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ive recently been converted to flats and restrung my bison with Roto flats from my old faves DR Fatbeams. Both are the same guage but now the action at the body end of the neck appears quite high. The truss rod on a bison is a bit strange in that i have to remove the neck to do it. Meaning that technically i would have to adjust, then re-fit the neck just to see if ive done what i wanted. Now im pretty tempted to just take it to tech but after 20 years of bass playin i thought its time i got over my truss rod fear. As the action has gone high at the neck end im assuming i need to TIGHTEN the rod as opposed to LOSSENING? If so im just going to take the neck off and give it a tiny turn and then re-fit it. It played superbly before my string change so im assuming its just a mini adjustment and not a full set-up issue?
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DR Fat Beams
Pow_22 replied to Pow_22's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
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Im a newly convert to Flats and so my old signature strings (Fatbeams) are no longer required. I have a set on my bison thats seen maybe 4 hours max gentle play. Not rehearsed or gigged so no sweaty hands. Still plently of brightness and zing. Cut to a 4-in-a-row headstock but those who know the bison will realise this is a loooong head stock. Wrapped round the tuning pegs a fair few times too so plenty of string there to fit pretty much any bass. Price wise i recon £15 posted? If not send me an offer. P.s These are heavy gauge (maybe 50's) im pretty certain, however ive looked online and cant see anything about the Fatbeams being available in this guage so they mustve discontinued possibly. Only reason i know is that i always used 45's and these were a birthday prezzie and seemed far too big. I will try and find original packaging to confirm.
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Vintage MIJ (formerly J@pCr@p) Spotting
Pow_22 replied to Bassassin's topic in eBay - Weird and Wonderful
That bridge cover looks close enough really. The only thing putting me off is how its all enclosed with slots for the strings. Id be worried about the strings hitting the sides of the slots (if that makes sence). My bison is one of the early 90's reissues so dosent need to be an absolute copy of the original covers. I have tried burns, not the best customer service ive had. Bascially replied ''dont have them anymore, if we did it wouldnt fit a re-issue. Bye'' Ill keep checking the bay and see what comes up. Cheers for your help guys -
Vintage MIJ (formerly J@pCr@p) Spotting
Pow_22 replied to Bassassin's topic in eBay - Weird and Wonderful
[url="http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=burns+bison+bass&view=detail&id=FD0B67EDB0CED301E0F24D4EE4D8157F98C06D48&first=61&FORM=IDFRIR"]http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=burns+...amp;FORM=IDFRIR[/url] oops, was before. Try this one -
Vintage MIJ (formerly J@pCr@p) Spotting
Pow_22 replied to Bassassin's topic in eBay - Weird and Wonderful
Afternoon JapCrap Crew . Ive been after a Bison bridge cover for my Burns bass for a while. Whilst i dont expect an original one i was wondering if any of you guys have this particular shape and style knockin round in your 'bits box'? [url="http://www.guitartraders.com/inventory/oth..._11/o1159-2.jpg"]http://www.guitartraders.com/inventory/oth..._11/o1159-2.jpg[/url] All ive found so far are P & J type bridges whereas this one is more 'semi circle' in shape. Cheers in advance -
Have these strings on my Bison Bass, have been used for maybe 3 or 4 rehersals. Still lively and zingy but i am a recent convert to flats and really want some for my beasty bass. They are cut to a 4-in-a-row headstock but it is a REALLY long headstock and i have wrapped the strings round the pegs a fair few times so these should go on pretty much any bass. Id like to swap for some TI Jazz flats if possible, i understand that due to the above that i may have trouble finding some that have been cut but will still fit so its a bit of a long shot.
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Valve amp repair/service + skintypoo = As such im putting out the feeler on my Retrovibe RV4 in Fireglo. Its recently had a full set-up, new bone nut, new blank truss rod cover, fret level, fret polish, electrics cleaned and fully shielded by Jack Instrument Services in Salford at a cost of £100. Further more a much more robust pickup switch selector has been fitted at a cost of £30. Still have all reciepts The bass cost me about £280 delivered if i remember rightly so really would like interest at around £300. Now i know these bases are £280 brand new but as per my note in the RV4 thread they do need money spending on them to get them right. Mine is now playing beautifully and ready to gig. Recently fitted with TI Jazz Flats and sounds really beefy. Had to lower the pickups as they were a bit too hot. Any offers round £300 would be considered. Pics to follow asap but in the meantime, any questions ask away. This is only up due to lack of interest in my 12 string acoustic and acoustic bass and expensive amp repair pending Thanks
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Dont suppose anyone caught the sellers details of the semi shaftesbury? I really want it! haha EDIT: got it
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Ivan took a Hartke cab logo off my hands. Great communications, very quick payment including a tad extra for a 'swift half for my troubles' Top guy to deal with. Hope the beerproof cover goes well mate!
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Im probably gonna get shot for saying this in this forum but i really dont rate the Orange Terror Bass. It has limited tonal ranges. Its just a basic hybrid amp. There also appears to be some confusion or whatever that this is a Valve amp. It is not, its a valve pre-amp and solid state power amp. If thats the kind of thing youre looking for then for me the Hartke HA ranges (2500, 3500, 5500) are far superior. Just my two penneth now ill go and grab my tin hat and duck
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Forsythes in manc had one the other month. I tried it but opted for an all valve amp instead. Dunno if its still there
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First: Cream Squire P with White p'gaurd and maple neck Go To: Burns Bison in Black Your Bass: Burns Bison (one day it will be a fireglo ricky 4005!)
