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[quote name='TechFoo' post='852023' date='May 30 2010, 07:12 PM']Hello. I play a Fender active jazz, currently hoping to get a Hartke LH500[/quote] Hello!! I like your choice in gear my friend!
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OK, maybe not a completely fair comparison, but if you could either of these amps for the same money, which one would you have? Power-wise there is not much in it. Into 4 ohms, its 500w for the Hartke versus 600w for the GB. Both have valve pre-amps. Both are known for their "clear, biting tone". Their new prices vary more. The Hartke is widely available at £299 inc. delivery, whereas the GB is closer to £600. Not even close - but is the GB worth twice the price? Well, that's not relevant in this case as you can have either amp for the same money remember?! The GB appears to have more EQ-shaping capabilities as it has a four-band rather than three, and the mid-range is parametric... The GB has a D-class power amp whereas the Hartke is class A. Does that make much difference? If I get the GB and don't get on with it, I could sell it for what I got it for (or near enough). The second-hand value of the Hartke would presumably drop to around £200. For me, the major down-side to the GB is that it will look slighly ridiculous perched on top of two 4x10 cabs!! Decisions, decisions! Advice please?
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[quote name='fxpedal.co.uk' post='851608' date='May 30 2010, 08:37 AM']If required, we can also supply Hartke. We're happy, where we can, to offer special prices to the Basschat community.[/quote] It's required I think! You have PM!
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[quote name='ShergoldSnickers' post='851834' date='May 30 2010, 02:43 PM']Myself and a few mates have had a couple of prog rock evenings. Bring your favourite albums, favourite beer, sit down and listen and tell some good yarns. Bliss. Fantastic.[/quote] That sure sounds like great way to spend an evening!
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Saw Pendragon in Newcastle last night. Terrible venue, mediocre sound - but the band were brilliant! definitely well worth seeing if you get the chance!! Peter Gee is a very tasteful, talented and under-rated bass player.
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Get ya bids in quick people... or the amp is on its way to Eire! -
[quote name='drewk_ie' post='851065' date='May 29 2010, 01:00 PM']Previous PM offer also stands![/quote] I know mate! You're top of the pile at the moment...
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[quote name='geoff90guitar' post='851066' date='May 29 2010, 01:01 PM']Sorry Conan, I'm a bit thick at this being 61, what does PM mean?[/quote] My apologies! It means that I have sent you a private message. Look at the top right hand corner of your screen and click on the text that says "1 new message"!
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[quote name='geoff90guitar' post='851056' date='May 29 2010, 12:55 PM']her are you in UK? Any phone No.? Thanks. Geoff[/quote] PM'ed!
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[quote name='drewk_ie' post='850746' date='May 28 2010, 10:53 PM']PM Sent[/quote] Received and replied to!
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Incidentally, the "offers" I referred to include offers of trades/swaps...
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[quote name='BottomEndian' post='850337' date='May 28 2010, 02:14 PM']A few of those and a pocketful of wood screws and the top cab'll never shift again. Disclaimer: portability may be compromised.[/quote]
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Anyone else noticed this? When I stack my two 4x10 cabs, the corner protectors don't grab onto each other very well at all. The result being that if someone blunders into my stack, the top cab gets badly mis-aligned! My old TE cabs had a "foot-and-socket" arrangement which held them together far more effectively. Is there anything I can retro-fit to improve the stability of the stack? Advice welcome...
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[quote name='PhoenixBass1' post='847850' date='May 25 2010, 07:44 PM']Budget wise I don't think I'd buy a head for more than £300ish,[/quote] You can get a brand spanking new Hartke LH500 for less than £300 - including delivery!! That's the one eyed get... as I said last week just before a passing cyclops took offence!
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[quote name='MythSte' post='850200' date='May 28 2010, 11:20 AM']You must state a price, feeler or no i'm afraid [/quote] Sorry. My mistake! Duly amended (in a ball-park kinda stylee!).
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[quote name='basshead56' post='850236' date='May 28 2010, 12:06 PM']Pm coming your way[/quote] Received and replied to!!
