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    I was originally looking for pick-up only, but have been quoted the following prices for delivery (interparcel.com)... U.K. (Mainland) = £9.99 +VAT (or £19.36 +VAT for TNT express delivery) Scotland & U.K. Islands = £15.99 +VAT Thanks, James
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    I've just updated this add with a new asking price of just [b]£165[/b]. I'm currently in the market for a good bass head for double bass and could do with the extra space at home, so my loss is potentially your gain. Best regards, James
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    How much would you sell the suitcase for without the cab? I've already got the 8B cab and considering possible heads and combos to match it...
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    Hi Rich, You have a private message. Thanks, James
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    Thanks for the tips guys! Clarky; Thanks for the recommendation; I was initially put off by the Hercules stands as they they don't look that solid in pictures, but upon reading many threads about double bass stands in the TalkBass forum, these seem to be the ones that get 100% positive reviews. There's a lot of bassists on there that use the Ingles stands, but complain about the rubber coming off quickly. My last stand looked similar to those ones (went missing at a recent gig) and it was pretty good, but I annoyingly had to adjust the endpin each time just to get it on the thing; at least with the Ingles ones you can adjust them to work with longer endpins. On TalkBass I've noticed that using a stand is generally looked down upon, particularly by pro/classical players (unless you're using it as a coat rock). They all insist it's much safer to stand your instrument up against a wall or in a corner, but I can't imagine that being very safe. They're also all worried about their pets knocking their instruments off their stands. Has any one outside of America ever had that problem?... Thought not. I can't imagine my cat wanting to take on my bull-fiddle. :S Part of me is still tempted by the K&M stand, but that type of design is getting very mixed reviews, so I'm wondering if the K&M effort is any better. I know they're great because German engineering is fantastic, but K&M do make some hideously overpriced stands and accessories. Take this guitar stand for example... [url="http://www.pianocoversonline.co.uk/14761-acoustic-guitar-performer-stand-p-6005.html"]http://www.pianocoversonline.co.uk/14761-a...and-p-6005.html[/url]
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    [quote name='Jakester' post='1234698' date='May 17 2011, 06:38 PM']Just wondering if there's any jazzers round Brum way who'd be interested in a jam with a drummer?[/quote] Hi Jake, I play double bass/sing in a jazz trio called the Mojo Cats with a great piano player. We play a mix of Latin and Swing jazz and also gig as a 5-piece with horns. The pianist and I are based in Weston-Super-Mare, but we're both doing a City & Guilds CTTLS teaching qualification at ATM in Birmingham, so are up that way a lot. I have family up there, so am looking to get some Birmingham gigs in the diary and doubt our regular drummer would be that interested in travelling that far for work. Here's a link with some recordings of the band... www.myspace.com/mojocatsband I also play in a few guitar and bass in a few other bands. Here's a link with a bit of everything (including additional recordings of the Mojo Cats)... www.myspace.com/jamesguitarmusic Do you have any recordings of yourself playing? Best regards, James
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    [quote name='james_guitar' post='1235136' date='May 18 2011, 02:42 AM']It seems that most of the double bass stands I have come across online are also for Cello and and it is hard to assess what the quality is like based upon pictures alone. Having had my reaonably okay DB stand go missing after a gig a recently, I am on the hunt for a high quality stand that is ideal for both home and live and won't run the risk of my bass falling off and breaking (already been there; not a pretty topic). Has any one in this forum got a high quality double bass stand they would be able to recommend? SO far I'm looking at both the Hercules and K&M models, although the K&M model is particularly confusing as they have just upgraded their old model and the new one looks a little cheaper in the photos online... What do you good people here think?[/quote] Any ideas? I'd like to put in an order for one in the next couple of days, so any recommendations would be hugely appreciated
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    It seems that most of the double bass stands I have come across online are also for Cello and and it is hard to assess what the quality is like based upon pictures alone. Having had my reaonably okay DB stand go missing after a gig a recently, I am on the hunt for a high quality stand that is ideal for both home and live and won't run the risk of my bass falling off and breaking (already been there; not a pretty topic). Has any one in this forum got a high quality double bass stand they would be able to recommend? SO far I'm looking at both the Hercules and K&M models, although the K&M model is particularly confusing as they have just upgraded their old model and the new one looks a little cheaper in the photos online... What do you good people here think?
