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[quote name='badboy1984' timestamp='1383738093' post='2268288'] The head on the combo is pretty much the same as the LB30 right? [/quote] Yes, my question, I guess, is what's the cab like. I know what the head can do

Hi there I still have an all-valve itch I need to scratch, and was wondering if anyone has any experience of this combo? I had an LB30 head, which was great and more than loud enough for my gigging needs, but I have no experience of the combo. I'm not a huge fan of 15" drivers or rear ported cabs, but never say never.... Cheers Gareth

Yes, just spotted this too. Looks lovely and, as you say, probably weighs something silly. I must admit, I am having some serious nostalgia GAS for TE stuff at the mo....

[quote name='obbm' timestamp='1382960775' post='2258384'] Chain Saw? [/quote]This amp comes in a custom casing

Well, I just realised the amp would hang over the side of my Berg by nearly 3" each side. Visual fail, so it's a no from me

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1382945393' post='2258136'] The questions I'd be asking are- How old are the KT88's and when was it last serviced and by whom? [/quote] It's ex-demo from a shop, so very low miles, but I've asked them for a full history just now.

I may go back and use the Thomann price as a negotiating tool.

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1382906756' post='2257940'] They retail for £988 on Thomann. I think £800 is a fair price, but not really good. Plus, how old, how much use, cosmetic condition, last serviced? If the KT88's need changing you could be in the region of £75 for a decent matched pair [url="http://www.hotroxuk.com/genalex-gold-lion-kt88.html"]http://www.hotroxuk....-lion-kt88.html[/url] and this could take the shine off things. For this money, I'd want to be really sure that I wanted the amp. Have you played through it? [/quote] I hadn't seen that Thomann price, only the £1299 UK RRP, so yes you are right the price isn't as good as I thought.

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1382905750' post='2257914'] What is a really good price? [/quote] Just over £800

Hi all I've been offered one for (edit: what I thought was) a really good price, and I was wondering what people think of them? Cheers Gareth

The Legacy series at Strings Direct? Made by Picato I believe....

I played in a really good function band where the drummer used one of the top end Roland kits. It sounded [i]fantastic[/i], had a huge array of sounds, and was easy to set up/pack down. The only thing I would say is they need a really decent PA to sound their best, and unless everyone's using IEMs, a quality amp behind it as well, for the band to get a good thump for the kick and snare.

It's when I read a thread like this that I realise how lucky I am to still be playing with folks I've known for over twenty years. Agree with what's been said above - it's their loss - onwards and upwards for you!