dodgnofski Posted January 15, 2011 Posted January 15, 2011 (edited) Hi Guys, Up for trade 'initially' is my built in California acoustic 470 Twin Channel Bass Amp - 170 - 'proper' watts of 70's lovliness - (none of yer mamby pamby 21st Century watts - no offence intended - before I get lynched) !! & allegedly 'more'?? at the reputed 2ohms it can go down to???? I'm not very technically minded - to say the least - but I bow to anyones superior knowledge - if they can explain why this amp sounds louder than my mates 500w 'top draw' Class D amp?? - have 'they' redefined a watt during the past 35 years & I missed it during one of my frequent 'senior moments'?? Therefore, if anyone would like a trade for an amp that is only around 40cms wide - give me a shout?? Both channels work, but the distortion does not - no loss there then, There is the obligratory '1' graphic 'knob' missing, the 140Hz graphic doesn't seem to add a lot to the bottom end? & the middle graphic is quiet when low - which is where it sounds best anyway to me - being of the 'old school' - but there is some snap crackle & pop when pushed up?? There are a few marks/small tears in the tolex & it could probably do with a service at some point?? - apart from this, it has a fantastic tonal range which albeit to my 'old cloth ears' - few amps can match at any price & is so blinking loud!! Thanks Guys, Tim Edited January 20, 2011 by dodgnofski
karlfer Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 I'd just put the 2 cabs side by side bump Wonderful stuff Acoustic. Karl.
dodgnofski Posted January 17, 2011 Author Posted January 17, 2011 Thanks Karl, I did try that - but my glass back couldn't take all the bending down - oo-er to reach the controls!! With you on acoustic stuff - class act & then some !! All the best, Tim [quote name='karlfer' post='1092123' date='Jan 17 2011, 07:54 AM']I'd just put the 2 cabs side by side bump Wonderful stuff Acoustic. Karl.[/quote]
bumnote Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 I used to have a 450 which is the single channel version. One of the best amps I have ever owned Still a great amp
dodgnofski Posted January 17, 2011 Author Posted January 17, 2011 Thanks Guys - awesome amps!! On hold pending a trade - hopefully this week - will keep you posted. All the best, Tim [quote name='bumnote' post='1093009' date='Jan 17 2011, 07:52 PM']I used to have a 450 which is the single channel version. One of the best amps I have ever owned Still a great amp[/quote]
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