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    [quote name='walbassist' post='1089375' date='Jan 14 2011, 02:23 PM']If you can make it to Hampshire you are more then welcome to try out my PJB M-300 head.[/quote] Thanks for the offer guys (both Gareth and Robin) - If I'm up your way in the neat future then I'll send a private message! Gareth = I'm fairly torn between either a PJB or EA head. If the EA Doubler sounds as good as the PJ M300 head through my cab, I'd rather go for that as it's considerably lighter. I noticed in the Sale section of the forum that you almost sold your PJB rig to buy an EA rig... - Was this because of weight, or purely because of sound? If it was the sound, was it the EA head you prefered, or the EA cab? - Have you tried an EA head through your PJB cabs? If so, did it sound as good as your PJ head and which head did you try/consider? Thanks, James
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    [quote name='harlowbassplayer' post='1076157' date='Jan 3 2011, 11:47 AM']i know this is a stupid offer but you never know until you ask lol would you take 150GBP[/quote] Thanks for the offer, but I'm definately after £199. The cab is in perfect condition and has never been used. Best regards, James
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    Thanks for the tips. I got to hear a Warwick head through it in a rehearsal the other day and it sounded great, but it was another bassist using an electric bass, so am still not sure what it will sound like with my upright. I'm very tempted to try the EA Doubler as it seems ideal for my needs. Does any one in the UK stock them? I bet the Markbass heads would be good, but I can't seem to get past how much their stuff looks like Lego. Also, they're generally a little heavier than I'd like. Has any one tried a TC RH450 with Double Bass? I got to try one and it didn't sound too great, but that was through an Ampeg cab that was one single horn (either 15" or 18" - it was the one Victor Wooten designed). I'm definately going to try through some PJ heads, even if the best ones are a little on the heavy side - just worried that the smaller one might not be powerful enough for some gigs. Does any one know of anywhere in the Bristol/North Somerset area that stocks them? Thanks, James P.S. can't seem to find any one in the U.K. that stocks AI heads (only second hand), but definately would be up for trying some.
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    [quote name='james_guitar' post='1063040' date='Dec 18 2010, 10:46 PM']I've added a price to the add - let me know what you think. Thanks, James[/quote] I'm getting interest, but no takers yet. I'm going to take £1 off... It's now £199
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    [quote name='zero9' post='1070994' date='Dec 28 2010, 02:44 PM']If portability is a must, you could look at the Acoustic Image heads.[/quote] Great, I'll check them out. I'm also considering getting something that is small and not as powerful for now and then something louder a few months down the line. The Phil Jones (8x5) cab is 4ohms and I've also got a Fender 1x15 cab that is 8ohms, so if there's a way I can get them to run together then that might be interesting... Any more ideas? Thanks, James
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    Hi, I'm writing this hoping that someone here might have some good ideas or suggestions for me. Having just traded my Fender Combo for a Phil Jones 8b Cabinet (400 watts, 8 ohms), I'm looking for something very light and portable that will compliment the natural sound of the Double Bass and bring some power (I don't want to be running a 50 watt head through it). Most of my gigs are jazz and Latin, but we're not always background music, so the power and headroom are important. However, I'd also be open to low powered head suggestions that I could take out for smaller gigs (also to take on a bus with my DB and cab for jazz jam sessions/rehearsals). If anyone has any ideas/recommendations for me, then they would be hugely appreciated. Thanks, James
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    [quote name='Rich' post='1060506' date='Dec 16 2010, 12:39 PM']James, you have a PM.[/quote] Price has been added. Thanks
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    [quote name='Rich' post='1060690' date='Dec 16 2010, 04:06 PM']James, you have another PM. Please add asking prices to this and your other sale thread ASAP.[/quote] The original post has now been edited. Thanks for making me aware of forum selling rule no.5. Am happy to make any other changes if necessary.
