joegarcia

[attachment=46099:P1010342.JPG] [attachment=46100:P1010345.JPG] [attachment=46103:P1010346.JPG] [attachment=46104:P1010347.JPG] Preamps valves are a mix of RCA, Mullard and Sylvania.

[quote name='SS73' post='791872' date='Mar 31 2010, 01:35 PM']Superb, Chrome chassis too. Will you add a 240v winding to the new transformer, as I think these were only 110 with no other spurs.[/quote] Yup, getting it rewired for 240v. More gut shots to come...

[attachment=46097:P1010337.JPG] As you can see the front grill isn't original but I have a friend with a correct replacement. [attachment=46098:P1010341.JPG] Note the large whole where the power transformer should be. It's on my kitchen table at the moment. Also, the lovely sextet of NOS GE 6146B's.

[quote name='Shaggy' post='791620' date='Mar 31 2010, 10:19 AM']Hell of a find Joe! Did you move the SVT-2 on then? And how big is your band's PA you need a rig like that?[/quote] PA? We're not a function or pub band! I don't really think [i]need[/i] is the right word. Yea, sold the SVT-2 last week, took a bit of a hit on it (sort of) but pleased to have moved it on as it wasn't really me. This SVT probably isn't either really but we'll see. Off to take some pics.

[quote name='Anders' post='791712' date='Mar 31 2010, 11:40 AM']Mode four range,What is that?Sorry for the ignorance. I guess i was a bit unfair saying Marshall's are bulky/heavy. Ampeg classic line aren't that lightweight either but they also have a great sound,like Orange for instance. But,Ampeg heritage is lighter.I have big hopes they sound as good as the standard svt classic.(I'm kind of interrested in the Heritage 410hlf cab.) I agree from experience that heavy/cabs with thick walls sound better.I have yet to hear a lightweight cab sound as good as a heavier one(atleast those i have tried,and i haven't tried Tecamp for instance). However,I have heard theories saying,cabs doesn't have to have that thick walls and can be braced interally to do the same job,ending up with less weight.And the new models from most companies seems to lean towards those more lightweight solutions.[/quote] Sorry, I'm talking about guitar amps/cabs. This is a Mode Four: It was a ridiculously powerful amp Marshall made a few years ago with a big solid state poweramp. The amp was a bit crap IMO and was a bit of a flop but the cabs they made to go with them were amazing. They had either Celestion Vintage 30's or GK100 speakers and were oversized and really well made. They can still be found pretty cheap.

[quote name='Anders' post='791229' date='Mar 30 2010, 10:13 PM']Yea,i don't know why they keep using such thick heavy boards compared to others.It's Orange and Marshall against the rest of the world [/quote] It really does sound better! The standard Marshall cabs aren't even that thick or heavy compared to the beastly Orange ones. I have two Marshall cabs, one standard 1960a and one oversized one from the Mode Four range with way thicker ply (built pretty much the same as the Orange PPC412). They both have the same speakers and the Mode Four one is much bigger and deeper sounding. Wins hands down.

[quote name='EskimoBassist' post='791421' date='Mar 31 2010, 01:27 AM']Feel even a little bit guilty for taking this from the unfortunate friend of a friend?[/quote] Absolutely. It's not the first or last time he'll sell off gear for quick cash though. He hasn't had it working for ages as he hasn't been able to afford fixing it up. I think he'd rather it was lovingly restored and was being used which is fair enough. He still has plenty more awesome amps too though. Pics coming tomorrow hopefully.

So, the holy grail of bass amps has just fallen into my lap (ouch). An Ampeg '69 SVT. I got it off a friend of a friend who has fallen into hard times and can't afford to replace the power transformer. Going to be sending it up to John Wood in Nottingham for a transformer rewind and a general check over. It has NOS GE 6146B's in and is quite a sight, pics tomorrow when theres some light. Quite excited. Reckon my rig will just be this and my V4 into the two Aggie GS412's.

[quote name='pete.young' post='790007' date='Mar 29 2010, 09:52 PM']Dunno about that Joe, but if you're interested in trading your Pro 501 for my Pro 2000 drop me a PM![/quote] PM's coming.

[quote name='joegarcia' post='585180' date='Aug 30 2009, 03:55 PM']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] Thinking of selling the above GPA preamp and one of the SL100's. PM me if anybody's interested.

[quote name='tayste_2000' post='784588' date='Mar 24 2010, 12:30 PM']Sorry guys I got in there first [/quote] Really? On the RE-20? Bugger.

One of my favourite mics of all time. Hope this comes off, been after one at a reasonable price for ages.

Can people stop telling me the item is legally mine if they don't know what they're talking about please. I appreciate the concern but it's pretty frustrating hearing the same thing again and again that doesn't seem to be true.

[quote name='civictiger' post='782141' date='Mar 21 2010, 09:38 PM']mate, that pedal is legally yours.. thats actually so stupid.. I REALLY wish you didnt accept the refund!! (or was it not optional?)[/quote] I hope you're referring to the situation (which seems out of my control now unfortunately) and not me. I did not accept the refund, she did it without my consent.

Done. PM coming.

Very very interested. Will probably buy at a sensible price, don't need the shield though really. Rough price in mind? PM if you'd prefer.

[quote name='JordanRLS' post='781188' date='Mar 20 2010, 09:39 PM']Is there any way you can get paypal involved?[/quote] No because she already refunded me. I'm not out of pocket I just really want the pedal!