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My new gear almost complete (Still waiting for my TC Electronic RS210), after selling my mesa boogie walkabout here in Basschat, 3 basses (1 sold in Basschat the rest in ebay) I was able to get hold after a painful import from USA to an Aguilar DB750, I realize that carrying that beast it's not an easy task so I decided to buy the TC Electronic stuff as a backup for smaller gigs, I might replace it then by a Aguilar TH500 if they ever reach this part of the world.

Thanks to [b]jonnyj[/b] for the TC stuff, [b]johnbiffa[/b] for buying my Mesa Boogie, [b]martfitz[/b] for buying my Sandberg, [b]Jacob Kreifels[/b] from Wild Party (The Wombats' support act) for the DB750 and Guitar Guitar for the DB112 and to all the basschaters for giving me the ideas of what gear to try out.

Cheers!

Johann

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Beautiful!

After getting my Aggy GS112 to go with my LMIII, I don't honestly know why ANYONE would choose to have big, bulky gear when the Aggy cabs are so compact and so damn good!

Full rig, elevated off the floor by the trolley and it probably doesn't even reach your belly button! Amazing!

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When buying the head I was expecting paying 200 US for the delivery, suddenly it became 500 US what it was way too much, I checked some UK sites and Parcel Network quote me £100 so I booked it, a long story short they didnt have any idea about my delivery so after a week a cancelled it and we arrange a new delivery from an US company for 350 US. The good thing is that for some reason I wasnt charged any vat or customs duty.

Ive decided to go for a db750 because I was attracted by its good reviews and liked its eq simplicity and power. I would have considered a db751 but the classic tag of the 750 was more attractive.

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[quote name='bajistaman' post='1192092' date='Apr 7 2011, 06:21 PM']When buying the head I was expecting paying 200 US for the delivery, suddenly it became 500 US what it was way too much, I checked some UK sites and Parcel Network quote me £100 so I booked it, a long story short they didnt have any idea about my delivery so after a week a cancelled it and we arrange a new delivery from an US company for 350 US. The good thing is that for some reason I wasnt charged any vat or customs duty.

Ive decided to go for a db750 because I was attracted by its good reviews and liked its eq simplicity and power. I would have considered a db751 but the classic tag of the 750 was more attractive.[/quote]


Ok, thanks. Not good for the postage. I thought there were a few issues with U.S DB750's swapping to UK voltage...?
I guess a UK amp will run to about £1000 SH here so if you can get one over from the U.S for there or thereabouts inc post etc etc , I wouldn't rule it out.

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[quote name='JTUK' post='1192143' date='Apr 7 2011, 07:24 PM']Ok, thanks. Not good for the postage. I thought there were a few issues with U.S DB750's swapping to UK voltage...?
I guess a UK amp will run to about £1000 SH here so if you can get one over from the U.S for there or thereabouts inc post etc etc , I wouldn't rule it out.[/quote]
Will report back once the transformation is done, it should be simple ive been told but there was a long thread here in BC about an issue with the transformation... are you thinking about getting one?

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[quote name='Toasted' post='1191784' date='Apr 7 2011, 02:50 PM']You need an aguilar headcase for the DB750 to complete the integrated rig look.[/quote]

I am so close to ordering a 'White Hot' headcase for my DB750 to go with my pair of DB112's.

I am going for the 'ultimate cheese' look - ought to go perfectly with my funk/soul functions band :)

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[quote name='bajistaman' post='1192326' date='Apr 7 2011, 09:56 PM']Will report back once the transformation is done, it should be simple ive been told but there was a long thread here in BC about an issue with the transformation[/quote]
I suspect that you're referring to my thread in 'amps and cabs' - the transformation requires replacement of the circuit breaker switch (a £75 unit as far as I can remember) and some internal re-wiring. Be careful with placement of the jumper switch and ensure that you have the thermistor in place. A bit of effort will deliver immense reward - probably my favourite amp head (well, this and the Epifani ul502). I'd agree entirely on the double handled rack case and the trolley. I'm thinking about a shockrack with castors. The DB750 is immensely heavy (I had to carry mine for half a mile from the Parcelforce depot when it arrived - 'absolutely knackered).

