stevie

Now that I have my pre-amp/power amp combo and rack (thanks Beedster!), my faithful Trace Elliot AH-200 is up for sale. This is the Mk VI which, I am given to believe, is the preferred version of these amps. I've taken this description from the Harmony reviews website, where you will find lots of very positive reviews about this amp: [url="http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Bass+Amp/product/Trace+Elliot/AH200+Series+6+Head/10/1"]http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews...ies+6+Head/10/1[/url] “- 200W but seems more like 500W - Can be racked - Two speaker outs with speaker protection fuse - Switchable 12-band graphic that is extremely flexible and goes down to 30Hz making it suitable for use with low B strung 5-string basses. - Mid pre-shape switchable EQ preset which really makes the sound really rock - suits my Rickenbacker so well I don't need to use the EQ. - 2-channel (active & passive) but not switchable and only a single gain for both channels. - Has 1 effects loop and line level input/outputs for slaving (pre amp out & power amp in) - Built in DI which can be switched between pre and post EQ - this is not some half arsed DI connection like a lot of amps have - this beats my tube (valve) DB DI box hands down.” The great thing about this head is the weight! It’s about 9kg, and very easy to carry - [i]*much*[/i] lighter than the 300W version even though it is nearly as powerful. It’s convection cooled via a massive aluminium heatsink on the back – so no fans to go wrong. The foot switch is included as are the ears for rack mounting. It’s in good condition apart from a slight bend in the corner of the heat sink on the rear, which does not affect the operation of the amp in any way. All knobs and buttons are present and correct and working well. I’ll throw in the Trace fitted shoulder bag, which has, a dickey zip, and a matching carrying case, which has a small bash in it but works fine otherwise. The folding stuff is preferred, but I could also be interested in some lightweight tuners (1/2") or an OPL bass.

[quote name='BassKS' post='653600' date='Nov 13 2009, 01:56 PM']Any upgrade on the pre? or is it just stock...Thanks[/quote] There's nothing to upgrade on the preamp IMO - it's 3-band and totally transparent with an active/passive switch.

[quote name='Rasta' post='652441' date='Nov 12 2009, 11:26 AM']Too expensive?[/quote] No, that's a good price.

Now on hold for a local Basschatter.

Price drop to £22. These are £55 on the web. Used ones on eBay fetch over £30. This is one of the finest soundcards you can buy. Why don't you get rid of that cruddy soundcard you are using and give yourself an early Christmas present? You know you want to.....

[quote name='paganskins' post='650426' date='Nov 10 2009, 10:09 AM']Also the wife's not too happy, apparently the house is getting like a marketplace with all this gear coming and going.[/quote] This is the price of entry to this forum.

[quote name='karlthebassist' post='649627' date='Nov 9 2009, 12:50 PM']Yeah I know. The fourth is being used in a little 1x10 cab I made. Why? Would you be interested in all four?[/quote] I'm afraid not, Karl, but you'd be more likely to sell them in pairs. At least people now know that they could possibly negotiate for four.

Three is such an awkward number.

This is a brand new OEM version of this fantastic PCI soundcard. (When I say new, I mean I bought it new, I have never used it, and it looks like new). Complete with cable. The full specs are on the website: [url="http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/Audiophile2496.html"]http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/Audiophile2496.html[/url] 24-bit/96kHz 2 x 2 full-duplex audio performance gold-plated RCA jacks S/PDIF digital I/O with PCM and AC-3/DTS passthrough 1 x 1 MIDI I/O [i]How does it sound? In a word, stunning. This has to be one of the best sounding cards we’ve had in for review…”[/i] - Computer Music. £25 to Basschatters, which is less than half the best price I could find on the web. I reckon £3 will cover 1st class post and insurance.

I used to have one of these. Well, two actually. They are very high quality. If you can't hear yourself on stage with one of these, you need your ears examined.

[quote name='neepheid' post='648244' date='Nov 7 2009, 05:37 PM']Hi there I'm giving up my build projects.[/quote] Don't say - you've finally found a girlfriend!

As I took some photos the other day, I thought I'd offer these speakers just in case anyone needs some cheap 10-inch drivers. They are UK-built by HH. 60 watts, 16-ohms and designed for bass guitar. A pair will give you 8 ohms. They work perfectly are are in good condition. Vented voice coil. Not too heavy at around 2 - 2.5kg (my guess). Don't be put off by the rated power handling. Most 10s won't handle much more than 60-watts of bass no matter what their power rating. Although HH did make some of their own drive units, these look very much like Celestion units to me. £15 for the pair with collection from Dorchester welcomed or delivery at cost. I hope they can provide someone with a quick and cheap fix.

[quote name='Rayman' post='646954' date='Nov 6 2009, 08:56 AM']Ditto, wonderful bass at a great price.[/quote] Why hasn't this gone? With a set of Duncans and what looks like an uprated bridge, this will turn into a tone monster when you put a set of TI flats on it. I should know - that's what I play! It eats most Precisions for breakfast.

[quote name='deathpanda' post='645913' date='Nov 5 2009, 01:36 AM']Thanks for that, but I think the lack of interest is due to this place being mainly used for selling vintage and just downright sexy basses. This is no place for a simple RBX![/quote] Dunno about that. Perhaps you just need to be patient and keep bumping. Christmas is coming, and at that price, it's ideal for a beginner.

Since acquiring these strings I've become a flatwound convert. This is a sealed pack of d'Addario EXL160 nickel roundwounds, regular gauge, long scale. If anyone has a new set of quality branded flats they would like to swap, I'd be happy to put some money your way as well.