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Just a thought. I’d never buy a Geezer amp, but having gigged for 30 odd years, I completely understand why his tech would want transformer isolated outputs..it’s the only way to really avoid noise problems when linking gear (and options are always good). I use Sansamps etc most of the time, but always carry a good passive transformer DI for those venues where the noises are persistent. So, I’d happily pay a few quid more on any amp if it had a good transformer DI and not an “electrically balanced” one.

Would be interested in helping out, but too far away to be sensible (Bristol). May be a good idea to list some of the designs you would be interested in? For example, I’ve got clean examples of SWR Goliath II and a Bag End S-15.

Yep - what Pete said. Excellent cabs, but they need the correct spec units to sound as intended. I recall they were also pretty weighty for their size. The CXL 110 (next series) was a wonderful little thing.

Sounds like the status checks are slowing down or struggling. Email them?

10 staff may be, but an owner who never stops, sleeps or gets put off by anything, as long as there is coffee 😜. (Based on Mark Gooday’s FB activity)

Keep a log - it may help in the even of escalation, and also will probably show that the pattern of complaint relates more to your neighbours disposition than your activities. But also, do not hesitate when their noise becomes intrusive to your family and lifestyle. Think about where the amp is (off the floor is a great start) and also where any voids like chimneys can be adding a resonance to your sound. best of luck

Yes, I'm planning to be there again - please send me the necessary, and I'll get it sorted, despite the haze of manflu...

The secret for me is not trying to get my “home sound” in a gig situation - you need something with low-mid energy and more edge than you like. Mostly I’m boosting a bit 40- 200HZ cutting a bit 300-500HZ and boosting 5kHz. But never a lot of cut or boost, and retuned to whatever the stage needs.

Have a great night 😎

Yes, it works well - just adjust to suit the room (usually the low end). I was trying to get the two amps close and it’s pretty easy, except for the big natural low end on the older amp. That is the inherent difference (big transformers). I’d love to try the Ashdown MK red amp one day 😜

Sorry if something offended, but I have played there for over 30 years in many different bands. Always fun..but at least twice in recent years the PA has either partly failed or just been too weak to even cover vocals well (mad night during Harbourside Festival).

Yes, I use mine with Sansamps all the time, makes it warmer and rounder. Very useable, compact and light. But the old TE AH150 just doesn’t need any such help. It sounds huge...and just sort of “right” 😳

Their PA is barely up to it at the best of times, and Saturday can be very “lively” 😳.

No...it’s a great little amp, but think of it as a 400w power amp with a clean graphic eq. Next to an older TE head it sounds clean and lean, not warm and comfy. Can’t compare to the later TE (Series VI and beyond) as I never used them, and don’t have any around.

Might be worth using the black plastic wrapped strings for a while? No one but the string company really knows what alloy mixes are in metal strings, regardless of how they are described.

I sold it mainly because I always add J bass pickups to P basses, and that one was so nice I didn't want to molest it! Then I got a Sadowsky PJ. Of course, I sold that too....in a moment of skintiness....

It was blank when I got it from first owner. I put a 50’s style logo on it, then scratched it off and replaced with the 70’s style one, was just a water slide when I traded it. I wish I’d kept it too! Nicest P bass I’ve owned 😎

Going back to the Bravewood P bass - I probably put the offending transfer on ( just because it looked wrong without it). It was just a water slide and would easily scratch off with a fingernail - so did a later owner varnish over it?

I’m tempted, but very loyal to my Sansamp. It’s the mains only thing that bothers me...I know it’s because of the valve...but having battery/phantom power options (and no noise) is so useful 😜

Best option for the situation is Uke-type bass with tiny combo tucked away, so as not to offend. An acoustic BG would do as well, but is generally bigger and costs more..and would still need the amp to be any use. The secret in these situations is using less volume than you would want to so the unplugged atmosphere is maintained. It helps a lot.

Hire - or EUB, unless there is a very healthy budget for travel.

Another superb transaction with Chris - a credit to BassChat traders everywhere! ?