NickD Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 (edited) Bass Collection SB315 (I'm 99.9% sure, but open to correction from the many Nanyo geeks on here) It's been with me around 20 years, bought from Electro Music in Doncaster way back when I was a northerner, and is a really nice bass to play, but just doesn't get the attention it deserves after recent bouts of GAS. All original in terms of pickups and preamp, and sounds great. The pots etc grew a little scratchy over the years, so I had it into Guitar Aid earlier this year for a refresh, and now it's spot on. Very dark blue, with a fine sparkle in it when the light hits. A few little knocks as is to be expected of a bass this age, but only one through the paint chip on the rear edge at the bottom as shown in the pics (dinged at a gig at RAF Bruggen, as I vividly and painfully remember), just light swirling in the paint other than that. Frets in good condition, no work required there. It's wearing old nickel roundwounds at the minute, that could probably do with changing if you want 'bright', but they sound great to my ears. 19mm spacing at the bridge, 24 frets. Just to note, it's shown here with Schaller strap buttons, but now has regular ones. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I would also consider trades for lighter weight amplification stuff. As much as I love my old faithful 1 x 15 Trace Combo, getting down the stairs from the flat is a manual handling hazard waiting to happen, and I could probably pull together a few hundred quid to move towards a more portable option that would give me similar volume and bottom end.[/font][/color] [color=#3C3241][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]No case or gigbag so collection preferred, I do have a shedload of bubble wrap, and a robust box that I've just taken delivery of a bass in, so I'm happy to look at couriering at buyers expense and risk. I'm in Harrow, work in central London, and I'm also happy to look at halfway meetups over a sensible distance.[/font][/color] [color=#3C3241][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Any questions or specific pic requests just give me a shout[/font][/color] Edited November 19, 2016 by NickD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]"...[i]a more portable option that would give me similar volume and bottom end.[/i].."[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]and there in lies your problem - nothing, I repeat nothing, can give you that Trace Elliot thump. Certainly no D Class amp anyway.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Great basses these - and at a ridiculously low price - I've no doubt this will get snapped up pretty sharpish.[/font][/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1477500909' post='3162643'] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]"...[i]a more portable option that would give me similar volume and bottom end.[/i].."[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]and there in lies your problem - nothing, I repeat nothing, can give you that Trace Elliot thump. Certainly no D Class amp anyway.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Great basses these - and at a ridiculously low price - I've no doubt this will get snapped up pretty sharpish.[/font][/color] [/quote] Aw don't tell me that (although I think I'd probably guessed anyway). I don't suppose you've any Intel on Trace head + lightweight cab by way of compromise... surely that might work? It is a lovely bit of kit this, and I'll be sorry to see the back of it. If it wasn't for space I'd still have every bass I'd ever owned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbiscuits Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 PM incoming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 Right back atcha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 (edited) [quote name='NickD' timestamp='1477506489' post='3162701'] Aw don't tell me that (although I think I'd probably guessed anyway). I don't suppose you've any Intel on Trace head + lightweight cab by way of compromise... surely that might work? It is a lovely bit of kit this, and I'll be sorry to see the back of it. If it wasn't for space I'd still have every bass I'd ever owned. [/quote] I've got a couple of Trace heads - on their own not that heavy. I've used it with a Vanderkley cab in the past with pleasing effect. I'd like to see Trace issuing a range with a Neo cab/speaker which would go a long way to silencing the nay-sayers. Edited October 26, 2016 by TheGreek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I use a Trace Elliot AH 300-12 SMX rack mounted into an ABS flight case. It weighs in at 12kg and is a perfectly balanced carry with a Barefaced Supercompact in the other hand. Sounds the mutts, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 @ TheGreek & Paul S - Thanks for that, looks like it's a viable option then, I don't mind a heavy head, that's never a problem. My apologies for not coming back to this earlier, I wasn't being ignorant, I just didn't want to be bumping before I'm due on the pretense of conversation... But I'm due now... so bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NickD Posted November 11, 2016 Author Share Posted November 11, 2016 Now including UK Mainland delivery bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Nick Fella on FB was looking for one of theses earlier today so I've gave him a link to here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted November 12, 2016 Author Share Posted November 12, 2016 Thanks man, much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted November 12, 2016 Author Share Posted November 12, 2016 Thanks man, much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 That's a nice-looking fiver at an attractive price. Looks like the weight should be reasonable too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted November 12, 2016 Author Share Posted November 12, 2016 I did actually weigh it for someone. Bearing in mind this was only on bathroom scales so hardly scientific, it came in at about 8lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krusty the brown Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Yes was me that's interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Glad you could make it Krusty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krusty the brown Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Could meet somewhere 1/2 way am based in Kent Maidstone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 Sorry, only just seen this. Mad busy with the kids today with limited opportunity for Basschat. You have PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Did this sell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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