LukeFRC Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 (edited) SO one of those threads where I'm floating it out there to see if there's any interest in an item because I've got GAS for something else. To be honest I'm not 100% about selling this as I love the thing, but thought it's worth trying. So what is it? Only one of the most iconic bass amps from the last 20 years, small, compact but packing a punch of old school solid state tone, with it's big old valvey sound. It's a really early one. Go look at the threads on Talkbass and you'll find chat about the older ones being brighter sounding than the later ones. The early ones were also unofficially stable at 2 ohms. (But obviously if you need something that runs at 2 ohms, read up on it as it's officially 4 ohms min) Amp rated at 300w solid state watts at 4 ohms. I had a problem with it a year or so ago, and the power transformer melted. The original Mesa Czech made transformer was replaced with a official Mesa USA made part but Mesa's authorised tech in my part of the world. (not cheap) - but it means it was serviced within the last two years. Oh yeah, it's got a late 50's or early 60's Philips ECC83 in valve position 1. I got it and it sounded way nicer than the stock Mesa valve so it stayed in there. If anyone wants me too I can open it up and check what it is. And this one has a lovely green cab, with basket grill, and brown leather handle and corners. I can actually leave this in the front room and not get complaints cos it looks classy. Compact enough it will take up half the boot of a Mk7 Golf and fit under the parcel shelf. Price includes UK postage/delivery etc. If you're outside the UK delivery costs will vary obviously. Probably not feasible to post outwith the EU. Offers will be listened too; Trade offers... well I have plans for what I would replace this with but sometimes Basschat trade offers are where the exciting discoveries are found... Edited December 16, 2019 by LukeFRC 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 Oh and I’ve got the original Mesa cover too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifi2112 Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 What a beauty ! One of my fav looking combos .. I played WoT Walkabout (head) at Harrogate bash years ago & it was really lush &!alive sounding, just a beautiful amp .. would love this but mrs will divorce me lol ... what are you gassing for Luke ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldman Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 I’m sure I owned this briefly, if not this, it’s twin.... punches weigh above its weight. GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 That is a beautiful thing.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Is that my ex? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Crap... I might NEED this... What kind of trades are you potentially interested in? You're a bad man. 😡 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted February 28, 2019 Author Share Posted February 28, 2019 15 minutes ago, Beedster said: Is that my ex? Maybe? I think the cab has been around basschat a bit @Oldman and @TPJ I think have owned it. I was supposed to be selling a combo to mark at old chapel in Leeds @mark_ir and he let me have a try of a whole pile of amps and cabs they have there, including a Mesa m-pulse 600 and two walkabout heads - I ended up giving him money and taking this home with the head I preferred the sound of.... I’m almost talking myself out of selling it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldman Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Yes I did a deal with Mark, keep it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJ Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 (edited) ..and indeed, I sold the walkabout head I bought from Chris to Mark. I remember seeing the green cab at Mark's place. Edited March 1, 2019 by TPJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Wow - did a random test and even Mrs Silverfoxnik likes the look of this!! You'd better hang onto it @LukeFRC It is too precious and rare as a piece of bass gear and objet d'art to let go.. 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 16 hours ago, binky_bass said: Crap... I might NEED this... What kind of trades are you potentially interested in? You're a bad man. 😡 I don’t think he’ll take £600 for it....! 😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldman Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 See, told yer so, mine at one time ( I still (still) have the RUACHs) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 1 hour ago, silverfoxnik said: Wow - did a random test and even Mrs Silverfoxnik likes the look of this!! You'd better hang onto it @LukeFRC It is too precious and rare as a piece of bass gear and objet d'art to let go.. 😁 So erm my wife is my favourite person in the world, and she is generally ok with my “I’ve just spent our money on something from a guy on basschat, oh and I’m going to take half the weekend driving half the country to pick it up”... she’s great. however I explained to her what I was thinking of doing and she had a fairly strong reaction about liking this amp (see the title wasn’t a lie) and also pointing out that our house might not be big enough for my plan... so I need to think this one through - I’ll be asking a mod to lock this thread shortly for now... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldman Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Keep it Luke.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 3 hours ago, Chewie said: I don’t think he’ll take £600 for it....! 😃 Some people... 🙄 Anyway, back to business. What trades might interest you sir? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creeper Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Awesome piece of kit, I have the 15 inch version, beige with brown leather trim, not something that should be sold once you’re looky enough to have one, although if you’re selling..............🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcblum Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 So bump. Back available. It had sold - and then I withdrew it . Now back available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Such a nice amp... every time I see it I want it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 On 21/10/2019 at 21:23, binky_bass said: Such a nice amp... every time I see it I want it! I'll be down in Essex for Christmas if you want Santa to bring you a present* *obviously Santa would prefer payment in money rather than sherry and mince pies to the same value... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 This was on hold, now it isn't. RE: Trades I've had a few really good trade offers, thanks. Just for clarity.... trade offers on Basschat are normally where you get to own the really interesting stuff... so while I will be picking up another amp of some kind, I don't need any cabs or effects thanks. Instrument wise I generally prefer four strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 Bump for a great game of rugby between England and the all blacks! Come on Wales tomorrow!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassintheface Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 PM'd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeneythebass Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Offt! That’s a sexy looking bass amp never played a messa but it’s giving me gas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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