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Oh and it has a long way to run before we find out if it is a bargain or not. ;0)
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[quote name='Bankai' post='1224399' date='May 8 2011, 07:27 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Precision-Bass-/120719331852?_trksid=p5197.m8&_trkparms=algo%3DMW%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D10%26po%3DLCA%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D9011074937489073335"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Precision-Bas...074937489073335[/url] Gggggooood deal?[/quote] Possibly... is it yours? However, I have to say that a low feedback rating and some vague description wouldn't inspire me unless I could see it in person. The old ebay chat that rings alarm bells are as follows; [i]'I am told that this Fender Precision Bass is a late 1970’s model (serial number: S888563).'[/i] - The seller isn't SAYING that it is a late 70's Precision, simply that they've been told that it is; ebay get out clause #42. [i]'I do not play myself, but my local guitar shop has checked it over and all they did was give the frets a slight grind.'[/i] - You have to ask your self if they don't play how the hell have they got it for sale, there could be genuine reasons but it rings alarm bells. [i] 'You can see from the photo that the covers are missing, but otherwise I understand that all parts are original.'[/i] - "I understand..." ebay get out clause #36 [i]'...but I do not have an amp or a lead!'[/i] - see 2nd comment above. On the plus side they are happy for collection and they have given a serial number but serial numbers are easily replicated/falsified. Not saying that it isn't genuine but the above would have me questioning the seller. BTW if it is yours... see above!
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[quote name='Soloshchenko' post='1223684' date='May 7 2011, 09:30 PM']Good to hear you got your cash back.[/quote] Technically I haven't as yet but I've quoted ebay rules at him and opened a dispute so he has to refund me; however, it will cost me as I have to foot the return postage to him! So it's cost me £25 because the tw4t couldn't be honest in his listing... though if he had been honest then nobody would have bid on it!
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If you see this bass appear on eBay and it looks like a bit of a bargain... stay clear! I've admired these Progress basses since cd_david got his many moons back and when this was going on ebay recently I had a silly last minute bid and got it for £460. Bargain, or so it appeared! It duly arrived quite promptly but on initial inspection I thought that the action appeared quite excessive and closer inspection showed what appeared to be lacquer cracks on the back of the headstock! I gave the bass 24hrs to settle into the house climate then had another look at it. The neck appeared to have an awful lot of give in it (i.e. not much pressure was required to grip the neck and pull it straight/flat). I then started examining the bass more closely and found cracks in the lacquer running the length of the neck fingerboard joint, not good. I contacted the seller who basically said 'so what, it's an expensive bass and you got it cheap' at no point did he question the cracks nor make any suggestions that it could have happened in transit, he even went so far as to say I should have seen the cracks in his photographs ( you decide [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290559450320&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...e=STRK:MEWNX:IT[/url] )! I decided then that the bass had too many flaws and potential problems to warrant keeping it so I requested a refund.; he said not a problem as he'd resell on ebay for more money; I pointed out that I hoped he'd mention the cracks but got no response! Any way... if you see this bass reappear on ebay be aware that the neck is chunky yet feels as whippy as a whippy thing and the cracks running the length of the neck fingerboard joint and from around the nut extending to the back of the headstock, point to potential problems. Oh and the nut is an absolute dog's dinner, I've a feeling someone has been tinkering with it already.
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I can't really comment on your Streamer Standard but if you are looking for something 'different' but want to retain what you have (and with Warwick values what they are) I'd be looking to save for a NT Streamer next if I were you.
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[quote name='Swampash57' post='1222660' date='May 6 2011, 10:07 PM']Swampash57 Hi I'm after a PRS bass and would like to now if yours is still for sale.[/quote] It is for sale ... and cheaper than the one on ebay! However (and this isn't sale BS), you are the 3rd person to contact me in the last 24hrs... mind that likely as not doesn't count for a lot!
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[quote name='wateroftyne' post='1219972' date='May 4 2011, 03:35 PM']We occasionally have something on Tyneside. Maybe it's time...[/quote] Tis indeed!
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[quote name='dave_bass5' post='1216917' date='May 1 2011, 09:26 PM']The way I figure it is if I reduce the input to the tube and turn off the boost I'll get a cleaner tone but by doing this I will also need to up the master to compensate. I'm assuming I might need to push the master quite high to achieve the same volume, but cleaner. Again, this is all based on the one gig so I might be jumping the gun a bit.[/quote] I've used WoT's amp (not in anger) and it should be easily achievable to get a clean tone with the input gain matched but not overdriven, thereby giving you loads of extra headroom. As you say, it'll be a case of trial and error to achieve what you want. However, from past experience it's better to get a nice health signal into an amp and then to give yourself room to manouver with the output.
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[quote name='dave_bass5' post='1216863' date='May 1 2011, 08:30 PM']I understand about too much volume can damage the speakers but the way I'm seeing it is [u]I want to be a le to reduce the input stage[/u] and have the gain button out, without loosing volume. I think to do this I need to turn the output up quite high to match the level with the button in and gain up at about 11 o'clock if that makes sence.[/quote] Why would you want to lower the input gain and balance it by increasing the output to where it is clipping? If the input is suitably matched to the output from your bass then you should have a nice healthy signal that need not be too thick as to sound overdriven. Sorry if I'm misunderstanding what you are trying to achieve.
