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Should/Can I combine capacitors in a P bass?
krispn replied to krispn's topic in Repairs and Technical
Hi Al Yeah I was thinking the .1uF would be too much and result in pure mud. Im no physic's major so my basic understanding is all I have to go on. I'll be using them in a p bass so only one output so if I understand you correctly Im not using two outputs- high and low- just one single output. Basically my understanding of what you're saying is that in series it's .032uF (and I could just find a cap rated at this and save me the extra soldering) while in parallel it would be pointless as it would render the tone knob pointless. In conclusion I'd be safe sticking with the .47uF in your view? I guess I'll se what other feedback I get but I'd be inclined to agree with you unless the 0.1uF added anyhting when the tone knob was at 10 (but I guess it wont) Cheers for the feedback G -
Hey there tech heads So I got some big old Russian caps and I'm thinking of trying them out in a P Bass - Im gonna install a recently acquired Nordstrand NP4, and a re-wire, into a VM Squire. While I have the guts exposed I was gonna mess about with some caps to alter the tone a little and was thinking of adding the .1uF to really bring out the low end but fear it might be too much. As I await the arrival of the new pots etc my question is has anyone tried a .1uF in their P bass and more importantly would I be able to combine a Sprague Orange Drop .047 with the .1uF to retain some high but add more bass to the tone or would it not be worth the hassle? If I had all the bits I'd just do it but hopefully someones experience could save me the hassle. Any views great appreciated as alway. I've added a pic of the caps along with a penny for size reference just to make the post look pretty
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New 3U FCW Rackcase, Trace AH400SMX and 1048 cab
krispn replied to overwater#1's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
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Thanks for the interest lads and just a note - I'd say this rig is basically a DB750. Same front end but with a more flexible power amp section with the ability to run mono stereo or bridged. I have no point of reference if the DB750 has as many output options but the Eden does a first class job with no problems plus it has those really useful tone knobs that allow you to fine tune your tone to suit the room without having to get into EQ tweaking....unless you want to Thanks to all those of you who have been in touch. PM's have now all been replied to.
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Up for sale is an 09 P Bass. Due to needing a driving licence Im needing to cull my gear and fund an intensive driving course. This is a standard 09 p bass and fender have really nailed it with their recent revisions. Comes with the new hard case which is excellent but no case candy. Excuse my brevity but on my mobile phone. Price is 725 posted G
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Up for sale is an 09 P Bass. Due to needing a driving licence Im needing to cull my gear and fund an intensive driving course. This is a standard 09 p bass and fender have really nailed it with their recent revisions. Comes with the new hard case which is excellent but no case candy. Excuse my brevity but on my mobile phone. Price is 725 posted G
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OK so it's with the future in mind I'm downgrading my entire rig as I have an opportunity for a new job in about 6 months time but that will require me to have a drivers license and probably a car too. To fund an intensive course and hopefully some cheap wheels I'm having to move my gear which pains me quite a bit! All the items are for sale and there isn't much if any wiggle room on the prices due to them being as keenly listed as I can. **Items are based in Edinburgh** AGUILAR DB659/Eden WT1000 - SERIOUSLY good preamp/power amp set up. She will do dirty to a point but this preamp is all about deeep, full tone to die for. Im not sure how many of these were actually made but mine is either 9XX or 4XX (depending on who scrawled the serial number on the back of it) The quality of Aguilar gear, and in my opinion Eden, speaks for itself without me wittering on. Needless to say its a classy sound that will work in most if not all situations. Simpe EQ options but it's so well voiced I'd bet most users of this, and the DB750 which shares it's tone stack , keep everything around noon. The Eden power amp also has the ability to tune the tone so your basic pre EQ can remain unchanged, using the power amp EQ to compensate for the room if needed without affecting your core tone. With my p bass its just a quality classic bass tone (can you hear the regret already in my typing) The DB659 has 'global' tasteful EQ parameters - flat is a great tone. Adding more or less of any one knob sounds 'good' it might not be the sound your after but it wont sound like sh*t you know what I mean. It has a bright and deep switch: bright adds clarity without being overly glassy and the deep will give you all the dub you need. Extremes of any tone knob are never overly offensive IMHO. Manuals Eden - [url="http://www.eden-electronics.com/info/manuals/pdf/WT-1000manual2003.pdf"]http://www.eden-electronics.com/info/manua...0manual2003.pdf[/url] Aguilar - [url="http://www.aguilaramp.com/pdf/support_manuals_db659.pdf"]http://www.aguilaramp.com/pdf/support_manuals_db659.pdf[/url] Price is £800 including the flight case - I'll split the shipping cost with the buyer. Next....... AMPEG USA 4x10 SVT Classic cab - Early HLN model rated at 500w/1000peak dbut I believe all Classic's are now 500w not 400 like before Some prefer the more 'high end' cab - berg's epi etc but all i know is that nothing can compare to the sheer oomph of this cab - I love it to bits! For rock and most other types of music this will get you heard.This one has no castors but does come with flight case and the bottom tray has wheels to aid scooting it