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  1. wateroftyne
    [quote name='thebrig' timestamp='1469727727' post='3100717'] Here it is, 32" scale, matching headstock, and I've called it "Old Thumper" rather than "Jake", which Adrian was happy to do after I sent him the artwork for the logo. [/quote] Fab!
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    [quote name='machinehead' timestamp='1469712401' post='3100555'] Check your dimensions there WoT. It's much smaller than you say and it might put off a potential buyer. I love mine (exactly the same version as yours) but my Thundefunk seems to have edged it out for gigging lately. I still love it though and as you say, real watts from a transformer power supply. This is a bargain when you look at the cost of a new one!! Frank. [/quote] Whoops... good spot! That was the size including the Head Case (which this doesn't have). Ta for pointing it out.
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    Hey gang As some of you know, I'm a long-time lover of these heads, but it's time for a change. These are legendary heads - compact and relatively lightweight, with excellent build quality. Don't be fooled by the seemingly modest (i.e. truthful) power spec. These are proper hairy-arsed class A/B watts, not processed ICE diet watts. This is the more recent version with the active / passive switch. Theres a small area of rack-rash on the top, easily visible in the pics. The Gigskinz bag is high-quality, a great fit, and wasn't cheap.[list] [*][color=#1D2129][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Wattage - 300 Watts @ 4 Ohms / 165 Watts @ 8 Ohms[/font][/color] [*][color=#1D2129][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Power Amp Type - Simul-State™ Power - 6 Tube Driven Power MOSFET's[/font][/color] [*][color=#1D2129][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Preamp - Vacuum Tube Preamp w/ 2x Mesa 12AX7[/font][/color] [*][color=#1D2129][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]EQ / Dynamics Control - Active Bass & Treble, Passive Mid, Plus a 3-Band Semi-Parametric[/font][/color] [*][color=#1D2129][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Weight - 13 Lbs.[/font][/color] [*][color=#1D2129][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Dimensions - 3 1/2" x 12" x 12"[/font][/color] [/list] [color=#1D2129][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]​Collection / delivery around Tyneside preferred at the moment, but hit me up if you want to talk about posting it :-)[/font][/color]
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    [quote name='alexclaber' timestamp='1469633393' post='3099925'] This is why the B rig got used at Cleveland - the A rig was here: [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIiyoUZTHNM"]https://www.youtube....h?v=pIiyoUZTHNM[/url] [/quote] Awesome :-)
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    [quote name='thebrig' timestamp='1469693014' post='3100297'] Just received an email from Adrian, my Jake will be shipped today or tomorrow depending on when the balance which I have just transferred arrives in his bank account. I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas! [/quote] We need to see the sofa shot, dammit!
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    I've got the Hipshots on two of my basses - can't fault 'em.
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    [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1469490138' post='3098796'] Interesting to read about these amps. There are SO many top quality amps to choose from these days, many of which you will be able to easily try out with your gear in exchange for a short drive. What is it about these particular amps that makes it worth the risk taking a chance on one? [/quote] If we're talking about the R-400, it's primarily the tone (of course) but there's also the design and construction which are impeccable. The fit and finish is fantastic - no cheap plastic anywhere - and certainly not something you'd expect in the price range. But to hammer the point home... the tone is the first thing that got me, in a jaw-drop kind-of way. Hopefully a few more will work their way across to the UK to give people a chance to try 'em - they deserve an audience.
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    Leszek's just posted a Facebook update featuring gratuitous innards shots of the WB-100 valve head. Again I must emphasise that I'm not technical, but form what I can gather, he's testing an uprated spec featuring KT-88 tubes, and a second fan, upping the power to 160W. This spec will cost more (exactly what, I don't know). I SO want to hear this.
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    [quote name='Killstarz' timestamp='1469465902' post='3098546'] First impressions; might buy a 2nd one. [/quote] Welcome to my world :-) This is beautiful.. I LOVE that finish. And I agree about the knobs - it's the only thing about the Elwoods I'm not keen on.
