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  1. karlfer
    Help required folks. I've had an offer of a Streamliner 600 in exchange for my GK MB500. Not what I was after (ie, folding stuff) but worth considering. The Streamliner has all the mid select stuff which always confuses me, but the big questions for me are these. The pre amp has 3 valves in it. If changed, will they need re-biasing? Length of string, I know, but how often would the experts REASONABLY expect to have to change the pre amp valves, eg every year/two years/century etc? As I understand it pre amp valves rarely use anything but a tiny proportion of their capabilities, however, changing valves frequently is not somewhere I really want to go. Hence my liking of what I have always known as tranny amps. Thanks in advance for the good advice (and the inevitable daftness which I love ) that I know you guys will provide. Cheers, Karl.
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    Fairly sure these were getting great reviews in our Gear> Bass guitars section, worth a look. Dave is a great bloke so deal with that there confidence. Bump and GLWTS
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    Somebody is gonna get lucky. After I missed out on this last Tues, I got a R*** on Thurs in a fit of sulks . Should have waited shouldn't I .
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    [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1398556225' post='2435313'] Just the work on my 4001 as is detailed elsewhere here. It's been with a luthier for a couple of weeks now. Was hoping to get it back this weekend, but it does not look like it's happening . Soon tho [/quote] That's luthiers for you
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    [quote name='AttitudeCastle' timestamp='1398415397' post='2433796'] So very tempted by this. Growly and grunty as I imagine? Compared to the OTB, less valvey but suitably angry when pushed? I like these as they have a lot of girth and power especially in the lows but nice spank in the high mids I know you have fab (and similar to me, shocker! haha!) taste, and I've been looking into getting one of these. Just need to scrape the money together... Either way, bumpo for a top gent! [/quote] Thanks Adam. I've been holding off a reply to answer a pm question, ie apparently these have a hiss on the DI output. Well, I've never noticed one so we DI'd the amp last night just to test, as I very rarely use the DI. Guitarses, drummer and my muppet self listened intently for a hiss. I jiggled the EQ section, especially with the treble right up, no hiss. In terms of sound, I only look for what I want out of it. Rolling the bass almost completely off at the amp, contour full on and boosting the low mids a good bit gets the Precision going nicely in Bad Co mode with the tone rolled off on the guitar. Put the tone right up on the guitar and it is in to Steve Harris areas. With the jazz, I find slight boost on bass on the amp, the rest pretty much flat, gives you from JPJ to Jaco by using volume and tone rotaries on the bass itself. I very rarely use the amp and cab at home, mainly because they are in the small back bedroom. Any volume reduces the amount of plaster left in place. I set it up to try a new purchase on Thurs night (Jetglo unmentionable) and started with completely"flat" eq. That bass sounded absolutely STUNNING, even in the little back bedroom. Look after yourself fella, all the very best. [quote name='Merton' timestamp='1398444936' post='2434249'] Bargainous! [/quote] Many thanks for the comment Merton. When I do sell something, I always take into account condition and try to arrive at a price that is fair to both buyer and seller. Cheers, Karl.
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    Preston nick let you two out has it Annnnd......... bump.
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    [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1398500783' post='2434666'] I've tidied this thread up a bit keep to it on topic. [/quote] Understood, but it did take out the funny bits, especially yours
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    [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1398460755' post='2434479'] Until some bright spark realises Genz were really onto a brilliant product....nothing. The GK amps are very loud but I don't personally think they are as well made. Carvin amps are an option but not the same size/tone. [/quote] Not a sales plug as I'm not hugely bothered about selling it, but, regards GK. In my ad you will see the condition of my GK MB 500 after about 50 Dog and Duck and a couple of festival gigs. Mind you, it has always been protected in transit, in a laptop bag . The thought of the 800 version scares me silly, and that's against kick drum, toms, snare, two loud guitarists, ALL through PA at every gig. Me through the PA at two festivals .
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    One thing that did get my goat (no discreet, that is not ANY kind of sexual innuendo) was that going into PMT there were walls of Sonic Blue, Sea Foam Green, Burgundy Mist and Shell Pink Fenders. ALL BLOODY 6 strings Now I know it's not PMT's fault, it's Fender fawning to the guitarses and ignoring the needs of us shrinking violet bass players. But it hurts, my preciooouuss, it hurts.
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    [quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1398456795' post='2434438'] On Planet 1977, when £86 was a lot of money. A [i][b]lot[/b][/i]. Jon. [/quote] Yup, in 1980 I spent £100 on a second hand bass. An immaculate, 1973, Sonic Blue Fender Telecaster. I sold it 15 years later for £400. Wish I'd kept it
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    [quote name='Jus Lukin' timestamp='1398348736' post='2433251'] They'll settle in. You'll be comfortable with them again before the first decade is even up! [/quote] Ambitious.
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    [quote name='marleaux62' timestamp='1396805734' post='2417537'] Hi do you still have the case candy. [/quote] As above. Also, any chance of a close up photo of the front of the head stock please? There is a similar CS up on here and it looks like the decal has been stuck on as an afterthought, which is a bit disapointing for the sort of money these are going for. Cheers, Karl.
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    [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1398371334' post='2433546'] Thus proving the point that a good shop will allow you to play instruments, give you great advice... ...and then sell you something you didn't come[size=4] for. [/size] I'm really glad you like it, looks like the business. Let's hear some noise from it when you've got over the shock. [/quote]
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    [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1398371159' post='2433544'] Also known as, 'Dumm.... dum dum dum dum-dum dum-dum-dum bongggg....' [/quote]
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    Somebody mentioned sales. I went in to see if the had any Custom Shop (60 stacker in particular) jazzes in. Played it, it's a good un. Don't mention the war. I did once, but I think I got away with it
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    Well slap me silly, I didn't know they made three knobs in 1960, thought they were stackers Very nice, look forward to some better photos (says David Bloody Bailey himself ).
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    [URL=http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/DSCF0501_zps151758ba.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/Karl_Altdorfer/DSCF0501_zps151758ba.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
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    [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1398366083' post='2433494'] Oooh, yess! Pics please! [/quote] I'm not good with pics and after the recent thread, bit nervous [URL=http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/DSCF0500_zps938d28c8.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/Karl_Altdorfer/DSCF0500_zps938d28c8.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
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    [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1398361232' post='2433430'] Come on then, what did you get? [/quote] Read the signature illustrious one, then figure out what can not be bought here. Does the word Jetglo mean anything
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    I've been to PMT Manchester today, and spent a few bob . About a 60 mile round trip but mainly motorway so could be worse. Ben and his guys were superb, excellent stock range of new and used, left a very happy bunny. First time I've been in a shop for years. Well done PMT, Ben and his colleagues.
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    [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1398329282' post='2432851'] Even I know the start of Phantom of the Opera, karlfer. You'll be playing 'The Chain' by Fleetwood Mac next I remember playing 'Peaches' at a jazz rehearsal once before realising that no-one else in the room had actually been BORN when the Stranglers had originally released it!! Ref: the 16 year old singer. No-one that young should be allowed to make decisions about repertoire. No-one. [/quote] Mmmmm, The Chain you say
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    I keep noodling the start of Maiden's Phantom of the Opera. That gets ignored as well!
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    [quote name='Subthumper' timestamp='1398282018' post='2432528'] Or even a doodle. [/quote] Take 3 ?
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    Wonderful
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    Just to ad to what everybody else that Mike has dealt with have said. FABULOUS, easy deal. I think he had paid before I said yes . Doesn't get any easier a true gent so deal with great confidence folks. Enjoy the Nate Mike, and possibly refrain from selling this one . All the best fella, Karl.
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