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3 minutes ago, 2elliot said:

I was tempted by that myself.  

The one on ebay? Seems pretty well priced to me at £350? If it sounds half as good as the BB750 did then ill be happy. Just need to flog the SVT now!

Thanks again for all the help and suggestions.  As mentioned i really enjoyed the Mesa BB750 last time i owned one and seem to get on well with Mesa's Simulstate amps.  To this end ive managed to snag what i think is quite a bargain on a used M-Pulse 360!  Will feedback on how i get on with it

Ampeg SVT Classic Made in USA.  Serial number dates this to August 1998 I believe and is an SLM Ampeg made before they shipped the builds to Asia

Not an awful lot to say about these amps – they are the industry standard big bastard valves amps still seen on most main stages to this day.  Thunderously loud and THAT glorious valve tone.

I use it with my 4ohm 212AV cab and with a mixture of J and P basses (all with flats of course) and it just sounds big, fat and all the other cliché’s that get thrown at big valve amps.

Cosmetically it looked like the previous owner changed that knobs and there are a few scuffs to the tolex.  The side handles show a bit of rust but other than that it’s a fully functioning beast…… and therein lies my problem.  We used to have our own full time studio where this lived but now the gigs are coming back in I need something lighter.  I know I wont get THAT tone from anything else but needs must.

Valve wise im not sure of the age but it fully bias’s up properly and I have had zero hiccups from it.

£900 for a USA made Ampeg Classic SVT if collected from Bolton (or can meet within reasonable distance)

Pics to follow asap

Cheers for all the answers so far, certainly plenty of food for thought.  I did have an old UK made ABM 300 head for a while, i did like the sound (i like most ashdown heads to be fair, just never got on with their cabs).  I see theres a bargain Spyder head on the classifieds too that is tempting.  Orange bass terror - used the Mk I once and really liked it but bought another years after selling it and through an orange 1x15 i just didnt get any thump out of it for some reason

On hold

Ive pretty much always played an SVT head. Been through a few cabs from the 410hlf to my current 212AV and always loved that guttsy low mid thump with a hint of growl. However, as the gigs are now starting to come in i find myself once again hating the weight! I think it might finally be time to downsize.  Ive never gotten on with class D - to use a well coined Basschat phrase, to me they lack heft. The best non SVT heads ive played were the Mesa BB750 or the older version on the SVT III non pro which are now seemingly rare. Barring in mind the slow market id need to shift the SVT first and would expect maybe £800-£900, possibly enough for a mesa BB750 and certainly more than enough for an SVT III non-pro but was wondering if theres anything else out there similar- valve pre perhaps with a solid state/fet power amp. Suitably old school and with a low mid growl.  I play mainly with flats loaded P’s and J’s

My go to P bass pups bought off here for a future project that never materialised (project ended up being a MIJ Jazz). All my P’s have these fitted. Handwound/scatterwound by Alex Pribora in Russia. These get rave reviews and are often compared closely to Lindy Fralins.  Price includes UK p&p

On hold pending usual 

Bit scruffy on the paintwork but works immaculately. Not had it long but just not using it as i love my amps sound playing directly into it. Can knock a few quid off if collected, otherwise price includes UK p&p

Brand new unopened set of these great strungs as used by Mani of the Stone Roses. £15 to your UK door

Dont know if this should be in the “effects” section but it is a pedal i guess. Big tank-like build orange tuning pedal from ashdown. The LED’s on this can be seen from space so no worries about outdoor stages or owt. Great condition bar small crack on VU window. Doesnt affect usage in anyway. Can do UK delivery within the asking price if needed

Years ago I had a Mk3 200.  It was an absolute beast and is still to this day the ''one that got away''.  Ive had numerous Mk4's and to be honest, for bass, they are useless.  I bet the 150 sounds lovely with bass

Would consider trade/part-ex for a Boss TU2

SOLD (cant seem to edit the topic on my mobile?)

Probably the best sound ive ever had from a non-alll valve amp.  Definitely my next amp once ive had enough of lugging the SVT round

Just placed an order on a used Sansamp VT Bass Deluxe that is winging its way to me from the nice folks at Bass Direct.  Now, im absolutely NOT a pedal guy.  My usual set up is P bass (or sometimes J), flatwounds, Ampeg SVT classic into an Ampeg 212AV.  Ive always loved the SVT sound and luckily I get to play the SVT at a decent volume in my band (not full on tube distortion but certainly a tiny bit hairy).  What im hoping to achieve with the Sansamp is getting the SVT driven sound with my rig but also using it on backline shared gigs to cop 'my' sound.  The plan is to get one preset set up for my P bass, nice grindy but deep tone and another for my J bass - little more growly but still maintaining good low end.  Will let you know how i get on oince it lands but in the meantime any hints, tips or input would be greatly appreciated.

ON HOLD

Ampeg SVT Tube DI – Becoming pretty rare these badboys now.  Bought this as my 2^nd one and used it all over lockdown to remotely records tracks with my band.  Sounds phenomenal as the numerous internet reviews suggest.  This one comes loaded with a vintage Mullard 12AU7 in its belly.

Now the diary is filling up I need to switch my concentration from recording back to live gear and as such this needs to go to fund a few live bits n pieces.  It will be sorely missed but needs must.

Collection from Bolton would be massively preferred and I will of course knock money off for that.  Otherwise UK delivery can be included in the price at £300.  More detailed pics to follow asap

Bought for a recording session in which it performed admirably but im not an effects guy.  On the settings i have on the pic it gave a nice subtle growl with a bit of grit that really responded when i dug in. Im very certain it can also go to the other extreme and be balls out fuzz.  £35 delivered in UK or can be collected from Bolton. No power lead supplied but takes standard 9v

Definitely Hotcovers, better quality than Roqsolid and generally cheaper

Strung up the E string and immediately saw they didnt have enough tensions for me.  Rest of strings are new/unused.  E was cut for a P with plenty of winds.  Price includes UK postage

Bit reluctant to post but always happy to try and accommodate meet ups

On hold pending trade deal