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But the list of reasons why one person's experience of gear failing doesn't generalise is huge. If we all bought all of our gear from new, looked after it (no drops, spilled beer, lends to a mate for a gig etc....), didn't modify it, had it routinely checked and maintained by a professional, and stored it in optimal environments, then perhaps there's a case. But many of us buy used gear so have no idea whether any of the above criteria have been breached, and even when bought new we often don't take very good care (at least not as good as we assume we do), adopt routine maintenance etc. So stuff fails, and when it does we tend to draw an ad -hoc hypothesis along the lines "too much power/distortion" etc. The number of amps I've bought used that when taken to a tech - or even when checked over b y me and I'm very far from expert - turn out to have been damaged, modded, poorly repaired, or simply allowed to fall into poor repair, is probably testament to all of the above So when your WEM Dominator (nice unit BTW) went, it could have been the results of so many things other than the volume 👍
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No idea, IME it will be weeks ratheer than months but that's my experience with pretty large audio manufacturers (UAD/Softube etc). I'd say that unless they've been pretty lax with their T&Cs (Anderton's and Mooer), I'd be surprised if you have much comeback other than the goodwill angle. As you like the guitar, I hope they sort the software issue 👍
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If I had a pound for every time a piece of digital audio studio hardware stopped working or wasn't fully functional as the result of a software issue - usually but not always an OS update - I'd be rich. If Mooer are anything like other tech business in audio, they'll be frantically working on a fix. I hope that's the case, as I can see all sides of the problem here 👍
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Hey Tony, all good here thanks mate, hope the same's true with you. OK, everyday's a school day, that's really interesting and something I was not aware of. Thanks for posting 👍
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FS: Mesa Subway 1x12 cab £450 - *SOLD*
Beedster replied to Beedster's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
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FS: Mesa Subway 1x12 cab £450 - *SOLD*
Beedster replied to Beedster's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
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FS: Mesa Subway 1x12 cab £450 - *SOLD*
Beedster replied to Beedster's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
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FS: Mesa Subway 1x12 cab £450 - *SOLD*
Beedster replied to Beedster's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HEAD SOLD, CAB STILL AVAILABLE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In 40-years of playing I've failed to learn from two recurring lessons: I don't get on with Jazz Basses no matter how beautiful they look, feel, and play I don't get on with lightweight gear, no matter how much I curse having to lug Mesa Diesel or Powerhouse cabs and assorted large tube amps to gigs and rehearsals Now, there's nothing wrong with either Jazz Basses or lightweight gear of course, and this rig has actually been very useful following a sports injury in August - which made lugging gear, and even standing with a bass, a challenge, and stopped me playing upright completely for a few months - it enabled me to have a decent sounding yet lightweight option. But cut to today and I'm happily lifting Diesel cabs and 300w tube amps again, albeit probably with a little more caution than previously, and I'm moving this rig on accordingly. Both units were bought used but with relatively light use here on Basschat, and both are in very good condition. Gig bag and cover, as well as documents, are included. I've rehearsed it around 20 times and it doesn't even break a sweat keeping up with a pretty powerful drummer and a very very pokey guitarist. As a rig it has all of the plusses of the Walkabout Scout combo but is lighter and more powerful, with less tendency to get woolly at higher volumes. It's also designed to run at 2ohms (albeit via a selector switch on the rear). I've not really explored the EQ, HPF or damping options as it sounded so bloody good set flat, but there's a number of threads here and on Talkbass in which more knowledgable people than me get into the details of these Ideally I'd prefer collection or handover in person (it's light enough for me to jump on a train to London with it, and with a bit of notice I could probably get elsewhere by car). Courier of courser remains an option albeit my least favourite.
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....not saying it is of course, but it was an immediate reaction, colours all seem very vivid for a 60-year old instrument compared to others I've seen? Might just be the photos/light?
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I'm no expert but the first thing I felt (not thought, gut feel as opposed to forensic evaluation) when I looked at the pics was that the finish seemed a bit wrong
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Living the dream 👍
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I'd love to see that, I imagine a bit of a trek for me though (Are you going to run audio of hysterical screaming between tracks?)
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That's actually on the list 👍
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Destined to become one of the all-time great BC quotes 👍
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FS: Ear Trumpet Nadine DB mic and case - *SOLD*
Beedster replied to Beedster's topic in EUBs & Double Basses For Sale
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Bought on here a few months back in pretty much unused condition. It's a very nice piece of kit that I've used happily for both practice and rehearsal. It's surprisingly god even when using a passive bass without a preamp, but obvioulsy sounds even better with actives/pres. I've now set up my studio desk for practice so this is surplus to requirement and although small enough to sit comfortably under my bench, is still taking up much needed space (lot's of other stuff competing for the 'under the bench' space), hence the very nice price Original listing here
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Bought for a vintage Jazz project that I've decided to move on, it was installed literally for minutes for me to realise that the cavity would need to be slightly modified to accept it (good ol' early 70's Fender QC I'd guess). It's fit pretty much any other Jazz without modification of course! You know the score with these, absolutely wonderful piece of kit at every level. This has the retro Fender-style controls BTW. RRP is £230 Price includes UK postage