Quilly

I've seen KT150s used by a boutique amp builder in the states. Apparently you can per 70W per valve. I read somewhere in the past that they're difficult to get and can be a tad unreliable . (only Tung-sol make them as far as I know). Would this be a viable option at all for use in a small amp https://upscaleaudio.com/products/tung-sol-kt-150

I nearly got one of those , saw one in Belgium for €400 on reverb.

I was expecting a significant cut in volume going up to a higher impedance cabinet, I needn't have worried. Even through an 8ohm cab this rig has loads in the tank.

The 110 came in the post from Thomann today . I can’t wait to play a gig with this rig . I initially thought this would only be suitable for small acoustic types of gigs but the power is unreal from this thing.

I've low tension flats on my precision player and I love them , never had an issue with them. played a few long gigs with no issues.

I was in a position where I was looking for a small but relatively powerful rig for jazz / acoustic sessions. I had bought a TE elf there a few months ago and was really happy with it. In my head I had a One10 to partner this with as I know how good these cabs can sound as I have a Two10...but I just couldn't justify the cost of one, especially for just occasional use. £450 for the amp and another £50 for a cover for it. Another £50 if you wanted the silver cloth. I'm in Ireland so we're talking €650 potentially (or thereabouts). in the end I just ordered the 1*10 TE cab from Thomann for €295 delivered and all. I know the one10 is probably going to be a “superior” cab but c'mon....

Yea band members that have unreasonable expectations regarding pay for a cover band in a pub on a Friday night, I’m totally against doing gigs for free on principle but in reality it’s just drinking/petrol money is all than your can expect

But it’s for charridy mate and if you don’t do it you’re a miserable c*$t

Being offered BS fantasy gigs far away that never materialise

Sale Regret : A Carlsbro 50top head I used with bass. Gorgeous sounding amp , best dirty channel for bass id ever heard

I normally use a barefaced two10, I must keep an eye out for that brand though

That’s cool , what does it use ?

Very clean , transparent cabs . Very sensitive also, so you can get a Big Bang out of a small head . That amp is just 30w but it’s hella loud through that cab. The one in the picture is a bit of a Frankenstein cab, one of the drivers blew and I replaced it with a commoner garden thromann brand 15” woofer, still plenty of top end from the existing full range driver and plenty of heft. 700w into 4ohm

I was going to propose an upper limit of 100w but I’ll let this one slide …because it’s such a cool amp 😂

Proudly plagiarising the thread from talkbass to this side of the pond….

It’s the look of an amp or electric guitar. You could be blasting them with an accordion on a tannoy but that’s fine 🤷‍♂️

Trying to sell gear on local buy and sell sites. - Is the item still available ? (then radio silence when you say yes) - Can I swap my crappy item for yours ? - Gan I give you half the money you're looking for? - Will you drive across the country to hand deliver the item even though your ad clearly states 'pick up only' ? - Turning up at your doorstep trying to haggle even though price was agreed

When you finish the gig and are looking forwards to a few bevvies and the bar closes

I kinda stopped using pedal boards for this reason.

I'm no virtuoso or anything but a pet peeve for me is being made play really simple songs with like 2 - 3 note progressions and no dynamics in the song.

Its easy to say - Just Quit, but I get that getting a band together takes some work and there's always going to be some pain associated with the pleasure of playing live gigs. I guess the moment you dread rehearsal or playing gigs with these folks then its probably time to call it a day.

WRT # 5, all a venue manager needs to see is an electric guitar/bass guitar and - 'you're too loud'

In general I agree but the new Trace Elliott Elf 200W class D micro head really bucks that trend. It seems louder than 250-350W class D heads I've owned in the past and it has a real aggressive character also. Similar to those old Trace workhorses in days of yore (I've had a couple). I think they're definitely getting better at making good class D amps.

Probably not but if you take an A/B amp like an Ashdown or Trace and a similarly priced class D amp. If something goes wrong with the AB amp you're more likely to be able to get it repaired. I has a couple of class D amps go bad and they just weren't worth the hassle fixing.