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    Well, I have a korean Spector with basswood body (bubinga top) and it sounds amazing to my ears. I've heard that basswood can lack mid, so maybe it's the active EMG pups and BQC preamp that are compensating. It's in the "For Sale" section, BTW (shameless plug!). Another reason they get put down maybe because they don't have a particularly "attractive" grain?
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    Bump. This bass will not get any cheaper so if you're interested, make it known.
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    [quote name='ste_m3' post='50063' date='Aug 24 2007, 12:21 PM']do the korean made ones have the carved back?[/quote] If you mean "curved", then yes. Doesn't really show in the pics I took, unfortunately.
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    Bump with new price. Would rather sell it while I have some time over the bank holiday weekend and before I move home. Last chance before it goes on eBay.
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    Early 2006 Spector Legend for sale. Extremely high quality Korean made. It was made just before they went over to the soapbars, so It has the P/J pup configuration. I bought this off eBay at the end of last year but can't seem to get on with it. The bridge position is seemingly "further in" that on a Fender type, which puts the nut a bit "further out". Not what I'm used to and as I'm quite a small chap, it's a greater stretch for me. I've just bought a medium scale Fender Stu Hamm Urge, so this must go. It's got a beautiful quilted bubinga top and a dark red stain that I just couldn't resist. The best part is that the previous owner had the pup and preamp ("tone pump Jnr") professionally upgraded to active EMG pups ( [url="http://www.emginc.com/displayproducts.asp?section=Bass&categoryid=24"]http://www.emginc.com/displayproducts.asp?...p;categoryid=24[/url] ) and "BQC System" preamp ( [url="http://www.emginc.com/displayproducts.asp?section=Accessories&categoryid=33&catalogid=141"]http://www.emginc.com/displayproducts.asp?...p;catalogid=141[/url] ). This has a pots for volume and panning and 2 stacked pots for bass/treble cut & boost and mid cut & boost / mid-sweep. This thing roars! It can generate the best "aggressive", mid-range snarl that I've ever been able to get. With the pup panning and EQ, lots of thumping and mellow tones can be dialled in too. Don't need to tell you lot how flexible this combination is. Nice gold hardware that seems to be very good quality. I had it checked over by the Bass Center when it arrived and they gave it a clean bill of health. Comes with a quality Fender gig bag. With postage/import duty and check-up this only came to just over £340: seeing as the upgraded electronics probably cost about £200, it was a steal. The bass is in excellent condition with hardly any wear at all. There seems to be a tiny amount of corrosion on the extremely chunky bridge which I've managed to capture in the photos. [b]£250 Delivered.[/b] Any questions, please get in touch.
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    [quote name='dangerboy' post='41400' date='Aug 4 2007, 09:17 PM']I bought a mid-90s Encore neck on the Bay a while back. Fitted it to an old Marlin body that previously had a Squier neck. It was tight (I think the Encore neck is a coat-of-paint bigger than a Squier/Fender one) but it worked. And then I made this out of them.[/quote] Isn't that taking shielding a little bit too far?
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    [quote name='markdavid' post='47186' date='Aug 18 2007, 06:29 PM']Have been thinking about getting a Harley Benton Beat Bass [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_beatbass.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_beatbass.htm[/url][/quote] "Plywood Body"? I'm no tonewood expert but that doesn't sound like a good starting point for an upgrade project.
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    Probably the best choice, really. Even if you'd got something cheaper, you'd have been pining for it. Keep it pristine and if you can't get on with it, I'm sure you'll be able to sell it on without too much of a loss, hopefully. I impulse bought a gorgeous sunburst SR5 last year and couldn't get on with it (and couldn't affort it!), so did the same thing.
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    [quote name='Bloodaxe' post='45477' date='Aug 14 2007, 10:30 PM']Ahh, no... Bloody Red is the factory term for "White with all red paint splattered on it" [url="http://www.matsumoku.org/models/ariaproii/catalogs/1985/85_ap2_cat_pg19.jpg.html"]Like Here[/url] either the B/W or the BLD finish On the 32" side, don't rule out the TSB series - to my eye somewhat more attractive than the CS.[/quote] Thanks for the tip. Was the whammy bar standard?
