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I think Bilbo’s always struggled to understand why he should stoop to the levels of entertaining people less clever than himself 😄

I do a mixture of venue sizes. I play with so many people the consistency of kit just isn't there, so the idea of using ears just doesn't appeal. I don't fancy getting stuck somewhere where there aren't enough mixes, or the monitors aren't up to it, or (or the PA in smaller gigs). It's not exactly a hardship to carry backline around, and if you choose wisely it'll be an easy lift , and sound marvellous. IEMs are clearly the answer to many, but not all.

Proper amps!

re: my Diet Coke analogy above, I think it's appropriate 'cos I wonder if we have become so used to the size, light weight and availability of the micros, we've forgotten what a 'proper' power stage actually feels like. Truth is, it's not really relevant to your average punter watching the gig, but from a player's perspective, that tactile response is SO satisfying. IMO, IME, etc.

..until I hear hard facts otherwise, I'm going to have to assume it's not a 'true' 550 watt head. Not least because if it was, it would be one of the only Class D's out there to live up to its marketing claim.

What's your source?

Crazy. I’ve got a 100w valve head that would leave the Bugera in a pile of wreckage, not to mention the other ICEPower Diet Coke amps. I just ignore power ratings now. At least EBS tried to be honest with the Reidmar, but I bet sales suffered.

The thing is, it’s only TC that admitted it. Given the shared technology, I bet there’s a few others whistling on the sidelines, hoping no-one will notice.

...incidentally, I wonder how many watts it really is?

A 500-watt revolutionzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

How long 'till it started shifting? Did anything happen beforehand? Did you speak to Adrian straight away? Sorry for all the questions 🙂

That's correct. Out of curiousity, what's the timeline here? Was the bass crocked when you got it?

...or do you mean from one Polish facility to another? If so, my apologies.

FWIW, they've been built in Poland for years...

Ouch. Daft question - did you turn it the right way?

That’s a really unfortunate thing to happen. Did you tweak the truss at any point?

After a couple of years' service, one of the preamp valves threw the towel in last week so I took the opportunity to replace them all. It was pretty straightforward - little bit of effort is involved in getting the head out of the case, but nothing too taxing. It's all ready to go for tomorrow night 🙂

Best I’ve heard. If I was to nit-pick, the bass tone isn’t quite right IMO.

I'm a Maruszczyk fanboi, and I'd say you're missing the point. Airbrushing doesn't help anyone.

Not really, and it's back with its current owner. I'll see if I can grab it again. Here's some other general pics:

FWIW, this isn’t an AiExpress job. It’s a UK custom build.

This replica is exquisite. Great fun to play.

Geddy got his best tone from a P, anyway.

A few folk have asked if one of these could make an appearance at the SE Bass Bash in September. I've spoke to Leszek, and it's looking like a possibility. Fingers crossed!

Not cheap, but not silly expensive - 100w all-tube, and absolutely glorious: