Merton

There can be, yeah. The Raytheon vs the Sovtek was a world apart - the Sylvania which ended up the Trace was even better and I'm kicking myself that I didn't take it out when I sold it. I love the valve swapping malarky, if I had the money I'd get loads of 12AX7s to try

I swapped my EH for a Raytheon, coz the Raytheon was better than the stock Sovtek in my old Trace AH300-12 head. I have to say, the EH is better in the LH500 than the Raytheon! There's a bit more hint of breakup with the Raytheon but the sound doesn't seem as full and fat. Might try a Ruby on Saturday if I get the chance...

[quote name='tombboy' post='380242' date='Jan 14 2009, 01:41 PM']Chosen the colour scheme... black ceilings, black tongue & groove with burgundy wallpaper and oak floor. Mrs Tombboy reckons it will look like a brothel, which I'm chuffed about!! [/quote] Nice, all you'll need is a few ladies wearing not a whole lot and you'll be away It's looking brilliant so far! My local pub had a 2yr phase of looking like a brothel inside, not entirely sure why the landlord went for that decoration scheme

Yep, I find I roll off the treble quite a way, the brite switch is waaaay too much! Can't wait to pair this up with my soon-to-be-added Trace cab Interesting you didn't get a manual tho... Have a look inside and see what valve you got - mine had an EH but Peter's (Greeneking) had a Sovtek. Valve swapping fun ensues, I promise you!!

[quote name='escholl' post='379658' date='Jan 13 2009, 08:52 PM']I don't know why everyone seems so concerned about it, or something? It's very common. [/quote] It's a great tonestack and very easy to use, I too see no issue with it

No idea about the legality, but I'd definitely be interested in seeing said document should it ever materialise!

[quote name='crez5150' post='379289' date='Jan 13 2009, 04:38 PM']To be honest mate I wouldn't bother as I've tried this previously and it's a waste of time..... your much better booking yourselves[/quote] +1 Our wonderful agencies have supplied us with 3 gigs in 5 years, I've lost count of how many we've booked ourselves in comparison. Get yourself out there and you'll find the majority of your business comes from recommendation or personal experience of you at someone elses event.

Paul Herman is the guy to talk to, he's taken on all the Wal stuff from Pete. Contact him thru [url="http://guitar-xperience.com/"]Charlie Chandler's Guitar Experience[/url] if nothing else. Good luck

For some reason I really enjoy playing Gimme All Your Lovin' (the mighty ZZ Top), despite most of it being 8th note Cs!! The other current fave is Ruby (Kaiser Chiefs), again nothing hard going on but I love playing it Oh, and I Kissed a Girl, coz of the phat synth EDIT; so, those three are all fairly well known. The band doesn't have one we do for our own pleasure as it were, but we do stick little things in a lot of songs which make us all turn and smile

I'll have them both please

[quote name='johnnylager' post='378798' date='Jan 13 2009, 11:39 AM']Anyone DI'd out of one, especially into a desk / PC? That'll tell us. One for the weekend Mert? EDIT: not in that way though.[/quote] Haha

[quote name='GreeneKing' post='378767' date='Jan 13 2009, 11:18 AM']Mines a bit hissy when cranked too but once you start playing it kinda dissapears Peter[/quote] [quote name='johnnylager' post='378781' date='Jan 13 2009, 11:28 AM']Exactly, it's not like it overpowers the ringing in me ears.[/quote] Indeed. When playing - especially in a full band context - you don't notice it at all, 'twas just an observation vs the V-Type

Nice work. That should sound sweet

Gorgeous!

I would put money on the frequency pot being logarithmic.

Only 16 years ago so less of an impact... First bass was : Vester Stage Series Jazz copy From : Rockbottom in West Croydon It cost : £175 in 1993 Which today is : £248.50 I still can't afford another £175 bass, let alone a £250 axe!

Dave very kindly sent me a jack-speakon adaptor last week, brilliant as ever, thanks!

Not sure on new price I'm afraid. This was built in 1995 IIRC, it's an early model before they facelifted the V-Type range to have the carpet covering and metal grilles, plus a power board change from 250 MOSFET to 280W "BiPolar Bear". The weight isn't too bad, but then again I had the 4x8 version for a while too (now residing at Overwater#1 Towers) and that was a hugely heavy lump

I have 5 sets of Trace Elliot strings which must be a good 10yrs old (when did Trace stop making strings??), still in their packaging and plastic-wrapped. First set I put on my cheap J copy has been perfect, so hopefully the rest are too. As said already, depends on their storage.

[quote name='Shire' post='377758' date='Jan 12 2009, 02:53 PM']Also I need to find som samples of Merton's Trace to see what the general consensus is on that [/quote] Click the album links in my signature - Everwished was recorded Bass -> V-Type miked. Lots of different tones

All the Js are stunning, v nice