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Hi, I have a Marshall VBA400 and recently one of the four little feet that slot into the holes of the the matching VBC412 cabs has cracked off. It´s not a huge problem, but seeing as it´s now sitting atop two VBC412 cabs, its quite high up and I don´t like the fact that it ´wobbles´ slightly. It looks fixable, but I´m not sure about tilting the amp on its side or upside down as I´ve heard these amps don´t like that at all. How do I go about solving the problem? Also, is there something anchoring the screw (which goes through the foot) inside the amp, or does it just go into the wood? Any insight would be very much appreciated

Any idea about what they are worth? Are they any good? "Help me bassassin, you´re my only hope"

[quote name='WonderHorse' post='765097' date='Mar 5 2010, 01:31 PM']I've got a VBC412 which I bought off Thumperbob off here and I've never had any problems with it. Excellent sounding cab.[/quote] I´ve got two VBC412´s driven by a VBA400 and LOVE them! Lovely sound, plenty of rumble and clarity-perfect. Have heard mixed reviews of the MB range. Personally, If a Marshall isn´t a valve amp and its made in China or Asia or whatever, I would expect the craftsmanship to be sub-par. Though some Ampeg stuff and Laney stuff still sounds great, they are not without their problems. For instance, the Ampeg stuff that came out of Vietnam had serious problems with poor wiring and low-grade woods. The MG series of SS guiatr amps are aweful! Threatened to kick in a guitarist´s cab one evenig when he couldn´t stop it from crackling and spluttering all evening at a wedding gig! That was his third one he´d had from that series. I´ve tried the MB series Head (Is it the 450 or something?), seemed ok for the money, but nothing to write home about. Again, with these cheaper made amps its a case of ´Get what you pay for´ I reckon Still, if its ´stupid but saveable´, I reckon see how long you can keep it running. Hope it works out mate

Around mid 09 (June or July), there were about five of these going on ebay (UK one) at the same time. There were three versions of these- a very rare silver faced one. then the typical white-lined one and the blue lined one. The silver went for 230, There were two bluey´s and they both closed around 180-190 and the whitey´s went for about the same, maybe even less. (think one was 145 or thereabouts) I bid on all of them, but never bothered keeping up with the auctons. So anywhere from 150-200 I reckon would be the average price (they go for around 200 dollars on ebay.com) Hope that helps

Ich Bein Ein NERD! Can´t help looking at what gear is lying around at a gig. And I dont mind talking gear if another ´gearstalker´ asks me about any of mine if I´m playing. with my main band: the drummer just about knows his name, the guitarist doesn´t own any of her equipment (amp, Strat and pedals are all mine!) and hasn´t the foggiest when it comes to gear. And the singer, oh, the singer... (how do I make my mic work?) Amazing musicians and lovely people, just totally geartarded. Lets leave it there shall we

This week I ave been mostly learnin' the Garbage back catalogue. Loving the bassline for Cherry Lips by Ms. Manson and co. Think it was that bloke with the weird hair-Justin Meldal-Johnson who did most of the newer tracks. Great stuff! Also been messing with Rezillos and Florence and The Machine stuff for some reason

[quote name='Stan_da_man' post='755018' date='Feb 23 2010, 02:10 PM']Like turning up to play a football match without your kit.[/quote] Yeah, but if you had our old PE teacher-you´d have to play the match in your pants or uniform trousers regardless! Me-I would never let anyone touch my gear without any permission and even then, that´s usually not too forthcoming! I don´t mind when another serious player has a look at my gear, but I hate when ´All The Young Punks´ come up and think my 78 P is Sid´s and therefore public property! That´s when it´s time to state very clearly to the young toerags-´Cut The Crap!´ or ´Back de F**K Up Beatches!!!´

[quote name='Skinkemann' post='754956' date='Feb 23 2010, 01:14 PM']Found a real cheap [b][i]Peavey 3620 Bass Speaker Cabinet Enclosure 210 / 218[/i][/b] And I think I'm gonna go for that, unless someone have something bad to say about it? (Please do if you do! Anything ) But that leads me to the top. The cab is rated at 4 ohms and can handle 400 watts[/quote] That sounds like it should be on cat tracks,have a front mounted machine gun and an anti-tank gun turret! Still, probably loud enough to loosen a few bowels-even if it isnt, it´ll have the same effect when people get a look at it! Seriously though, if it can´t be transported without an army of immensely strong roadie-types, i´d leave it. Peavey do make some great gear though.

