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Ageing car means cash needed, so no trades please. Really. AH150 head from mid 1980’s with Mark IV GP11 preamp. A warmer sound than later versions, only let down by some circuit hiss..but it has a noise reduction system that makes it disappear in any gig situation. In fantastic condition, just a few scratches to the vinyl on top. Serviced/checked over last year, and new green power switch fitted. A great amp, and nothing like the weight of the bigger Trace heads. Trace Elliot “BLX” extension cab. Early 1990’s with 1x10” and a small treble horn (not adjustable). Small and heavy, but makes a nice domestic/small gig set up with the older amp. Well used condition, but not abused. Collection from Bristol/Bath area - I’m around a lot at the moment 😳. Happy to answer any questions, even why they put the XLR input on the front! -
Yep, I only found out recently (on here, from Tech 21) that they assumed you would run your amp from the parallel unaffected jack, and only give the treated signal to the PA. My soundchecks have never been long or sophisticated enough for that! I've always used fairly clean amps (SWR) and little eq so its never been a problem. But it does explain why all the suggested settings in the booklet (blend set 100% wet) were pretty much overblown and awful for me.
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Alex Aguilar designed the sadowsky preamp (then the Aguilar DB924), and this will run on a battery. That's enough to get me interested...
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I loved the sound and feel, but had too many strings break. At the headstock, or the bridge, on different basses. Too expensive for that, so I’m using DR flats now, up to three years so far..including thru-body stringing.
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A truly lovely instrument. Small body, so it’s quiet on its own, but well behaved when you plug it in. I played this a lot when the kids were young, but it’s not getting used much now. All solid wood, (spruce top, mahogany) beautifully made and in great lightly used condition. The Fishman under saddle element has been removed, and a K&K pickup fitted underneath the bridge plate (glued). This is currently wired direct to the socket, but the original preamp system is all there, and easily brought back into use - a new pickup element is all that’s needed. The original pick up is still in the case (it’s a Fishman, pretty standard). The strings in the photo are D’Addario black nylons, but it’s currently wearing Martin bronze acoustic strings - they are horrible and I’ll try and replace them soon 😳. Collection from Bristol /Bath area much preferred - this is a bass you should try! -
Can't help thinking the new Trace Elliot (Peavey) cabs look potentially good for upright bass. They do a 1x10 and 2x8 currently and some dealers seem keen to shift them at attractive prices.. Anyone tried them?
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I use an Orchid Electronics active DI/mute pedal. It’s got a simple good buffer preamp, so helps piezo pickups sound a bit fuller, plus the mute switch is very handy. I’ve used it for years, in front of many combos by GK/SWR etc etc. Many years ago I was talking to Jon (Orchid’s designer/maker) about high input impedance, and he thought the benefits of going very high (over 3M?) were minimal, and usually just started to add more potential for noise problems.
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I'd suggest a simple wooden rack case (Thomann sell many, under the Thon brand) with the shallowest depth to fit, and lighter draw type latches. If your amp gets warm, also consider a spare empty 1u space above just to make sure it can cool. I've found even the better rack bags don't last that long before the Zips go etc but a wooden rack case can do many years. Plastic cases can be ok but are not that good if the amp is heavy...
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Any estimate of the shipping cost of the SWR to the UK? Probably not a good time to think about it, but who knows 😳 -
Yep, just looked it up...The Alma, out the back.
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Kevin Brown, it was a small blues club...can't remember the name of the pub. It was fun, and a very friendly gig 😎
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I gigged there briefly last year, during a quick tour(ette) of Kent. Very nice place, had a lovely walk about during the day and the local promoter was joy to work for. Hope your gig goes well!
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You can also use the effects send to connect a DI box. That should give a decent signal, but may overload/distort an active box, so probably best to use a passive transformer DI. (Look up the Radial Pro I or StageBug SB2)
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They do like their cars at Ashdown 😎
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PMT site now showing the Ashdown 1x12 at £389...😜. I’ve heard one briefly, and was impressed.
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!!! SOLD !!! : EUPHONIC AUDIO Wizzy-112 M-Line Mk I
BassBod replied to Hellzero's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
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Great price for a great little cab 😎 -
A Basschat Bitser - ex-Beedster 70's neck on a stripped 90-'s re-issue body, with DiMarzios. Luverly...
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Not just SWR - my favourite preamps from many years of playing. The Alembic is from around 1976, Trace is 1984/5 and SWR Studio 220 early 90’s (although I think the design is 1986?).
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It would be fine for a lot of my work - small jazz gigs and functions where I’m hired to be background. If they have to listen..I’m too loud, and not doing my job 😳. It’s a game of stealth, so a tiny amp that weighs nothing fits the bill, and pays the bills..
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And another 😎
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Been a while...
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That year went quickly! Still here, £300 collected with cover and road case. Near offers entertained.... -
It hurts to admit this, but the combination of an old AH150 and a bitser P bass is very very hard to beat....
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It just needs an AGS off switch, like the ToneHammer pedal preamp does...
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From memory, the front preamp is a self contained shallow metal box, but the power amp and power transformer is not enclosed, just bolted to the back plate (one cable assembly links the two). Could be done, but some sort of top/bottom plates could be necessary.
