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[quote name='Kev' timestamp='1423930646' post='2690504'] That would be a ABI 5/3 in Ferrari Yellow. My dream dingwall, if you make it an all wenge neck [/quote] Indeed it is! It is also very unusual now as I've completely rewired it! (There's a thread about it) - As far as I know, at the moment it is the only Dingwall bass that features *only* serial pickup configurations. My mate Ben who lives just down the road from me has an AB1 5/3 with the Wenge neck and I have to say, it looks amazing! If I remember I'll endeavour to get a picture on this thread!

I wonder how this would get on for bass guitar? http://www.carvinworld.com/products/TS100

That's in the right ball park for sure JapanAxe - and to be honest the preamp only need be a simple Marshall tone stack (cathode follower?) rather than lots of gubbins on board.

[quote name='obbm' timestamp='1423683156' post='2687965'] Pre-amp valves are fine on their sides but the power valves seem to need to be vertically oriented otherwise the electrons get confused. IIRC the AC30 had them upside down [/quote] Yeah! Brian May used to have dead straight hair until he started playing AC30's!!

I owned a Warwick preamp once that was made up of a valve preamp followed by a small valve power amplifier whose output went to DI as well as the connections to feed a normal power amp. The idea being that you'd get the tone and feel of a real valve amplifier in a rack but choose your solid state power section to drive your speakers. Great idea but in reality it wasn't as articulate as I'd hoped.

[quote name='solo4652' timestamp='1423681830' post='2687935'] "...and the height of the power bottles pretty much dictate things" Do they[i] have [/i]to stand upright? [/quote] No. I was also wondering about the use of different shaped transformers too, such as toroidal types.

[quote name='tayste_2000' timestamp='1422229977' post='2670226'] I'd suggest reading pt-1 of the blog, but basically jamup and an interface I like the line 6 sonic port [/quote] That's pretty much the way it goes yup! Can't believe it has become so easy to be truly mobile in our bass rigs! It'll just keep getting better too for sure.

I have to admit, I purposely left out some of my own thoughts - but I did wonder what results could be achieved by losing at least one transformer (mains) to power the valve amplifier using an SMPS instead. The other transformer would obviously still be a sticking point given it's role in valve amplification.

The second I saw the picture I thought something wasn't right about it - but the owner says lower down. It's not an official Sheehan model. The attitude was offered in non-signature models (including a 5 string) and this standard version has been 'upgraded' it seems. Actually, still a very nice bass without the Sheehan mods.

Ok, so this is a crazy question to begin with, so let me flesh it out a bit. I have in my possession a vintage Marshall Super Bass 100W valve amplifier. It has been recently serviced and had a few part upgrades to improve it's response and tone. I have to say, it sounds amazing! It is however a big beast of an amplifier as you all will know. So it got me to thinking. I *know* that the output and power transformers are big and bulky. I know that the valves need room for a bit of fresh air. But has anyone actually tackled making a 100W all valve bass amplifier smaller and lighter? Rack mountable in a 2u box at least! I'm not talking about hybrids here. Everyone is doing that these days!

Seriously, if it's that sound you have in mind and your budget is tight - trawl the marketplace here for Hydrives - less hassle in the long run and the results will be much better

You're probably gonna need to make sure your walls are well braced

There's a little competition here to win one http://www.licklibrary.com/newsletters/gi_issue_31_2/index.htm

I think I replied in the original post - or one of them at least. For me, the dictionary summed it up without further thoughts! 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Thank you Planer! I've just added issue 31 and I'm off to record issue 32 in the next week or so!

[quote name='Scott S' timestamp='1422999353' post='2679474'] Cheers, dood, thanks for the heads up and the review, mate! [/quote] It's a pleasure

Ive reviewed the four string. It's really nice and the Aguilar pickups sound superb. You'll need to scroll through my posts here to find the magazine issue in which I covered the bass: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/248043-doods-100-online-video-reviews/page__pid__2645016#entry2645016

Just bought a TC Pedal from Grant. Great communication, very well packed item and keen to ensure a happy exchange. Good man! Thank you!