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That's a very good price for a very portable and not at all bad sounding cab

Bit of work on the saddles and the action would come down easily, it's not a neck problem, it's just that being a neck through there is nothing you can do about the pretty much straight line from nut to saddles. To be honest, this height issue is one of the limitations of Hipshot bridges and is why I've reverted to Rick models, despite their less than ideal intonation options! Having said this, when this arrived from the Bass Doc I was pretty surprised at just how low the action was so it might be that a tweak or two of the rods would get this back to where Clarky and Jack with their evident preference for 'not a real man's action' would prefer Worth mentioning that my reason for sale was genuine in that a rather nice v63 came my way at a price that really made it a no-brainer. I won't say that the Faker matches the v63, but it's certainly not far off (probably a similar difference in quality as you'd find between a Fender Custom Shop and a standard MIA as opposed to that between a Custom shop and a Squier/MIM). Where it does beat the v63 is the circuit (stereo and VTC), the neck (much smoother and much faster), the weight (!) and IME the appearance, which is a lovely old mojo'd patina. Goes without saying that Clarky is a true gent and probably in an even better mood to deal with than normal following his recent victory in the London Mayoral Election

[quote name='applerocks' timestamp='1336747727' post='1650428'] That's correct, one of the feet from the metal holding down the transformer had snapped off. Since deciding to sell this has been fixed. [/quote] Ah, thanks for clarifying. Seemed odd when i read the revised post 'cos you originally said it would require a new part from Mesa? Guess their parts Dept is quicker than it used to be! Good luck with the sale. C

I might be wrong but I'm sure you identified another more serious problem with the amp in the original first post (now edited). If I'm right, has that now been fixed?

I want these

TC1144 sold, lots of PMs re pics of the Ampeg which I will sort tomorrow (although it looks like a SVTII-P in good condition). Re the Peavey's I'll also open them up and identify the tubes tomorrow; worth stating that they are both surprisingly good and surprisingly powerful (I gigged the 120 in a VERY loud power trio with a drummer who liked to hit hard and never got it much above mid way on the master, pretty clean tone even at that level also). As is always the case with Peavey gear, the power amps aren't light, but unlike some of their SS gear which has eft me feeling pretty ambivalent, the two power amps really impress (which is why I think I'll keep whichever one doesn't sell first) C

[quote name='Shaggy' timestamp='1336588970' post='1648111'] Thanks Chris - Seems to be a glut of decent cheapie basses FS here at the moment! Enjoy that Mesa 400, recently acquired a Mesa D-180 myself and looking out for another 1516EV..... [/quote] We live in parallel worlds (with Clarky)!

That looks like a cracker Greg, and if you've used it as you main squeeze it can't be al that bad either. The aftermarket bits are probably worth what you're asking for the bass, and there's something very nice about neck through instruments

Looks like the TC is going to Nik and PMs replied to re the others Chris

Incoming Mesa 400+ means the above high quality preamps and power amps are up for grabs. I'll post pics on Tuesday. [s]Ampeg SVTII-P (1u all tube) £250 TC Electronics 1144 (1u) £150[/s] Peavey Classic 50/50 (2u all tube stereo) £250 Peavey Classic 120 (3u all tube mono) £150 C

And after almost two years in the wilderness, I've just bought another 1516EV, and it's staying this time Just need to find somewhere to store it....

[quote name='thisnameistaken' timestamp='1336044200' post='1639883'] Hi Chris. The set of strings that were on my bass when I bought it I think are evah mediums (bridge end silks are green with a black stripe running through it, peg ends are different colours). I've no idea how old they are but I took them off 18 months ago and won't be putting them back on, my bass is too thumpy-sounding for them and I found them hard work to play. If you want to PM me your address you can have them, gratis. - Kev [/quote] Black and green silks and hard to play, that sounds like the babies! PM sent Kev, thanks Chris

I 'bought' some through two sites but both failed to mention that they had no stock. I only really need G&D right now but am happy to buy a whole set either new or lightly to moderately used. Not after Weichs, and would rather the strings didn't have any nicks in them! Cheers Chris

Very tempted Bob, could you post it if I asked really nicely?

I have Mesa and Ampeg and it's all staying thanks

Would you swap for an Ampeg head?

Clarky, sell the Gherson and buy the 4001 mate