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1502DT is the usual 'bass guitar' BW - they often crop up cheap on here.. The specs are a bit JBL 140-ish if I remember correctly.. Hope you solve the flapping.

I've had my Streamer LX5 (5 string, bolt neck with twin jazz pickups) for nearly 20 years - still love it to this very day. They're distinctive with plenty of note definition so are particularly good at keeping you something like present in the mix both live and in the studio.. Love 'em..

Keep us posted on that comparison.. I love my 135..

Yamaha digital family by VTypeV4, on Flickr Yamaha digital family by VTypeV4, on Flickr Just a quick snap of small, medium and large.. The DM will go down to the studio tomorrow and hopefully be in service by the evening; the 02R (dual unity) will stay here at home and the 01V will likely go to the school to as it's small and handy..

Hey Mike.. The Cluny was cool - he'd got it set up lovely especially the parallel vocal group with a TL Audio 5021 inserted. The other outboard was equally impressive with Drawmer 441s on the 'normal' channels and DBX 160s on the vocals, XTA Eq units on L/R & wedges plus Lexicon FX units - best analogue setup I've ever used. The RCF boxes were nicely setup with plenty of horsepower on tap although the room would benefit from a little treatment. As for the DM, it's very impressive to say the least. I've only used it on an acoustic night (3 channels - it'll do 96!) but it'll go into service at the studio hopefully later this week (I'm waiting on some Y splits) as there's a live album waiting to be mixed. It's like an 02R but on mega steroids with a gazillion more options, channels, routing facilities and fx - like I said, very impressive - can't wait to get this album started on it! 😀

These were a true 'classic' - always loved the absolute brawn them - especially the black / steel grille versions.. Not entirely sure what they're worth these days but I'd expect to pay upwards of £500 as suggested above. Also suggested above is reference to the cabs - the 4x10 actually sound good but both are heavy and probably worth ~£100 each at best - probably less..

Thanks for the replies, gents.. I think there's little difference between all the '4 valve' Trace power stages going back to even the Quattra let alone the V-Type ranges although I'm happy to be corrected on that point.. Regarding the V-Types, the original all valve head and MK1 V4 are essentially the same thing bar a few cosmetic differences - I don't believe there's any electrically. My V4 is a different kettle of fish, however as the MK2's are a hybrid of the V8 preamp (which has a valve type compressor and a gnarly diode gain boost facility) and the 4 valve power stage. Arguably they could be seen as the MK1 being the smaller sibling to the V6 and the MK2 the smaller relation to the V8..

So I've chosen to make some changes at the studio - this is part of it.. Yamaha DM2000 V2. DM2000 Home by VTypeV4, on Flickr

All good.

Depends on the type of class A/B amplifier.. If it's an all valve affair or has a valve output stage (Boogie 400+, SVT CL, CTM100 etc) then the answer is usually a firm 'no'.. The valves / output transformer need to 'see' an electrical load to prevent damage / meltdown. Some may have an internal dummy load / output mute to facilitate no speaker connection but this is not that common - check the spec. On the other hand, if it has a transistor output stage (as per Ashdown ABM, SWR SM, SVT 3 etc) then it will be fine - I used to use my old Trace 400SMX as just a pre-amplifier stage for recording many times. No idea what a sled is but I hope this helps..

I've got the 266XL on the duty at the min but being terribly honest, it's not really up to it.. As for the FMR, I also spotted the RNLA in their range and found a few people using those as a buss compressor. They're apparently 'thick with lots of character' which generally works well.

I put this on the SOS forum and got some decent replies but I thought I'd float it here too and see what came - cheers in advance.. Ever wanting to improve the setup at the studio, I'm looking add a hardware L/R buss compressor. Ml5k lamps mid by VTypeV4, on Flickr I currently have 4x DBX 166XL on the 8 audio subgroups which do their job very well. So far - in no particular order - I've considered the following: DBX 166XL DBX 1066XL Drawmer DL251 Studiomaster VTX2 (Behringer - not so sure about this?) TL Audio C5021 Art VLA pro2 Art Levelar TL Audio Fatman Focusrite Platinum Penta TC Electronic Triple C In addition to these, over on SOS, it was suggested also that a consider the FMR RNC and RNLA. I also have a spare DBX 266XL knocking about so might give that a whirl in the short term. Any thoughts / feedback for these or any other suggestions welcome..

Never had a T&B but I jump the channels on my Fender Bassman 135 all the time - you'll be fine with the Selmer..

Sounds like you have a lovely bit of kit inbound. 😀 I've never had a Hexa but I currently own a V-Type V4 Mk2 and a while back, I owned a Twin Valve combo - both are superb.. Regarding the fan, I wouldn't worry too much about it - as suggested above - if it's lasted this long (with it's original valves) then I'm sure it'll survive without for a good few years yet. And speaking of those original valves, it might be worth looking at replacing them in the near future or at least having them tested as they'll be at least 25 years old by now - valves do wear with use. I had PM branded 6550 and also Tung Sol branded 6550s in my Twin, both worked well in it plus I've also had good service from Shuguang KT88-98 and EHX KT88 types in the V4..

Nice amp - love stuff like this.. As for your Celestions, they're at least mid seventies if not early eighties - that frame gives it away. Look up the 'T' number - it'll be on the frame or cone somewhere - and msg Celestion, they're usually pretty helpful..

IMG_20190926_175033_resized_20190926_071035433 by VTypeV4, on Flickr IMG_20190926_175046_resized_20190926_071036084 by VTypeV4, on Flickr This was a laugh last Thursday - vintage! 😀 At 'The Cluny' in Newcastle upon Tyne..

Thanks, Mike.. SD8 and SD9 experience for me albeit limited if I'm honest. I rather like Digico boards as they're pretty straight forward - I love that when you move the DCA faders, it moves the associated channel faders which is very cool..

02R unity updates by VTypeV4, on Flickr 02R unity updates by VTypeV4, on Flickr 02R unity updates by VTypeV4, on Flickr 02R unity updates by VTypeV4, on Flickr 02R unity updates by VTypeV4, on Flickr 02R unity updates by VTypeV4, on Flickr 02R out by VTypeV4, on Flickr I've had a bit of a change about at the studio so I've thoroughly jacked the 3rd (formerly analog card) 02R up by installing TWO TC Electronic Unity cards. It'll be used as my mix console at the home studio - it'll be a mix monster!

Fantastic - everyone involved should be proud of this! Well done guys. 😀

A pleasure as always man.

They were having all sorts of problems the other night - a processor had gone bad which is why the top-packs weren't working correctly. Joe was having a nightmare. They managed to borrow another by the time I mixed SOD but it was a tough evening.

Good work - fascinating thread! Keep it coming and if it sounds as good as it's starting to look, it'll be a winner.

Of course, I'd forgotten about the VA series.. I'd love one! 😀

There were head versions but they were all valve, namely the Quatra and Hexa Valve models. There was also a Twin Valve but that had the lesser featured 7-band EQ section. There were no hybrid heads (that I'm aware of), only the 1225V combo..