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Funnily enough i did have some NPS Blue Steels on here as thats what Leigh Foxx uses and it was a lovely tone. Its the old case of “its not her, its me” 🤣. Im still very much umming and ahhing so may well pull after ive slept on it. Massively struggling to get pics up tho, keeps saying i cant upload so much MB?
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For some reason i cant add photos....will keep trying edit. Saying ive reached my upload limit. Will need to do some Housekeeping i think
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May massively regret this as its the most expensive and stunning to look at bass ive had. However, everytime i buy something that isnt a basic Jazz or P bass i end up battling with it 😔. So, i believe its a 2018 but happy to be corrected. I swapped the chrome hardware for gold but originals can be included in the sale (gold looks miles better on these). Bought it on a bit of a whim watching the most recent Blondie line up where Leigh Fox sometimes totes one of these along side his NS2 and gets the most ballsiest tone. Alas, ive seen a nice simple jazz that’s probably more me but if i pull this ad at any point im sure people would understand. Not really sure what more to add....its got EMG PJ pups, adjustable Tonepump preamp, is currently wearing GHS pressurewounds and sounds like a nuclear bomb going off. Ive wound the tonepump back to just under 50% and its still a hot donkey beach 😀. Collection from Bolton or could meet within reasonable distance.
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Years ago i briefly owned a Warwick Tubepath 5.1 and it did that ‘tube amp’ spongey sag thing superbly, it reminded me so much of the Mesa BB750 that i loved. I see a lot of the old Warwicks used the same idea of using a valve pre-amp section but then putting a EL84 between that and a mosfet power stage. My local junky type shop often gives me a call when something bassy comes in and it turns out they have a Warwick Quad VI in that ill go and check out. My question to any Quad users is are these amps similar tonally to the tubepath in that they do that bouncy slight breakup thing or are we talking a much cleaner amp with the Quad VI? Ill be running it with a hot bass (Spector Euro) so im guessing with the right settings i could push the pre into breakup but its more the sag/bounce/spongey valves sound im after rather than just grit
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GHS Pressurewound 44-106
Pow_22 replied to Pow_22's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
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Not ebay so please delete if not allowed but bargain ashdown combo at Crack Generators up in that Scotland. Id be all over this like a cheap suit if this was local, alas they wont post. IMHO the spyder series were some of Ashdown’s very best work https://cashgenerator.co.uk/products/ashdown-220-amp?_pos=1&_sid=a6dbbb18b&_ss=r
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Unused still in bag GHS Pressurewounds. Lovely strings and were my favourite for a while on my new 'non flats' journey. Finally settled on nickel rounds tho. £30 posted to your UK front door
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After being a long time Elites Flatwound/P Bass guy lockdown did funny things to me i ended up going in a completely other direction with the purchase of a Spector Euro LX4. Ive quickly discovered this beast loves nickel wounds and the pre amp can give them an almost flat-esque thump/pump while retaining clarity and growl. As a cheap first set i got a set of 106/48 Dean Markley Nickelsteel off that ebay for not much £ and have been very impressed. I like a bit of tension to my string and these certainly have that. Delving more into the Markley range i can see the also offer their Blue Steels in an NPS version and was curious how these compare to their 'standard' nickel steel at almost a 75% price difference? Any Markley users have experience with their range of Nickels care to chip in?
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Mine has been used loads in lockdown with remote recording and has been a godsend. Like you say, it just adds a little ‘something’ extra - thicker and more musical to my ears
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Tell me about it, was advertised in a few places to be fair. Still pending usual but uber quick that!
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Here we have an original Ampeg B50r combo. Its a 1x12 50w combo in the style of the old fliptops withs its grey/blue diamond tolex covering and silver grill cloth. Very loud for its 50w rating and very vintage/valvey sounding. Does have a 1/4 jack line out for bigger venues. Grill cloth has aged over the years but i think it looks better for it. As with 99% of these older Rocket Bass combos the power light doesnt work (google it - its a standard issue) but other than that it works perfectly. collection from Bolton or could meet within reasonable distance. pics to follow
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Did the strings you heard sound like flats or rounds? Elites Groundwound definitely air on the side of flats. Havent tried their rounds but the may well also follow the same silk colour scheme?
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Elites groundwound and flats both have this colour scheme
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ON HOLD PENDING
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Price drop to £250
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Price drop to £900 collected as something nice, p bassish and 4 stringed has popped up
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Ive tried all number of pedals and 'tube emulated' heads, in my humble ive yet to find something that cops the EXCAT feel and tone of a valve head. I get the 'in a band context' thing too but to get a real all valve sound you need an all valve head in my opinion
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Internal shot for anybody interested. Does give an idea how clean the amp is condition wise
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Just one further gratuitous filth pic...
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Ampeg SVT II - often referred to as the “non pro” as it came before the current SVT 2’s but this is a different beast with a older better (in my opinion) pre amp that is much closer to the SVT’s of old. In excellent cosmetic and working condition. Revalved by myself around 4months ago so good to rock. Previous owner (Big Fish Rentals, Manchester) had this regularly serviced by local valve legend Roland Lumby. Its has been hardwired to run at 4ohms so the previous ohm selector switch for 2ohm/4ohm has been replaced with a speakon connector. Can be seen and tried in my Bolton mancave with your bass/cab or mine. Comes with a roqsolid dust cover Engaging the graphic EQ does bring a little hum. Apparently this is standard but to be honest i never use it anyway. Postage not an option im afraid but could meet up within reasonable distance Trades/part ex. Im after a decent lighter hybrid amp so would consider the following amps with cash top up:- Ampeg SVT III non pro Mesa Big Block 750 Warwick Tubepath 5.1 Handbox r400 L
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I have an original made in USA b50r and its absolutely a tone monster. A very ‘valvey’ vintage sound and quite loud for its 50w 1x12 stats.