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    If like Spinal Tap and Jay-Z you're in to 'big bottom', then this is the cab for you! I've recently dropped my asking price to [b][u]£165[/u][/b] and am now considering trades - possibly a small/light head, but am interested in whatever else you may have to offer. This Fender cab is in immaculate condition and is being sold as new. I originally purchased it as an impulse buy when the local Sound Control in Bristol was closing down, thinking that it would match my Fender Bassman Pro combo (which I've since sold). Being new to speaker Ohm-ages at the time, I didn't realise that this cab is rated at [u]'8 Ohms'[/u] (to match a Bassman Pro head and [i]NOT[/i] a Bassman Pro combo, which requires a similar looking '4 Ohm' 1x15 cab). As a result, this fantastic cab has been been living under my staircase, un-used. All of my jazz gigs these days are on the double bass, so have since gone for a Phil Jones rig with 5inch speakers that are more suited to my needs. Fender have an enviable reputation for both inventing and manufacturing some of the best gear in the music industry and this cab is no exception. This series of cabs sound fantastic with any brand of head/combo and will make your bass sound huge. Here are the relevant specs... [u]Make & Model[/u] = Fender 115 Pro Cabinet [u]Speaker[/u] = Eminence 15" driver and compression horn. [u]Power rating[/u] = 700 watts program, 350 watts continous @ 8 Ohms [u]Dimension[/u] = 18.5" Height, 25.5" Width, 18.5" Depth Feel free to post any questions and I will answer as accurately as possible. Best regards, James P.S. whilst the original Bassman Pro amp series has been discontinued, I've found a site that is selling this cab at a discounted price of €448.50 (£391). It lists the original retail price as €556 (£485)... [url="http://www.woodbrass.com/en/fender-115-pro-p16644.html"]http://www.woodbrass.com/en/fender-115-pro-p16644.html[/url]
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    This item is no longer available. It's been traded for Basswesty's Phil Jones 8b Cab. Thanks for all the interest... I am either selling or trading this amp as I am currently looking for a separate head and cab for future and in the mean time am going to borrow my girlfriends' Galline Krueger rig until I have found the right one for me. (All of my gigs are double bass, so my tonal requirements have have changed somewhat and I need a lot more headroom before feedback for the Piezo pickup). Fender made this amp around the time they purchased SWR and largely based the design on the SWR Super Redhead. Unfortunately, they no longer make this range, but they're still commonly used by professional musicians (I originally went for it as most of my fellow muso friends use them). I originally purchased this amp for £1000. It either runs at 350 watts as a standalone combo, or 500 watts with an extension cab. As you can see from the picture, this is the 2x12 version (Eminence speakers), which includes 'Room Balance and built-in 'Compression' controls. It also comes with a neat rackmount tuner. It's not in perfect cosmetic condition, as one of the tone controls look wonky, but it is in perfect working condition and and the amp sounds fantastic. [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/fender-400-pro/2223"]click for further specs and information from GAK...[/url] Feel free to post any questions regarding this amp and I will do my best to answer to the best of my ability. Thanks, James P.S. I have had a couple of messages demanding that I state a price, so I will comply to this by adding that I'm looking for £500 (or in the case of a trade, an item equivalent or near to original cost of the item - £1000). I simply can't list every thing that I would possibly consider trading for this, but I would be very tempted by a good Neodynium speaker cabinet or pro head. Thanks. I also have an extension cab for sale, but am willing to sell separately... Pro series 1x15 cab, 350 watts, 8 ohm, weight = 61lbs, H.18.5", W.25.5", D.18.5" (Eminence speaker)
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    This item has now been sold (for full asking price). Thanks for all the enquiries and interest this item has gathered over the past couple of years.
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    [quote name='CHealy' post='992713' date='Oct 18 2010, 08:38 PM']I'm interested in this bass. I'm still waiting to get paid but if you still have it in about 3 or 4 weeks, I'll buy it from you.[/quote] Okay, cool. If you send me a private message in a few weeks I'll let you know if I still have it.
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    Weekend bump
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    [quote name='73Jazz' post='632675' date='Oct 21 2009, 07:03 PM']Hi Guys, if you wanna get rid of one of those two amps, or both:) please be so kind to let me know..thanks in advance [/quote] Hi, Not sure if you're still after one, but I have a Fender Bassman 300 Pro combo that I'm considering letting go of if you're still interested. Let me know either way, Thanks, James
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    [quote name='badboy1984' post='912308' date='Aug 1 2010, 10:24 PM']i may have money for this baby at mid september when i get paid along with my overtime paid, i consider this as a good upgrade instead of my peavey grind 6.[/quote] It's still for sale if interested. I've just had an interesting offer for a Techamp neodynium 2x12 combo trade, but am still considering my options...
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    Bump
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    [quote name='AttitudeCastle' post='901017' date='Jul 21 2010, 03:51 PM']been after one of these for yonks, but i'm still undecided if i would like one or not or if i even like 6 strings anymore =/ eitehr way free double bump haha [/quote] hi Attitude, Thanks for the message - it's been a while Is it a neodymium speaker? I'm relatively happy with the Fender combo I've already got (it cost just over £1,000), but I need something a lot lighter...
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