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[quote name='dangerboy' post='787137' date='Mar 26 2010, 04:19 PM']Here are 4 mics. All working, but in varying cosmetic condition!

Prices include shipping to the UK.

Behringer XM-8500 £10
Shure SM58 (quite battered, with new grille) £20
Shure SM58 (less battered, with new grille) £30
Beyer m300 TG £30[/quote]

Can I have the less battered Shure please DB?

PM me payment details and I'll sort ASAP

Cheer

Chris

Well I'm happy about it (clue in sig.......)

I'm sure you've done sufficient homework to minimise the risk to virtually zero Michael, but I hope it works out for you mate

C

[quote name='The Bass Doc' post='783339' date='Mar 23 2010, 12:51 PM']Badass now gone unfortunately Chris.

Pre-CBS type bridge is recommended (and keeps it light!). Hipshots available but bear in mind they usually only fit 3 out of 4 of the existing holes compared to Fender/Schallers.[/quote]

OK, no worries then Howard, thanks anyway, looks like it'll be staying gold a while longer!

Cheers

Chris

[quote name='The Bass Doc' post='783322' date='Mar 23 2010, 12:44 PM']Just trying to sell at the moment - anything in particular you would like? (I do have other spares).

H.[/quote]

Badass and hipshots Howard. What other stuff do you have at Bass Doc Inc. at present? I want to go chrome on my '81, just don't get on with gold..

Not being very economic with posts here am I?

And if not I'll buy 'em anyway I guess

Specifically the Badass and Hipshots?

Hiya mate
Wanna swap any of the above for their equivalent in gold (gold parts from my '81 Special that is, not gold per se)?
C

Definitely final bump before ebay tonight

Hi guys

Thanks for the above. Had a couple of PMs, and given how tortuous it is to reply with the old 'one PM per minute' rule, I'll respond here

The tuners are in almost perfect condition. Given that this bass stays perfectly in tune over several weeks I doubt they've been used much apart from getting new strings up to tension. They look pretty much the same shape/style as those on my '78 fretless neck so I assume they're standard fit. I certainly hope so as it's those tuners that are going on this bass once the gold has gone!

The bridge and thumb-rest are both pretty aged, that is, the gold has darkened somewhat and they both look a little reliced. The bridge is 100% functional

I don't want to split at this point as I'll need to use the cash from the sale to buy the remainder of the chrome stuff I need!

Chris

Hi guys

My main gigging bass is my '81 Precision Special which has very heavy duty gold hardware as listed below (I've also pimped it a bit with a few extras). Anyway, I'm not really a pimped bass kinda guy and am going to stick chrome gear on, so all the gold stuff is going.

The below are original 1981 Fender:

Bridge (very heavy duty & high mass, not the classic bent bit of tin)
Tuners (Fender stamp)
Neckplate & screws (Fender stamp
String retainer
Finger rest (heavy brass)
Knobs
Strap buttons

I've added the following:

Gold Schaller straplocks
Gold PUP cover/ashtray (authentic Fender)
Anodised gold pickguard (authentic Fender)

So, if you've a Precision (or a Jazz I guess) you'd like to pimp, this could be your lucky day. £150 buys the lot? Pics of most of the stuff (except the pickguard) on the bass at left below

Chris

[quote name='Legion' post='780610' date='Mar 20 2010, 10:57 AM']Stop staring at me - you're making me nervous [/quote]

Think you might need to up security at tonight's gig Jase

Hell of a rig at a great price. 8ohm versions seem quite rare also. Good luck with the sale

Chris

[quote name='DBMAN' post='780051' date='Mar 19 2010, 05:49 PM']no fretless out there???[/quote]

As you know, my '78 Fender maple fretless neck's there, but I can't sell it for the price you want to pay. Given how rare the necks are, especially in the UK (there are more in the USA), I doubt you'll get much luck with a trade, and only one or two per year are sold here or on ebay.

Good luck anyway

Chris

[quote name='Delberthot' post='779993' date='Mar 19 2010, 04:46 PM']oh man, what a time to be without cash when there's a maple fretless neck going.

bugger, can't see this being around by the time I have the cash[/quote]

LOL, you're about the fifth person to say just that! I'm happy to consider trades also?

