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If it was me I think these days I would go the CS route. Back in the early eighties I owned a few 70's Precisions, but its so long ago, I cant honestly remember if they were good or bad. My MIM is good enough for me these days.

In my experience, these things tend to pickup the smell of whatever environment they are stored or used in, due to the cooling fans drawing in the surrounding air. My Ashdown amp smells of plug-in air freshener everytime I use it. Ive tried cleaning the inside as much as possible but cant shift the smell. This particular smell wouldnt be a problem for most, but any perfume and such are a trigger for my migraines!

Ive been gigging since I was 18. Next year I will be 60, and although Ive come close to retiring a couple of times, I made the decision last year to continue gigging for as long as I'm able.

Bought some pickups from Tomas. Great guy to deal with, fast delivery, excellent comms. Deal with total confidence!

[quote name='Al Krow' timestamp='1509127265' post='3396902'] I've heard some good things about the [url="https://www.andertons.co.uk/tc-electronic-mojomojo-overdrive"]TC Mojomojo[/url] and Andertons are currently selling them for a ridiculously low price (£47 incl delivery). Very tempted to get one! ...just seen they only had seven left in stock. Well just six left now [/quote] Just started using the Mojomojo, seems to work great so far! Previously tried the Bass Soul Food.......couldnt get it to do anything worthwhile.

When I fancied a change from black, I went for this.

This is why I tend to stay using Ashdown. Their aftersales customer service is top notch I've never used Ampeg, but I had a bad experience with Gallien Krueger years ago.

I dont hear anything amiss in there either.

Great post! Ha, yeh the Tobacco sketch talking to Walt.

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1442342585' post='2866263'] The first Orange heads were built by Matt Mathias at Matamp and badged Orange. Orange was just a music store in London at the time selling mainly second hand gear. Matt was a purist and perfectionist who was not at all keen on hi-gain. It was one of the reasons Matt and Cliff Cooper fell out, as Cliff was pushing for more dirt. So vintage Orange will be cleaner. Plus all the older Orange stuff is 100% hand-wired and very reliable, unlike the new Chinese built printed circuit board stuff. I don't think you could even compare them, two totally different things. [/quote] Late seventies/early eighties I had a Marshall Superbass 100w valve head with two 412 cabs. Boy it could fill a room but I wanted a clean sound back then, but it was unachievable with the Marshall. Knowing what I know now tho it would probably be tone nirvana for me these days! I remember Matt at Matamp giving me a factory tour and demo of his 100w Matamp. He took great delight in showing how loud it could go, but it was no more than a distorted mush. Had an Orange valve head back then too. It used to cutout midsong every gig, same song everytime.

Just received a pedal from Austin. It was a pleasure to deal with him. Great comms and superfast delivery! Deal with confidence.

Always a pleasure to deal with Tom. Quick payment and good comms.

https://youtu.be/GQVTtpE9J7s Highway Star- Chickenfoot

I recently bought a used Ashdown ABM amp. Every time I switch it on and the fans kick in, the room gets a waft of Glade plug in air freshener. Must have been stored in someones lounge. Thing is I hate the smell of such things, it gives me migraines. Had the amp apart a few times to clean but cant get rid of the smell! Had the same problem with used basses too. Aftershave all over the neck!!

Just bought a pedal from Lee. Very quick and smooth deal, with great comms. Deal with confidence.