prowla

However, it's still worth reporting it, just so the numbers do build up.

I didn't receive a reply from the seller, so I've raised the return case on ebay. The seller replied: Hmmm - looks like they want me to replace a part. ebay then sent me this message: I'm not sure I want to trust replacement parts, so I'll look to do the return. I'll also have to see what to do about the VAT & import duties paid.

Both of those prices are silly.

That's my thought, or a fault in the power supply. But anyway, it has a "Do not open" sticker over one of the lid screws, so I'm not going to look. I messaged the seller, but haven't had a reply, so I guess I'll raise a dispute at the end of the week.

So there is - a nice looking set-neck. However, asking 3-4x its value is having a giraffe.

Not having its original TRC and damage impacts its value.

Yes - it was just on plugging in the IEC cable, with the front switch of the amp off.

Ah - I do find TalkBass a bit difficult to follow.

Aye. In my case, the amp was shipped to my address in the UK and supplied with a UK 13A plug mains lead. It was sold with the following description: "Input Voltage: AC220~240V, 50/60Hz / AC110~120V, 50/60Hz ( 110V US Versions only have New Design Versions, please choice new design if you use it in USA)". The case has a "Do not open" anti-tamper sticker over one of the lid screws. The seller's rating is: easydo2012 (3742)

Fingers crossed - I'll see what the response is. There's also the question of VAT & duties.

I don't recall you trying to warn me? eg. in or or (though you had posted a comment in this one before I joined the thread).

Actually, there must be a dark cloud over prowlasville at the moment: I've got COVID. I had the issue with the Rickenbacker TRC a couple of weeks back (fortunately got a refund). I've had a pulled calf muscle for over a month. This power amp issue. I'm in the process of upgrading my Virgin broadband to 1 Gb, but the replacement router they sent me arrived yesterday DOA (loose piece inside which rattles). My motto: Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you!

FYI, I got a refund from the seller. And he's getting a refund off his seller.

Fab re. the Citronix! At least I bought it in a shop (in Bognor Regis) and it was only £150 (NOS).

Aye - it looks like it's a pot-luck situation (actually, I did give weight to your recommendation). Ironically, if I'd seen the other one I happened across in a shop the week after, I wouldn't have bothered with the one from China.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334387167184?var=543385789350

Thanks for persevering! Power-amp Ch1 output connected via a single Speakon connector to one Markbass 1x12 cab (nothing in cab's 2nd Speakon socket, ie. not daisy-chained). Power-amp Ch2 output connected via a single Speakon connector to a second Markbass 1x12 cab (nothing in cab's 2nd Speakon socket, ie. not daisy-chained). Power-amp Ch3 & Ch4 outputs not connected. Ampeg & SanAmp preamps connected to power-amp Ch1 & Ch2 XLR inputs. Power-amp's mains switch set to 0. Power-amp's vol controls set to 0. Mains cable plugged into plugboard. IEC plugged in to socket at back of power-amp, fizz-bang, house mains tripped. Note: I didn't power-on the power-amp (ie. its switch). I had the above setup working with another power amp - I was just doing a like-for-like swap to put in the new one (bar using XLR instead of jack cables for pre- to power-amp connections).

Two; I wired it up and then plugged in the mains. The amp's power switch was off.

It's labelled 220V and supplied with only a UK power cable.

I found a great 4-channel 1U 4x1300 Watt power amp on ebay. It took a couple of weeks to arrive and I had to pay duty on it. I got around to connecting it up this evening. Plugged it in, pop!, house power tripped, slight electrical smell. Grrr, now I’ve got to chase up the issue with the seller. A load of hassle and presumably I’ll lose money on the inevitable return.

Well, the 4-channel one arrived from China. I decided to rack it up and give it a go this evening. Plugged it into the mains, loud pop!, smell of burnt electrics. Dammit!

A way to try it would be to turn off one of the pickups on a full T-bird and see what it sounds like.

Attendees / Gear list 1. MacDaddy - Custom Shukers / Rob Allen Mouse / Peavey Vypyr VIP III 2. Binky Bass - Binky 10 string, USA Conklin 8 string, ACG 9 string, 3 x ACG 6 strings, Reiver 7 string (geeeetar), GR Bass Dual 1400 & GR Bass AT410+, Helix LT, Pinegrove straps, Richter straps etc. 3. Cetera - Spector (USA NS2 & NS2X, Euro Classic, Euro LX (w/Haz),Euro 'Rachel Bolan', Pulse II ) Wal Mk1 'Geddy Lee', Fender FSR PJ with East pre, Hamer Impact, Pedulla Buzz 4 fretless and maybe Jackson TBird, GK400RB, GK Legacy 800 & Tech21 VT500 Heads, Genz Benz Neox212 cab. 4. Frank Blank - Jabba short scale fretted, ACG SS Recurve, Ibanez SRC6, QSC K12.2, HX Stomp. 5. Merton - various ACGs, Zoots, Conway Instruments basses, Glockenklang Blue Rock, Barefaced Two10/One10 6. Eude - ACG Finn SC Classic 6 string, ACG RetroB 5, ACG TKO Modern 4, ACG ChubstRR Mikro 6 string, 2 X ACG Mule 4 strings (on loan from ACG), GK Legacy 500, 1 or 2 Barefaced One10 Cabs, Dod 250(r) modded with @Sibob 7. Stingray5 - MusicMan Stingray5, Tune TWB6, Tune SWV4-BB, Boss GT-6B, Eden EC15 combo OR Trace Elliot GP12SMX combo. 8. NancyJohnson - NS Design NXT5a EUB, Lull JAXT4, Darkglass A/O900, Darkglass 112 cab, Tech 21 dUg. 9. prowla: Obligatory Rickenbackers, a Warwick or two, maybe a Kramer aluminium necked bass, some pedals, Ampeg & Tech 21 preamps (subject to change), maybe the Minitaur & MIDI bass pedals.

I’m in!