hollywoodrox Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Was it on here that I saw some reasonable price valve amps that were tiny , like the size of a large foot pedal. I am not thinking of buying one yet as I need a main amp first but I would be interested to see them. I am sure they were about £150 I think I have seen some about £250 - £ 299 but seems a bit steep for your average joe to use as a recording/practise aid. Just asking as they piqued my interest. I like the look of the mini valve audio amps that have turned up on eBay from Hong Kong too. I used to have a trio jr 300 or 600 ham radio rx and it was a treat when it was running you could see all the valves through the vent holes or lift the lid up. No synthesiser noise generated either so it was very quiet enabling you to hear people that would not be heard above the background noise of a newer set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt on your Bass? Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I think there was something in bass guitar mag a few issues back...? Not sure if that was along the lines youre describing, but was certainly pricey. Ill see if i can dig it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt on your Bass? Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 This was it: [url="http://www.dc-developments.com/cornell_PedalAmp.htm"]http://www.dc-developments.com/cornell_PedalAmp.htm[/url] looks nice, but PRICEY!!!! £690!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bassman7755 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I've always liked the valve sound but these days you simply dont need real valves to get it. A sans amp bass driver DI for example is at least in sonic terms a miniature "valve" amp, seriously you cannot tell it apart from a real valve circuit and it has all the advantages of being a small lower power reliable solid state device. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollywoodrox Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 [quote name='Salt on your Bass?' timestamp='1355822454' post='1903051'] This was it: [url="http://www.dc-developments.com/cornell_PedalAmp.htm"]http://www.dc-developments.com/cornell_PedalAmp.htm[/url] looks nice, but PRICEY!!!! £690!!! [/quote]thanks so much I've had a look at the company page , and will look forward to reading the article later, 690 is a crazy price for sure, I do like to look at these though the design of them looks great they are like mini functional pieces of art, and a great bit of fun. Thank you again best wishes for the festive season. ... Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollywoodrox Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 [quote name='bassman7755' timestamp='1355826259' post='1903120'] I've always liked the valve sound but these days you simply dont need real valves to get it. A sans amp bass driver DI for example is at least in sonic terms a miniature "valve" amp, seriously you cannot tell it apart from a real valve circuit and it has all the advantages of being a small lower power reliable solid state device. [/quote]hi yes I like those Sansamp devices, I was merely looking at the little amps as a diversion I find them quite interesting and they do look awesome, unfortunately they are too expensive to buy as a toy but it is great to look at these mini marvels. Thanks for your input on the Sansamp I do love these too and may buy one on here one day when I have got other stuff I need, funnily enough I have read good reports of the behringer bdi21 which is supposed to do a good job of copying the Sansamp for under £30. Also on eBay I recently saw some small guitar amps by tech 21 using their sansamp technology they were lovely looking units be Wesome if they had done a bass one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkin Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Salt on your Bass?' timestamp='1355822454' post='1903051'] This was it: [url="http://www.dc-developments.com/cornell_PedalAmp.htm"]http://www.dc-develo...ll_PedalAmp.htm[/url] looks nice, but PRICEY!!!! £690!!! [/quote] ISTR seeing something along those lines in the for sale here a short while ago... Edit: found it... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/189508-sold/page__hl__mini+valve__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.u...__fromsearch__1[/url] Can't see what the asking price was, as the OP has removed it (grrrr...) but according to the link in the post they're 150 quid new. Edited December 18, 2012 by barkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamPodmore Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 [quote name='hollywoodrox' timestamp='1355828146' post='1903158'] I recently saw some small guitar amps by tech 21 using their sansamp technology they were lovely looking units be Wesome if they had done a bass one [/quote] Meet the [url="http://tech21nyc.com/products/amps/bass/vt1000.html"]VT Bass 1000 and VT Bass 1969[/url] (VT Bass with a power amp) as well as the [url="http://tech21nyc.com/products/amps/bass/landmark300.html"]Landmark 300[/url] (Bass Driver DI with a power amp). Not exactly small amps, but they're Tech 21's Sansamp Amps, which makes no sense whatsoever but who cares. Liam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollywoodrox Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 [quote name='barkin' timestamp='1355845210' post='1903569']I think this is the one I saw ISTR seeing something along those lines in the for sale here a short while ago... Edit: found it... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/189508-sold/page__hl__mini+valve__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.u...__fromsearch__1[/url] Can't see what the asking price was, as the OP has removed it (grrrr...) but according to the link in the post they're 150 quid new. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollywoodrox Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 [quote name='LiamPodmore' timestamp='1355847327' post='1903602'] Meet the [url="http://tech21nyc.com/products/amps/bass/vt1000.html"]VT Bass 1000 and VT Bass 1969[/url] (VT Bass with a power amp) as well as the [url="http://tech21nyc.com/products/amps/bass/landmark300.html"]Landmark 300[/url] (Bass Driver DI with a power amp). Not exactly small amps, but they're Tech 21's Sansamp Amps, which makes no sense whatsoever but who cares. Liam [/quote]wow these look like they will deliver the goods, the guitar amps I saw though were combos in a classic style, enough to give you an attack of GAS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollywoodrox Posted December 19, 2012 Author Share Posted December 19, 2012 That murder one amp from frequency central is very gas inducing but totally unjustifiable , although I thi k the fun you could get playing it at home would eventually justify the cost for the sheer pleasure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Look at this on eBay: MURDER ONE SUB MINI AMP HEAD; for zvex nano fans; UK made + 12v power supply http://bit.ly/V4aLeh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bassman7755 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 [quote name='hollywoodrox' timestamp='1355828146' post='1903158'] I have read good reports of the behringer bdi21 which is supposed to do a good job of copying the Sansamp for under £30. [/quote] Yeah I have to come to think of it, TBH at that price its almost rude not to .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt on your Bass? Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Wow, that looks pretty good! Guitarists are so better looked after in this area of 'boutique' small, low wattage valve amplifiers. Probably not a huge market though for bassists, but I'd love to own something like that for lower volume home practice and recording. [quote name='dudewheresmybass' timestamp='1355877337' post='1904054'] Look at this on eBay: MURDER ONE SUB MINI AMP HEAD; for zvex nano fans; UK made + 12v power supply [url="http://bit.ly/V4aLeh"]http://bit.ly/V4aLeh[/url] [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 i've always been a bit dubious of these little valve amps. when you're running valves with such low voltages are you really getting much more 'valve tone' than a well designed solid state design ? i am no expert mind... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollywoodrox Posted December 19, 2012 Author Share Posted December 19, 2012 [quote name='dudewheresmybass' timestamp='1355877337' post='1904054'] Look at this on eBay: MURDER ONE SUB MINI AMP HEAD; for zvex nano fans; UK made + 12v power supply http://bit.ly/V4aLeh [/quote]ooh. If it weren't Christmas. Bargain or what. Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackers Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 [quote name='LiamPodmore' timestamp='1355847327' post='1903602'] Meet the [url="http://tech21nyc.com/products/amps/bass/vt1000.html"]VT Bass 1000 and VT Bass 1969[/url] (VT Bass with a power amp) as well as the [url="http://tech21nyc.com/products/amps/bass/landmark300.html"]Landmark 300[/url] (Bass Driver DI with a power amp). Not exactly small amps, but they're Tech 21's Sansamp Amps, which makes no sense whatsoever but who cares. Liam [/quote] I have the Landmark 300 and it is one hell of an amp. You can get some really nice sounds out of it (including SVT ofcourse), and they can be picked up fairly cheap secondhand. I just wish they still made the 600. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamPodmore Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 [quote name='jackers' timestamp='1355919330' post='1904406'] I have the Landmark 300 and it is one hell of an amp. You can get some really nice sounds out of it (including SVT ofcourse), and they can be picked up fairly cheap secondhand. I just wish they still made the 600. [/quote] From what i've heard they are monstrous amps. I would love a VT1000 but i think it'll be cheaper just to run a VT Deluxe into a power amp. Get 6 channels that way too. Liam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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