I wouldn't mess with something as delicate and perfect as the unique vibe of Skips or Monster Munch As for me, i do find the Jazz missing in the 'kick' department. It is a perfect bass for the lighter stuff and even the odd bit of funk. But the P bass is rock and roll! I started with jazzes and had nothing but Jazzes for the first few years of playing. i love the body shape and the top end, bright snappy pups. But I bought a P as a back up for a new band project and ended up being completely converted! Now I use a P 90% of the time and have sold all but two of the 5 Jazzes I had (would have trimmed down to one, but one of them is my very first 'real' bass and a present from someone very close!). If it aint broke...

[quote name='chris_b' post='752746' date='Feb 21 2010, 01:18 PM']Ampeg every time.[/quote] +1

[quote name='owen' post='749432' date='Feb 18 2010, 11:14 AM']Quel domage![/quote] vraiment!!! Cest la vie! mais,allez les Verts (encore)!

Hi guys. Just said I'd let you know about my experiment today (my days off are never really days off!) I got a Trace Elliot 1524 cab the other day, as a part ex on an Ampeg cab I was selling. It is immaculate. there aren't any scratches, the tolex is spotless, the grille is typically Trace Elliot ie bomb-resistant!. Came with castors and a vinyl cover. but also in good nick. Decided i'd give it a run through! Picked out a bass-my trusty sienna 78 Precision (the standard by which all things claiming to be great are measured!) and off to the 'lab' I went! So I tried the cab with a few amps Tried it with my Ampeg b500dr-crisp,deep, clear and nice highs. Didn't really make a huge difference to me-I usually run that amp through an 8x10 or 2x 4x10 setup. Then dropped the VBA400 on top-pure thunder!!!A cracker of a rig! Kicked my ears and my arse! Though I have 8x12 (2xVBC412's) of Marshall cabs (and that is more power than any man should have, ever), so decided I'd keep it that way-Im a purist! Then feeling a bit cheeky, popped the Briefcase on top, disconnected the internal speakers and away I went... Fookenelle!!! There was so much bottom end, I forgot what I was doing! Had a fiddle with the EQ and I was set! Same as VBA400 almost. Pure, untamed bass! So much depth and clarity! mids were nice and the top end was whistle-like in how clear it was! This has to be one of the sweetest sounding rigs I have EVER heard! I only meant it as a laugh, but now seriously considering it as my EUB rig-maybe even mid-sized venue kit! Anyone else had a similar experience, messing with different amps and cabs??

[quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='747068' date='Feb 16 2010, 11:54 AM']perhaps someone should organise a whip-round for him.[/quote] Brilliant!!!

last time I post anything here, you vultures!!! Ah, just my luck!

Had a behringer tuner at a gig recently-worked fine with guitar, bass didn´t register at all, just about on D and G strings. Go with a Korg or even the Fender RT1000-just a Korg (made by Korg) with a big blue LED ´F´ logo-classy!

Would kill for this amp, but don´t know if I could trust the guy [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ampeg-V-4B-head_W0QQitemZ160405002077QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_MusicalInstr_Amplifiers_RL?hash=item2558e2175d"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ampeg-V-4B-head_W0QQ...=item2558e2175d[/url]

Hi guys. First off, been offered an EBS classic rig- classic 450 head and matching 8x10 cab Just wondering if anyone knows what a rough second-hand price might be? Also, I know the head is a solid state head, but does it have pre tubes in it? I notice in an online store pic, there is a standby switch, why? Thanks guys.

My first gig set up was a whitre mim Fender Jazz through a Laney Richter stack-R4H amp, R410 and R15 cabs. Current rig(s) Depends on gig -see signature below

Have you considered the B-410hlf? Lovely cabs and serious whack off them. the 410he seems a bit pricey at 500 new. I have used one with an Ampeg SVT 3Pro and a b500DR and it sounds great, especially mic´d up. Only thing is its 4ohms, so not sure if that fits in with your rig plans FYI, I have one for sale.

Got beaten to a Dean Stylist Cabbie on the bay last night!gutted, it was all I was looking for! Failing that, i am now on the look out for a 70´s black on black maple boarded P bass. Also a Trace Elliot head-don´t know which one yet, but got a trace 2x15 cab as a part ex, so something to go with that would be nice-thinking of using it as a DB rig.

Ok guys,thanks for your input! I reckon I'll go for it! I will keep you posted and upload pics of the rig in the porn thread. Dead excited now! hope it knocks in the neighbours' house!

[quote name='CHRISDABASS' post='743999' date='Feb 13 2010, 02:06 PM']any string recomendations?[/quote] D´Addario´s are what I put on and I love the tone. Pro steels, long scale 6 string. can´t remember catalogue/product number. but google them. Not too expensive either.

[quote name='girya32' post='743735' date='Feb 13 2010, 09:28 AM']somebody must love that colour...[/quote] Cheeky pop, but... Gavin Henson would love that bass. Plus it would be the most musical thing in his house Ireland for the Grand Slam!!! (again!)