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[quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1380020416' post='2219533'] I think it's still for sale on here ; ag500sc. Put that with a db112 nt and you're all set [/quote] oo ta!

How's the balance of it working out at the mo? Unless the body wood is a lead derivative it looks like it'll be rather neck-divey?

[quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1380019670' post='2219513'] I used to have Aguilar head and cab(no tweeter). Awesome warm sound. Would've recommended that . [/quote] Interesting, I've heard much good about aggie heads, which one was it matey?

[quote name='davehux' timestamp='1380019724' post='2219515'] The CTM30 has 1 x ECC83 and 1 x ECC82, whereas the LB30 has/had 2 x ECC83 and 1 x ECC82. The both have the 4 x EL84 power valves. Many LB30 owners (including me) found that it broke up too soon with the ECC83's, and by swapping them for 81's, you got about 25% more volume before the grind kicked in. There are a few threads on here about it. The TB500 will run to stupid o'clock on the volume dial with as much or little gain as you want to give it. Pricewise on here, there's not much difference £350-£400 depending on if the LB is one of the original 50 UK ones, or a Chinese built model [/quote] So the valve combinations are very similar but subtly different, presumably the sound is slightly different too...s/h is going to be king of course so keeping my eyes open for an LB30 will be probably be the thing! The kind of sound I'm after will have a slight break to it but that'd be running at reasonable volume, I'd not want it to go into full grittyness, just that slight breaky warmness!

I'd be interested in soldering iron recommendations as I have one I was bought and it takes ages to heat up and is difficult to use! I manage with it but I wonder how much easier a 'decent' one would be!!

[quote name='davehux' timestamp='1380018097' post='2219485'] Ashdown LB30 for the full valve retro look with PA support, or the Orange TB500 for valve pre and retro looks plus the ability to demolish small villages without PA support. Had/got both and love the full fat sound [/quote] The Ashdown looks awesome and may be just the thing! I hadn't thought of that one! Cheers matey! How available are they as just the head, they're only listed as 'the combo' on the ashdown website?? Is it the same as the LB30 head? Is that the same as the newer CTM30?

[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1379977506' post='2219167'] State of play, end of day 3. [/quote] Frickin' awesome

So, I now have a lovely p-bass (2005 mim 50's p) that sounds superb with it's Labella Jamerson flats, it's just lacking a bit of that valve warmth to bring out it's vintage character to the full...something a bit like an old ampeg b-15 (I'd imagine)... So, I could find a valvey preamp pedal to do that for me...suggestions please? or I could find a small all valve amp that would do that for me too and would look cool in the process! Something that could be gigged (on stage monitor) and mic'd with pa support Something that can run at 8 or 4 ohms as I have 2 cab options Something that (most importantly) will pair up perfectly with the vintage vibes of the 50's p I have! (I may consider getting a 1x15 cab to pair with it for completion of 'the sound' in the future) I know that the pedal would most likely be a cheaper option and may provide a short term soution but I'd also like to save up for an all valve head that does the job perfectly... so suggestions please for: valvey preamp pedal or all valve giggable head thankyou bc

Once again Steve has taken some of my surplus gear and given it a new home! Another really easy transaction with instant payment and great comms. Thanks buddy!

Conratulations (of sorts) to the poor sods who have to try and keep the rabble somewhat in check! Thanks for stepping up folks!!

This sounds like a superb bling-ing project matey, nice one, nice score too on the win!

Something you can easily take apart and pack neck and body in your case?

It's not the weekend I thought it was but I still don't think I can do this year ...one day I will join you for the weekend!!

another excellent deal with Marco, as ever, posted very quickly and all arrived exactly as described! Perfect, many thanks again matey!

'B'awesome!

[quote name='ML94' timestamp='1379708556' post='2216122'] Phew! Got he right one on order from mark at bassdirect :-) [/quote] Quality straps matey, padding without the bungee action of other neoprene straps!

[quote name='ML94' timestamp='1379707766' post='2216107'] Any chance of a link to the strap your referring to ? [/quote] It's these ones buddy http://www.thebassgallery.com/product_details.cfm?ID=1040&type=Strap