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    Sorry guys, you might not think the low end is rolled off, but look at the measurements on the infamous magazine test. It's got a bump at 90Hz followed by a steep rolloff below that. Do that with any amp and it will go much louder because it does not stress the speakers nearly as much. And what has smashing a lightbulb got to do with the price of beans? Despite TC's protests, you cannot get past the fact that the amp produced 236W at *five percent distortion*. So it was basically completely out of puff at this point. If it were measured with less generous distortion levels (like 0.01% which is more normal) you would probably find that this is not even a 200W amp. I agree with WoT. What finally convinced me that mine sounded really grim was when our keyboard player tried it out. With it, my bass it sounded honky with no body, but with the keyboard you could hear it much more clearly. IMO of course:-). Definitely try before you buy. There are an awful lot of these turning up in the For Sale section right now.
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    Any amp will sound loud if you roll all the bass off. That amp has no bottom end. It's an amp for electric cello players.
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    Bought a couple of guitar hangers from Chris. They arrived very quickly and were exactly as described. A reliable bloke to do business with.
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    pm'd
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    trace 2103x

    stevie replied to goblin's topic in Amps and Cabs

    Because you're from Barnsley, I'd let them go for £20 each. New ones cost nearly £80 and these have only just had their surrounds renewed.
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    trace 2103x

    stevie replied to goblin's topic in Amps and Cabs

    The 5" drivers were made by Audax. They were very nice but haven't been available for well over a decade. You could try to get them reconed but they won't be the same, as the original cones are no longer made. I have a couple of used Fane Studio 5Ms, which are a much better driver with a cast chassis, that I could sell you for a good price if you're stuck.
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    Sold Mike an amp that needed fixing, and being an amp tech, he was no doubt able to sort it out. Nice bloke, very easy to deal with. This is the first of what I have no doubt will be many positive feedbacks for Mike.
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    OLP MM2

    stevie replied to whimsy23's topic in Basses For Sale

    What's the weight of the bass?
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    My limited experience of two highly regarded class-D bass amps is that they couldn't punch their way out of a paper bag. Definitely try before you buy if you're spending that kind of dosh. And try with your band if you can - in the shop doesn't tell you a lot. Of course, those who own these amps are going to tell you they are wonderful - and they might be right. But it's you're money.
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    [quote name='LawrenceH' timestamp='1341830469' post='1724613'] This'll be great! Will be following the thread, very jealous of the CNC machine! [/quote] Yes, me too. Be careful with your crossover parts. If you can, find out what their power rating is. Most ferrite-based inductors will start to saturate well before you reach the maximum output of this system. Use laminated core or air-core. The latter is the best but expensive. Are you using poplar ply?
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    pm'd
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    No, I'm not. do I need to be? It says 'Posted image' where the photo should appear. I'm not logged into Facebook when I use Chrome but I can see the photos in that browser.
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    Can anyone explain to me why I can't see the photos using Firefox? I can see them when I use Chrome.
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    [quote name='EdwardHimself' timestamp='1341603305' post='1721799'] Which is incredible for someone who can't even spell "castor"... [/quote] That's a classic!
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    Moosh is selling a Yammy at an unbeatable price here: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/173010-fs-yamaha-emx512sc-pa-mixer-amp-500w/page__fromsearch__1
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    I think you posted the wrong pic:-)
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    Dispersion isn't the only consideration in designing a midrange add-on. Spending up to £100 on a driver, half as much again on a crossover and then not making the most of its benefits by crossing over as high as 1k doesn't make a lot of sense. It wouldn't surprise me, however, if a lot of commercial bass cabs are crossed over that high in order to reduce the cost of the crossover. For the current crop of PA midrange drivers 600Hz is usually good, although there is a lot more than you might imagine to getting the crossover point right: much depends on the drivers you are using. There are currently some very good, low-cost midrange drivers available - from Celestion in particular - which could form the basis of a cheap midrange add-on. Unfortunately, designing a passive crossover is not an undertaking for the faint-hearted and, as Lfalex points out, an active solution would be complex, requiring asymmetrical slopes, phase compensation and frequency response shaping (all of which is relatively easy to achieve with a passive solution) - not to mention an additional power amp. The benefits of having a separate midrange driver are very worthwhile, however, and I'd never want to be without mine.
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    A separate midrange driver is the best thing since sliced bread. Here's my DIY solution: [IMG]http://i48.tinypic.com/30m5rg4.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i50.tinypic.com/e3hhw.jpg[/IMG]
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    Dorchester - but shipping is not a problem.
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    [b]QSC RMX 850 power amplifier. 2 x 430 watts - broken. £80 only![/b] When I bought this amplifier I was told it had only been used for backup. It certainly is in as-new condition inside and out - there aren't even any rackmounting marks - and it comes in its original carton. Despite the fact that this range of amps has a legendary reputation for reliability (and the bass sound I got was the best I've ever had), it has started to blow fuses. I switch on - it blows a fuse or a circuit breaker. I can't be bothered with the hassle of finding a repair person and getting it repaired and am therefore selling it as faulty. Don't ask me what's wrong with it - I haven't a clue. I will say that it looks perfect internally, i.e. nothing is burned, charred or melted: it's absolutely pristine. My troubleshooting was limited to looking inside and checking the two internal fuses, which are fine. As this is a £400 amp, at £80 this should be a bargain for somebody with the know-how. By the way, if you have a working power amp and would be interested in taking my QSC in part ex., let me know. [url="http://www.bonnersmusic.co.uk/buy/QSC/RMX850_Power_Amp_2x430w"]http://www.bonnersmu...ower_Amp_2x430w[/url]
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    The JV with its original pickup sounds wonderful: it has the "thunk". I'm surprised how middly the SPB-1 sounds in comparison, as it is touted as one of the finest vintage P-Bass replacements you can buy. I expect the Duncan pickup could be made to sound like the JV pickup with a bit of bass lift in the preamp, but still - that's an eye-opener!
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    Just sold Mark some bass books. Payment came through very quickly and the transaction was as smooth as a baby's bottom.
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    I'd be prepared to part with some folding stuff if the price is right.
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    Here are a couple of books for those who would like to improve their sight reading. In good used condition. [b]Bass Builders: Simplified Sight-Reading For Bass with CD[/b] (sells for £13.95) Simplified sight-reading for Bass, from the fundamentals to the entire fingerboard by Josquin des Pres. Published by Hal Leonard. The CD includes 97 demo tracks. Covers rhythms, notes, intervals, accidentals and key signatures. Suitable for beginners to advanced players. [url="http://www.musicroom...6/details.html"]http://www.musicroom...6/details.html[/url] [b]Music Reading for Bass - The Complete Guide from the Musicians' Institute[/b] (sells for £9.95) Wendi Hrehovcsik's complete music-reading guide for the Bass guitar. Covers all the essential sight-reading components and fundamentals including: time signatures, multiple-meter charts, playing over the bar line and more! This method corresponds with the Musicians Institute core curriculum program. [url="http://www.musicroom.com/se/id_no/022559/details.html"]http://www.musicroom.../details.html [/url] Will sell both titles for £10.00. £2.00 should cover postage.
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    Sold Gareth an amplifier and the deal went like clockwork. Fast payment, good communication and no hassles. A gentleman.
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