Richard Jinman

Acquired secondhand on here as part of my quest for the ultimate amplified DB sound, but left languishing when I decided that for me at least a simple Realist was sufficient. At the height of my love affair with the Schertler I went all in buying - direct from Switzerland - ruinously expensive accessories including a belt clip, the bridge clamp and a brand new cork for the business end of the pup. The preamp has obvious signs of wear on its surface (see pics) but otherwise this fiendishly sophisticated bit of kit is good to go. Imagine the fun you’ll have shaping the cork to your own spec, the gasps of admiration from band mates when they see the preamp attached to your belt. How would I describe the sound of the Stat B? Good question. Compared to a realist it’s definitely more DB-like. You can hear string noise etc, but unlike a mic you’re not going to pick up (pun intended) other instruments or trigger a gale of feedback. So yeah, very attenuated, but ultimately not for me. I’m hoping someone can use this as intended. This set is £490 on the Thomann site, but I’m offering it at a price that won’t leave you suffering remorse if it doesn’t turn you into Ron Carter overnight. Free postage within the UK.

Aw thanks!

I’m selling my spare AI head as I have a newer Clarus. AI are sadly no longer with us, but their amps are stellar in terms of producing a flat ‘hi fi’ sound that’s perfect for DB in particular. Little bit of paint loss here and there and one of the rack mount ‘wings’ is slightly bent. Otherwise good to go. I’ve copied this spec from online: It has (2) independent channels. Each channel has Volume...Bass...Mid...Treble...and Effects Level controls. Each channel has 1/4" Send and Return jacks. Each channel has combined XLR/1/4" I/P jacks. Each channel has selectable Phantom Power. Each channel has a Notch/Cut Filter with a Range of 30Hz-800Hz. Digital Effects include Hall...Room...Plate...Delay...Ambient Chorus...and Flange. There is a Master volume. XLR Direct O/P. Pre/Post EQ Selection. Mute Button. Ground Lift. (2) Speakon O/P Jacks. comes with kettle lead, but no case. Will be carefully packaged and sent at buyer’s cost… or pick it up in Somerset (TA11) or London.

Luke’s moved back to NZ. Bass was on consignment at a UK dealer, but can’t remember which one I’m afraid

What a warhorse! And what a sound. If I was looking for/could afford a new DB one with this kind of pedigree would be it. GLWTS

Lovely looking thing... glwts

Having decided to settle on a French grip bow I thought I’d sell two German grip bows I’ve acquired. the best one is marked Guasti & Bottoni and is (I believe) Pernambuco. I bought it from a classical player for £160. It could do with a re-hair, but there’s plenty there to be getting on with. The G&B bow is the one at top of the picture directly below this text. the other bow does not have a maker’s stamp and is priced to let someone answer the question ‘Will I get on with German grip’ without breaking the bank. Buyers pay postage, but shouldn’t be much.