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    Marshall DBS 7400 Amp and 7412 Cab

    in Amps and Cabs For Sale

    Posted · Edited by DiceSociety

    [size=5][u][b]Marshall DBS 7400 amp head, and 7412 cab (4 ohm) - Cab SOLD[/b][/u][/size]

    Absolutely killer amp, which i'm selling as it's just being used as a pre-amp for home recordings, and over-kill practice amp. As such, it's been kept in my bedroom for the last 15 years, and as such has been generally looked after and kept nice and warm and dry.

    I bought the rig from new around '93 - 94, and it was gigged extensively when I was in my 20's, and has never let me down. Not once. For portability, I'm currently using a Streamliner and a big baby 2, but I've just plugged this in and to be honest, this just sounds absolutely fantastic. There really is a big difference between something like this and and a digital head. It has to be heard to be believed to be honest. It's super responsive, has lots of attack and a really full frequency range capable of shaking the venue you're playing in (or your house if you're like me), which make it an absolute joy to play. The rig is built like a tank, and apparently the guy from Muse uses these amps.

    [size=5][b]The amp is rated 400 watts. [/b][/size]
    head with a pre-amp where you can blend from valve (has a 12ax7 in it) to solid state, and anywhere inbetween for wide tonal variations.
    - Hi and low inputs
    - A really good compressor
    - 2 band EQ
    - Hi and Low boost buttons (which make a real difference)
    - Switchable 9 band graphic EQ (Either using the button the front, or footswitch jack on the back).
    - Di (with level button)
    - Line out with independent volume knob
    - 2 speak-on connectors for the speaker (why you would ever need 2 speakers with this is beyond me, but each to her/his own...)

    [size=5][b]The cab is rated at 800 watts at 4 ohms[/b][/size]. The cab is all you need and deliver earth shaking bass, and surprisingly cutting treble if the amp is eq'd that way. Sounds absolutely amazing without the need for a sub or extension speaker.

    [size=5]I used to gig this rig in a loud rock band with a loud drummer and two loud guitarists, and I never had to turn up more than 9 - 10 o'clock. It's seriously loud and punchy![/size]

    Full details can be found in the original handbook which I've still got somewhere, but it's a case of finding it. A digital version can be found here though: [url="http://www.marshallamps.de/fileadmin/_marshall/downloads/all-manuals/DBS7400-Handbuch.pdf"]http://www.marshalla...00-Handbuch.pdf[/url]

    To transport this to and from gigs, I used to get in a fiat uno (with the seats folded down), with the amp in the footwell, and my bass would just slide down the side of the cab. So although it's big, it isn't too difficult to transport. The cab has pretty heavy duty rubber castors so it's easy to push around. I just wouldn't advise trying to get the cab up a flight of stairs on your own though, but with 2 people it's fine.

    As you'll see, some of the vinyl has come off the back of the cab due to repeated sliding in and out of the back of my car, and unfortunately the white plastic Marshall signature broke off years ago.
    With the head, I seem to have lost the button for the compressor which you can hopefully see from the photos, but it's still easy to use by pressing the blue square in, and it all works brilliantly.

    An a[attachment=239327:PICT0011.JPG][attachment=239328:PICT0012.JPG][attachment=239329:PICT0013.JPG][attachment=239330:PICT0014.JPG][attachment=239331:PICT0019.JPG][attachment=239332:PICT0020.JPG][attachment=239333:PICT0021.JPG][attachment=239334:PICT0022.JPG]bsolutely amazing amp, and getting to be as rare as hens teeth these days.

    Due to the size and weight (these things were really made to last), it's going to have to collection only I suspect. Looking for cash ideally, and Prepared to split if I have to.
    Not really looking for trades, but I suppose there's no harm in asking.

    Thanks for looking!

    Marshall DBS 7412 cab

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    Hi,

    I wonder if anyone can help please? I have a Marhall DBS 7412 cab, and am trying to confirmation of the weight of it. I've got a figure of 74kg in my head, but I can't remember where I got this from or whether it's accurate.
    Can anyone help please?

    Thanks in advance.

