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[quote name='gafbass02' timestamp='1459757388' post='3019150'] It's just arrived at my house [/quote] Congratulations. Does it sound as good as it looks?

[quote name='longtimefred' timestamp='1459775638' post='3019448'] i may be wrong but dont the Hexavalve's only run at 4 or 2 ohms? If thats right you wont be able to use your 8 ohm cab without destroying the amp [/quote] Is this correct? I've been advised by several people (including the chap I've bought it off) that the Hexa will run into an 8 ohm cab providing that the switch is set to 4 ohms. If it was set to 2 ohms, it would kill the head, but set to 4 ohms it would be fine. There's an interesting thread on Talkbass which states the same I.e. as long as you're no more than 100% out (e.g. set to 4 but running into an 8 ohm cab) it will be fine. I'm going to be switching back to a 4 ohm, one cab solution anyway, but just for my own knowledge any further opinions on this would be greatly appreciated. Cheers

Looks like I'll be going back to a 4 ohm Super 12 then!

[quote name='VTypeV4' timestamp='1459772617' post='3019390'] Superb! Nice one fella.. My only advice would be as the same as any other valve amp: A:) Make sure it's connected to the correct load so for example if you're working at 4 ohm, make sure it's on the 4 ohm tap. Some amps tolerate it better than others but the output valves / transformer prefer to work at their correct loads. B:) Have it checked over by a competant tech from time to time as old components can drift out of value and electrolytic filter caps dry out over time both of which will have a detrimental effect on the sonics of the amp. C:) Valves wear out over time and proportionally to how hard you use them so budget for that - 6 x KT88 / 6550 aren't cheap! Try different brands and models as each have their own sonic signature. When it does come time to change it's probably best to have a tech do this if you have no experience so he can re-bias the amp although something is telling me, the older Trace amps had a fixed / none adjustable bias. Again, a competent tech will be able to mod the amp to make it adjustable if it's already been done. Lastly, enjoy it! I'll eat my hat if you don't like it.. [/quote] Many thanks for that. Just to clarify, I'm not going to do anything horrific to the head if I plug into my 8 ohm Big Baby 2 am I ? 😧

Just to give you guys an update, I've this afternoon pushed the button on a Hexavalve so once it arrives, I'll let you know how I get on. In the mean time, if there are any specific tips and tricks regarding one of these particular old heads, please let me know. 🙂

I think I'm going to have to scratch this itch and get myself one of these bad boys 😋

Bugger. Just missed out on this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/222067448929 Asked the seller a question and half hour later it had ended. Is it anyone here by any chance??

Hmmm. Proceed with caution then. Maybe once the rose tinted specs have been removed and the weight, size and reliability factors kick in, I'd be looking for something different. Seems to be a great number of these amps gathering dust or only being used occasionally. 😕

[quote name='Dazed' timestamp='1459022764' post='3012996'] Get a back brace [/quote] Haha. Good, practical advice.

I'm a big fan of Trace Elliot solid state heads. I have owned several and currently have 2 SMX heads with the valve preamp. However, I have never owned an all valve head of any type. My obvious choice would be to go for an all valve Trace, such as a V-type or quatra or hexa but the problem is, I know next to nothing about them. What are the features, what are the pros and cons between models? Any guidance or advice would be greatly appreciated.

[quote name='Mudpup' timestamp='1459007696' post='3012809'] Almost.......... I have a Gen 3 Big Baby 2 currently and used to use a Genz Shuttle 9.2. and am also selling a MB Fusion! Also using Stingrays so its a pretty relevant comparison.......... Bought the Fusion to replace the Genz as i found the Genz a bit sterile sounding. The Fusion was much more to my taste and has a lot more headroom - the Genz began to run out of steam and the Gallien just has much more grunt about it. Its also a lot more flexible tonewise - use channel B to thicken up the sound and channel A for a more modern clean sound - clearer but not brittle really. PM me if you need more detailed info or are interested in buying the Fusion - its in the classifieds now [/quote] Haha, to be honest it was your ad that prompted the question 😉

I recently picked up a ShuttleMax 6 and it's rather nice with plenty of features, but prior to this I was on the look out for a GK Fusion 500 as i'd heard good things about them. Has anybody owned/used both and if so how do they compare? I'd be running them into a Barefaced Gen 3 Big Baby 2 (8 ohms).

I've been known to drive to Cantrell Road with my Barefaced cab in the boot if that helps 😉

[quote name='sharkboy' timestamp='1458591862' post='3008962'] I really enjoy playing, and I'm sure that it shows on my face. I'm buggered, therefore, to explain why in every single photo my face looks like this: The next time someone says "it takes more energy to frown than it does to smile" will get the Bill Hicks answer - "It takes more energy to point that out than it does to leave me the f*** alone! Now why don't you walk away and see me start to really smile" [/quote] 😂 I just might use that one

[quote name='Shambo' timestamp='1458502316' post='3008155'] Why not grab the mic and tell them all to stop staring at you because it's putting you off. That should fix it. jk. [/quote] [quote name='mingsta' timestamp='1458511553' post='3008275'] Telling that you suffer from a non gender specific variant of RBF (resting bitch face) [/quote] [quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1458514689' post='3008298'] I constantly smile whilst on stage when the singer doesn't forget the song format, the guitarist isn't retuning AGAIN and the drummer doesn't slow down. So, a couple of times a night at least. [/quote] All of the above

I think that's the concern. I genuinely thought I was making an effort last night. Leg/foot tapping away, smiling and laughing occasionally when the other band members looked over, singing along (when I could). I'll keep working on it.

[quote name='Vinny' timestamp='1458477606' post='3007853'] If someone asks me that I just say nothing while glaring intensely at them. Remember to hold the glare as they're walking away to really hammer the point home. [/quote] 😂 Maybe this one

[quote name='Heathy' timestamp='1458476281' post='3007842'] I feel that I should direct you here: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/281069-is-this-you/ [/quote] 😂 Perhaps not going that far

Hi all Had another storming gig last night. Place was full, everybody rocking, good night all round. However, had someone come up to me again and ask 'why don't you smile on stage, you look like you don't want to be there?'. Now I have had this said many times before, usually it's 'why do you look like you're about to jump off stage and hit somebody?'. People who know me know that I'm a pretty fun loving guy who enjoys a good laugh, but it really is starting to concern me that punters who haven't seen us before just think 'it's that band with the miserable bass player'. I do try to show that I'm enjoying myself, it's just that I'm blessed with one of those faces which has a default look of disinterest! Mean and moody, I'm doing very well. Any tips?

[quote name='martthebass' timestamp='1457986662' post='3003729'] Nice one.....you could never accuse a Ray of being a coffee table! [/quote] 😂 Oops, too soon 👀

[quote name='martthebass' timestamp='1457960576' post='3003330'] Looks sweet D. Does that mean the Wal will be left on the stand a bit ;-) Still miss my old lacquered 1989 Ray, I wish I could go back a few years and slap my younger self out of the decision to sell that beautiful ray and buy a Warwick..... [/quote] The Wal had to go a few months back. It was being left on the wall as a very expensive ornament :-( I think this bad boy's back to being the main weapon of choice - starting at rehearsal tonight!