Author Topic: Yard Sale #003 (Read 2127 times)

poor_nigel · « **Reply #45 on:** July 31, 2014, 04:43:45 AM »

Well Boyz and Goilz, it is kind of fun to get old and senile. I can do nutz things like have contests. I have already listed all these at my Alembic friends' discounted prices. However, any one guessing all the components I have in the rack can have a 15% discount on any item sold. Hmmm, that could be up to an extra $525 off on like the bass or $450 off the guitar. Exciting! That would really add to their investment value by making them, cheaper to acquire, so increase their profit margin when time for resale comes (If kept in the condition they are currently in). One of them is a trick question, so what the hey, I'd kick in another 5% for all answered correctly. Otherwise the trick question one can be omitted. Are we having fun yet? Those of us without a life sure are!!!

Sonicus - I know your taste in amps, and for you I will toss in a bonus. One vintage amp I know you will love, but you'll have to pay shipping on it, and maybe a $15 donation for packing materials.

If it is time to go, might as well have lots of fun on the road out. Life without some fun is just existence when ya never had kids, so . . .

earsplit · « **Reply #46 on:** July 31, 2014, 07:12:33 AM »

Thomas,

I shot you an email about 'potential' rack componenents I see peaking out

poor_nigel · « **Reply #47 on:** August 02, 2014, 04:43:26 PM »

Good drugs, bad postings. I just noiticed pix 013 is missing for the speaker extension cab. And then I realized, I posted no shots of the white Gauss speakers in it. Nice. OK . . .

Used 'doubled' wire on each speaker for dependability in case one came loose, bad wire, etc.

poor_nigel · « **Reply #48 on:** August 02, 2014, 04:45:56 PM »

poor_nigel · « **Reply #49 on:** August 02, 2014, 05:07:49 PM »

Quiz time is over. This is actually a very simple rack. Bi-amped configuration where I can play both stereo Alembics and other instruments through it, simultaneously. No patching on the fly in a gig situation. The Stewart Pro Reference 1000 is actually a chrome faced audiophile version of their World 1.2 amp, perfect for mid-range applications. Like a quilted-top bass, and just about all shiny faced rack stuff, it photographs terribly. When I strip this down to sell it, I will take each piece outside to photograph it. It is all too heavy for me to lug outside or lay down on its back to remove components, so maybe next month. Thje real secret to keeping components looking very nice over time is to lay the rack on its back, so you can slip in or remove the components without gravity pressing them against the others, causing rack rash. Also, using washers on the screws. Looks a little dorky, but it keeps the pieces looking new. I used black plastic washers on the above, so dorkiness removed. My three-space rack drawer for this unit is sitting out in my garage somewhere, and will be sold along with this stuff.

keith_h · « **Reply #50 on:** August 02, 2014, 06:57:41 PM »

I thought I had your Navigator?

sonicus · « **Reply #51 on:** August 02, 2014, 10:16:40 PM »

Thomas ____ Nice rack ! That Stewart looks interesting ! Thanks for the view of the goodies ______.

I have loaded lots of 19 racks as well . I also like to use synthetic non metallic washers with the rack screws to protect the gear. I find it also to be a good practice to support the heavy pieces of gear on the bottom with support underneath and /or support straps on the back rails if you have them on back.

(Message edited by sonicus on August 02, 2014)

poor_nigel · « **Reply #52 on:** August 03, 2014, 12:09:33 AM »

Hey Wolf - If memory serves me correctly, and who knows about that, you once said you really like old Yamaha amps a lot. I have a couple 2002A's like the one pictured, and you can have one, if ya want to pay shipping on it. I am not into hassling selling them, as shipping will be a bit on em, so giving one to someone who would really appreciate it would be more satisfying to me than selling it for a few bucks, just to make eBay and PayPal some money. Let me know if you want it. I use the other one to power the VOTs I keep on my back patio.

poor_nigel · « **Reply #53 on:** August 03, 2014, 12:15:28 AM »

Hey Keith, I missed it so much I bought another one? I've owned several over the last decade or two. I think they are great.

sonicus · « **Reply #54 on:** August 03, 2014, 04:30:33 AM »

Thomas ,
Thanks so very much , you are so very generous . I do in fact like that Yamaha model. Yes, I will send you an email .

poor_nigel · « **Reply #55 on:** August 19, 2014, 01:28:39 PM »

Anyone interested in a 'cheap' PA for local pick-up in Chico, California?

