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Answers to all the newer replies... The hexa is a beast. Better built than the V series? Probably. The Nolan head is an all-vave lead head - one of the many British 'also rans' from the '70s. It is better made than a Sola Sound, better(?) sonics than a Sound City, not as weird as an Elgin. Not trashy like a V-Ampower or Triumph (sorry, Geoff, but really, man, what were you doing?) £500 is a tough price point if you want volume...
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[quote name='Bankai' post='750175' date='Feb 18 2010, 08:45 PM']I'm looking for a complete rig. I've got a budget of £500, wouldn't mind spending less but I can go higher as well. Could you please recommend something of yours for my budget. The lightest songs I play are ones from bands like The Hives and I tend to do heavier stuff like Arch Enemy.[/quote] AH250 through the 1510X cab - the Mk2 @ £535 the pair or a Mk5 @ £625 the pair delivered or GP12SMX 410 combo - £500 delivered Tough call for the Hives/AE stuff, but I suggest the combo - clean, tech checked, drivers are fresh, takes an extension cab if you need (which you won't). Valve pre. Coome up and have a blast through the lot in the cave. Bring the band - you can let the drummer decide!
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Ashdown ABM 1x15 cab....... also sold pending the usual
Thornybank replied to andytoad's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
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If you like the sound - go for it, but don't expect trouble free longevity. Seen inside 'em. Much cheepnis evident. Seen some melty smokers... Wouldn't expect one to live long enough to become a classic...
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trace elliot v4 manual and service manual?
Thornybank replied to Peter Lufrano's topic in Amps and Cabs
WHen you are ready for the matching 2x15 cab, whistle.... -
Sold mine for: £1000 £1250 with matching 4x10 £1200 Price of valves has gone up since, but they are full of Ruby Tube Chinese KT88s, oft badged Trace Elliot. If it is being shipped, be sure to get the KTs removed and packed safely. There is room inside for bubbled valves to be packed neatly. Another good idea is to have a wooden wedge put into th espace between the top of each transformer and the cabinet. if hte amp is dropped on its end, then there will be hope for the chassis. Seen a few 'leaners' in my time... Good luck!
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Doubt about a Trace Elliot stack.Can you help me?
Thornybank replied to Retroglide's topic in Amps and Cabs
Pre-Gibson, but still naff build quality. Flying Pig used to turn them out cheap. The quality went to pot right after Series 6. Basic rule: if it is carpeted, it is downgraded. Be ready for repairs/death. If you want some of the good/best Trace, let me know... -
As new DB700 combo is available here and now from Rumour6 with a custom cover for £325 delivered. Can't see past that for a modern giggable choose-a-sound solution. If you are into tone over funciton, a Trace Mk2 1x15 combo wrote the book, defining hte British bass sound. £400 delivered.
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Nae probs. Easy as. Good comms. Aye!
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FS: Genz Benz Shuttle 6.0 with gigbag SOLD
Thornybank replied to josh3184's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
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FS: Genz Benz Shuttle 6.0 with gigbag SOLD
Thornybank replied to josh3184's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
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Pal in Aberdeen is shifting his EA cab. 4 Neo cast frame drivers, an adjustible tweeter, arated@ 1000watts. This 410 is an M-Line speaker enclosure and is vented on both sides. Wheels and a removable "lugguage" style handle plus real useable handles. Made in the USA. Cost new (if you can find one in the uk) is £1100. He is on for £850. Carr will be £25 arranged by me, I don't know if he can/will do Paypal. [attachment=41367:EA003.jpg] [attachment=41369:EA005.jpg] [attachment=41368:EA004.jpg]
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Which profile neck is it? I had one the same back then with a neck that matched my '72 P-bass. Seen others with deep C clubby profiles. Man, I miss it... brand new condition with white plate. An Edinburgh shop called and said a guy forom Switzerland was depsatate for one, so I allowed it to be owned in a Tokai tweed case for £375. I had paid £325, so I let it go. Sob.
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Lee took care of business... I bought some valves - timely comms, well packed, quick return - even a wee extra! Supah!
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Any biamp head will do it - its just not a full range cab ( 2x250 top and 500 bottom). Chap with an AH600SMX sez his biamps = that'll work. Pre with stereo out and stereo power will do it. I have an AH350X and an AH500X if anyone wants to go the distance on a package. This thing is no money - found one advertsied for $3300AUS
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Mighty Mite Precision Neck
Thornybank replied to bigjohn's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
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[quote name='umph' post='706150' date='Jan 8 2010, 11:25 PM']so soldering things on instead of connecting them with spade connectors made it sound better? sounds like you've been sold snake oil chap.[/quote] I wasn't going to bother replying to this one, but here you go... ...try it and see just how much dif it makes. In almost every case. Because it does, friend. I have many, many dozens of heads and cabs and have heard ithat dif many, many times. This isn't snake oil or attitude: Solder involves the full circumference of each strand and locks the mechanical contact in place. In a non-vibrating, oxygen free environment you could maybe trust a friction contact -if he crimping put more than one or two cables strands into contact with the spade in the first place. And as soon as there is oxidation or less-than-perfect contact, how much signal is getting through? Ever needed to clean an input jack? Same thing.
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If there was a list of 'waht to do' to get the music out of the gear, then here could be a standard shop prep routine that undoes all the jive. What amazes me is that a cab that is 'worth' £549 when it is sorted out is hiding inside something that sounds like s*** that they charge £549 for. That's £449 for a logo?
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Ashdown ABM compact 1x15 cab 300W blue speaker 8 oms
Thornybank replied to geoff90guitar's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale