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    Mesa Boogie Big Block 750

    in Amps and Cabs For Sale

    Posted · Edited by aryustailm

    Mesa Big Block 750 for sale with drive footswitch and accompanying cable. [s]£750[/s] Now [b]£700.[/b]

    This is a fantastic sounding hybrid amp with an 8 stage tube preamp + tone circuit. It can get big warm tones, whilst being a lot lighter than something like an SVT. The drive channel can do some pretty huge rock tones, but the regular channel can clean up nicely when laying off the gain for a tighter sound.
    The EQ has both passive and active mid controls for a lot of flexibility.

    [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]They're around £2000 new: [url="http://gak.co.uk/en/mesa-boogie-big-block-750/53057"]http://gak.co.uk/en/...block-750/53057[/url][/font][/color]

    It's been serviced by John Kelly (official Mesa tech in the UK and of Kelly Amps fame), as one of the input jacks was knocked a little while back. It's in fully working order and has not been gigged since.

    [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Collection or meeting around London is preferred, though would consider posting if desired (with all the usual costs/risks!)[/font][/color]

    [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Feel free to ask any questions.[/font][/color]

    Thanks!

    Weight: ~13.5kg
    Dimensions: ~9cm x 49cm x 41cm

    Features:[list]
    [*]750 Watts @ 2 Ohms (550 @ 4, 280 @ 8), Simul-State Power / 12 Tube Driven Power MOSFETs, 4x12AX7
    [*]Active/Passive Input Switch
    [*]8 Stage Vacuum Tube Preamplifier with Gain, Active Bass, Active & Passive Mids, Mid Frequency (adjustable from 200 Hz to 2 kHz), Active Treble & Master Volume Controls
    [*]Footswitchable Vacuum Tube Over-Drive with Independent Over-Drive & Master Level Controls
    [*]Tuner Output with Footswitchable Amplifier Mute
    [*]FX Loop with True "Hard" Bypass Switch
    [*]Balanced XLR Line Out with Pre/Post Switch, Level Control & Ground Lift
    [*]2 - Speakon and 2 - 1/4 Speaker Output Jacks
    [*]Slave Out w/Level Control
    [*]Two Speed, Dual Fan Cooling
    [*]2 Button Footswitch (Over-Drive & Mute)
    [/list]
















    SOLD - Yamaha BB2025 X VS

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted · Edited by aryustailm

    Hi all,

    I'm looking to sell my BB2025X as I've accumulated rather more instruments than I "need", and I already have a BB5000 that satisfies my BB lust (for now...).

    Fantastic instrument that to my ears does bigger, meatier Fender-esque tones. The bridge pup sounds thicker and less honky than a standard J, and the P has all the qualities of a regular P enhanced: full bodied low end, tonnes of thump, can get very aggressive or very warm and textured. Super-charged version of classic tones.

    The neck has a really nice finish that makes shifting around feel super smooth. The fingerboard has a fairly flat/shallow radius, and the neck profile is slim and elegant making it one of the nicest necks I've ever played. The width at the nut is ~4.2cm. 34" scale.

    There's some very light scratching / buckle rash on the back which I've tried to show in the pics - it only really shows up under a bright light at the just right angle, but thought it best to mention.

    These are well over £2000 new!

    Includes the original Yamaha hard case (one of the four clasps doesn't work however).

    Currently strung with a set of D'Addario EXL170-5TPs.

    Collection from London is preferred, though would consider posting if you're happy to incur the costs (and risks!)

    Cheers

























    Sonuus G2m guitar to MIDI

    in Guitar Effects

    Posted

    I had the B2M for a bit - I found I got the best results by pitching the synth down an octave and playing an octave higher on the bass. The tracking and latency were a lot better playing higher notes on the bass, but the synth pitch still comes out the same. Also, I found a darker sound worked well too. I basically tried to make the output of the bass sound as similar to a sine wave as I could by playing nearer the neck, using a softer touch, and rolling the tone pot down.

    I've since switched to the I2M, but use it in a similar fashion. Fun gadgets for sure :)

    Buying a bass in Japan

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by aryustailm

    Thanks all

    I have a bit of time left in Japan, so will see if the GAS ends up strong enough to merit the hassle!

    Nippon Airways are apparently quite instrument friendly (or were), but getting it posted seems like an appealing option - less bags to lug to the airport.

    Cheers :)

    Buying a bass in Japan

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by aryustailm

    Hi all,

    I'm wondering if anyone has any experience buying a bass abroad and bringing it back to the UK?

    I played a beautiful Atelier-Z today, but getting it back on the plane seems like a potential debacle. A little brief googling suggests it's a gamble as to whether the crew will stow it in the cabin. What happens if they can't?

    Also, do I need worry about import VAT or customs duty?

    I'm flying with Virgin Atlantic (operated by Nippon Airways) if that's of any use!

    Many thanks!

    WITHDRAWN - Mesa Boogie Big Block 750

    in Amps and Cabs For Sale

    Posted · Edited by aryustailm

    [i]Edit: Withdrawn as it's now in storage until mid April[/i]

    Great sounding hybrid head with an 8 stage tube preamp. These are around £2000 new: [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/mesa-boogie-big-block-750/53057"]http://www.gak.co.uk...block-750/53057[/url]

    Selling as I'm leaving the country for a few months and having a clear out.
    Ideally, collection would be from SE London before the 28th January.

    It's been serviced by John Kelly (official Mesa tech in the UK), as one of the input jacks was knocked a little while back. It's in fully working order and has not been gigged since!

    Includes the footswitch and accompanying cable.

    Not looking for trades (though I could probably be tempted by part-ex towards an Axe-FX II or Fafner II)

    Feel free to ask any questions.

    Thanks!

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