24/48 Channel Behringer MX-8900 MixBoard With Meter Bridge & Power Supply + 2 Goose-Neck Lights + Hard Case
Same as: http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-SX4882-Preamplifiers-Integrated-Meterbridge/dp/B002C4SP3G
Matched Set of BGW Amps & Rack, Plus Spare 750 Amp
Three-way Rane Stereo Cross-Over
Behringer Pro-Whatever Graphic EQ
JBL Bottoms (D-130 or D-140 Speakers) 15 Flared VOT Cabs
JBL 1 Butt Horns
JBL Bullet Tweeters
Mics (At least three Senheisers and maybe up to three others, all in new condition and cases)
Mic Bag & Stands (Six stands in their own bag)
Cables For All

The BGW Rack can be seen here, and a VOT bottom in the corner with an Altec 5000B on it:
http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/13368.html?1165501171

I seriously do not understand how the mixer can still be produced and sold for a grand?! It is actually a great live board for a small band, and the eight stereo sends make it to where you can group and send the channels anywhere you want to, and it is very quiet. Maybe the new model does not have the expensive external power supply they put out with the 9000? It takes up 2.5 rack spaces, so three - Half a space for ensured cooling. I used this board once at the company pic-nic. Pix will follow, I am sure. I was running three separate sound systems for fun and coverage of the five acre park we were in.

I'll let this go to an Alembic friend for $2,000. All items are prime and should last for many years. The BGWs are the rare ones with LED meters on them, so collectable. I just cannot handle any of this stuff anymore. Aluminum bullet tweets were added to make it three-way, and only the drummer might appreciate it, as only his highest cymbal sounds would end up going out them at around 12K to 15K, as you set them.

poor_nigel · « **Reply #56 on:** August 28, 2014, 05:02:30 PM »

Before tossing a couple of pieces to the wolves on eBay, I'll offer them here for the starting bid I would put them there at. I would rather get less and deal with people I trust.

2008 Gibson Custom Shop Ebony Les Paul - $2,500 - Guaranteed not a scratch, dent, or scuff on it. Perfect for a collector or player.

1987 Tobias Signature Five String Bass With Omega Cut Body - $2,500 - Sold only to a player, as this bass needs to be in the hands of someone that will gig it.

Note that once I put this anything on eBay, I will not stop an auction for a private sale here. Just FYI in case later . . . .

poor_nigel · « **Reply #57 on:** August 28, 2014, 05:13:24 PM »

This is the mix board I listed. The oak table it is on comes with it. Very sturdy, so using it as a portable dance floor, bleacher, or workbench is also encouraged. Legs attach with four very large bolts, each. If you see components of the sound system I listed, I will sell off single ones if wanted. Make an offer. No is the worst thing I would say.

The mixer's power supply is sitting on its shelf, along with a couple of mic cases. The black bag next to the purple flight case is the mic stand bag. All look brand new. The shelf of the mix table is removable by taking out the four bolts on each side. The front 'rail' of the table is flush with the wrist surface of the mix board, so more room to rest your hands on when playing around with it.

poor_nigel · « **Reply #58 on:** August 28, 2014, 05:21:00 PM »

Picture of the 15 speaker cabs. There is a 1 JBL driver behind the Altecs. Note that the Altecs are very collectable and will be sold later to a collector for big bucks, no doubt. I got them from the City of Oroville 20 years ago, when some guy talked them into downgrading their auditorium system for one that cost four times as much and was not close to half as good. Government waste!

wfmandmusic · « **Reply #59 on:** August 28, 2014, 05:25:20 PM »

Hey Thomas, I told myself I was done buying guitars and now you stick that sweet Gibson out there right under my nose.....thinking about it.