    Marshall DBS 7412 cab

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    [color=#F5F5F5][font=Verdana, Geneva, Lucida, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=4]Hi,[/size][/font][/color]
    [color=#F5F5F5][font=Verdana, Geneva, Lucida, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=4]I wonder if anyine can help with this please? I have a DBS 7412 cab and am trying to find out the weight of it. Unfortunately I haven't been able to find any official information about these when scouring the internet.[/size][/font][/color]
    [color=#F5F5F5][font=Verdana, Geneva, Lucida, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=4]I've got the figure of 74 kg in my head for some reason, but I've no idea where I got this from, or whether it's actually accurate. I know from experience that it's a 2 man job to lift the thing, but 74 kg does seem a bit excessive....[/size][/font][/color]

    [color=#F5F5F5][font=Verdana, Geneva, Lucida, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=4]Anyway, thanks in advance if anyone can help.[/size][/font][/color]
    [color=#F5F5F5][font=Verdana, Geneva, Lucida, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=4]Hi,[/size][/font][/color]
    [color=#F5F5F5][font=Verdana, Geneva, Lucida, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=4]I wonder if anyine can help with this please? I have a DBS 7412 cab and am trying to find out the weight of it. Unfortunately I haven't been able to find any official information about these when scouring the internet.[/size][/font][/color]
    [color=#F5F5F5][font=Verdana, Geneva, Lucida, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=4]I've got the figure of 74 kg in my head for some reason, but I've no idea where I got this from, or whether it's actually accurate. I know from experience that it's a 2 man job to lift the thing, but 74 kg does seem a bit excessive....[/size][/font][/color]

    [color=#F5F5F5][font=Verdana, Geneva, Lucida, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=4]Anyway, thanks in advance if anyone can help.[/size][/font][/color]

    strings home

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='project_c' timestamp='1472065786' post='3118208']
    Perhaps it's because they're a new company, they may not have too much in stock yet. Let us know how you get on with your order, hopefully it'll be ok. It's a little bit dishonest to not mark items as 'out of stock' on their site, and take orders on stuff that they don't have but let's see how it goes, maybe it's just early days.
    [/quote]

    Mine have just been delivered. All looks ok, but haven't had time to put the on my bass yet.

    So they took just over two weeks, which is fine if you're not in a hurry for them.

    strings home

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    Posted

    [quote name='project_c' timestamp='1472055652' post='3118079']
    Well, turns out they only had 1 pack of my strings in stock, so they've offered to refund the whole thing, or send one pack now and the rest in a month's time (I ordered 4). I'm giving them the benefit of doubt and going with the second option, fingers crossed I'm not going to get shafted.

    (I paid with Paypal so I should be ok in case any shafting occurs).
    [/quote]

    Hmmm. Same thing happened to me; I ordered a 2 sets at the weekend, then had an email saying they were out of stock and offering either a refund or to post them on Friday. Not the best start...

    in ear monitors...for pubs?!?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Firstly I admit I've never tried IEM's, but a bug bear of mine from an audience stand point, is poor sound when a whole band goes through a PA for pubs. Personally I think it sounds much better just putting the vocals through the PA, and everything else goes through the back line with the volume dictated by how loud the drummer is. Obviously for larger venues a PA is needed. It appears that I'm in a minority though!
    To be honest I'm rarely impressed by the sound of professional bands in a large venue where the sound is: Bass - an indeterminable rumble, the guitars - a trebly mess, and the only thing that sounds good is the drums and occasionally the vocals. I think some engineers try and recreate the sound of a CD where nothing has any room to breathe, which in my humble, or possibly misguided opinion, is the wrong way to go for live music.

    I'll get my coat....

    String Height

    in Repairs and Technical

    Posted

    Yep, it's a right can of worms! Welcome to the wonderful world of bass set up.

    Don't think there are any short cuts really, probably best to start with your manufacturers recommended specs and and tinker with string height, pup height, neck relief, and different strings until you're happy. Takes a lot of trail and error, and compromise between different variables. I spent years playing before I even touched the truss rod, and learning how different set ups affect the sound and playability was the most rewarding thing I could have done. Enjoy it.

    Mr. Foxen

    in Feedback

    Posted

    Bought some tubes for my streamliner, plus one a vintage Mullard to start experimenting with tube rolling. Very helpful, and tubes arrives safe and sound and has opened a whole world of fun.

    I wouldn't hesitate to recommend dealing with him.

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