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    Is that the kind of preamp the likes of aguilar now put into something the size of a die? That's a substantial amout of wood to take out. Talk about sound chambers!
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    [quote name='Bloodaxe' post='45128' date='Aug 14 2007, 07:19 AM'](note to self: Watch ONLY! it's not the Schenker model, nor is it in Bloody Red - so you're [i]not[/i] bidding on it o.k?)[/quote] What, like this one? [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=398&hl=classic+laser"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...l=classic+laser[/url] Seriously, though, I'm on the look out for a medium scale (32") Aria, Cardinal series, right handed. If you come accross one, would be grateful if you let me know. Cheers, Frank
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    Distortions

    Sharkfinger replied to Finbar's topic in Effects

    I use the EBS MultiDrive. It's got a 3-way toggle that select the type of distortion. "Standard" type supposedly only applies effect on the upper frequencies, leaving the bottom end untouched, "flat" effects the whole frequency band so presumably you might loose the bottom end but gain a "fuzz" effect. The last is a tube sound to add gentle overdrive and valvey harmonics. Might be what you're after. TBH, I'm not having a lot of luck with this pedal. Soloed, it sounds good but in a band setting it just sounds muffled and just doesn't cut through, even though when soloed, the apparent volume is much louder. Perhaps I should turn it's "volume" right up, even though it will alarm the rest of the band if they hear it soloed, thinking I'll drown everyone out.
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    [quote name='Mr Cougar' post='44627' date='Aug 12 2007, 10:27 PM']Alright Chaps, I want to pep-up the tonal range of my P Bass, thought I might stick in the EMG replacement pickups/active tone circuits. Has anyone got any other ideas/experience with these. Any other suggestions as to what might be good and what type of sounds I'll get? Ta[/quote] I'm sure I've seen this question come up a few times. I'd suggest having a search through the forum for something like "replacement Precision pickups" or something. Good luck.
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    How about a black pearloid pickguard?
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    [quote name='MB1' post='42245' date='Aug 6 2007, 11:52 PM']MB1. Theres one in Johnny Roadhouse on oxford road in Manchester. its been there since time began, its blue..... contact DANNY.... 0161 273 3069.[/quote] Shame I've only just come back to this thread, as I've just hit the button on a eBay purchase of a Mex Urge. £370 including postage to UK. I'm sure it will be £400+ once the govenment have hand their pound of flesh! As I'm London based, I'm not sure it would've have worked out. With my luck, however, they probably only wanted about £20 just to get rid of it. Damn my impetuousness!
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    [quote name='EdwardHimself' post='42352' date='Aug 7 2007, 10:17 AM'] my amp, a 21 year old SWR half stack, it's immense and only £250 aswell.[/quote] You made a wise purchase, there. I have the 2x10 version of this cab and it's great quality. IMO, you'd be hard pushed to find anything new of that size / quality for even twice that amount. This thread really makes me wish I'd take up music and a child or even in my early teens. If I had, I might actually have been quite good by now!
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    [quote name='bass_ferret' post='41201' date='Aug 4 2007, 10:00 AM']Just get a floor tuner - its the easy way.[/quote] I have one and if it was only my stuff that I had to set up and pack away, it would be fine. Unfortunately, in the covers band I play in, 3 of us set up and break down a full PA system every gig (minus help from lazy g**tarist, naturally). I just want something I can plug and play without sodding about with cables.
