Warwick Gnome iPro v1 280 watt Head £110 Fakenham, Norfolk, UK

[Obrienp]

Hi Folks,

 

My amps have obviously been breeding while my back has been turned and I have ended up with four heads! I have really got to cull the herd.

 

First up is this nice little Warwick iPro head. It is rated at 280watts @4 ohms, 180 watts @ 8 ohms, has 3 band EQ, balanced DI out (with group lift switch) and USB socket for direct recording. There are separate Gain and Master controls and a front mounted headphone socket. Full spec can be found here: https://www.warwickbass.com/en/Warwick--Products--Amplification--Warwick-WA--WA-Serie-Ampheads--Gnome-i-Pro-V2--Features.html#current_site_id. Yes, although the URL says iPro V2, it actually gives the spec of the V1. I think the main difference is that V2 is now rated at 300 watts @4 ohms. Supplied with UK kettle lead.

 

These are really dinky little amps, while being reassuringly solid feeling. It seems loud for an amp with a 280 watt rating. I'm not sure how they do it but it seems louder than my MB LMIII 500. This has been my backup amp for gigs, as it can easily fit into a gig bag pocket. Consequently, it hasn't been used that much. I think it is pretty clean, with just a few superficial scratches on the aluminium cover. Everything works as it should and the fan is quieter than the TE Elf's, although it also comes on pretty quickly. Tone wise, I would say it is pretty HiFi sounding. It pairs really well with my BF Two10 (also up for sale), in that it is a partial antidote for the BF's vintage character.

 

I'm thinning the herd, so not looking for a trade. I'm offering this at half the street price of the V2 head, so grab yourself a bargain! You are very welcome to come and try the amp at my place in Fakenham, although I realise for most that might be difficult. I have the original box (and manual) so can post at buyer's expense. I can also meet up within a reasonable distance of Fakenham.

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