danbowskill
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That sounds like my logic 😄...... I think it's a little bit lighter than the svt CL, feels easier to lift
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Hell yeah, P basses are made for valve imo
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After quiting on heavy all valve heads.... Here I am again 😄. Just scored the Nexus tube head from labam of the parish. Don't know why this head isn't more popular with big amp uses? It's bloody wonderful sounding! Punchy as hell with any sound you like from a crystal clear bell type tone to massive filth and everything in between..... So much easy to use eq options, it feels very solid and well built (good quality to it). Not many demos or reviews for this head? There was a good write up from Dan (dood on basschat) https://www.guitarinteractivemagazine.com/issues/issue-11/reviews/laney-nexus-tube-head-and-nx810-cabinet/but that's it. Having had a fair few top brand valve heads(svt, Ad200, superbassman) .... This should be right up there with them imo..... Actually way above the Ad200 😜 Designed and built in the uk n all. Practice this Friday will be the real test( but a 400w 8kt88 iron sledge i don't think it needs no test)... but so far at loud garage levels it makes me smile more than my Fender SB did 😊
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I'll bare that in mind, if I do sell I'm very happy to post though. -
Hopefully someone comes up trumps, so Just a trade for a little bit...... But if something pops up it will change.
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You mean this 1? http://www.valeton.net/html/en/index.php?ac=article&at=read&did=348 It's a good price at around £80 if just for home jams. I've had a few valeton pedals that have felt great quality and sounded ace
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Definitely don't want to do this as its probably the best amp I've owned ( and I've owned many top amps). But I can't afford 2 amps Ive just joined a established doom/stoner rock band that are incredibly loud! (one guitarist has 2 4x12 cabs) and although the handbox amp performs excellent volume(its loud, like trace Watts) wise for pretty much any live band..... I just need a bit more extra juice for the 8x10. Id wager this is probably one of the lightest non digital amps going? (pure transistor thump) with 3 preamp valves that actually do something.... Its the closest I've got to an all valve sound with any none full tube amp, the core sound is simply awesome! Very warm and puchy sounding, it may not have a mid knob but this has lots of mids in the natural sound of the amp that feel bang on the money eq wise. If you wanted to boost the mids (perfect amount when flat eqd imo) just lower bass n treble a touch...... Always punchy anywhere. And with the option of overdrive and bright boost the R400 is very versatile.I think there is a build wait on these from Poland atm? This is the new version, only 6 months old and never been gigged ( only rehearsal)....... Its immaculate, for full disclosure one of the caps in it failed(can happen in any amp) but was swiftly sorted by handbox and is 100%perfect now. If anyone wants to go lighter than their valve head without the comprimise of sound this is it. Any 300w valve head would be good, ...SVT, MARSHALL VBA, LANEY NEXUS etc (no orange though as don't dig em) not too fused about cosmetic condition as long as it works fine, also consider a SVT PRO4, or svt preamp with powerful amp. Any trial welcome or a halfway meet with a video demo to show all is A OK.happy to post but doubt many would want to post their valve head. A few links. The new price to buy this version is quite a bit more expensive now than is suggested at the start of the basschat thread BTW so I think my trade price is fair. But happy to adjust towards the right amp if needed https://www.talkbass.com/threads/the-handbox-amplification-thread.1218706/ http://www.handbox.pl/R-400-MINI-HEAD-p142.html
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Cheers Dan, as a side note Dan(Deedee) was a absolute star in helping me with things 😊 another awesome member here..... As to why I love basschat. Cheers
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Amp is back to perfect as new condition again😊. A simple component failure ( can happen on any amp I guess) My tech sent the board off to leszek who quickly sorted it and returned for free. back to blissful sounds again
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Sold.Ampeg SVT-11 Pro Premium Edition.
danbowskill replied to Soulman's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
I've had a couple of svt's in the past and sold on ( old weight thing).... But am sorely tempted by this. There is nothing quite like the sound and feel of all valve svt😍 -
After using many different variations of p pickups over the years, I too am using the tonerider..... Absolutely love the even vintage sound from it. And at that price, awesome.... Just blows a lot of much pricier pup's out the water. I may be way off the mark.... But sure I read somewhere that these are what might be used in limelight basses?
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Good man, only regret it down the line -
I will do. I've got no warrenty etc mind. It's odd, I've just flicked the power switch on and off quickly, plugged it back in..... And presto it's working fine? Had a good play no problems...... Turned it off and back on, protect mode again with no action?? Could it be simple asthe on/off power switch I'm wondering?
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Gutted. My R400 has gone into protect mode and stays there. Nothing is loose inside, tubes are OK and no scorch marks or smells/smoke?? Anyone had this issue? Hoping it's something simple 😞 Fuses are all fine as well
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Gain at a quarter, high cranked, low just from cranked and going through the mixer output ( has a cab SIM on it) .....the bad monkey is still one of my favourite overdrives ever 🙂 . Great low drive cutting grit.
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I have a fairly new xtomp mini pedal if anyone has a mxr carbon copy they fancy trading? Absolutely awesome sounding effects ,amps,and cab Sims on this thing, pleanty of bass options ( b7k ,Ampeg etc) and sooo simple to use.very nice and solid metal casing I'm just finding with my pedal board all I'm using with it is the ambient stuff. Comes with box box etc only a couple of weeks old. https://m.thomann.de/gb/hotone_xtomp_mini_modeling_effect.htm The xtomp app is on play/apple store if anyone wants to look.....many many awesome true sounding pedals on their database to use, so simple to Bluetooth even your nan could do it 😄 -
Mine has completely stopped any amp gas for a while.love it
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New Squier Classic Vibes for pre-order at Thomann
danbowskill replied to Jono Bolton's topic in Bass Guitars
Mine has a gotoh 201 as well, easy fit and a great bridge -
New Squier Classic Vibes for pre-order at Thomann
danbowskill replied to Jono Bolton's topic in Bass Guitars
Ditto! Many basses have come and gone, but that Freeman neck is sooo nice ( for me anyways) it ain't going anywhere,if anyone has the chance to buy one do it! .......although I've changed every bit of hardware, pickups, wiring and a cheeky logo 😄 -
I have the head version as a spare......and dang! It's a right loud amp for stated watts. Although it has a valve pre channel I found the solid state one is more musical and punchy
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What gets the most gas here? I have a nice P bass, but over many many years my main gas! And spending has always been focused on amps,cabs and effects.... Oi love trying them more tbh What direction do us bass addicts vere more towards 😄 ?
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Mine is the mini one ..... Only difference in effects is I can't use combined and specials ( no Biggie for me). Only cost 65 squid new, and it's worth that for the trem/delay hotone original effect on there ( it's fab). Nice solid feeling metal pedal, Apparently they are exactly the same effects as their new ampero ( helix type) multi pedal. So if anyone is wanting to try that but dont fancy the gamble ( not many bass reviews about) £65 is a good way to tell,and could easily sell it on if you want the ampero
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I'm pretty sorted for my band/live effects board ,but I wanted something simple to use at home to try lots of flavours.....this thing is ace! Could not be any easier to use. The replications of effects are fantastic imo and really feel like the real thing.the ambient sounds are what I wanted and very pleased with their offerings Was looking into other multi effects but simplicity is no1 Anyone else had a bash on one? Plenty of bass stuff on it ( dark glass, amps cabs etc)with free pedals added every month. http://www.xtomp.com/ If anyone's after a very simple to use one effect at a time pedal that sounds great I'd Def recommend this
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£40 posted before I keep it in my draw.
