SisterAbdullahX Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Anyone tried any of Dave Hall's amps or pedals? Particularly interested in the VT5-400 or 700 amp, or the VT5 pre-amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 (edited) Yes, people own the vt5-400 (I think two are in possession of BC, I know one is for sure). Have a gander further down at the affilates forum, and the DHA section. vt5- Preamp review: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=5239"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=5239[/url] Sudgen's review of his VT5-400: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=6172&hl=dha+vt5"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...&hl=dha+vt5[/url] The search function is your friend at times. Edited January 6, 2008 by Buzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SisterAbdullahX Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 [quote name='Buzz' post='115083' date='Jan 6 2008, 11:12 PM']Yes, people own the vt5-400 (I think two are in possession of BC, I know one is for sure). Have a gander further down at the affilates forum, and the DHA section. vt5- Preamp review: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=5239"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=5239[/url] Sudgen's review of his VT5-400: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=6172&hl=dha+vt5"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...&hl=dha+vt5[/url] The search function is your friend at times.[/quote] Wow. That was a fast and comprehensive reply! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugden Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Hi I indeed own a VT5-400 Buzz has already directed you to my review if you have any other questions then Im happy to answer them through PM or on here. The amps back with dave at the moment having some updates mentioned in the review so I wont be able to give an update for afew weeks. I will add though that since the review I have gigged with the amp twice and practised with a band quite abit, and its by far my favorite amp out of the ones mentioned in the review and previous amps I have owned. It sits in the mix well, cuts through and everyone else I played with loved it. The sax player's never really fussed about peoples tones etc but he even mentioned how nice it was. Mind me asking what sort of tone your after? Cheers Sug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SisterAbdullahX Posted January 7, 2008 Author Share Posted January 7, 2008 [quote name='Sugden' date='Jan 7 2008, 01:37 AM' post='115173'] Hi I indeed own a VT5-400 Buzz has already directed you to my review if you have any other questions then Im happy to answer them through PM or on here. The amps back with dave at the moment having some updates mentioned in the review so I wont be able to give an update for afew weeks. I will add though that since the review I have gigged with the amp twice and practised with a band quite abit, and its by far my favorite amp out of the ones mentioned in the review and previous amps I have owned. It sits in the mix well, cuts through and everyone else I played with loved it. The sax player's never really fussed about peoples tones etc but he even mentioned how nice it was. Mind me asking what sort of tone your after? Cheers Sug To be honest, I seem to change my mind every week as far as tone goes! So I suppose something that covers as many bases as poss is what I'm after. From Doug Pinnick (King's X) to Jaco and everything in between! Love the idea of a gorgeous warm valve tone but also want mids to die for. The Kern 777 interests me too and I suppose the VT5-400 could be seen as direct competition for the 777. There's no mentionin your review of how good the compressor is. Can it do a Marcus or is it a more subtle effect? Also, the comments about the passive eq cause just a little concern. Would prefer to have a bit more control. However, the great thing about Dave's operation is the fact that you can pretty much custom design your amp, so maybe active eq or semi para mids could be an option. One thing I definitely want is punch and volume, and as you said in the review, it cuts through. I'm definitely interested! I wonder if Dave would consider building custom bass cabs as well!! Cheers for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 [quote name='SisterAbdullahX' post='115070' date='Jan 6 2008, 10:57 PM']Anyone tried any of Dave Hall's amps or pedals? Particularly interested in the VT5-400 or 700 amp, or the VT5 pre-amp.[/quote] Hi, The new models are all now active eq and that's one of the modifications that I will be doing on Sug's amp later this week. I am not happy with the compressor when it's integrated into the pre-amp so I am not offering it any more as an option on the amp. Another VT5-400-Bass was delivered to a BC member today with the latest active eq so there should be some more reviews soon. There are 2 more in production which are also going to BC members which are not far away now, so more reviews to follow soon I hope. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SisterAbdullahX Posted January 8, 2008 Author Share Posted January 8, 2008 [quote name='DHA' post='115857' date='Jan 7 2008, 10:18 PM']Hi, The new models are all now active eq and that's one of the modifications that I will be doing on Sug's amp later this week. I am not happy with the compressor when it's integrated into the pre-amp so I am not offering it any more as an option on the amp. Another VT5-400-Bass was delivered to a BC member today with the latest active eq so there should be some more reviews soon. There are 2 more in production which are also going to BC members which are not far away now, so more reviews to follow soon I hope. Dave[/quote] Thanks Dave. It's nice to know that a manufacturer cares enough about a product (and his customers!) to make those kinds of changes. I'll keep an eye open for the reviews of the new ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythSte Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 I've recently recieved the VT-5 Pre, And Even through a cheapo ashdown amp it sounds wonderful, Lots of tonal varieties. And its only downfall (The EQ) seems to have been already addressed, So! What can i say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugden Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 I'll give an update as soon as I get the amp back. As to the eq etc. I think an amp that covers everything is dependent on cabs and your bass and the way you EQ everything but the DHA has a very level response and certainly isn't lacking any mids like some amps. Hopfuly with the new EQ it will become a very powerful tool. Things will change quite abit once the new EQ is in the amp so I can't say much more than stated in my review till then. As to punch the fat and bright switches adds alot of that. As to custom cabs there are afew on offer around the place I personaly favour the BFM cabs and theres quit abit of info on thsoe on here and finnbass. Theres a BFM 2x10 in the forsale section atm. Cheers Sug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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