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Beedster

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  1. [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
  2. 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?
  3. 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
  4. With exceptional generosity given that I would have paid for them, Kev sent me a set of Evah's, and in doing so got me out of a bit of a hole given that two 'retailers' of said strings had failed to send me a set. I'll be making a charitable donation on Kev's behalf for the strings (and that's not to the local bar), so Kev's act of generosity has benefitted both me and the charity in question. 100% top guy, I hope I get the chance to repay the generosity some day Chris
  5. [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)!
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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....
  9. [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
  10. 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
  11. Very tempted Bob, could you post it if I asked really nicely?
  12. Another +1 for Mark for dealing with a problem (my fault not his) in a very professional and understanding way. You can never really judge how someone is until you see how they react when there's a problem, and on that basis Mark's a 100% guy to deal with. C
  13. I have Mesa and Ampeg and it's all staying thanks
  14. I'm kinda interested in the history of amplifying DB; when it first started, what sort of amps, mics, PUPs etc were used, how players dealt with feedback, bleed etc? Given the problems folks on here (me included) seem to constantly face getting heard, I always find it amazing when listening to some very old recordings just how well the DB comes through, even in big bands. C
  15. [quote name='4000' timestamp='1335183301' post='1626769'] To be honest, as I can see this discussion going on for months without getting anywhere, I suggest we agree to disagree. [/quote] I think all possible arguments have been aired and, on that basis, this sentiment should prevail
  16. [quote name='4000' timestamp='1335183301' post='1626769'] When I give advice about buying a bass I will point out issues to look out for, but I would never, ever completely write off a particular brand as doing so could mean that the person asking for advice may, if they took that advice, miss out on the very instrument that works for them. We're all different and we all need different things. [/quote] The sort of bad advice that stopped me playing Rics for about 30 years
  17. Clarky, sell the Gherson and buy the 4001 mate
  18. [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1334997740' post='1624457'] The BassChat circle of life [/quote] [quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1334997747' post='1624458'] Ah, the cycle of life......... [/quote] You and I need to go into couple therapy mate
  19. [quote name='Stacker' timestamp='1334997649' post='1624455'] Thx, Clarky, though I'm glad you bit on Beedster's Gherson cos that allowed him to buy my V63 which allowed me to buy...(runs out of breath!) [/quote] Ah, the cycle of life.........
  20. [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1334996555' post='1624441'] I would proably have gone for this rather than Beedster's look-alike Gherson faker.... [/quote] Which is exactly what I suggested you should do when we first spoke about the Faker mate
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