Pentode

Where you'll be able to score is [b]SERVICE![/b]! Have a box of odds 'n' sods to fix up somebodys' instrument that's just done a dive and they've got a gig in three hours time. If someone doesn't appear to be in a hurry, maybe offer them a cuppa and have a chat. I'm on my own with my business, and you sometimes have to bust your ass for what feels like nothing, but every now and then it pays off! Apologies if I've come over as being a patronising pri*ck - just let me know and I'll get me coat!

[quote name='DHA' post='375107' date='Jan 9 2009, 01:53 PM']Just remember an old Fender Twin I had in to repair years ago, the owners dad swapped the 6L6s for KT66's - took forever to repair. dave[/quote] Ooooops... So what gave?

[quote name='DHA' post='375101' date='Jan 9 2009, 01:48 PM']It will vary a little betwwen manufactures but a 6550 has a load resistance of about 4K and a 6L6 about 3K8-6K6 in class AB push-pull so if should be okay on that side of things. a re-bais will be a must. 6L6 heater current is 0.9A - 6550 = 1.6A so unless the amp has an overspec'd heater supply then it's not going to work. A KT88 and 6550 are almost the same thing so KT88's will not help. regards Dave[/quote] Nice one! Thanks very much Dave, much appreciated! Grahame

On the other hand we could forget about worrying about screen voltages if we tried KT88's........ Still a question mark over the impedance tho'....

Only cure is more gear I'm afraid! (I think that comes from the bassist part of me!) Part of the joy of playing the bass is collecting new gear, and continually searching out new things to enjoy and try out. If it's what makes you happy, at the end of the day why cure it? [/quote] Hey! Hector's my kinda guy! Although he can clearly play - I can't play for sh*t but I've got loads of nice gear! Welcome aboard Hector!

[quote name='DHA' post='367707' date='Jan 1 2009, 01:32 PM']Hi Grahame, I will check the figures and get back to you. I would think it should be fine but I would be more interested in the output transformers load impedance, I think they are near each other but best to check. Dave[/quote] Nice one Dave. Thanks very much BTW I've been using one of your VT1 EQ Bass Drives and I'm [u]very[/u] impressed! Grahame

Hi Dave, I've got a nice little Ampeg B25 currently running with 6L6GC's - I thought it might be fun to try popping a couple of 6550's in there to see how it sounds.... I'm a bit concerned about the screen voltage being a little high for the 6550 and maybe the heater current a bit heavier on the transformer. Whaddya think? Cheers Grahame

Dave's taken my Squier VMJ Fretless off my hands. The man has remarkable patience which came to light when my 'overnight delivery' became 3 1/2 days delivery.....! Very pleasant and straightforward chap to deal with! Cheers Dave! Grahame

[quote name='johnnylager' post='358279' date='Dec 18 2008, 09:04 PM']Get pissed, click BIN, feel sick, lie to wife, enjoy it when it arrives.[/quote] Have you been watching me....?

My Fretless has got 208 'frets' - ideal for those Demi-semi-hemi-lemmy tones.....

Looks pretty smart to me! Enjoy going Fretless!

[quote name='TheBrokenDoor' post='352906' date='Dec 12 2008, 05:02 PM']Pentode: How much?[/quote] I offered it to Simon for £140 including overnight courier. The bass is only about 3 months old from new.. I just can't get on with the lined board.

Very, VERY nice looking Bass Sarah! Enjoy! I've got a couple of Fretless Deans - pretty underated IMO

simon1964 said - "I very nearly bought Pentode's VMJ a few weeks back - I think it looks fantastic with a tort scratchplate." [/quote] Most kind Sir!! It's still up for grabs if anyone's interested!

Something like this?

I'll give a bit too! Enjoy! ^_^

[quote name='Prosebass' post='332543' date='Nov 19 2008, 06:57 PM']Q-Tuners are superb. I have recently built a Jazz copy with a Mighty Mite ebanol fretless neck and a single pickup in the bridge position. Probably one of the best fretless sounds I have ever heard. Have a look at it in the link on my signature. Erno Zwaan at Q-Tuner also does replacement Jazz pups that should fit the standard routing[/quote] Most impressive looking stuff!

I use Bartolinis' on my Dean Fretlessessess and find them rich sounding with good definition. Having said that, the onboard preamps cover most tonal requirements. On reflection, this is a very open ended topic...!

Anybody any views as the best pickups for a Fretless Jazz? I know it boils down to personal taste in the end but I'm always interested in peoples ideas! Ta Grahame

Very tidy!! If it sounds half as good as it looks, watch out cab manufacturers everywhere!!!!! Well done that man!

Just bought Steves Crest power amp. He's very pleasant to deal with - says what he does and does what he says! What more can you ask for? Top Man! Cheers Grahame

[b]Good[/b] Nice Gear Play Fretless [b]Bad[/b] I'm a useless twat

I use two SVT 15E cabs with my Ampeg tube amps - gives a class warm tone but with dollops of grunt as and when needed

Me too! I'm a lefty righty! (sound a bit suspect either way actually...) Grahame