500W if you're running fairly clean sounds" which I wont always be so wouldn't want to risk that. The plan is One 10 with the PF20T or a tiny head I can chuck in a bag for small gigs/as a stage monitor and eventually get a Super Compact or something a little larger (matched for power, of course, dunno if the Compact is as of writing) for when needed but I have the Ampeg cabs for now. Might chuck the PF500 and 210HE combo up for sale here. Much as I love it, I also love the idea of rolling up to a gig with a cab in hand and everything else on my back instead of cars and multiple trips. Also means I get to actually have a drink post gig! 👌👑🍻
  14. Misowaki
    Sweet, nice one, I'll look into that! Cheers
  15. Misowaki
    That does look ideal but yeah for that money, may as well buy a small head 😃
  16. Misowaki
    Yeah I did think that straight after posting actually but I still like the idea of a small amp that will fit in the gig bag for when I'm feeling lazy 😃 The Trace Elf looks pretty sweet too size wise.
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    So I've just ordered myself a Barefaced One 10 and am thinking of either downgrading my PF500 to get something like a TC BH250 or Markbass Nano Mark or something but then thought... would a little power amp work from my SCR-DI? Anyone know if this is possible/a practical way of getting a little amp head in a bag without spending another £200-300? I normally take a Spectracomp, Polytune and the SCR-DI to a gig so a little power amp would do the trick if it's doable but then so would a BH250 with toneprint and tuner built in and leave the other bits at home... I know I could just chuck the PF500 in a bag/double bass case and be done but I like the idea of something smaller. I have a PF20T too which I'm sure will sound phenomenal through the One 10 but in case I don't fancy driving to a gig, wanna be able to basically have everything in one bag and the cab in my hand. Anyone got anything to say about either head or the power amp thing? Either of them any good? Cheers
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    I thought that at first but when I took it to rehearsal after about 20 minutes of play, it really started to growl. Maybe it just needs a little more time to warm up?
  20. Misowaki
    Haha, how did we not figure this out sooner?! =D Glad it's gone to a good home, hope you didn't get in trouble with the wife!
  21. Misowaki
    I tried my PF20T at rehearsal the other night. Used the cab from the rehearsal room (some Hartke 15" I believe). Was almost maxed out, Gain at about 1 or 2 o'clock, bass at about 4 and volume around 3 to be heard against kit, keys, 2 guitars, trombone, trumpet and vocals. With the gain there, had to play gingerly to stop it going from a purr to a growl but it held its own against all that. I'd have no qualms gigging it with PA support at a larger gig or by itself with a smaller band. The difference with a second cab when playing at home is pretty huge too so if I could be bothered to take 2 cabs, would be fine for most regular gigs.
  22. Misowaki
    £750 anyone? I'm actually quite surprised this isn't getting snapped up...
  23. Misowaki
    Price drop to £800 ono
  24. Misowaki
    Yeah man, thing's complete, never actually put it on the bass I got it for, which I no longer have.
  25. Misowaki
    Offers considered as it has to go asap but no trades, thanks. I'm already losing money here so someone please buy it soon so I can pay my road tax and car insurance =S You probably know how rare these are. Head is handmade in Essex. 30 watts, all tube. I bought this on a whim after finally entering the world of tube amps. A very expensive whim. It has to be said, this is the only Ashdown amp that's ever sounded good to my ears. But not just good good; the kind of good that has you cackling gleefully after playing for about 5 seconds. Maybe it's just battered old rehearsal room gear that hadn't sold me on them but this is a beast. Was hoping to keep it but as life has a habit of kicking you in the penis when you're smiling, I've got to let it go. Only had it a few months, left the house once. It's basically brand new. You are of course welcome to come try it as it won't be posted unless you want to arrange all that and take the risk. That said, I'm willing to deliver within a reasonable distance. If it's more than a 20 minute drive, we can discuss. I'm in Walton -on-Thames. The spec as told by Ashdown: https://ashdownmusic.com/products/lb-30-drophead-15h Power Output 30 Watt Speaker Outputs Jack Socket Frequency Response 30Hz to 16kHz High Instrument Input 450mV Low Instrument Input 150mV DI Output Line Level - 1k Impedance Minimum Load 4 Ohms EQ Simple passive Bass, Middle, treble and EQ rotary controls Effects send Valve driven Instrument level Effects return Valve recovered Pre-amp Tubes 1 x ECC83 1 x ECC82 Output tubes 4 x EL84
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