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[quote name='matski' post='850265' date='May 28 2010, 12:44 PM']Have free bump on me for one of the truly great 'lost' Ampeg heads! I used to have one of these heads back in the early 90s (until some git nicked it out of the van in Brixton) and coupled with the Ampeg 8x10 cab it truly was a tone and volume monster!! Mine used to easily compete with guitarists running through full-size Marshall 100 watt stacks.[/quote] Cheers man! Your wise words are making me love the beast even more! GASing for a Hartke LH500/1000 though...
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Late 80s Ampeg SVT-200T head with serial FX loop, 6 band EQ (with push-pull frequency switching), Bi-Amp function and DI out. Front panel is very clean and uncluttered, and easy to use. This amp was (I believe) only made for a short period of time before morphing into the SVT350. Power output is 200W @ 8 Ohm, 350W @ 4 Ohm. This seems conservative, as this unit is [i]very[/i] loud through two Ashdown 4x10 cabs! Lots of clean, clear and warm volume and loads of tone-shaping capabilities. It was serviced last week - no major repairs, but a few dry joints re-soldered, input jack adjusted and tightened, and all pots cleaned and ready to go! It is rather heavy. I haven't weighed it accurately, but would estimate it to be around 25kg. I will weigh it properly to calculate shipping costs if required. It has a rather tatty soft cover, which keeps the dust off but not much more! I've had a couple of offers via PM around the £300 mark, so if you really want this amp you may have to exceed that! Still, an awful lot of amp for a very reasonable price! I am happy to arrange shipping, but at the buyer's expense. Quotes so far range from around a tenner (within the UK), £23 Eire. Havent looked for prices to Europe or further afield, but I will if anyone is interested. Any questions, just ask! [attachment=50732:ampeg_svt_200t.jpg]
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I've always thought of a bass player's role as being similar to that of a referee/umpire in rugby/football/cricket/tennis, etc. If we do our job well, nobody notices - but if we have a mare, the whole thing collapses around us! I don't think many singers, guitarists or keyboard players really understand the role of bass in music. If they like what you play then they say nowt - but if they DON'T like it, they feel they have a right to criticise our tone, playing, timing... But how many bassists criticise other musicians' playing? It's a thankless task, but a very rewarding one. Oh, and [b]WE[/b] make the girls dance!! :brow:
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[quote name='Davo-London' post='847521' date='May 25 2010, 02:19 PM']Just sold my 1978 Precision fretless (maple) that i've owned from new with the original invoice and immaculate condition for £1000. Good luck, but I think your price is a bit optimistic. Davo[/quote] Wouldn't that comment have been better posted as a PM?! -
I'm not a huge fan of their music - but its a very sad loss. 38 years old!! Jesus...
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[quote name='Pete Academy' post='847140' date='May 25 2010, 07:57 AM']Great post. Says it all.[/quote] Absolutely! Post of the month at the very least!! I feel ya pain brother!
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[quote name='LawrenceH' post='845913' date='May 23 2010, 06:10 PM']...John Deacon anyway, he zooms around all over the place on some Queen tracks but no-one except other bass players notice![/quote] Yeah. Millionaire's Waltz for example. Lovely line, but most listeners just assume its being played on piano or guitar!
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'Normal' Rehearsal schedules - EDIT: Oh what an update! Enjoy!
Conan replied to Musicman20's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='wateroftyne' post='844089' date='May 21 2010, 01:10 PM']Well, it's a forum known and loved by many North-Eastern BC'ers.[/quote] The thread is now locked! -
[quote name='basskit_case' post='787650' date='Mar 27 2010, 10:09 AM']This is my second purchase from Tom (Black Geddy Lee) and as before, a great guy to deal with.[/quote] Not sure I'd describe him as the "Black Geddy Lee"... but he sure is a great guy to deal with! We met up half way for me to pick up the Jazz copy and take our womenfolk shopping. Well, it was Sunday after all... Highly recommended.
