andytoad

Looking good!

[quote name='Musashimonkey' timestamp='1459679166' post='3018516'] Hmmm, Folkestone to Edingburgh... Quite a way for a bass chat relay of an 8x10! Why are all the good deals up North?! [/quote] New Romney to Edinburgh, not much better right?!

Trace Elliott commando. Terrible amp.

Never really been a fan of Lets Dance, however, we covered it in a pub last week and it rocked!

[quote name='Deedee' timestamp='1459843648' post='3020092'] 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 [/quote] I would not want to risk it, save the amp for your new cab!

Still my most fave band! Classy music! Thanks for the share..

I have had a V6, Quatra and now have a Hexa. The V6 lacked top for me, but others may tell you different. It had immense power with a Barefaced Super 15, proper vibrations, deep and heavy! The Quatra was great, 8/4 ohm, about the right volume to push it when live (sold it like an idiot when I needed dosh), my thoughts are it would probably sound 'thinner' compared to the V6, I now have a Hexa, 4/2 ohm, a little too much power if I am being honest. Still sounds great. The preamps on the Quatra/Hexa are far better (IMO) that a V series, a lot more versatile and what it sounds like you are used to! If I had a choice, Id go for the Quatra. All are heavy, with the V series being the heaviest (that also put me off after a while with the realities of lugging the gear around).

Thought I'd post my current setup, I am quiet happy with it at the moment (pending gas): Trace Elliott Hexavalve Barefaced big twin Warwick SS2 Boss limiter, super octave and dynamic wah.

[quote name='sunburstjazz1967' timestamp='1457829179' post='3002219'] So the buyer has viewed it and been given a fair chance to check it over and presumably not been refused the chance to have an AA check or similar done?, "did research and background checks", driven it for a month and then goes back to ebay over it to try and get his cash back? I know it sucks for the op but this is why I'd never sell a car private and rather just take the hit from a dealer on px! [/quote] Mostly true, except I was happy to accept the other faults - it's a used van, I accept I did not see the damaged panel and a number of other things. an exploding gearbox 4 weeks in? That's pushing it a little too far, hence seeking an opinion on the lovely BC

[quote name='4stringslow' timestamp='1457826304' post='3002205'] To be fair, how much abuse could you have given that gearbox in 4 weeks? Not saying you did, just pointing out that no one knows. Also, how many of us have suffered a sudden breakdown of one sort or another through no fault of our own? Now imagine if we'd sold that vehicle one month before the breakdown and someone else had to pick up the mess? The whole thing sucks of course, but don't get all bitter and twisted over it - sh1t happens [/quote] Yes I agree, trouble is it's a lot of money to me, so pretty annoyed, if I'd paid for a knackered one at half the price I'd have no complaint.

[quote name='andytoad' timestamp='1457830092' post='3002223'] I'm thinking it may be more trouble to persue and better off spending the £600 to get a recon fitted. [/quote] He is claiming he did not know, he has not owned it for long either.

[quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1457823306' post='3002181'] How much is a gearbox from a breakers yard and how much will it potentially cost to pursue the case if you do have a leg to stand on? is there a chance the guy didn't know there was anything up with the van, has cracked his pants that there's something wrong with something he's sold and is now denying all knowledge...a metaphorical ostrich manoeuvre? [/quote] I'm thinking it may be more trouble to persue and better off spending the £600 to get a recon fitted.

[quote name='sunburstjazz1967' timestamp='1457820237' post='3002151'] How do you know it's had a whack in the side now that you didn't before? It would be hard to hide an impending gearbox fault for a month imo. [/quote] I removed the wooden labelling inside the van to install seats. The supporting pillar has be badly damaged and repaired. It has had a new outer skin.

[quote name='Roger2611' timestamp='1457816070' post='3002093'] You are on shaky ground, unless you can prove there was an issue with the vehicle that the seller knew about and deliberately disguised so as to dispose of the vehicle then you are on a loser, with something like a gearbox it would be virtually impossible to even guess on an impending failure let alone do something that would disguise the fact it was about to fail. Have you looked into the cost of replacing the box or getting it repaired? If the rest of the vehicle is ok then throwing a few hundred pounds extra at it may be worthwhile if it leaves you with a decent vehicle once sorted, you have to remember with a van they are work horses, usually reasonably maintained but seldom loved You say you paid nearly £3000 for it, was it cheap at that price or was it the going rate for this vehicle in the advertised condition? I hope you get it sorted [/quote] It's a 2005, I paid the right price and then some as i wanted to get a reliable one. It's had a whack in the side and repaired that I did not know about, hence the first phone call. Of course, he says he told me, his word against mine.

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1457814841' post='3002084'] I'd have thought a month was too long to elapse. Did you get it checked by a mechanic before buying it ? [/quote] Nope, I did my research on the van, background checks etc, but I guess I have been unlucky.

Hello all, Would any of you be able to shed some light on where I stand with a van I have brought? Purchased 4 weeks ago private seller via eBay, cost almost £3k. Paid via PayPal on a credit card. Today the gearbox blew up on the M2. I had previously called the seller as there we other issues with the van that were not apparent during the sale. Naturally, sold as seen and he has washed his hands of the deal. Do I have a leg to stand on to get any (or all) my money back and return the van? Or is it just tough luck? Is small claims worth it? Anyone had a similar experience? What did you do? It's not covered under the PayPal guarantee and it does not look as if I am covered on the credit card either.

No advice, just have a great time! Sounds like a wonderful opportunity to experience!

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