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    Seems like a decent bloke. Enjoyed it.
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    [quote name='Marty Forrer' timestamp='1469231686' post='3096914'] Just pulled the trigger on a R-400! [/quote] Fab! You won't regret it. SO great.
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    [quote name='pete.young' timestamp='1469173308' post='3096250'] That's a Sousaphone. Horrible things. [/quote] Bonnie Raitt's bass player disagrees at 1m55s into this clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nid-yKTF0gQ
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    [quote name='Les' timestamp='1469122867' post='3095988'] Apparently it was done on a harmonica with a lot of processing. [/quote] ...which, from the sounds of it, was then wiped from the master tape and re-dubbed using a typical 80's synth.
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    I don't - I'll generally tweak my (passive) tone knob for the song, but the EQ stays pretty much flat. FOH is another thing - a lot of engineers seem to EQ flats as if they were rounds, which is a shame.
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    FWIW, a while ago I looked into whether a MESA M-Pulse 600 could be converted to run at 230v. The answer was a resounding 'no'. I'm not hopeful, but fingers crossed for ya. I must say though, that's quite an oversight...!
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    [quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1468997307' post='3094884'] Any idea if the Fortec 700T (the twin channel Ampeg/Fender mashup) that you showed pics of is likely to make production WoT? Interested to see a price on that one... [/quote] I just asked him - there are no plans for it to go into production. He says there's not enough demand for the bigger, pricier heads. :-(
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    [quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1469018290' post='3095097'] You won't be disappointed. Maybe all the grief led you to the right place. Roll on November for you methinks. [/quote] Yep. I'm well past the honeymoon period with mine, and I still get misty-eyed when I pick them up. Fantastic things.
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    Hi Marty I've just emailed Leszek, and he can't find any emails from you. He's asked if you can try again using [email protected]...
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    I think [url="http://www.basscentral.com/"]Bass Central[/url] are in Orlando...
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    [quote name='Marty Forrer' timestamp='1468876343' post='3094027'] Thanks wateroftyne. I tried to order an R-400 from the website, and it wouldn't work, kept saying there are none. Sent another email four days ago, still no reply. I'm picking I'm gonna give up on this exercise very shortly. [/quote] That's frustrating for you. I'll ask him to check his junk mail folder. He's had a similar problem before, I think...
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    [quote name='mikeycrikey' timestamp='1468867051' post='3093924'] Without wishing to derail the OPs thread, what reservations to people have with class D amps. Assuming that it's nothing to do do with the weight and portability off the class D what other issues do you have with solid state or valve amps [/quote] Loads of threads on this already. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/285809-heft-from-heavy-amp-or-from-lightweight-amp-pedals/"]Here's a starter for ten[/url].
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    [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1467740443' post='3085820'] What about the Handbox amps? WOT and I both have threads about them in this section of the forum. Lovely straight forward eq section. Here's a pic [url="https://flic.kr/p/GQRbnm"][/url] [/quote] Definitely consider this. It's a beautiful thing.
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    I'm not convinced by Class D either, but lightweight is good. So I[url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/282884-handbox-bass-amplification-new-to-the-uk/"] went with this[/url].
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    So I finally got to give the Red Fighter a run out last night. It has two 500w analogue amps in it, only one of which I was using last night, and it just sounds huge. I haven't had much chance to play with the gain structure or OK yet, but it felt more solid state than the R-400 - I imagine this will change if I cranked the input or hit the crunch switch. It slammed through my 2x12 - if I had two 4ohm cabs I'd be able to run both sides of the amp, which would be ridiculous. It's a big beast, but it's not actually that heavy. I imagine it would be a pretty easy lift once it's racked up. And the construction quality is, as I've mentioned before, MESA standard. No cheap plastic or parts. Just solid quality. Oh, and did I mention the pretty lights?
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    Keep offers to PM please. Thank you.
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