Chimike

A.M.P Amplified musical products

Just bought an allparts bridge from Jim. Arrived quickly, well packed, and exactly as described. A credit to the BC community.

Hiya, What is your string spacing ? I have a 5 string bridge, already fitted with piezo's. Does need wiring, though . Might be a solution . Mike

Trace V4, this I got a see, will pop in. Mike

Hiya, Any chance of some insider photo's of your V6 ? I have a V6 with a dodgy power supply,but the only replacement transformer available now has flying leads, not the tethered leads used on mine, so I need to find out how the different type was wired up ! Fantastic amps, btw, my favourite ! ( and I have many !) Best Wishes Mike

Hiya, I worded that badly. Didn't mean to infer the original speakers are not good. I run EV's in one of my 402's, and have tried neo speakers in my 404's, this is the way I prefer to gig them, and I keep the originals boxed. I do this, as I often use higher powered amps (A.M.P 440 , Acoustic 370 ) that could blow the originals. Next I'm going to try 2 3015's ,or Faitalpro 15's in my 406. I suppose my point is, the original speakers are good, but they are getting long in the tooth ,now, and more modern drivers are easily replaceable. The cabs are very forgiving in design, this way, they last longer. Just the way I like to do it, everyone's mileage may vary !

Yes, that had me puzzled , too ! Maybe a 402 cab, cut in half. Is there a slotted port at the bottom of one of the cabs ?

Hiya, These don't look like they used to be a 406 cab to me, looks more like a pair of 404's Speaker probably not original, but probably the better for that. I would try the speakers with a meter, if reading about 5.5 to 6 ohms equals 8 ohm speaker, if reading 2.5 to 3 ohms equals 4 ohm speaker. Post results, and we can take it from there. Mike

Hiya, I have a couple of 406 cabs, happy to photograph them for you, or take measurements, but pics would help me understand better. Also, RichardDD was restoring a 406, and if you search on Basschat, his pics should show up. What speaker chassis were in the cabs ? Mike

Well, Bumnote was right about the prices. My NOS DP-200 combo should be arriving next week !

Just bought. Superb GB bass from Claudio , arrived quickly, and very well packed. At all times, he was helpful, pleasant ,and patient , communicating quickly. Bass plays like a dream, Thanks Claudio.

I've just arranged to pick up an old Bass amp, nearby , on that day, so will be popping in. Might bring an old Acoustic 220 rig, if I have room in the car. Mike

Hiya, I also have a very early trace pre that is in need of attention. This one is the one with the two separate circuit boards, attached by ribbon cable, strangely, I also have a couple of the early RA500's, and one of them has a bad hum, so any chance of copies of the circuits ? Thanks Mike

Well, I've loaded up the car, few old valve amps,few old tyranny amps, coupla lightweights, plus whatever fitted in, can't wait ! Need to try your cabs with my amps, Nik ! Please add Captain Rumble to your list, see his post, above . Mike

Anyone know if it's worth asking Ashdown to supply me tolex,

No, New stuff. They are being built again, Flea bought a load ! Magic !

Nice 406 rebuild going on in the Repairs section

Having collected my recent " Black Box " ebay purchase, complete with front panel exclaiming "Death and Doom " across the front, hurting my back, as I attempted to load it, single handed, into my car, I swore that I would cut this B........... Up as soon as I got home. After all, I'd only bought it for the 10" speakers ! But, I just had to see if I could get it working. It had obviously been stored for a long time, lots of oxidisation,dirty pots etc, but after a while, I had most of it working. Sounded b......... Marvellous. Unbolted the "Klyston " head, removed the hideous black felt covering, the road ready aluminium strips, the speakers ( nice old celestions ) etc, but instead of chopping up the cab, I decided to cut the top off, and make it into an 8 x 10 speaker cab. Why throw it away, I thought ! Turned my attention to the amp, now I had it out. More cleaning, spider killing etc. tried it with another cab, still sounding good ! Then I noticed the serial number was 0001 04 98, so had a look on the Ashdown website, found an old magazine article with a picture of the same combo, first built to Mark King's spec, called the King combo. Apparently, Mr King had the first one ! I'm not sure how Ashdown's numbering system works, but JIC, does anyone have access to large amounts of Superglue ? While MK has used many amps in his career, Ashdown may not forgive me for putting the axe to his amp , my plan, at the mo, is to rehouse the amp in a head box, using the parts I cut from the top, that are salvageable, and recover the speaker box. Won't be using rat fur, can't stand it. So it will be born again, just not quite the same. Gotta say something for the quality of Ashdown gear. This would have been toured, originally, then possibly played in a Doomer band, then left out in a garage for what looks like years. Didn't take much to get it sounding great, again. Thank you for sharing that with me, somehow, it helps ! Mike

Hi Rumour6, Some good combinations there, I'm going to try my 320 with a 406 when I get a chance, but will use EV's in the cab, or maybe Kappalites , far easier to transport than the 408. The 18". Cerwin Vegas are a problem, I have 1 original working, and 2 to go for re-coneing, will have to check the spec with the re-coner before I let him loose. Thanks for the tip. Hi Discreet.

No pics, Nigel, go on, you know you want to ! Now I'm trying to put pics of my 370-301 rig, but finding it impossible, anyone any idea's ? Must be some other Acoustic rigs out there !