Downunderwonder

You'd really be up in arms if it didn't affect the sound when you turned it on! I think you must have compromised your signal before the VT gets it. Maybe as simply as running very little level into it and making it good with the VT.

The Helix is supposed to be pretty damn good at squishy tubiness. I guess you need to try some tube amps to see if you can do better without regretting the extra cartage. Ime the cartage tips me over into leaving them at home mostly. For all the compliments I get on my solid state tones, the je ne sais quoi little jus that real tubes bring isn't enough motivation. Ymmv. Maintenance isn't so bad so long as it's not a lemon you're buying.

It's not sound guy's job to level the outputs of your fx. Make good and sure the levels are appropriate at the DI.

The average age of my band members has been dropping lately as the newest recruits are all 20's and 30's. When we formed nearly everyone was greying to grey. Big band jazz still alive and kicking and playing to young and old. 8 or 9 years ago one of the trombone players was chuffed not to be the youngest in the band any more, looking at me. Trouble for him was he was mistaking my youthful looks and demeanour for less trips around the sun. It turned out I had four or five on him. Crestfallen about covers it. I had to call him Junior after that.

That's one way to find out how close they are. My advice ''sorry, I don't let it out'', and no exceptions. Otherwise it will get roadworn at best and wrecked is a strong possibility. You really don't want to be dealing with that.

That's odd if you are saying there is no credit to the dealer for the VAT embodied in stock bought. It must make commercial 2nd hand dealing uncompetitive with private sales.

But a 2nd hand dealer can, or 2nd hand goods get another round of VAT on them?

Almost there. We're talking about sellers at least. You're talking about a business seller. What about private citizen sellers and their used stuff?

If I was selling you an expensive used widget I would be applying for my 'drawback' from NZ Customs before sending it to you. It would not matter if YOU were a business or not. Then you would pay your VAT to H.M.U.K.Customs when it showed up there.

Only relevant to the EU, for UK based importers!

In NZ any citizen can do the paperwork as far as I know. It is called a 'drawback'.

I realise this is a big stretch but for high value items it may be relevant. Export of EU used equipment should qualify the exporter for a pro rata refund of the local VAT that is embodied. The paperwork should be the similar as for return of repaired gear.

Maybe corn height works better for the eye but the amp has to be turned right down.

Serves you right for telling them you're a lefty.

Peavey used to spec amps with VA, which at least made you think about it.

To be fair, there are some very high output 12'' cabs these days.

Subs in pubs is a relatively new thing here but pubs aren't nearly big enough for a stadium power backline. A lot of bands don't get it.

This may give a boost to local music stores. I expect there's enough UK based online music retailing that it should remain competitive on its own without needing EU sellers in the mix. Then the only difference in pricing would be any difference in UK and EU VAT rates. Where it could get sticky is the fragmentation of international warranty service for US brands. Still the UK is a pretty big market by itself.

Order it from the UK Thomman site and it should be on autopilot for what you pay in GBP.

Opshop suitcase / school bag / cheap backpack to suit.

The joys of saving heaps by slicing up a small plywood chunk into pieces and screwing together a rock solid board.

Bass from monitors messes up the bass from the PA.

Johnny Cash did a mean U2 One. Totally owned it as a Country ballad.

A bit like a sparrow doesn't understand aerodynamics.

That one barks like a dog.