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Just done a trade with Rich on a VBA400 for an Orange TB500. Great guy to deal with - brilliant comms and even let me tinker with a couple of prize specimens from his bass collection!

Thanks, fella!

Dan

Deal done!

Are speakon connectors for amps and cabs all the same? And are they all 2 pole or 4 pole?

I have a speakon to jack which I got with my head, but I'm changing it and I need to get speakon to speakon but I can see there are different types and I'm not sure which mine is.

Thank you!

Have managed to add one picture, I have some more but the uploader seems to be unwilling to add them, so message me if you want them.

Thanks,

Dan

Hi all,

Have had this for about 8 months although it is older than that (I got it second hand so I don't know exactly how old) and it is awesome - fantastic tone and immense power. It gave me precisely the tone I had in my head as soon as I plugged in.

The only reason I'm looking to sell is that I have had to reluctantly admit to myself that it's too powerful for my needs (small pub gigs etc).

I recently had it serviced by Dave at Rosewell Amps and he replaced three valves in the pre-amp stage, although the power amp valves were fine.

It comes with a flight case which is a little beaten up but still provides excellent protection.

Looking for £550 for a quick sale, or trade for a Orange Bass Terror plus some cash.

Will post some pictures tonight after practice.

Ideally it's collection only - I live in Leeds. Could look to deliver if you're not too far away, or potentially a courier at your expense and risk etc although it will be fully protected by the flight case etc. Any questions let me know!

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PM'd

Hi there,

Have trawled through this thread and can't find any recommendations for a good valve amp person in Leeds / West Yorks. Any one used anyone here they can let me know about?

Cheers!

PM'd

Hi there,

Is this still up for sale?

Cheers,

Dan

That's what I thought and is very reassuring!

Thanks for the help.

Hi,

Am i right in thinking i could potentially run any 4ohm 4x10 cab with a VBA400, (assuming the cab is rated at 400w or more) or will the amp overpower it, or be damaged by the cab? Marshall make a big deal about their 4x12 and 8x10 cabs being specially engineered to manage the power output of the VBA400 - is this true or is it a bit of marketing spiel?

Appreciate your help!

I have to say that's a wonderful picture. Absolutely superb.

thanks for the reassurance!

will try out those thomasltik jazz flats... never used flats before. as it currently has 45-105 roundwounds on it i'm guessing i'll need to get the neck and saddles adjusted for the revised string tension?

Regarding bridges, what was said about being able to slip a sheet of paper under the back of them has made me very nervous. My '81 4001 has about a 1.5mm lift at the back of the bridge. It's solid as a rock and stays in tune etc no problem but is this something I should be looking to get fixed or is this just how they are?

I'm a bit panicky now...
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On topic, however, I can say I love my 4001 enormously. The tone is absolutely unrivalled by anything else I have played and suits my pick style perfectly. I agree the ergonomics are not to everyone's taste but for me they're not a problem. Lovely low action and great Ric growl.

As everyone else has said, you need to try one out properly to see how you'll get on with one, but I think you may well fall in love...

I've got an Epiphone T-bird Pro IV which I haven't played for a few months. I had someone come round to look at it and it makes a buzzing/humming noise unless you have contact with the strings, or the bridge. I swapped cables etc and it wasn't plugged into any effects, so I'm not sure what's causing it. I replaced the 9v battery as recommended and it still hums!

Any ideas of what I can do to rectify this? Also, if in needs someone to look at it does anyone know anyone in Leeds?

Cheers guys!

Have to say I would recommend Mike as someone to deal with:

Good comms, flexible on postage, item as described. Top $.

Hi there,

I've got an Epiphone Thunderbird Pro IV and I want to get hold of a white scratchplate for it. I changed my standard Epiphone T-bird for the pro, and before I sold it I checked and the screw holes on the standard Epi scratchplate are near enough to swap one for the other. (Had I known how difficult it would be to get a replacement I would have sold the std Epi without the scratchplate!).

I know WD music do T-bird plates but these don't have the logo on them. Does anyone know where I can get hold of one of these rare beasts?

Any suggestions would be really welcome!

Cheers!