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[quote name='Toasted' post='1192809' date='Apr 8 2011, 12:50 PM'][url="http://store.aguilaramp.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=700%2D016"]http://store.aguilaramp.com/ProductDetails...tCode=700%2D016[/url]

^ more like that. £300+ is a f***ing joke.[/quote]

So that's about £150 - £175 in the UK with shipping and full taxes. Even that's a lot of money for a wooden case with some tiled and handles on it :)

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[quote name='bajistaman' post='1192326' date='Apr 7 2011, 09:56 PM']....Will report back once the transformation is done....[/quote]
I'd hate to get a great amp like this and then go poking around with a soldering iron! Approx £100 will get you a step up transformer. I play with 2 guitarists who use US combos with 120/240 transformers.

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[quote name='chris_b' post='1192885' date='Apr 8 2011, 02:14 PM']I'd hate to get a great amp like this and then go poking around with a soldering iron! Approx £100 will get you a step up transformer. I play with 2 guitarists who use US combos with 120/240 transformers.[/quote]
For an amp like this should be something like this:
[url="http://www.coleparmer.co.uk/catalog/product_view.asp?sku=0157838&pfx="]http://www.coleparmer.co.uk/catalog/produc...157838&pfx=[/url]
Not sure about wanting another thing to carry aroound but its a good point to keep it as it came from the US factory...

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[quote name='lozbass' post='1192669' date='Apr 8 2011, 10:28 AM']I suspect that you're referring to my thread in 'amps and cabs' - the transformation requires replacement of the circuit breaker switch (a £75 unit as far as I can remember) and some internal re-wiring. Be careful with placement of the jumper switch and ensure that you have the thermistor in place. A bit of effort will deliver immense reward - probably my favourite amp head (well, this and the Epifani ul502). I'd agree entirely on the double handled rack case and the trolley. I'm thinking about a shockrack with castors. The DB750 is immensely heavy (I had to carry mine for half a mile from the Parcelforce depot when it arrived - 'absolutely knackered).[/quote]
Thanks for the info! Have you had any issues since then?

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[quote name='bajistaman' post='1192326' date='Apr 7 2011, 09:56 PM']are you thinking about getting one?[/quote]

I have a nice little compact rig which will do most of my gigs.

I am thinking about a larger one and my thinking was this.

My possible wishlist
SWR900 plus Goli snr 6x10 or another 6x10 cabs
DB750/751 with AG DB cabs.
and a few other ideas.

The thing that is causing me to deliberate ( aprt from the money :)) is that this will likely not be cheap and also isn't a rig I would cart around often enough.
I'd get more mileage out of a heavier amp than heavier bulkier speakers though.
A 38lb amp plus flighcase isn't THAT bad and I wouldn't get rid of my current amp anyway.

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[quote name='JTUK' post='1192959' date='Apr 8 2011, 03:25 PM']I have a nice little compact rig which will do most of my gigs.

I am thinking about a larger one and my thinking was this.

My possible wishlist
SWR900 plus Goli snr 6x10 or another 6x10 cabs
DB750/751 with AG DB cabs.
and a few other ideas.

The thing that is causing me to deliberate ( aprt from the money :)) is that this will likely not be cheap and also isn't a rig I would cart around often enough.
I'd get more mileage out of a heavier amp than heavier bulkier speakers though.
A 38lb amp plus flighcase isn't THAT bad and I wouldn't get rid of my current amp anyway.[/quote]
Ive tried the TC Electronic gear in a pub's gig, they were loud! I think the DB750 will stay at home for a while, difficult to find a venue where its power would be required but I might take it for an special one ;-)

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[quote name='bajistaman' post='1192949' date='Apr 8 2011, 03:14 PM']Thanks for the info! Have you had any issues since then?[/quote]
Hi, no problem. No further issues at all - a fantastic amp though weight isn't particularly welcome. I use a db680 as a preamp too so the combined weight is a bit of a joke.

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