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[quote name='deano401' post='1216183' date='Apr 30 2011, 10:39 PM']hi ya nice bass is this a NT version and is it still up for sale i,ve got a 96 thumb bass nt version if you fancy a swap cheers[/quote] I'll save the OP the trouble of replying... I know for sure that this isn't a NT bass and afaik unless it's a CS model there aren't any NT CT basses.
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[quote name='wateroftyne' post='1215532' date='Apr 30 2011, 09:05 AM']Hello! Dunno if you've seen these... [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f15/epifani-ul310-series-1-vs-series-2-a-563840/"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f15/epifani-...ies-2-a-563840/[/url] [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f15/epifani-ul310-series-1-series-2-cabs-514881/"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f15/epifani-...-2-cabs-514881/[/url][/quote] Cheers MB. I did do a search on TB but it's all down to the wording so I ended up trawling through loads of non-relevant stuff... which though not directly what I wanted to read was informative and filled in a bit of my morning!
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[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1215546' date='Apr 30 2011, 09:27 AM']What an odd way to conduct business. Did you get an answer to your query above, John?[/quote] I got no personal nor public response to my query re. the scuff, so I suppose a potential buyer would just have to assume that it was! To consider measuring a nut too onerous, smacks of indifference to selling or to possibly not knowing what to measure...
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Anybody had the opportunity to own or A/B these cabs? I can't find actual quotes anywhere but I seem to recall hearing a couple of years ago that the MkI was the better cab... any owners out there?
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[quote name='The Burpster' post='1215491' date='Apr 30 2011, 07:06 AM']I cannot believe someone hasn't snapped this up - It is a very pretty example, and the maple/maple neck is almost unique tonally. Anyone short of a kidney....?[/quote] Well that saved me a bump! In all seriousness, I am going to shift this and a couple of other basses.
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Going direct to Dave isn't as complex as you might think and he really tries to ensure you get what you want without paying more than you need to.
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Joe just bought a flightcase from me and yet again it was a pleasure to meet a top BCer!
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[quote name='deepbass5' post='1214140' date='Apr 28 2011, 08:00 PM']Love my 5 string Steamer stage 1 But not happy with the control layout or the stacked Volume /blend and find the mid a bit wishy-washy John East said the shafts are larger than normal. Has anyone retro fitted any different arrangement or managed to re-arrange the knobs and still fit the cavity. I fancy a change, so any pioneers who have tackled the Streamer control layout Please let me know what you managed to do.[/quote] I replaced the 3 band MEC preamp on a Streamer with an Aguilar 2 band BUT there was no need to change any of the pots as the preamp is an internal black box, whereas JE preamps are (iirc) all mounted/attached to the pots themselves, hence your problem. Changing the preamp isn't the issue it's fitting a JE unit that is the problem and I'd say that if it is due to the shafts being too long the only way round it is to do some internal routing/countersinking. However, that may well weaken the area around the pot and not recommended!
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Pass the sandpaper... where's the sunburst paint!
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RARE: Thunderfunk Tfb-550-A like new.
warwickhunt replied to Grossmit's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
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RARE: Thunderfunk Tfb-550-A like new.
warwickhunt replied to Grossmit's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
[quote name='Grossmit' post='1212390' date='Apr 27 2011, 10:35 AM']Hi! It's a lighter version of the 750 (with a 550 chassis) and can't go on 2ohms. But it has all the other features of the 750, that was the point. cheers![/quote] I see! However, sorry but just for clarity your amp doesn't have all of the features of the 750; there aren't that many differences between the amps (bigger transformer being the main one), certainly no differences in the controls etc. (visually identical) but the auto/on backlight fan is one of the only other features where they differ and your amp doesn't have that. Not trying to pull your sale down but I'm genuinely intrigued as to how Dave will have taken the 550 chassis and upped the power to that of the 750 whilst keeping the weight exactly the same as the old 550! -
RARE: Thunderfunk Tfb-550-A like new.
warwickhunt replied to Grossmit's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
[quote name='Grossmit' post='1212192' date='Apr 26 2011, 11:17 PM']Hi! I am selling my brand new Thunderfunk TFB-550-A. I asked Dave personnaly to make a lighter version of the 750A so this one can't go on 2ohms but it weights 14-15 pounds. I asked this to carry it easily on my back but by the time I received it, my band had a real rehearsal room where we can leave our gear so I am going all-tube. This is it, I'm selling it at 1150£ + shipping so I guess it would be a quick sell. I really don't know about how much would be the shipping, depend on where you are... cheers! [attachment=78481:Face_TF02.jpg] [attachment=78482:Face_TF01.jpg] [attachment=78483:Dos_TF02.jpg] trade possible for an All-tube in very good condition amp![/quote] Sorry just to clarify, are you saying that Dave has made you a lighter version of the 750 or 550? Your amp has the chassis and all of the front & rear features of the standard 550 and the 550 can't go to 2 ohms! -
Courier points system and courier issues
warwickhunt replied to paul, the's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
[quote name='warwickhunt' post='1211947' date='Apr 26 2011, 07:31 PM']Booked a collection through Interparcel and though it was a bit much that they could only quote collection times between 09:00 - 19:00, I booked it and organised for collection from a family member's house... No show by the courier! I'll have to see what the craic is about next collection but I'm not happy about organising for someone or myself to sit around for another day! So that's -1 for Interparcel for me. [/quote] Latest - Home Delivery Network (booked through Interparcel) have a 'systems failure' and unable to establist a collection DAY... DAY never mind chuffin time! Not a happy camper at the minute!