WHAT DO YOU WANT???? (1 Viewer)

[pete]

not really 'want' but this is nice. ads from this guys shop on Ali have been following me around the internet

383.23€ |Guitare électrique de Jazz Golden body F hole de haute qualité, livraison gratuite, corps Semi creux, bigsby, 01335 | AliExpress

Achetez malin, vivez mieux! Aliexpress.com

www.aliexpress.com

I'm having a hard time figuring out if their stock is entirely knock offs or factory seconds of other brands.

The stuff on aliexpress can sometimes be 100% accurate knock offs sold at a fraction of the price - have a look at some of the Lego sets on there. They come unboxed and with instructions that have no logo on them but are otherwise identical to the real thing. Or so I’m told.

Other stuff is clearly made in the same factory using the same materials as the “real” thing, usually on an off the books third shift or whatever, so the only thing “fake” is the label. Allegedly.

 

[JohnnyRaz]

The stuff on aliexpress can sometimes be 100% accurate knock offs sold at a fraction of the price - have a look at some of the Lego sets on there. They come unboxed and with instructions that have no logo on them but are otherwise identical to the real thing. Or so I’m told.

Other stuff is clearly made in the same factory using the same materials as the “real” thing, usually on an off the books third shift or whatever, so the only thing “fake” is the label. Allegedly.

I bought some components (guitar pots) there a few months ago as a trial. they do appear to be 'out the back door' of the factory stuff based on feel and readings.
I'd be a bit wary of spending more than 20-30 quid though. You could get rode by customs if nothing else.

 

[pete]

I bought some components (guitar pots) there a few months ago as a trial. they do appear to be 'out the back door' of the factory stuff based on feel and readings.
I'd be a bit wary of spending more than 20-30 quid though. You could get rode by customs if nothing else.

Not exactly counterfeit

www.brown.edu

'Fake Lego gang' dismantled in $30m Chinese raid

Police discover some 630,000 alleged counterfeit items - including an apparent Star Wars knock-off.

www.bbc.com

 

[GARYXKNIFEDX]

Ive seen some of the fake lego. Its not as nice a fit as the real thing

 

[GARYXKNIFEDX]

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[ann post]

Ive seen some of the fake lego. Its not as nice a fit as the real thing

How is it on the feet though?

 

[GARYXKNIFEDX]

???

 

[pete]

Ive seen some of the fake lego. Its not as nice a fit as the real thing

honestly, it's pretty good

 

[JohnnyRaz]

Relevant

JIMMY PAGE, SLASH And ACE FREHLEY Counterfeit Guitars Seized At Washington Dulles Airport

U.S. Customs And Border Protection officers at Washington Dulles International Airport seized 36 counterfeit guitars recently that if authentic, would have had a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $158,692. The guitars arrived in 36 different shipments from China on December 15. Officers...

www.blabbermouth.net

interesting - while that shop doesn't show the from of the headstocks, several had 'made in USA' stamped on back.

 

[JohnnyRaz]

right so due to an unexpected full price sale of something I have 400euro to 're-invest' (I actually made money on instrument buying and selling, as oposed to taking a loss)

I'm very attracted by the 'amp for all seasons' power switching idea. (I have a motely collection of rubbish-alright amps, the best sounding of which is a modded to death one which is likely to die or kill me next time I plug it in). So one smallish amp could do home volume and also small gig (ha, ha, ha) or jam (guffaw)

the two below are of interest

https://www.thomann.de/ie/marshall_origin_20c_combo.htm

https://www.thomann.de/ie/harley_benton_tube15_celestion.htm

obviously almost a 100% difference in price, although one may want to put a few bob into the harley benton in terms of upgrading speaker. (I actually have tungsol + JJ 12ax7 and EL84 sets in the gaff from other projects.

if there wasn't the price differential I'd go with the marshall, for that little bit of clean headroom and the DI out. That said the HB has a 12"

Bear in mind I'm a musical chancer - no ear melting solos here - pearls before swine non-casting a consideration.

would be interested in thoughts or experiences

 

[Cornu Ammonis]

right so due to an unexpected full price sale of something I have 400euro to 're-invest' (I actually made money on instrument buying and selling, as oposed to taking a loss)

