chrisotoole Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Dear Fellow bass enthusiasts, The time has regretfully approached the point where I have to sell my beloved custom all tube Hiwatt 200 bass head and 115/410 combined bass cabinet. The specs for these can found here: www.hiwatt.co.uk. I have owned them both from new for one and a half years and can count the number of gigs I have used them in on one hand! This is a like new set up that will make one bass chatter very happy indeed. The reason i am selling it is because I am emigrating to marry my girlfriend (god help me...). I had lot of cash to burn when I bought this thing and spent £3000 on it in Denmark street - I am gonna let it go for £2000 ono. (my loss= your gain!) I replaced all the tubes about a month ago (at a cost of £250) so it works perfectly. Here are videos of me using it : [url="http://www.youtube.com/chrisotoole21"]http://www.youtube.com/chrisotoole21[/url] (bare in mind that I am also using a sansamp and compressor). Feel free to call me on 07725866775 or email [email protected] for any questions or extra pictures. I live in Dunstable, Bedfordshire and this is PICKUP ONLY. Thanks for looking. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 OMG! If my back was not old and f***ed I would have this rig to die for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmesa Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 That is sick!!!! The only amp I'd get rid of my 400+ for. Good luck with the sale, wish I could buy it, just over the road as well ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99ster Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Oooooh.... I've seen this beauty in the flesh & it's fabulous - and Chris is a top guy to deal with. If I had storage & transport for this great rig I'd have snapped it up. Have a bump on me Chris! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisotoole Posted January 24, 2008 Author Share Posted January 24, 2008 Thanks mate -hows that buster treating ya? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Nice riffage on Holy Wars ;0) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99ster Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 [quote name='chrisotoole' post='127203' date='Jan 24 2008, 07:17 PM']Thanks mate -hows that buster treating ya?[/quote] I gotta lotta love for it dude - everyone who hears it goes 'slack-jawed'. The tone is gorgeous... I'd love to get hold of the separate head one day - but I've never seen one in the UK (I don't think they even brought them into the country). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisotoole Posted January 24, 2008 Author Share Posted January 24, 2008 I actually got one of the separate buster heads myself when I was over there last time for me to come back to(this time). It is literally the same amp but separate. I think the combo is perfect for recording and practice as it's so small and angled directly to your face. You can plug the speaker outputs of your amp into an 810 to get an idea of what it would sound like - I'd like to get one of your type when I get back over there, but they are actually harder to get hold of! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99ster Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 [quote name='chrisotoole' post='127380' date='Jan 24 2008, 10:36 PM']I actually got one of the separate buster heads myself when I was over there last time for me to come back to(this time). It is literally the same amp but separate. I think the combo is perfect for recording and practice as it's so small and angled directly to your face. You can plug the speaker outputs of your amp into an 810 to get an idea of what it would sound like - I'd like to get one of your type when I get back over there, but they are actually harder to get hold of![/quote] Thanks for the extra info Chris - very interesting. Yes - trying the Buster with an 8x10 is definitely on my list of things to do this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisotoole Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 Is no one else interested in this bad boy then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Proper gear takes longer to sell. Be patient and keep bumping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebo1 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I used to use 2 1974 Hiwatt DR103's and 2 4x12 300watt cabs. Man, that was sweet. The price is ok, but I'd like to see it nearer £1500. Also, getting it flight cased would cost me another £500 - £600 on top, so I'd be looking at a lot of cash! Great amps though, they sound like a million bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-bitch Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I'd be prepared to sit on it for a good few months - keep it bumped up every couple of weeks. Reason I say this is that it's a real 'special interest' item and Google loves this site (I've had it come up in loads of searches for bits of gear) so it might send a few potential customers this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisotoole Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 I'm open to offers within reason people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisotoole Posted February 3, 2008 Author Share Posted February 3, 2008 bumperamma! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minty fresh death Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Parting the cab and head out might help the sale, £2k isn't something the average player will invest in a stack. But a studio may be interested in the head for instance? But big cabs are hard to shift... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjohn Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 If you were to split the head, how much would you want for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisotoole Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 [quote name='bigjohn' post='133832' date='Feb 4 2008, 07:47 PM']If you were to split the head, how much would you want for it?[/quote] probably about 1000, but I'm a little paranoid about being stuck with the cab! - go on - take em both of my hands - you won't be disappointed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjohn Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 [quote name='chrisotoole' post='133931' date='Feb 4 2008, 10:04 PM']probably about 1000, but I'm a little paranoid about being stuck with the cab! - go on - take em both of my hands - you won't be disappointed![/quote] I'd love to. I'm a bit paranoid about fitting it in the back of a vw polo though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisotoole Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 [quote name='bigjohn' post='134176' date='Feb 5 2008, 11:06 AM']I'd love to. I'm a bit paranoid about fitting it in the back of a vw polo though. [/quote] haha. fair point mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisotoole Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 One more week and I'm putting this beauty on ebay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
man_at_arms84 Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 [quote name='chrisotoole' post='135416' date='Feb 6 2008, 11:57 PM']One more week and I'm putting this beauty on ebay![/quote] sh*t that head would go so well with my new matamp cabs. But I'm broke since buying them! Damn shame to see it go on ebay. good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisotoole Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 last bump - i'll put the reserve on ebay at 1500... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99ster Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 [quote name='chrisotoole' post='139210' date='Feb 13 2008, 12:31 AM']last bump - i'll put the reserve on ebay at 1500...[/quote] Hi Chris, Hope the sale goes well on eBay for you mate... I would have loved to buy your lovely Hiwatt rig off you (as would a fair few others on here as well I don't doubt) - but it's such a big b*****d to store & transport that there's only gonna be a certain people that have the space & vehicle available. :/ But I'm sure you'll have a better chance of finding them on eBay... All the best Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veils Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Maybe you should put the polo in the amp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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