pete.young Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Kicking this off at the request of the CrazyKiwi. Top: Burman Pro 4000 bass head. Bottom: Burman Pro 2000 guitar combo. KT77s in the 4000, showing the Marshall pattern spring retainers fitted by Paul Glazebrook to stop the valves falling out at moments of stress! Point-to-point wiring in the Pro 4000 Point to point wiring in the Pro 2000 Power valves and Partridge transformers in the Pro 2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Used to sell these in the 80s...legend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 definite intestinal porn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Here's mine: Burman Pro501 guitar amp, ex Simon Cowe, Lindisfarne Older style Burman Pro4000 with script logo and red transformers. Newer style Burman Pro4000 with sans serif logo and yellow transformers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 ^ wow style update or what!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Yeah, the visual differences are minimal. There might be other changes to the internals too as the newer one distorts slightly more easily if I use an active bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerdragon Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Do you gig these CrazyKiwi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I've gigged the Pro4000 with red transformers in a former motown band I was in. It was great for pub gigs if I used two cabs but did tend to get a bit warm. I haven't gigged the other one because its in mint condition, only 10 hours playing time on it and the original GEC Gold Lion KT77's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted August 30, 2009 Author Share Posted August 30, 2009 [quote name='beerdragon' post='584733' date='Aug 29 2009, 08:09 PM']Do you gig these CrazyKiwi?[/quote] I gig mine occasionally, with an EBS 2x12 just like Kiwi's. It's plenty loud enough for the kind of venues we play, although I'd like to try it with one of Alex's Vintage cabs at some point. The Pro 2000 guitar combo was gigged last year, and easily matched a Mesa Half Stack, until we had to carry it away! 53 Kg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joegarcia Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Quick pic of my pair: [attachment=31890:P1000973.JPG] Top to bottom.. GPA guitar preamp SL100 100w power amp MPA PA preamp SL100 100w power amp Will get some gut shots soon. The GPA is a bit crackly at the moment but the MPA sounds great for guitar or bass. Gonna get them both serviced and revalved with KT77's when I can afford it. Big thanks to The Bass Doc for them both, really pleased with them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joegarcia Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Also, if anyone ever sells one of their Pro 4000's I really really want it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Joe I find myself lusting after that guitar preamp. Then I have to remind myself that I've already got everything I can realistically justify...*SIGH* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='584489' date='Aug 29 2009, 12:56 PM']Here's mine: Burman Pro501 guitar amp, ex Simon Cowe, Lindisfarne Older style Burman Pro4000 with script logo and red transformers. Newer style Burman Pro4000 with sans serif logo and yellow transformers. [/quote] WOW! When I were a lad, workin' int' shop, we used to sell these. We had the 501 and the 502 - probably my favourite guitar amp It is a VERY long time ago, but we put them up against all sorts of stuff and as far as I can remember, it was very close to a Messa Boogie. BLOODY loud - not even seen one for years - didn't even know he did bass amps!! Look at all the workmanship in there - almost a work of art!! How much do the 501's go for these days? Santa's coming soon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 [quote name='FlatEric' post='655916' date='Nov 16 2009, 01:10 PM']WOW! When I were a lad, workin' int' shop, we used to sell these. We had the 501 and the 502 - probably my favourite guitar amp It is a VERY long time ago, but we put them up against all sorts of stuff and as far as I can remember, it was very close to a Messa Boogie. BLOODY loud - not even seen one for years - didn't even know he did bass amps!! Look at all the workmanship in there - almost a work of art!! How much do the 501's go for these days? Santa's coming soon!! [/quote] For a while they were £250 or so, then for a brief period they shot up to £600 and now the price appears to have come down to about £300 again. Hardly saw any on Ebay but quite a few have surfaced in the last 6 months or so. So now is the time to buy if you've wanted one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillbilly deluxe Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Was that in the arcade in Newcastle ? Was there a cab built that would'nt fit out through the door,or is that a myth ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 [quote name='hillbilly deluxe' post='657130' date='Nov 17 2009, 03:55 PM']Was that in the arcade in Newcastle ? Was there a cab built that would'nt fit out through the door,or is that a myth ?[/quote] I'm pretty sure that's true. Greg Burman had a request from local eccentric bass player, the late 'Bumper Brown' to build a 4x18" cabinet. He duly did and found it would not fit through the shop door when finished. I imagine some part of the doorway surround had to be removed. Fancy standing in front of the cab when 'Bumper' wacked a bottom E! It was the 70s when flared trousers were all the rage so that's when I reckon the expression 'trouser-flapping bass' was coined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillbilly deluxe Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 (edited) That's what i heard.Did Stu Burns work there ? 4x18 ,did he die by the hand of an irate roadie by any chance ? Edited November 17, 2009 by hillbilly deluxe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 i didn't know they were made in newcastle ! there used to be a burman 4x 12 (possibly 10) at polestar rehearsal studios... in fact..... yes ! here's a very old picture of me in front of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joegarcia Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Just picked up a Pro501. Really pleased with it. Sounds amazing, really growly hooked up to Mr Foxen's ABM810. Still looking for a Pro2000 or Pro4000 though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillbilly deluxe Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Is it true that the beige ones were made for Lindisfarne ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 (edited) [quote name='hillbilly deluxe' post='666366' date='Nov 26 2009, 03:48 PM']Is it true that the beige ones were made for Lindisfarne ?[/quote] Quite possibly, though I think it became a standard offering later. BTW we used to call the band Lindisfart ( when not within earshot of Rod Clements). Edited November 26, 2009 by The Bass Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gronkadelic Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Whatsupdoc? Here are my additions, which I hear the bass doc had a hand in... [attachment=37480:PC010764.JPG] [attachment=37481:PA010728.JPG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Oh blimey, I've just soiled myself again...NURSE!!! Thats the first complete Pro 4000 + matching 4x12 rig I've ever seen apart from the adverts. Do you have two Pro4000's? What are the serials? Does the 4x12 have the original volt speakers or replacements? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gronkadelic Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 (edited) Haha glad you approve! Two 4000s I wish! Nah, just the one head. Bought from the Bass Doc or from a mate of a mate of a mate of his! Best thing I've ever bought! The matching 4x12 I've just got off ebay from North East bassist Ian Thompson and it turns out he was sold the cab by the bass doc too with a matching head which has since gone to Wales I believe. The cab is currently unloaded at the moment so not sure what I'll do with it yet. The second cab I bought from the Bass Doc also as I think he was sick of it taking up all his space! Its a huge heavy beast and I was told a rumour bout it possibly having being a custom build for Sting?!? Who knows! It has the original speakers in but a vinyl refin and rather dodgy kitchen cupboard handles on the sides which I keep meaning to replace! Just abit too big to gig with at the moment! Put it in the car and nowt else fits!!! Maybe take the cones out of this to put into the matching cab? Pro 4000 serial: E9916 matching 4x12 cab serial: C91005 Custom cab is out past the dark and rain in the garage so can't get the serial right now...not sure that it even has one from memory...? If anyone wants to see/hear it in action come see wor band The Monologues around NE England! [url="http://www.myspace.com/themonologues"]http://www.myspace.com/themonologues[/url] Edited December 2, 2009 by gronkadelic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Do yours get really hot after a gig? Mine are almost too hot to touch. They used to warm the car up nicely on a winters evening on the way back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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