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  1. [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1485084915' post='3220942']
    Tell us more!
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    I know it's all subjective, but it just sounded....... right. Putting it through 2 cabs at 4 ohms made a huge difference in terms of pushing more air and giving the sound more weight. It was fat, round and clear without being muddy or boomy at the bottom end. I don't like much treble or bite at all but I've found that this means that higher notes can disappear, however this wasn't the case and it was even across all strings without treading on the guitarist's toes. Sound on stage and out front was clear and separated. We were using all backline but it wasn't a washout.

    The only gripe I have is that the butterfly style fastenings for the front plate prevent the amp from standing on it's short edge, which is the natural place you'd put it down given the position of the handle. It took a diving save to prevent a nasty bump!

    Anyway, crappy phone pic, but you can see the settings:

  2. Yep. Sounds great through an SC on it's own. Running it tonight with a gen 2 compact and the SC.

    I'll try and report back but I may be focused elsewhere given the gig is now a 3 piece rather than our usual four. My backing vocals will need a bit more attention than usual!

  3. We've just had a few gigs for next year put in doubt because the landlord is reviewing the band policy due to 'some bands just not turning down'. If you can sort your guitarist out then you'll be doing all your local bands a favour.

    I must be lucky in that we all seem to understand that levels have to be set for balance and the venue. Don't think I'd hang around long in a band that didnt.

  4. Bought TPJ's R-400 earlier in the week. He very kindly brought it to rehearsals and waited whilst I tried it out. I was expecting to give it a proper going over for quite a while but after one song the rest of the band said 'go and give him the money and turn the bloody thing down!'

    That was though a single 8ohm cab. Won't get to try it at 4 ohms until the new year but very very good first impressions.

  5. NOW £500

    [color=#1D2129][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]For sale, my Mesa Walkabout head sliver face model. These amps are very highly regarded with good reason. I moved to this from class D amps and immediately noticed that I had a 'bigger' (IMHO) sound even when running through one 8ohm cab. For me it's an ideal balance between weight and power/depth of sound. I'm only selling because I'm turning into a serial GAS addict and have just had the chance to buy something else that looks shiny. As usual I'll probably regret it.[/font][/color]
    [color=#1D2129][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]It's in good but used condition, works perfectly and sounds huge but has a few paintwork scrapes on the top rear edge. Comes with the Mesa amp bag too.[/font][/color]
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    [color=#1D2129][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]The specs are (borrowed from WOT's recent ad):[/font][/color]
    [color=#1D2129][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]Wattage - 300 Watts @ 4 Ohms / 165 Watts @ 8 Ohms
    Power Amp Type - Simul-State™ Power - 6 Tube Driven Power MOSFET's
    Preamp - Vacuum Tube Preamp w/ 2x Mesa 12AX7
    EQ / Dynamics Control - Active Bass & Treble, Passive Mid, Plus a 3-Band Semi-Parametric
    Weight - 13 Lbs.
    Dimensions - 3 1/2" x 12" x 12"[/font][/color]
    [color=#1D2129][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]You're welcome to come and try in Sale, South Manchester. I can travel (within reason) to meet up. Although I'd prefer not to, I will post within the UK, but at extra cost and buyer's risk as this is a tube preamp head.[/font][/color]
    [color=#1D2129][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]No trades thanks.[/font][/color]

  6. Bought an amp from Tom yesterday. He travelled over to our rehearsal room and tactfully waited with a brew whilst I played about with it. Great comms and an all round top bloke, sorry we didn't have more time to chat.

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