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For sale, collection only, Bristol /Bath area. This was sold as an extension cab for use with the early non-carpet version of the Blx combo (slot port on the front). Early 1990’s. The details have all rubbed off, but from memory it’s 8ohm, 150w rated, with a single 10” and a non adjustable tweeter (not fierce). By today’s standards it’s heavy (35-40lbs?) with low power handling and ok sound. I’m guessing a small micro head could kill the driver if you weren’t careful. It’s spent the last 15 years with a guitarist friend who sadly passed away recently - the sale is to help clear surplus gear so his estate can be settled. PM any questions -
What version? I’ve got one here to fit a Fender Japanese made 51P reissue. GuitarBuild UK make one for an original, but mine doesn’t fit well around the control plate, probably because the control plate is Japanese reissue sized! PM me if the Japanese one is any use..
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If using public transport, then the TKS S112 is worth considering. Great performance for small size and light weight.
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Well known preamp/DI - the same eq boost circuit fitted inside Sadowsky basses, with the addition of a nice DI output and a really useful mute footswitch. Runs on a single 9v or power supply (I’ve only ever used a battery, lasts for ages and there is a warning light to show when the power is failing). I’m only selling this due to poverty and the fact that I’ve got two versions of the same circuit in other boxes. Very good condition, with original box and leaflet..no Velcro, all feet and screws present. The only issue I’ve had is some noise due to slight tarnishing on the battery contacts - easily fixed with a wipe of contact cleaner. No trades please, need cash for other stuff (sound familiar?). Price includes UK postage, would rather not send it much further. PM any questions... SOLD - pending the usual -
Think the Jazz belongs to Jerry Jemmott. Jack Bruce mentioned it in print..he thought Jaco was acting strangely (telling everyone about who Jack was etc) and they played some Ellington.
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Don’t forget, any of the smaller heads can be used as preamps into a power amp. I often use a Studio 220 or Bass 350 with a Stereo 800 power amp. I sold my Grand Prix because it didn’t do anything the other heads couldn’t, and had an annoyingly earth hum when racked in the same case as the Stereo 800 (it was designed to work with!)
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Pleasantly surprised that there hasn’t been a wave of Mark King slagging....
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I pretty much agree - most of the time, for me, it’s on about 25%. Sometimes I might nudge up to 40% for some mid scoop, but never any higher.
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I enjoyed the Nigel Kennedy set, only slightly marred by the patronising R3 intro hosts. Really nice to see Mark King working outside of his natural environment. Best thing I saw. Eddie Reader was great. Won’t waste time slagging off the oasis lot..horrible noise.
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I’d combine the enhancer with a FET preamp, for a bit of clean boost. I seem to remember the first part of the enhancer knob’s travel gives the valve a bit more gain..and the eq kicks in after around 9 o’clock.
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I'd be going Uke, and having a more relaxed time...unless you feel the double bass and its presence on stage is an essential element to the gig. I'm sure if you asked your fellow band members they would all say double bass. To act as a balance to this, just roughly work out the real costs to you of driving/parking vs train. I've always found it easier to get reimbursed for tickets than personal miles and parking.
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In a multi laminate neck, the added stiffness of fibre rods is possibly overkill. I remember Wal (chunky laminated necks) decided against it back in the mid 80’s. i’ve got one traditional J neck with carbon rods, and it hardly gives under string tension - with the truss rod undone it remains virtually straight, despite being a very thin profile. Sounds great but it’s not very forgiving, and won’t take a low action without some fret work.
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Nice to hear it’s still performing - lovely amp😎.
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Trace Elliot VA350 classic amp and cover
BassBod replied to beefyburt's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
Quick question - two preamps? Flat response valve, and IC based MkV Graphic eq. Is this an either/or choice..or can they be used together in any way? -
Fallen Value of Gallien Krueger MB150S-112 III?
BassBod replied to bobmartin's topic in Amps and Cabs
If I still owned one, and it was reliable I’d keep it. PA’s are getting smaller, lighter and better. Modern small active PA speakers can carry some bass into the room, even fairly small systems. That makes the little GK’s a viable close monitor in many more situations than a few years ago. -
Long time ago, but I’m sure my WT400 went to Jon for a check over soon after I got it, partly to check the fan worked. He was impressed by the quality of the construction and components. Good amps. I only sold mine because it went into thermal shut down driving two 8ohm cabs at volume. Later, I discovered those 8ohm cabs contained speakers labelled 4ohms by their makers 😳 so I was actually running it down to 2ohms. Thank you Euphonic Audio.
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Fallen Value of Gallien Krueger MB150S-112 III?
BassBod replied to bobmartin's topic in Amps and Cabs
The current values look ok to me...they used to be around £650 -£700 new, so £300 feels about right. No one with a ten year old GK paid £800 for it (hopefully!). Also, the painted metal cabs can scratch easily, so if they haven’t lived in a bag they can look pretty rough, even if they are in good working order. Last time I looked out for one most examples on offer looked pretty rough 😳 -
Fallen Value of Gallien Krueger MB150S-112 III?
BassBod replied to bobmartin's topic in Amps and Cabs
They are just a very old design now. Go back 10 years or more, and there wasn’t much that could do what they do for the size and weight - now there are many small heads and cabs that can..and more. I also don’t think the later models added any performance...if anything they seem to have more circuit noise than previous versions. -
One quick thought - swap the preamp valve? The hum seems to be input/load related, and it’s the most likely thing to be damaged or unseated in a “drop”.
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I had a WT400..the fan was thermo controlled, and only came on if I was driving a 4ohm load. It was a bit hissy, but no hum. It was a lovely amp, and very well behaved. I’d suggest Jon Godsland (Orchid Electronics) in Exeter.
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Good job they all look the same 😜
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But there is the MkV AH250 in between....doesn’t that bug you?
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It’s going to be cheap bass in a Hiscox, which is pretty much what I used to do anyway. Now I just need a gig worth flying to.
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Noticed recently that my instrument insurance (with Allianz via broker) now specifically excludes claiming damage for any instrument that travels in the hold, in any case. The instrument has to be physically with you in the cabin to be covered. This level of risk evasion looks new to me, and a bit useless for “worldwide cover” 😳
