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So it seems to me there are two separate common problems with these compressors: 1. Failed output TLC2262 Op amp. Symptoms are the pedal looks to be working correctly with the gain reduction LEDs working, but with no output when the pedal is engaged. fixed just by swapping the output op amp normally, tricky without SMD soldering equipment but doable. 2. Failed ratio switch. All gain LEDs stay on permanently instead of going off after a few seconds of turning on. Fixed by replacing the ratio switch as mentioned by @fretbass.

Thanks for this! Just did this fix myself - bought one off ebay and swapped the chip for another TLC2262. A question for those that went the AD822 route: Did this different chip make any difference to the sound or characteristics of the compressor?

Any update on this ?

Excellent amps, love mine! Where did you get it from? Hoping to pick up a matching 210 and 115 to complete my rig!

Nice! What’s on your board ?

Usual rig for tonights rehearsal - Fender 60s Jazz Bass -> Pedalboard -> Mesa TT800 + 2 Aguilar SL112 cabs.

How do you find the Rm800 II ? considering getting one as a backup head.

Hadnt considered white, bet that looks stunning! This one is a 2008 Made in Japan, and from what I can see these all came with a black Fender hardcase. A fellow basschatter actually offered me a set of Labella Mustang strings, can't wait for them to arrive. I'm considering swapping the stock pickup for a Nordstrand NM4, DO you have any experience with these?

Tonights practice setup - used a Fender Mustang Bass on its debut with the band - cab wasn’t that great imo

Liking it so far. Really nice warm round sound. Considering putting flats on it. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

What is the tone like compared to an SVT? I see these come up from time to time and I've always been intrigued by them. Don't see many big bands using these, the only one I can think of off the top of my head is Doves.

How do you find the VBA400? Did it get it's run out ?

Last nights rehearsal setup - used the TT800 through an ABM 410 cab - sounded huge!

How are you finding that new darkglass amp ?

On my SVT-CL I run the gain at noon and adjust the master to taste. I have heard using the master maxed and using the gain for final volume makes it sound more like the original SVTs though, will have to try that next time I take it out.

Wish I still had my terror bass - warmest sounding class D amp imo!

Tonights jam night rig - 2 Aguilar SL112s and a Mesa TT800

The Green one is a Maestro Brassmaster fuzz, and the Gold one is a BBE Blueberry Bass OD.

Little weekend project - made a board for all my spare pedals out of a chopping board - works well so far! Need to raise the back up a bit with some feet though I think.

How do you find the Smoothhound wireless?

Is that Ashdown an ABM or Mag ?

My rig for the South east bass bash! Took my SVT Classic, 410HLF and board (Cali76 and SCRDI). Sounded massive!

How do you find the Optocomp ? What preamp is that ?

Add me to the list - I'm going to bring my SVT Classic + 410, Stingray 4 HH and American Special Jazz Bass, and pedalboard.