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    Oh yeah, electric bass!
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    I'm selling a few random odds and ends to help fund a couple independent dog rescues during these pretty bad times. There's going to be many dogs abandoned or (if lucky) taken in by rescues. These rescue centres are in dire need of donations to help keep the dogs fed and warm. All my pets, 4 dogs, a cat and even some tropical fish are rescued and it's a subject dear to me. All proceeds from these sales will go to charity. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In very good as new condition. Huge storage pockets! Looks a really decent budget gig bag but I have no need for it. Price includes UK postage.
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    Not the HD350 but I recently bought a TD650 here a couple of months ago. I'm using it with a Vanderkley 2x12 and WOW, just WOW! I can honestly say that I've never had a sound so good and I've owned many 'quality' amps and cabs over the years. The drive, clarity and compression work so well and everything sounds so clear. I'm not a stranger to EBS gear. I owned a TD650 15 years ago along with EBS Proline 4x10 and 2x12 cabs and obviously the sound was huge but maybe the Vanderkley cabs are better? I just don't remember being so overwhelmed by the sound coming out of my speaker, or maybe I know how to set amps up better these days! Anyhow, great purchase and if you can give Vanderkley a try.
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    Then 999 was a bargain as maybe the seller wanted a quick sale? I've sold lots of basses well under the 'market value' as I've wanted a quick sale and I've also bought a good few at real knock down prices. IMO, the asking price is very reasonable for a bass of this caliber and the seller is accepting offers.
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    Hi Brian 👍
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    I 'bought' Pauls little BQ250 head last month but due to the utter incompetence of the courier used the amp got lost and still is currently MiA. Such a shame 😪 Thankfully after much emailing and courier BS Paul managed to get refunded the value of the missing amp which was obviously passed onto my good self. 👍 So a big thank you to Paul with all his efforts in resolving this issue which must have been extremely frustrating. Another top Basschatter!
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    And just ordered. Thanks!
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    Not good at those prices. I keep looking at the RST basses on BD's website. My Euro is ok weight wise but I'd love to try one of these and should my band ever get its act together and start gigging, I'd like something really lightweight. As for the input socket. My Euro needs a new one desperately. What ones do you recommend? There's loads on eBay but I don't know if they'll be any good or not.
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    Bought Dans Genzler 350 amp. Great friendly transaction and cracking little amp. Very happy punter here 👍
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    After some searching around it was an SR1000 EFM. I forgot just how nice they are and now I'd really like another!
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    Question. About 11 years ago I took a Ibanez bass in part exchange. Due to my poor finances at the time I sold it on pretty quick. But I remember it being a very nice bass indeed. Neck through, Bartolini soap bar pickups and a curved body like Spector/Warwick. I simply can't remember what it was and I'd quite like to check one out again.
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    Lovely basses. There was a Recurve listed that's sold now and it was stunning. I was close to seriously battering my credit card!
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    Well, I finally got around to fitting the strings on Sunday. They certainly are more mellow than the strings I had on before but what I'm finding is that I'm struggling to find mid frequencies that I'm comfortable with. I'm doubting that the strings have anything to do with this but more the preamp. I spent some time with the bass tinkering with the EQ on both the amp and bass. Amp being an EBS TD650 through an EBS Neo 2x10. And TBH struggling to find a pleasing sound but what I will say is the sound isn't bad and needs to be tried at volume with the band. It's likely that it'll sound phenomenal live and cut through like a knife but at home, it sounds nowhere near as good as my Roscoe bass (all Bartolini).
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    I have a set of Elixirs nickels coming today which (as mentioned above) will hopefully smooth things out and take away some of the zing. I'm pretty sure the strings on it are steels of some sort which I'm not keen on. Defiantly worth a try and if they do 'kill' the tone I can fit them to something else.
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    The preamp is going to play a huge part in the tone, probably more so than the pups. I'd be interested to know what preamps are fitted to the basses that aren't equipped with EMG's. I have a Roscoe bass with Bart pups and preamp and it sounds as sweet as a nut. I'd defiantly prefer a warmer tone in any of my basses.
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    Were the Barts paired with the TonePump?
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    Recently bought a Euro LX that was listed on here for quite a while. I really don't understand why it took so long to sell but hey-ho. I bought it to replace a heavier bass that I was struggling with when using in the band and I'm so glad I did. The bass is superb in both looks and quality. As mentioned above, the workmanship is outstanding having all the attributes of a hand made instrument that would cost a hell of a lot more. I briefly owned a Euro LX around 12 years ago and found the neck like a club, very chunky indeed. However the one on mine is much slimmer thankfully and a joy to play. I've not had the chance to use it at a band rehearsal yet and I'm hoping to get to grips with the TonePump before I do. I've spent a fair time getting familiar with it at home and I'm struggling to get a tone that I like BUT I'm fully aware that what sounds great in the spare room can sound crap on stage. If I decide that the EMG TP configuration is not working for me I'd be looking at changing them to something that potentially will. Aguilar pups and pre are fitted to Spectors so I'm wondering what the differences are between them? Have Bartolini ever been used or tried I wonder?
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    Tim sold me his outstanding Spector Euro LX. What a top guy Tim is. The courier I recommended was an absolute nightmare for him but Tim went above and beyond to ensure the bass got to me with as little delay as possible. Communications were spot on in every way. Prompt, informative and friendly. An absolute first class Basschatter who I'd happily deal with again and again. Cheers Tim 👍
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    Thanks for the info Dave. For the price it dose exactly what you'd want it to by the sounds of it. I'm really hoping the seller gets somewhere with the courier. I'd hate it to be written off as it's hardly the sellers fault.
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    S0DS law and all that! I bought the last one listed here on BC and it's currently lost in the post. I'm itching to try it out with my EBS 2x10 cab, my small practice room rig and back up. I'll just have to wait until it's hopefully sorted. I'd like to hear your opinion on the little beastie.
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    A tough decision to sell this but it's proving too heavy (4.3Kg) for use in the band and I don't want it being unused. It's too good to spend its life in a case. My useless back starts acting up after about 30 minutes playing it so it's best to find it a new home. It's been fitted with Fender CS '62 Pickups and KiOgon loom. It sounds great with flats although it's got a new set of 45-105 nickel Elites fitted at the moment. I'll put some flats in the case so you can hear for yourself. Condition it's 'good used' with a few scratches and most notably a dink just above the scratch plate. See pic. Its looking properly vintage with the white Finish looking more cream and the dark rosewood fingerboard. The action goes low, too low for me and the truss rod turns fine. My crap photos don't do it much justice so if anymore are required please ask. The Fender tweed case has seen better days but it dose the job and like the bass, it looks pretty cool. This really is a lovely looking bass and its a wrench to sell but a new lighter bass is incoming that needs paying for. No trade offers please. Can be collected from here in Merseyside and I should be able to post it by next weekend. Can meet up/deliver depending on distance. I don't mind a drive down to Birmingham for example.
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    David bought my Precision bass and what a pleasure it was too! Absolutely great guy to deal with. Another first class Basschatter 👍
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    Two too many strings for me I'm afraid. I'd love a second Roscoe as they're so darn good and this is a great price for one. Pity my limited talent is limited to 4 strings only!
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    These are such good basses. I owned one but alas, was too heavy for use in the band so I had to say goodbye. This one however at 8.2Lbs is incredible for a modern Precision, just wish I had the £££
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    Just bought a TD650 from Lee. Really easy and hassle free transaction with prompt communications. Happy to meet half way in Birmingham which I'm very grateful for! Another top Basschatter. Cheers Lee 😎
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