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    Maybe a really good set-up is called for? Perhaps have the frets stoned down? Max price maybe ~£30 but well worh it if saves you the price of a new bass. Good luck, Frank
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    Hi Clive I'm after one myself and was watching the eBay one as well. Wasn't willing to part with £650 for it, not sure why. Maybe because I wasn't sure I'd get on with a 32" scale and didn't want to petentially lose a lot of money in the resale. I'd be interested in any advice too. Clive, if you find a USA one, I might take that mex off your hands. Could I have first refusal if you deceide to sell it, please? Cheers, Frank
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    [quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='40823' date='Aug 3 2007, 11:02 AM']I used to be on the lookout for such a thing, but since I started using a cheapo planet waves SOS strobe tuner, I no longer use my korg tuner, behringer pedal tuner, the one built into my GT-6B or the one that clips onto the headstock. If my amp did have a tuner built in I wouldn't it. I find the SOS to be the quickest & easiest to use of all I have owned or tried. I have managed to loose it a few times though. ( Its also handy to have when trying out basses in shops.[/quote] I'd lose those like there's no tomorrow. Good idea, though.
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    [quote name='steve' post='36867' date='Jul 25 2007, 01:46 PM'] BVT - now that's funny I'm sure they do it just to wind up the Behringer bashers I'm expecting a new line of removeable head combos from Behr... called 'strollabout' or 'walkaround' soon. I do find the people who bang on about Behrs lack of morality a little naive, this is business, and very few companies operate primarily on an ethical, moral basis. If Behr can hold up the legal process whilst they make their profit, blame the legal process, not someone who uses it to their advantage. I do have a couple of Behringer bits - the rack tuner and some studio monitors. If behr had not bought out their versions, I would not have bought from their competitors, I would have done without. So in this instance, Behr didn't impact on the competition's sales, they allowed me to have more stuff. Huzzah![/quote] I'm in agreement. I have a their £50 rack tuner, where I couldn't have justified shelling out £150 for a Korg one. I have their 100W (or so) 1x12" combo as a backup amp and it's been fine for the limited use I've put it to. I'm wary of the tube emulation, though. I had the Tech21 Landmark 300, which I thought was excellent. Then I switched to a valve preamp which, while not as "versatile", blew it away in terms of sheer wholesome valve lovelyness.
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    It seems incredible to me that amp manufacturers don't build tuners right into their amps. It seems like such an obvious thing to do. Now, I hear that one manufacturer does, I think they're called something like IA amps or something. Does anyone know of any others? ATM, I'm wasting 1U rack space just for the conveniene of not having to mess around with leads.
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    [quote name='Rhys' post='40754' date='Aug 3 2007, 08:36 AM']I've emailed Ishibashi about finding me a P Bass and they've found me a PB57-60. I was just wondering what the difference is between a STD PB and the 57 reissues? Is there a notable difference? Do they make Standards in Japan?[/quote] Not sure what you mean by STD PD. A "standard" P bass? Not even sure there is such a thing. Experts? If you're going to go for a '57 re-issue, you might as well go the whole hog and get one with a different body wood. The one that was suggested is basswood and while there's nothing wrong with that IMO, this one has a more "authentic" alder one. [url="http://www.excite.co.jp/world/english/web/?wb_url=http%3A%2F%2Fishibashi.co.jp%2Fwebshop%2Fguitar%2Ffender-j%2Fpb5770us.htm&wb_lp=JAEN&wb_dis=2"]http://www.excite.co.jp/world/english/web/...EN&wb_dis=2[/url] I guess one of the biggest differences between the '57 and the other copied Fender P, the '62, is the fingerboard material. In the '62 it's rosewood, which gives it a warmer, fuller tone, I'm told. I only have a '62 RI so I can't compare. Here's a '62 on ishibashi: [url="http://www.excite.co.jp/world/english/web/?wb_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ishibashi.co.jp%2Fwebshop%2Fguitar%2Ffender-j%2Fpb6270us.htm&wb_lp=JAEN&wb_dis=2"]http://www.excite.co.jp/world/english/web/...EN&wb_dis=2[/url]
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    [quote name='cockbongo' post='40476' date='Aug 2 2007, 03:27 PM']...just wondered if anyone had any experience with them and can let me know how good/bad/average they find them? Anything I should be wary of or anything to keep an eye out for? It's my first Warwick, y'see - i'm quite excited...![/quote] Wouldn't the right time to have asked this question be [u]before[/u] you bought it?
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    Excellent! Any closer with that playability comparison? I'd be very interested in that....
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