Chris

Final bump before I put the remaining gear on aBay (and of course at vastly inflated prices) this weekend

Cheers

Chris

[quote name='Captain Bassman' post='779831' date='Mar 19 2010, 02:38 PM']I think the running order is pretty much finalised now but there's always the chance that someone could drop out, I guess!

I'll PM you the promoter's number - might be worth a call?

CB[/quote]

Cheers Captain

C

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='779501' date='Mar 19 2010, 10:04 AM']Hola

It's difficult to tell, as I've never really run out of steam with the Walkabout head..!

I do know the MPulse stays cleaner at volumes at which the Walkabout starts to spread out into that gloriously tubey 'fump'. For that reason, I prefer the MPulse at high volumes when I'm using the fretless, as it's more defined. It sounds GREAT with the fretted, though.

I love 'em both for different reasons...[/quote]

That's what I thought might be the case

Thanks mate

C

[quote name='Captain Bassman' post='779759' date='Mar 19 2010, 01:47 PM']My band (Big G's) has been asked to do a 30 minute slot during this fund-raising gig for the victims of the Haiti earthquake.

We'll be doing a selection of soul and funk covers from 7.30-8.00 to liven things up for the evening session.

Any other Basschatters on the bill?

CB[/quote]

I'd like to be, are they looking for any more bands?

C

[quote name='spongebob' post='778833' date='Mar 18 2010, 05:02 PM']Thanks to all for that.

I gave Sims a call, and took a trip there with it this afternoon.

Seem like a really nice, genuine bunch....and they do know their stuff![/quote]

Martin and his guys have done several jobs for me, and each has been done to the highest possible standards. He also gives very precise estimates as to timescales and costs, which I've found to be problematic with other techs in the past (i.e., they've taken longer and cost more than originally quoted). He's also more than happy to chew the fat with customers. Martin's highly recommended

C

[quote name='The Burpster' post='770847' date='Mar 10 2010, 07:58 PM']Have you guys tried pimping the 12AX7s.....?

I shelled out on a pr of 'select' Mesa tubes for mine, and the change in tone was astounding!

[url="http://www.hotroxuk.com/mesa-boogie-br-spax7-a-12185-0.html"]http://www.hotroxuk.com/mesa-boogie-br-spax7-a-12185-0.html[/url]

ignore the waffle about "Designed for main driver position" these puppies are selected for low noise (top 5% creamed off selection tests). The tone the produce as a result is WELL worth the extra few squids.

[url="http://mesa.stores.yahoo.net/spax7.html"]http://mesa.stores.yahoo.net/spax7.html[/url]

If you liken your tone to beautiful woman (swiss Tony) with std AX7s in, put these puppies in, and your in for a night out with a Princess that can suck a golfball through 3ft of garden hose![/quote]

One of the best posts ever Bob, love the idea of pimping the valves and the Swiss Tony reference!

Might give it a try, do they drive less easily than the standards?

C

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='770694' date='Mar 10 2010, 05:53 PM']TBH, I could probably get by with the Walkabout head alone. I've used it in some big rooms without PA support, and it's coped just fine...

But, I'm stuck with the MPulse so I might as well use it. [/quote]

Side by side, how much more powerful is the 600 than the Walkabout Michael? I'm going on memory in comparing the two, and loudness is strangely hard to remember accurately, it's either 'loud' or 'not loud'! Both the Mesas were of course 'loud'. We've just picked up a few larger gigs so I'm possibly looking at a bigger/more versatile head, and the 600 would fit the bill perfectly, especially with the switchable channels.

Cheers

Chris

Bump for what's left. If you're not in the UK, postage will need to be added

C

Please excuse my ignorance folks, but I've used mainly solid state amps until this year. Could you let me know the likely symptoms (on sound, performance etc) of a) an old valve that needs replacing, or a faulty valve.

Thanks

Chris

[quote name='OldGit' post='775109' date='Mar 15 2010, 12:10 PM']Looking to give you Old Lady a rest now and then then Chris?

62RI nut is 42mm

70's style nut is 40mm[/quote]

Ah, I was hoping it was a little fatter! Cheers mate

The Old Lady has an outing tonight. She may be old but she's a bit of a Helen Mirren, still looks young and still very much fit for purpose!

C