MrDaveTheBass

I used to own Aphex's first Punch Factory pedal (the orange one) and loved its sound. Unfortunately it was rather fragile with plastic jack sockets soldered directly to the board. This Mk II pedal retains the smooth optical compression of its predecessor but comes in a much more robust package. It doesn't just look like a tank, it's built like one too! It also comes with an extra knob. (Who wouldn't want an extra knob?) The third "Ratio" knob allows you to mimic the subtle low-ratio compression of the original pedal, or wind it right up and use it as a high ratio "brick wall" limiter. One of the things I like most about this pedal is its number of power options. You can use a standard 9V battery or almost any power supply that fits in the socket (5-12VAC or 7-48VDC) You can even power it using phantom power up an XLR lead from the PA. Oh yeah, it also doubles as a handy DI box, with or without compression. Since I started using my Orange LBT amp, which comes with its own stonking on-board optical compressor, my Punch Factory has sat unused in its box, and it's time that it went to a new home. Cash on collection please.

If you're looking for some nice subtle grit to warm up your tone, then I'm afraid that this pedal is not for you. If, however, you're looking for a face-melting, full-throttle, balls-to-the-wall dirty great fuzz-explosion, then this piece of kit might be worth a look. An extra bonus that I discovered by accident is that if you shine a torch on this pedal on a dimly lit stage, then your knobs will glow in the dark (though it might have been something to do with the uranium-enriched viagra that I was taking at the time). Pedal comes in it's original box with instruction leaflet. Cash on collection please.

Sorry KB, Binky Bass just beat you to it.

Price drop: £45 A fantastic bargain at only 15 pence per Watt!

SOLD

Hi, I don't send my bank account details out willy nilly. This item is for cold hard cash only thanks,

When I bought this head, the RB9 was Laney's top of the range flagship bass head. Although it's quite old, it's "Low Milage", as I only used it for the occasional gig and never for practice. I haven't used it for several years now since I went over to lighter and more portable Class D amps. I hung onto it as a spare amp, but my upcoming house move forces its sale. At 300W, it's plenty loud, and when plugged into a 4x10 (also for sale on here) could easily keep up with two noisy guitarists using Marshall half stacks. The EQ is rather nice - it's got shelving treble and bass knobs that act as low and high pass filters. There's been many a gig when I was able to clean up a muddy bottom with just a tweak of my bass knob. (Matron!) You're welcome to try before you buy. Hinckley is the centre of the universe and is easily reached from the A5, M69, M6 and M1. Cash on collection please.

For sale is my trusty Genz Benz 4x10. It's everything you'd expect from a good 4x10 - loud and punchy, but surprisingly light at only 64lbs. I hung onto it after I upgraded to my Barefaced Two10, but an imminent house move now forces it's sale. They used to retail at £400, and I paid £200 second hand, so at £95 this is a bargain priced to sell. It's got a few cosmetic dings and a bump to the grille (pictured), but nothing structurally worrying. Full disclosure - I managed to blow the tweeter, but it's switchable and I never missed it. You could always replace the diaphragm, or use it as an extreme fuzz effect! You're very welcome to try before you buy - you can either bring your own amp head, or use one of mine. Cash on collection please - Hinckley is very easy to get to from the A5, M69, M1 and M6. Features - 4x150 Watt 10-inch Loudspeaker and Compression Tweeter - 1/4" and Speakon Inputs - 3 Position Tweeter Level Control - Reinforced Multi-layer Plywood Construction - Heavy-duty Metal Speaker Grille with Port Radius - Metal Recessed Bar Handles Specs - Power Handling RMS: 600 W - Sensitivity 1W/1M: 100 dB - Nominal Impedence: 8 ohm - Crossover Point: 5K Hz - Weight lbs.: 64 - Dimensions HxWxD: 26" x 23 1/4" x 16 1/4" Review Ed Friedland, the Bass Whisperer likes it: