Crookedfinger Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Hi, I was playing a gig at a venue that has a shop built onto it and i came across this old Carlsbro bass head. I was very tempted to buy it just to see what it was like, they wanted £60 for the bass head and £50 for the slave. Can anyone give me some information on this? is it a good price or will it be a waste of money? Never used Carlsbro before, it was the vintage look that drew me to it. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mottlefeeder Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 (edited) I'm no expert, but the style reminds me of early transistor amplifiers, which were about 100W each. It may not be very loud. David Edited May 18, 2018 by Mottlefeeder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 First bass amp I ever played through, it was quiet by today’s standards. Perhaps you could update the innards and keep thatvintage look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 2 hours ago, Mottlefeeder said: I'm no expert, but the style reminds me of early transistor amplifiers, which were about 100W each. It may not be very loud. David Correct, based on using such kit in my youth. A real 100W but lacking against Hiwatt and Marshall 100W valve amps. Nice sounding at the time, I would like to hear one with a modern high efficiency cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Mark Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 I had the next generation ( I think) of this head called the Stingray. I don't remember it as being very good, but neither was I, but I still wouldn't bother with these at any price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aitkenaudio Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 I'd pass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 I had a Stingray Lead with a built in spring reverb. Looked something like this. I'd probably be wearing my rose tinted specs if I were to tell you how it sounded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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