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1. KiOgon, with LB112 #0001-0310 27. Walbassist, with LB212 #02000-0310 38. tomhunt

[quote name='dc2009' post='1326822' date='Aug 4 2011, 12:51 PM']The fretted Paris if it's still about [/quote] It's in The Gallery as a commission sale now. I'd bring it if someone was interested in buying it, for sure

[quote name='tomhunt' post='1326741' date='Aug 4 2011, 12:16 PM']Was it 20 uk made ones or something??[/quote] That's certainly the page for the LB212, but I think a lot of online retailers simply haven't updated their pages. If you order one, check whether they really do still have the UK made 4 ohm LB212 [i]in stock[/i], as they certainly won't be able to get any more in. If they have to order one in from Ashdown it'll be the 8 ohm VS212.

[quote name='tomhunt' post='1326712' date='Aug 4 2011, 12:07 PM']Nice!!! Can't wait to get my hands on one of them cabs![/quote] Guy at Ashdown said they only made 20 of the 2x12s. I think there are more of the 1x12s around though.

[quote name='derrenleepoole' post='1326711' date='Aug 4 2011, 12:07 PM']I love these little things, wish I could afford one. The question is, and apologies if it's been asked a million times before, can you gig with it? I don't do large venues at all, maybe one a year, mostly pubs and clubs. Would one of these cut it with a good efficient speaker cab? I'm insanely jealous guys [/quote] I gig mine all the time and it is plenty loud enough for pubs and clubs using the LB212 or my Mini Neo "stack"!

I'm in, with #27. Also have one of the original 4 ohm LB212 cabs (now replaced in the range by the 8 ohm VS212). I've replaced the JJ valves with NOS, ex-MOD, Mullards in the preamp (81s instead of 83s) and driver stages to tame the beast.

I do believe I'm free, so am keen to come along. Anything in my signature anyone fancies trying out?

Just concluded a very pleasant transaction with John. Excellent communication throughout, and very accommodating with timings and meeting up to do the deed! Buy or sell with confidence people!

Spectraflex, classic tweed braided style, bought in the Bass Centre about 1990 IIRC. The band call it "old faithful".

If it worked fine before and after, I'd assume it was the quality of the supply from the shed via the extension leads, rather than the amp itself.

[quote name='dannybuoy' post='1321380' date='Jul 30 2011, 03:30 PM']Just emailed Ashdown to see if there are any differences between the LB-212 and VS-212 apart from impedance, they confirmed they are the same The Little Bastard with a pair of VS-212 would make for a monster 4x12 vertical stack alright![/quote] That would be wicked. I ended up with two Ashdown mini neos instead (4x8 and 1x15) for a bigger setup with greater power handling, but the LB sounds wicked through them too!

[quote name='Thurbs' post='1319084' date='Jul 28 2011, 10:32 AM']Interesting, is there any difference in perceived volume?[/quote] Not that I could tell, although I will give it a good workout at rehearsal tonight. I've yet to turn mine up past 9-10 o'clock, even at gigs, as that is plenty loud enough!

[quote name='walbassist' post='1311575' date='Jul 21 2011, 02:29 PM']I've checked the valves in mine (JJ ECC83S x 2, JJ ECC82 x 1 and JJ EL84 x 4), and I'm going to experiment with some ECC81s instead of the 83s in the preamp stage, as per Voxpop's suggestion, soon.[/quote] I've now replaced the stock JJ ECC83s with two NOS Mullard ECC81s made for the MOD. They have made the amp perfect for me; totally clean on the high input, with just a hint of breakup from a passive bass if you [i]really[/i] dig in using the low input.