BassInThePlace

Cheers for the responses fellas - seems like I don't really need to discriminate because of the age of the amp then eh? I've actually got the option of an H&K BassBase 400 as well, but I can't find much info on it. I'll just need to play them both, though if my past experience with TE is anything to go by, the decision should be pretty easy. Ta much.

[quote name='4000' post='304789' date='Oct 12 2008, 01:05 PM']My favourite heads are the old Traces. I haven't got one currently but the best head I ever had was an early AH150. It was loud as hell for the wattage, really compact and easily transportable and I've yet to hear anything that sounds better. Most people I come across don't rate them but for what I do I've never found anything I like more.[/quote] Yeah - opinion is pretty divided with Trace in my experience. some find them really unreliable, some have no problems whatsoever. Imo, it all comes down to the era of the amp, the 80's being the 'golden age' of TE stock. That's why i'm interested in opinions of this MkIII AH250 as it was was probably manufactured in the 70's, and I have no info on TE amps from this time...... I'm specifically interested in the second-hand cost of one of these units - I know a MkV AH250 will easily fetch £300 if in good condition, but i'm not so sure about the MkIII.

Tbh - i'm for staying with Spector. I played a J. Bass recently and I couldn't wait to get back to my Legend 4. Weird considering it cost a fraction of the price. If I can ever afford to upgrade - maybe a Euro4 or something. Ain't really thought about it much, so I must be happy with my current bass....

So I would like some info on this very old amp. I play a Mark V AH250 on a regular basis at a rehearsal studio and blows almost every other amp I play out the water, but i've got the option of buying a mark III and I was wondering what people think of this amp in terms of second-hand cost, sound, and how difficult it might be to service for parts - it is pretty old after all. It doesn't look like much, but I know from experience that i'd rather play an old beaster that's got a monster sound than a brand spanker that sounds like sh*t. Cheers in advance.

Hi mate - i've actually got a spare switchcraft stereo output jack. I suppose I could just solder it mono-style and ignore the extra stereo connector plate? I still need to pick up the bass from the studio tonight anyway, so i'll take the plate off, have a look at it, and post a pic later. Cheers.

So I need a replacement jack for my Spector bass - through a process of elimination at rehearsal last night, we figured out it was the bass and not the amp. My question is - what kind of jack should I replace it with? I assume that it's just a simple mono jack replacement since it's a passive bass, but i'm sure someone here will be able to set me straight. I've unfortunately never bothered to learn about the electrical side of the instrument. Maybe it's time I did...... Cheers.

Only just found this place this morning. My gear list is pretty feeble to be honest - only got me a Spector Legend 4 and that's getting upgraded when i've got the cash, but the priority at the moment is a bass rig. I've been playing the thick strings for around 6 or 7 years and i've been in all kinds of bands since the get-go - so i'm not too shabby at finding my way around a groove. Peace.