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Ive got the all black bison bass. My favourite bass ive ever had. Absolutely love it. I have the seetings on 'Bass' selector on 'B' and the tone pretty much all bass. Sounds amazing [quote name='12stringbassist' post='1182826' date='Mar 30 2011, 10:42 PM']Hands over the three pickups... typical - great bass. [/quote]
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Hartke cab logo
Pow_22 replied to Pow_22's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
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Aria AW 20T 12 string acoustic
Pow_22 replied to Pow_22's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
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I REALLY want one!!!! If you ever decide to sell for some crazy mad reason let me know. Ill even swap BOTH my kidneys!!!! 4005 - My dream bass
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Really!?! Will have to watch out for that then. Like i say the amp is working fine and sounds lovely, im just concious of its age and that valves dont last forever. Ive whizzed a few emails of to some of the recommended techs on this site so ill see what comes back.
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Hi mate, i got the 135 cab off Thornybank. It is the tall vertically loaded one. Chris re-loaded it with Eminence Gammas (total of 200 watt i believe). Sound amazin with the new head. Still cant believe the price of mullards on ebat n to think ive got 6 in my amp!!!! Service will gave to wait for payday i think, tho if the valves are ok i wont be wantin new ones, just a general service. Managed to do the ohm switch cheers Mr Foxen. Pulled it out n put it back in with the 4ohm showing in thr window. As the cab us 4ohm this should be right now? [quote name='Bassnut62' date='Mar 28 2011, 09:20 PM']I'd be expecting at least a ton for a proper service of a valve amp. I run a 2x15 Bassman cab too (the vertically loaded one). I drive it with the matching 135 head; but it took me a while to release what this rig was truly capable of. The problem i had was the cab is poorly constructed and tended to fart when digging in! (all school boys are welcome to add jokes at this point!) After some carpentry with struts, lining of seems, glue and screws it sounds incredible and nails the deep phat and bright earthquake funky bass of doom sound that was in my head all along. I've never wanted to change my rig in nearly 15 years now. I hope you get as much bass pleasure as I have from your very tasty sounding all valve bass rig. I am jealous of those Mullards too. So yes reckon you got a great deal on that amp. Did you have to pay much for the Bassman cab? Is it the vertically loaded one? What's it loaded with too?[/quote]
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The Ohm swith is actually a plug that you pull out then put back in at the correct seeting. I too thought it was just a turn switch hence why i thought it was stuck. Suppose an ideal scenario would be for a tech to say ''right, ill do a service, new valves with biasing and as payment you let me keep the mullards'' haha
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Hi mate, i got the 135 cab off Thornybank. It is the tall vertically loaded one. Chris re-loaded it with Eminence Gammas (total of 200 watt i believe). Sound amazin with the new head. Still cant believe the price of mullards on ebat n to think ive got 6 in my amp!!!! Service will have to wait for payday i think, tho if the valves are ok i wont be wantin new ones, just a general service. Managed to do the ohm switch cheers Mr Foxen. Pulled it out n put it back in with the 4ohm showing in thr window. As the cab us 4ohm this should be right now? [quote name='Bassnut62' date='Mar 28 2011, 09:20 PM']I'd be expecting at least a ton for a proper service of a valve amp. I run a 2x15 Bassman cab too (the vertically loaded one). I drive it with the matching 135 head; but it took me a while to release what this rig was truly capable of. The problem i had was the cab is poorly constructed and tended to fart when digging in! (all school boys are welcome to add jokes at this point!) After some carpentry with struts, lining of seems, glue and screws it sounds incredible and nails the deep phat and bright earthquake funky bass of doom sound that was in my head all along. I've never wanted to change my rig in nearly 15 years now. I hope you get as much bass pleasure as I have from your very tasty sounding all valve bass rig. I am jealous of those Mullards too. So yes reckon you got a great deal on that amp. Did you have to pay much for the Bassman cab? Is it the vertically loaded one? What's it loaded with too?[/quote]
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Tried a few local amp techs with no replies yet. Out of interest how much should i be expecting to pay for a valve amp service? Assuming nothing needs doing and its just more of a MOT style effort? Also, the ohm selector swith appears to be stuck on 16ohm. As im running thru a 4ohm cab does this switch need to be set to 4ohm? [quote name='Pow_22' post='1179347' date='Mar 28 2011, 12:12 PM']Fair enough. Im going to book it in for a service and to see how much life is left in the valves. Going to try and use Dave Lunt as recommended on here and he's local. Hopefully he'll be able to tell me a bit more about the amp to as im a complete valve newbie[/quote]
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Fair enough. Im going to book it in for a service and to see how much life is left in the valves. Going to try and use Dave Lunt as recommended on here and he's local. Hopefully he'll be able to tell me a bit more about the amp to as im a complete valve newbie [quote name='umph' post='1178479' date='Mar 27 2011, 05:17 PM']Nice always good getting an old amp full on mullards! It is worth selling them but you wont get anywhere near those prices unless you can prove they're well matched and in good condition.[/quote]