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dave74200

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  1. I have owned a few Ampegs and would say the following: Svt 2 pro- awesome but too heavy and unreliable, had two different ones cut out mid gig and got a hernia trying to move it. Svt 4 pro- awful tone, hated it. Svt 3 pro- like a smaller less powerful 2 pro, very reliable and loud. People say they're underpowered but I never found that. You could however use your existing setup and buy a sansamp vt character pedal!! Not as much fun I know but sounds bloody close to an all valve Ampeg without all the negatives.
  2. Is there a safe way to trade an amp with someone that lives too far away to meet? I imagine both just sending the amp would be a bit worrying to both parties, or am I being prematurely distrustful?
  3. [quote name='mazdah' timestamp='1427044904' post='2725020'] Ufortunately Dave, you are very wong. The preamp tubes should have some time to run properly after turning on the amp. They need time to warm up to work at all. I have two tube preamps and one hybrid amp - none of them starts working immediately, they need time to warm up. I hade SVT-3PRO which needed approx 45 seconds to work after turning on. [/quote] I said 'in my experience'. Perhaps it's you that's wrong?
  4. Pre amp valves shouldn't really need time to warm up in my experience. The valve probably needs replacing.
  5. Yes mate. I bought mine about six months ago and have never had any issues going through PA systems with it. Have been very impressed. Wish I had a bloody crystal ball though and waited for this sale price!!
  6. [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1426516437' post='2718694'] I've said before that a good 2x12 is a match for a 4x10, and a quality 2x12 will demolish an average 4x10. [/quote] Seems that way to me mate. Although I thought the svt 410 HLF was a highly regarded 410? This 212 seems to outdo it in many departments!
  7. [quote name='gillento' timestamp='1426281819' post='2716659'] VTBass by Tech21 [/quote] Definitely.
  8. I have gradually downsized over the last two years from an 810, to 410 and now to a Genz Benz Neo 2x12. I got fed up with lugging big cabs around and expected there to be a compromise in tone and power, which i was prepared to put up with for the added portability. This Genz cab defies science. The singer of my band says it actually moves more air than my svt 410 hlf did. It sounds and feels amazing and I can pick it up with one hand. If anyone is contemplating downsizing, i'd say that if you get the right cab you won't look back.
  9. Orange Terror Bass is awesome. Lovely tone and as said before, don't let the name put you off. I think it's a tone suitable for most music and only gets dirty if you want it to, probably in the same way your AD 200 does.
  10. I have a Genz Benz Neo 2x12 which sounds thunderous but lifts like it's not got any speakers in it!
  11. Hi all, I recently bought a terror bass from Thomann and it's not working properly. When driven, it creates an alien like noise that I can only describe as someone growling in a reverb chamber! It's under warranty but will take three weeks to fix or replace and it's already ruined three gigs for me now , and as the fault is intermittent I perservered hoping it was the electric in the venue or the extension cable etc... All these other factors have now been ruled out. Anyone got any advice on what I can do? I'm worried now that if I get a new one, it'll only last a month and crap out half way through a gig! Cheers for any advice, Dave.
  12. I owned a USA 810 and a Vietnamese one, sounded both the same. Recently had a Vietnamese 410 HLF which was also awesome. Only sold as I've gone lightweight. Fed up after years of shifting heavy stuff about!!
  13. I used an svt 2 pro through an 8 ohm cab and the power valves only lasted two gigs. It's not advisable, many do it but it should run 4 ohms maximum.
  14. Yo, I've got an svt 410 hlf I could trade as I'm looking to downsize due to a new tiny car. It's a monster!
  15. I've recently bought a terror bass and it's unbelievable. How can that tone come out of that little box. Orange seem to possess a magical secret! It sounds better than the SVT2 pro I owned and that gave me a hernia!
  16. Hi there. I have a jazz that was sunburst and then sprayed over with red and road worn. If I want to spray it black, is it best to sand down first or is it ok to just spray over the top? Any help would be really appreciated. Thanks, Dave.
  17. The 2 pro is better than the 4 IMO but it's ludicrously heavy.
  18. I use mine with a 410 hlf cab and it's as loud as my svt 2 pro was. In many ways (after several gigs with the 3) I prefer it to the 2 pro. I figured it'd be a big compromise on tone for the decrease in weight but have been pleasantly surprised. Don't get me wrong, I loved the 2 pro also but found it really depressing having to call a mate to come round and help me move it every time I needed to. Ok I had it in a heavy rack case which in my opinion is required, but the weight was ludicrous.
  19. [quote name='GRAHAM SG1' timestamp='1404156763' post='2489890'] I have read that the Mk3 EVO 500s are chinese made, is this correct ? [/quote] Yes they are made in China mate. Some limited edition runs were made in the UK.
  20. [quote name='GRAHAM SG1' timestamp='1404156763' post='2489890'] I have read that the Mk3 EVO 500s are chinese made, is this correct ? [/quote] Yes they are made in China mate. Some limited edition runs were made in the UK.
  21. Also, if you email Ashdown they'll send you any details of the racking your existing amp option. I've always found their customer service outstanding.
  22. Hi Greg. I've owned both and they're definitely identical. I'd reconnect an Skb case as the latches come off with then ends. I had a gator one but when you took the front and back off, the latches were still with the head and rattled. Couldn't be heard in a band situation but annoying all the same. No reflection at all on the head, they're awesome. Hope that helps.
  23. I have recently bought a 3 pro and am well chuffed with it. Lovely tone, extremely flexible and very powerful. Really can't understand how people say they're underpowered. I used to own an svt 2 pro but sold it cos it gave me a hernia..... Seriously! I would describe the 3 pro as it's little brother, in a good way. Tonnes of tubey greatness that I can carry without regular physiotherapy!!
  24. http://youtu.be/OWP3p_YfceM
  25. Hi there. I used to own a USA precision which had a piano like punchy tone. It was very heavy and I sold it after shoulder problems and bought a roadworn precision. Whilst I love the bass it has a mellower tone which, although nice, isn't as great to my ears as the old one. I'm thinking of changing the pickups and was wondering if anyone had any advice. The tone I love is Jason Newstead, queensryche on I don't believe in love etc...
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