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[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='829054' date='May 5 2010, 10:14 PM']Hmmm... Yep. It was quite the ride, Gareth [/quote] Rich, were you at the Brighton Centre on Saturday last with the Strictly show? If so, Mrs ET and her mother thought you were great.

[quote name='Musicman20' post='829052' date='May 5 2010, 10:13 PM']That Deluxe must have been something to give up the Holy Grail of Precision tone! [/quote] It must. Rich was raving about the 62P last week; as I am still. Anyway, it's a relief that I don't have to buy it because I've already got one. These basses are really fantastic - especially if you like vintage looks, feel, and tone.

[quote name='Beedster' post='825419' date='May 2 2010, 11:56 AM']Well mate, I'll be passing Clackett Lane this week........ I'm very well thanks Nik, hope all's good with you mate, it's been a long time? Yep, this is a bit of a bummer really, but I'm having to be a bit ruthless with this situation. The 1516 would be perfect got the covers band, but in terms of size and tone (very hifi for something of it's size and power), it's wrong for the originals band, or perhaps it just shows up my sloppy playing more than does a 15 alone, and in a small band with a thin sound, I could do without that! I'd love to keep it, only for the response of sound guys and other musicians when it arrives at a gig; "Wow, isn't that the one McCartney plays?" I guess what I'm saying is that if it ends up staying as a result of no interest here, I won't be upset. and I'm sure I'll learn to manage the hifi side of things. But as I said, I'll be passing Clackett's this week......... Cheers Chris[/quote] Mmmmm .... Clackett Lane. Very tempting. Chris, have you ever considered opening a musical equipment business of some kind?

[quote name='Beedster' post='824889' date='May 1 2010, 02:55 PM']Simples 1) Explain basic maths to Mrs ET: (current status +1) -1 = no change. You have not bought any new gear (some Jedi confidence could be useful here). 2) Demonstrate politics in action to the lad. There is clear evidence of a BAA-style monopoly here. Order him to sell some of his gear. Sorted[/quote] Er ... thanks Chris, I'll bear all of that in mind.

[quote name='Beedster' post='824865' date='May 1 2010, 02:33 PM']I've played two sets of these now and the E is thuddier than the others, a bit like the G on La Bellas is a little brighter. I think you get used to it quite quickly though and whilst it sound a little less bright in real time, recorded you don't notice it. Chris[/quote] I agree with that. I like them, got them on my Decade

[quote name='Beedster' post='824798' date='May 1 2010, 01:21 PM']LOL You're almost as bad as me Dave.[/quote] You know that's not true.

[quote name='Clarky' post='824797' date='May 1 2010, 01:21 PM']yep, its still available as I never use it live (my band aren't good/big enough to play the bigger venues!) here's the original FS thread [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=79252&hl=clarky"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...2&hl=clarky[/url][/quote] Thanks. I really would like to take it off your hands - unfortunately I need to (1) raise the cash and (2) find an excuse for Mrs ET. (1) is not necessarily impossible but (2) is affected by the phrase 'No More' which occurred when I arrived home with Chris's 62P. Mind you, the US Deluxe P has since left the building. It's made worse by my son also having four guitars, a mandolin, a banjo, and a Laney combo. Mrs ET says there is no room for her shoes. Unfortunately, she's correct.

[quote name='Pete Middleton' post='824622' date='May 1 2010, 09:57 AM']Hi Guys, This rig is now sold (you know who) Cheers! Pete[/quote] Well done (again) Chris.

[quote name='Clarky' post='824710' date='May 1 2010, 11:51 AM']Sorry Chris there I get lost - I don't really understand electronics - all I know is that I was told it was OK practically speaking. Maybe best to go on a Mesa forum? Or ask WoT?[/quote] The manual says: [quote]The optimum speaker load for your WalkAbout is 4 Ohms. You may use a cabinet (s) of a higher rating safely (8 Ohm) with no degradation in tone, however the amplifi er will not produce its full rated wattage. [b]Minimum load rating is 2 Ohms and while the WalkAbout will handle this lower load condition - and in fact produce more than its rated power, it is not recommended. Prolonged use of a 2 Ohm load will cause the power mosfets to run hot causing the protection circuit to trigger and mute the output signal until such time as the mosfets can return to a safe operating temperature. Avoid using 2 Ohm loads whenever possible.[/b][/quote] However, on TB people always seem to say the 2 ohms is fine - just don't run it flat out for hours at 2 ohms. Clarky, are you still selling your extension cab?

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