I'm very attracted by the 'amp for all seasons' power switching idea. (I have a motely collection of rubbish-alright amps, the best sounding of which is a modded to death one which is likely to die or kill me next time I plug it in). So one smallish amp could do home volume and also small gig (ha, ha, ha) or jam (guffaw)

the two below are of interest

https://www.thomann.de/ie/marshall_origin_20c_combo.htm

https://www.thomann.de/ie/harley_benton_tube15_celestion.htm

obviously almost a 100% difference in price, although one may want to put a few bob into the harley benton in terms of upgrading speaker. (I actually have tungsol + JJ 12ax7 and EL84 sets in the gaff from other projects.

if there wasn't the price differential I'd go with the marshall, for that little bit of clean headroom and the DI out. That said the HB has a 12"

Bear in mind I'm a musical chancer - no ear melting solos here - pearls before swine non-casting a consideration.

would be interested in thoughts or experiences

Instead of an amp you could always buy a new bass?

For Sale - Warwick Streamer STD bass

I’m selling this nice bass guitar by Warwick as I’m probably never going to play bass in a band again. I’m offering it here to Thumpeders first because I’m sound like that. This was an entry level bass by Warwick from before they introduced the Rock Bass range (their equivalent of Squier or...

thumped.com

 

[xsteox]

right so due to an unexpected full price sale of something I have 400euro to 're-invest' (I actually made money on instrument buying and selling, as oposed to taking a loss)

I'm very attracted by the 'amp for all seasons' power switching idea. (I have a motely collection of rubbish-alright amps, the best sounding of which is a modded to death one which is likely to die or kill me next time I plug it in). So one smallish amp could do home volume and also small gig (ha, ha, ha) or jam (guffaw)

the two below are of interest

https://www.thomann.de/ie/marshall_origin_20c_combo.htm

https://www.thomann.de/ie/harley_benton_tube15_celestion.htm

obviously almost a 100% difference in price, although one may want to put a few bob into the harley benton in terms of upgrading speaker. (I actually have tungsol + JJ 12ax7 and EL84 sets in the gaff from other projects.

if there wasn't the price differential I'd go with the marshall, for that little bit of clean headroom and the DI out. That said the HB has a 12"

Bear in mind I'm a musical chancer - no ear melting solos here - pearls before swine non-casting a consideration.

would be interested in thoughts or experiences

Harley benton amp & There 1x12 or 2x12 cabs. Still cheaper than Marshall, plus more volume should you be gigging/in practice room.

 

[JohnnyRaz]

Harley benton amp & There 1x12 or 2x12 cabs. Still cheaper than Marshall, plus more volume should you be gigging/in practice room.

Yeah leaning toward the Harley.

 

[JohnnyRaz]

Yeah leaning toward the Harley.

Harley benton amp & There 1x12 or 2x12 cabs. Still cheaper than Marshall, plus more volume should you be gigging/in practice room.

Actually - now that I think about it I have a 1x10 homemade cab with a Jensen. Could be an interesting pairing should one need to push more air

 

[JohnnyRaz]

https://www.thomann.de/ie/harley_benton_tube15_celestion.htm

this arrived today - a lot of breaking in to do but first impressions are good. good basic tone, warm but not too mushy, with lots of scope for adjustment in terms of EQ. Reverb is grand too - gets a bit washy after half way.
have only run at 1W so far, and on low gain. over the weekend I'll bring it out to the shed and piss off the neighbors.
a lot of amp for 220euro to be fair.

 

[Cornu Ammonis]

this arrived today - a lot of breaking in to do but first impressions are good. good basic tone, warm but not too mushy, with lots of scope for adjustment in terms of EQ. Reverb is grand too - gets a bit washy after half way.
have only run at 1W so far, and on low gain. over the weekend I'll bring it out to the shed and piss off the neighbors.
a lot of amp for 220euro to be fair.

You should have bought my bass.

 

[JohnnyRaz]

You should have bought my bass.

There’s time yet!

 

[chris d]

Would this help me pick up the guitars more at home?

Or is it 70 quid down the drain?

https://www.thomann.de/ie/harley_benton_airborne_instrument.htm

 

[JohnnyRaz]

Would this help me pick up the guitars more at home?

Or is it 70 quid down the drain?

https://www.thomann.de/ie/harley_benton_airborne_instrument.htm

the hassle of batteries vs the hassle of cables?

 

[chris d]

Good point. I should order a new capo and a load of strings too.

And maybe some dumb cleaning stuff.