Dosi Y'Anarchy Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Hello! Up for grabs is one of my valve amps. Its got two guitar inputs and a bass input. It is branded as Dynatone and on the back it has a repair/service sticker from Carlsbro Technical Services dated 22/09/90, by the look of it the amp it probably late 60s/70s. I bought it on a bass forum and have been using it on both Bass and Guitar and it sounds amazing on both, they guy i bought it off (BC member UMPH!) said it was like a Marshall Superbass, but DEEPER!! I was told it was 100w, But being all Valve, I havent been able to get the Master above 2 before getting neighbours banging on the wall - its bloody loud. As far as I understand it, the current casing is not original, but a very nice refinishing job. The good *Great all valve tone, * 3 Inputs *EQ for Presence, Bass, Mid, and Treble *Two gain controls (one for each channel) and Master volume * works 4/8/14 ohms The Bad *the amp has developed a slight fault in that there's a crackling sound when in use. This wasnt there originally when I bought the amp but developed after i took it to a mates house for a jam. The previous owner said that it could be that the bias has slipped. or that one of the tubes is loose, So this amp WILL need a service when you get it. But I dont think that its a massive deal for someone who knows what their doing.For someone who has access to a tech, or who knows what they're doing this'll be studio/stage-ready in no time. *Its HEAVY, like the best of valve amps the transformer is massive a its made of some heavy wood. * The metal grills on the top and back of the amp get very hot due to their close proximity to the valves. Bonus fun: there's a input jack on the front pannel between Gain 1 and Master Volume that I have no idea what it does - I suspect maybe a footswich input? Not too fussed if this doesnt sell, i've got other amps to use, but this one sounds the best. No postage due to the weight, Collection only please (unless you wish to arrange your own courier at your own expense - whilst i can get measurements for you, getting this weighed will be nearly impossible - but could be done however my scales are not the most accurate) I live near junction 18 of the M25. Rickmansworth is also near the end of the Metropolitan Line. I am open to offers, so feel free to try. Payment via Paypal or Cash on Collection. (preferrably paypal.) **PLEASE NOTE** - This amp is being sold as is and I have done my best you give the best information I can regarding the faults. I will not be accepting returns on this item. I cant invite you to try before you buy as its not my house but obviously I will run through things personally with the buyer. Price: looking for £200 collected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosi Y'Anarchy Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 [url="http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=11012916"]Sound clip[/url] please ignore the playing - its awful. I was looking at the meter on my preamp, as well as the meter on my computer to make sure I wasnt clipping, whilst also thinking what control to tweak next. Things to Note: *The 'problem' with the amp actually appears to have gone to a greater extent, its only when I recorded for the second time did i notice a **Slight** crackle in the background occasionally, however no doubt it may return, who knows? *Everything you hear actually sounded bigger and bassier live - it just sounds ALOT better and ive never had to really mic anything other than vocals before. * for the most part both Gain1 and Gain 2 were cranked and Master was at about 2 (on the dial, not 2PM) - hence the overdrive * I purposely played through some 'thin' sounding settings, and can always add overwhelming bass. * the 'Treble' Control kind of works like a tone control in a big muff - As you increase the Treble, you actually CUT the bass and vice versa. * Some sh*tty noises that you are hearing is actually alof of fretbuzz and the fact that im recording in my messy bedroom and i myself was actually only playing about a meter from the mic. Setup: '86 MIJ Fender Precision -> Dynatone head -> SWR Workingmans 212t cab -> Sure SM57 (close mic'd) ->Presonus tube pre (tube turned all the way off) - Computer running Adobe Audition. No eq or tweaking other than on the amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgins666 Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 ... this amp is going to plague me for the rest of my life if I have any luck getting cash together after moving I'll be able to hit you up on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umph Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 the jack in the middle was for a reverb footswitch or something but it's currently not connected to anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Bump for a very courteous and helpful seller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matte_black Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 No shipping that beast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosi Y'Anarchy Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share Posted October 2, 2011 It could be done, but the cost would be pretty high, and probably more hassle than im prepared to deal with at the moment - im being lazy i know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosi Y'Anarchy Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 Bump, this is still hanging around my bedroom, looking sorry for itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosi Y'Anarchy Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Shipping valve amps isn't a massive deal. Just look out for poly blocks and bubbelwrap, and a big enough box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosi Y'Anarchy Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 yeah, its just that the amp is really big and heavy it'll be pretty costly and a total pain in the ass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Its not as big and heavy as a Sound City 120, and I've shipped a few of those, its not a massive deal if you want to get something sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjohn Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Aye, I sent a JCM800 to Italy. That was less hassle and less expensive than my recent posting of a Schroeder 1212L to Czech. It took hours and hours to pack that bad boy. Size is more contributory to price than bare weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosi Y'Anarchy Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 Ok then, provisionally: for another £50 ill ship to mainland UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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