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[quote name='Thurbs' post='1319084' date='Jul 28 2011, 10:32 AM']Interesting, is there any difference in perceived volume?[/quote] Not that I could tell, although I will give it a good workout at rehearsal tonight. I've yet to turn mine up past 9-10 o'clock, even at gigs, as that is plenty loud enough!

[quote name='walbassist' post='1311575' date='Jul 21 2011, 02:29 PM']I've checked the valves in mine (JJ ECC83S x 2, JJ ECC82 x 1 and JJ EL84 x 4), and I'm going to experiment with some ECC81s instead of the 83s in the preamp stage, as per Voxpop's suggestion, soon.[/quote] I've now replaced the stock JJ ECC83s with two NOS Mullard ECC81s made for the MOD. They have made the amp perfect for me; totally clean on the high input, with just a hint of breakup from a passive bass if you [i]really[/i] dig in using the low input.

Just concluded a deal with Sam for his Ashdown mini neo cabs. I would happily do business with him again, as he was great to deal with and even held the cabs for me while I sorted the readies. Top chap! Gareth

Wow! Trace GP12 band preamp but with tube power output. Heavy but awesome sound. Heavy but amazing price.

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1311889' date='Jul 21 2011, 06:56 PM']I've been a proud owner of the prototype one (the one without serial numbers) since Nov 2010, and still love it to bits, never had a problem with volume issues, I either mike it up or go d.i. Best sounding amp I've ever had.[/quote] I don't have a Drophead, but I do have a UK LB30 and LB212 cab. It is plenty loud enough for the two bands I play in, and one of those is a Jam/Weller tribute band with a very keen drummer!

Was the Drophead the 30 watt version?

Did you ever get to the bottom of this? I only ask as I have UK-made LB30 #27, and mine stays clean (and gets very loud) using the "high" input, regardless of whether I play an active or passive bass through it. The "low" input gets dirty almost instantly, so much so that I don't use that input at all. I've checked the valves in mine (JJ ECC83S x 2, JJ ECC82 x 1 and JJ EL84 x 4), and I'm going to experiment with some ECC81s instead of the 83s in the preamp stage, as per Voxpop's suggestion, soon. Cheers Gareth

Block of dense foam cut to fit?

[quote name='daz' post='1304785' date='Jul 15 2011, 02:59 PM']I think you are being snobish calling a Squier P bass"el crappo" We cant all afford to throw several thousand on boutique basses.[/quote] I've said it before and I'll say it again, my new £399 Squier Matt Freeman P bass is one of the best playing, best sounding instruments I've ever owned... and that includes the 13 Wals that have been through my hands. Go figure.

Well it appears that the three knob layout was introduced in August 1961, so my bad there. If nothing else, the knobs are clearly not original.

I am no vintage Fender expert, but i) I thought '62s were all stack knobs, and ii) shouldn't the "offset contour body " transfer be on the ball of the headstock?