Noisyjon

Here's my rig now: [attachment=23739:MesaStack3.jpg] And with the new baby! [attachment=23740:Shuker_MesaStack.jpg] Cheers, JTB

I was looking at high end P basses a while ago and one that was repeatedly recommended to me was the Fender CS Pino model. Apparently they are something special, but I've never tried one. JTB

As some of the others have said - Don't give up on valve amps yet! I think you may have just had a bad experience with an old dog of an amp. JTB

My Les Paul bass has Thunderbird Plus pickups in it and my take on it is this: It's well made and lovely to play but doesn't sound too good at quiet volumes for some reason?! Turn the wick up on a big amp though and there it is, that big classic Gibson sound that you talk about! As for pricing, my one was £1,300 brand new. Hope that helps, Jon.

[quote name='farmer61' post='457493' date='Apr 8 2009, 03:36 PM']Can you link to your earlier posts, they are really useful![/quote] I didn't track them and can't remember where they were, sorry fella.

Depends on what you can spend, as with everything! Money no object the Sennheiser Sk5212 transmitter with a 5000 series receiver. More realistically the Sennheiser G2 or G3 system. I use a cable all the time and don't think I'd bother with a wireless system though. JTB

Thanks for the replies Gents and all duly noted. Have a good weekend, Jon.

Hello Folks, A question for you those of you with a wealth of valve amp knowledge: On my Mesa Boogie Bass 400+ I have 3 pairs of speaker outputs - 2x 2 Ohm, 2 x 4 Ohm and 2 x 8 Ohm. All fair and good. I was looking at Alex's 'Barefaced - The Big One' speaker box and noticed that it is a 6 Ohm rated unit. Now I've read the pinned 'Impedance etc, copied from basstalk' thread and looked at the Wiki but am under the impression that Ohm mis-matches on a valve amp ain't good for it.... So... What speaker output would I need to use for a 6 Ohm cab or is it not worth entertaining such an idea with a valve amp? All and any help much appreciated, Cheers, Jon.

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Hello Folks, A question for you those of you with a wealth of amp knowledge: On my Mesa Boogie Bass 400+ (all valve amp) I have 3 pairs of speaker outputs - 2x 2 Ohm, 2 x 4 Ohm and 2 x 8 Ohm. All fair and good. I was looking at Alex's 'Big One' speaker box and noticed that it is a 6 Ohm unit. What speaker output would I need to use or is it not worth entertaining such an idea with a valve amp? All and any help much appreciated, Cheers, Jon.

Off an Aux output so that you can mix it seperatley.

[quote name='ben604' post='450418' date='Mar 31 2009, 12:05 PM']Yeah...but dont valve amps sound lovely.[/quote] Yes!

[quote name='matt_citizenbass' post='450138' date='Mar 31 2009, 12:00 AM']i'm currently selling my head and have about £250 or so to spend on a old valve head... ...what are your experiences?[/quote] I would recommend saving up and then looking for a decent used Ampeg, Mesa Boogie, Orange, Hiwatt, etc. There's a lot of love for the Orange AD200B Mk.3 here on Basschat and that's a 200W valve head. I personally use a Mesa Boogie Bass 400+ and it's a real beast of an amp but a Mate has an Ampeg SVT 2 Pro and that is really nice too... Good luck, JTB

[quote name='obbm' post='449110' date='Mar 29 2009, 11:53 PM']I shall be using mine at a gig in Guildford next Saturday if that's any help.[/quote] Hi OBBM, Thanks for the heads up but I'm working Saturday unfortunately. Jon

[quote name='Musicman20' post='448104' date='Mar 28 2009, 02:38 PM']...Had any luck trying one?[/quote] No! There was none available on Denmark Street earlier this week so I think this will be an on going exercise.

[quote name='obbm' post='447408' date='Mar 27 2009, 03:41 PM']Anyone who has played in a loud band for any length of time will have hearing deficiencies of some sort, come to think of it a high proportion of the population do, so whose word are you going to believe. I suppose there is someone, somewhere with "golden ears" who might be able to tell some difference. I can't hear any difference but then my hearing is cr@p and has been for years. I was brought up with valve equipment and just love the warmth of the tone. My AD200B sounds great to me and that is what matters.[/quote] Pretty much what I was thinking! So - Any chance someones got one, and kind enough, to let me have a listen to in the NW London area? Jon.