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  1. Sparky Mark
    Thanks Geoff, We should probably continue this conversation via PM. I'll message you.
  2. Sparky Mark
    Did you mean to upload thumbnail images? Definition is too low to see sufficient detail.
  3. Sparky Mark
    Ed sold me a gig bag for my acoustic bass for a great price including fast delivery. Highly recommended Basschatter. Thank you Ed.
  4. Sparky Mark
    Wapping closed early 2003, so before that. Plus inner London phone numbers went from 01 to 071 in 1990.
  5. Sparky Mark
    Corrected for you.
  6. Sparky Mark
    In general I am not a fan of passive tone stacks, much prefering active EQ sections. However, similar to the AD200, the TB sounds so good at close to flat settings, the EQ can stay where it is almost all the time.
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    I also wonder if the Orange 500 watt class D is perhaps under specified and delivers more than some other amps advertised as 500 watts? It wouldn't surprise me as Orange designed this unit specifically for bass amps.
  8. Sparky Mark
    I was unsure because the LBT looks much smaller in photos.
  9. Sparky Mark
    I wonder if the 500 watt class D power amps are the same in these two heads? The Terror Bass v2 is Orange proprietary design using through hole ( i.e., no SMT) technology. I was surprised to see that when I opened mine (top photo), but it may make repairs slightly easier for techs without SMT capabilities.
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    I'd remove the front grill and very gently and evenly push the cone inwards a few mm. If you feel/hear it scraping then the voice coil is likely damaged. You can also look more easily for tears in the cone and surround. Removing the driver from the combo will allow you to see the Turbosound part number on its rear label. Replacing the driver is a very simple job.
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    Thank you, I couldn't have said it better myself.
  12. Sparky Mark
    Beautiful prose, but for some reason, I'm reminded of the adage "a picture is worth a thousand words."
  13. Sparky Mark
    Ed sold me a Stingray Zero Mod thumb rest which arrived safe and sound via First Class post. Excellent and trustworthy Basschatter.
  14. Sparky Mark
    2016 Music Man 40th Anniversary "Old Smoothie" StingRay in as new condition with original case (and keys), literature, '76 retro "radio" control knobs fitted (original chromes included) and black (BWB) USA pickguard fitted with white (WBW) original pickguard included. Weight: 4.3kg. Price is £2,750 or near offer collected from Bury St Edmunds or localish meet up. Thanks for looking. Specifications:- Body Wood: Alder. Body Finish: High gloss polyester. Body Colour: Chocolate Burst. Bridge Music Man® chrome plated, hardened steel bridge plate with vintage stainless steel saddles and adjustable mute pads. Scale Length 34" (86.4 cm). Neck Radius 7.5" (19.1 cm). Frets 21 - Low profile, narrow width Neck Width 1-11/16" (42.86 mm) at nut 2-1/2" (63.5 mm) at last fret. Neck Wood Select maple neck. Fingerboard Select maple. Neck Finish High gloss polyester. Neck Colour Natural aged light yellow finish. Tuning Machines Schaller BM, with tapered string posts. Neck Attachment 6 bolt neck plate. Controls Custom "Old Smoothie" 2-band active preamp; vol, treble, bass. Pickups Custom "Old Smoothie" humbucking with 10 elongated Alnico magnets and split cover. Link to Sterling Ball discussing the history of this bass:- https://youtu.be/R2ZRWzEBIzE?si=oOXpMI5eOvJreWeB Links to Joe Dart and another bassist playing one:- https://youtu.be/bf7Nxbebdqw?si=D-BYLBgkp9pBs-IV https://youtu.be/_xMjHweNO7s?si=OHHfddN2NhyuHDbp
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    I'll raise you; that's an insane amount of bass for the money!
  16. Sparky Mark
    You could of course consolidate all of your smaller cases into this one easier to manage case.
  17. Sparky Mark
    This is the ultimate ruggedized IP67 waterproof case for your gig gear. Commonly used by the defence industry to move fragile electronic equipment around the world. These cost £380+ new, so grab a bargain by collecting it from Bury St Edmunds for just £100. Thanks for looking. Empty weight: 9kg.
  18. Sparky Mark
    PM sent.
  19. Sparky Mark
    Cheers. It's not just because I'm selling one of my Trace heads that I'm saying this, but there is a certain quality/characteristic these possess that everyone should hear to understand what the fuss is about. This particular rig is exceptional in my opinion because of its relative low weight and silent (no fan) operation. *I wrote "clout" as I believe "heft" has been banned.
  20. Sparky Mark
    Agreed Mick, Whilst the SMX series added some useful bells and whistles such as compression and a blendable valve/solid state preamp, the Series 6 has a certain immediate clarity with clout never bettered by Trace Elliot.
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    Yep, 'twas my Markbass TA503, that I still own. Thanks for the kind words mate.
  22. Sparky Mark
    Did you mean to attach the Sushi Box transaction details?
  23. Sparky Mark
    Have you ever used your cabs on their sides to avoid the overhang with your 400+? (I realise LFSys recommends rotating the horn for ultimate performance)
  24. Sparky Mark
    PM sent.
  25. Sparky Mark
    Do you know when it was made and its weight please? Cheers.
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