about. Some slight peeling of the tolex but its purely cosmetic. Price is £400 including the flight case. Pics to follow soon TRACE ELLIOTt V Type 1x15 combo Got this recently and was really digging it for a nice toneful 'practice amp' and for the smaller gigs / jamming at lower volume however it will put out over 200w at 4ohms and has a great tube vibe to it. Again with a P bass its just what you would want. The covering on the amp is a little tatty but the everything inside is clean. The amp is on castors for easy movement and has custom made cover. Manual - [url="http://www.britishaudioservice.com/inst/V-Type.pdf"]http://www.britishaudioservice.com/inst/V-Type.pdf[/url] Price is £375 - collection would be the best option as postage could get pricey and plain difficult. I may be able to arrange for a buddy to drive half way to meet if anyone is super keen - I'd say a few hours from Edinburgh -i.e. Newcastle, Carlise etc but we can discuss that if it arises. Please do PM me with questions and I'll get more pic's added or provide links to some asap. G
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Howdy Folks! I was quite impressed with this pick up in my recently acquired Squire VM P Bass - especially after changing it's very old strings - the p/u really came to life with the DR Sunbeams! However I've an NP4 on its way and wanna soup the VM to give my USA a run for it's money. I'm hoping the NP4 can lift the VM to even greater tonal heights and I'm prepared to lose some of the bite and pick tone goodness of the PB101 for the added depth of the Nordy. Not much to say other than SD designed this guy to sound vintage and they use Alnico5 magnets to back up their claims and you may be surprised at how good this p/u sounds and responds to different playing styles such as finger and pick. Naturally I'll leave all wires and pots connected (but as I write I'd need to retain the control knobs but that may change) and do it for £15 delivered via 1st class post in the UK. If you have an old P bass with a poor pick up this might just be the tonic it needs. As many of our fellow BC'ers will tell you the new Squires are getting great reviews and write up's and that all boils down to two things: feel and TONE. Give that old P bass a new lease of life and if anyone asks about that killer tone tell 'em Duncan Designed 'em! Now there's a tag line! PM's will be responded to ASAP Cheers G
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Bought a an NP4 pick up from Callum today. Swift communication and posted immediately upon receipt of payment. I wouldn't be surprised if it falls through the letter box as I'm typing. Nothing but good to say. Cheers fella and I'll keep an eye out for future deals G
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My old p bass was dipped in bronze and now hangs around the neck of a Phil Lynott statue in Dublin's Temple Bar...... so no I have never owned a famous persons bass - but did get to try out Phil's old P bass as the shop had it to 'mock up' before the bronze dip! done!
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Precision scratch plate
krispn replied to d-basser's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
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I was waiting on one of these also but ended up getting an EBS Valve Drive as I needed to get something sooner rather than later. Still waiting to hear what the consensus is but the clips do sound good on the website. Now when do you think their Precision style pick up will be coming out?
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That TEB12 was mine and I'd done lots of work on it - Model One neck p/u, complete re-wiring, new CTS knobs, switch craft input jack - the works really! It was a nice wee bass before I got to it but it is, in my humble opinion, quite the hollow body monster now. It is now residing in Fife but Im not sure the new owner would entertain some offers but you never know. If you do get to try one, a TEB, then do as they are great fun, and nearly play themselves! G
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The mosfet switch on the newer model can change the sound from a more 'modern' sound to a slightly more 'vintage'. A bit more Sunshine of your Love in the mosfet setting while the other setting is more modern, tighter with less fuzz - not fuzz as in big muff - just more defined. Poor explanation but there you go. I think most ppl would decide on on or the other setting and leave it there and for £90 its a steal if you dig a more modern edge to your filth
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Depends what you're after I suppose but then you could contact Wizard p/u and have one custom wound for your spec. I like the Hanson-Lakland pick up tht came with my BG Pbass and I know that they now do the Neo Punch which is their take on the 'modern hot' P bass p/u The list goes of for custom and replacement builders
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I'd a long chat with Dave from Matamp about valves and he says its a nonsense - yes you'll get less or more output volume but nothing really that different. I'have recently tried out some old valves in my pre amp and while I think it sounds better I'd be hard pushed to tell you if someone crept in and switched them back while I was out of the room. Changing strings will have a more immediate effect but thats probably as expensive as buying 2 or 3 pre amp valves depending on which strings you buy. Flat wounds will give a huge change in tone from what you might be used to and the DR String review by Ed Friedland gives an interesting overview of the finer differences between strings within one brand - I don't have the link but type Ed Friedland dr string review into google and it should turn it up. I'll pm ya with so info..
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Done a deal with Rob today and it was all smooth. Thanks for driving over else I'd have been humping across on the train. Hope you enjoy Thumpy as much as I have. Gavin
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