Beedster Posted November 27, 2011 Posted November 27, 2011 (edited) I'm in the fortuitous position of playing a Aguilar DB659 pre through a Mesa Boogie Strategy 400 Stereo power amp, both with very nice tubes. As I'm sure you can imagine, the sound is to die for, but it's a lot to carry, especially if I'm doubling on DB and electric bass. I'm therefore in the market for a trade for something of similar quality and less power (the Mesa is LOUD). The trade-bait would need to be all-tube and in one unit. Powerhouse 2x10 C Edited December 3, 2011 by Beedster
steve Posted November 29, 2011 Posted November 29, 2011 Hi Chris, if you decide to sell and split your rig, can you give me first dibs on the Mesa 2 x 10 pls? Oh and my wife wants the bass playing pig!
Beedster Posted November 29, 2011 Author Posted November 29, 2011 [quote name='steve' timestamp='1322525347' post='1452284'] Hi Chris, if you decide to sell and split your rig, can you give me first dibs on the Mesa 2 x 10 pls? Oh and my wife wants the bass playing pig! [/quote] Tell Mrs Steve that Jazz Pig is going nowhere (he actually doubles for me at sessions and does a far better job). To be honest Steve I wasn't thinking of letting the cabs go, it was really the size and the expense of the amps that was the main factor, but looking at the size of the whole thing and being honest about how often I use it in its entirety, it's a possibility so I'll certainly keep you in mind C
krispn Posted November 29, 2011 Posted November 29, 2011 My old pre! Killer bit of kit and worth trying out for that unmistakable Aguilar tone! bump
Beedster Posted November 30, 2011 Author Posted November 30, 2011 [quote name='krispn' timestamp='1322587397' post='1453200'] My old pre! Killer bit of kit and worth trying out for that unmistakable Aguilar tone! bump [/quote] Thanks krispn A rethink re my rig and my needs (musical, financial and space) means I'm probably going to offer it for PX/sale and opt for something smaller and lighter for the time being. I also need some funds for a Takamine TB-10. The rig is in my Sig below. I'm looking for trades plus cash for a decent combo, ideally with some tubes (ironicaly I guess I'd quite like to go back to a Mesa Walkabout)! I'll post pics and prices per item this evening. Chris
Beedster Posted November 30, 2011 Author Posted November 30, 2011 Can't remember what I paid for most of these as the search function isn't really working, so how about Aguilar DB659 (Mullard tubes): £450 Mesa Strategy 400 in custom red case: £500 Mesa Powerhouse 1x15: £300 Mesa Powerhouse 2x10: £300 If the folks from whom I bought these remember them being either significantly cheaper or significantly more expensive, please get in touch! I'll take pics in the morning. Trades/PX for smaller units considered Chris
Beedster Posted December 1, 2011 Author Posted December 1, 2011 (edited) Very keen to trade/PX the Strategy for a head, something like a Mesa Walkabout or M-Pulse, or Orange TB, ideally with a tube front pre. C Edited December 1, 2011 by Beedster
steve Posted December 1, 2011 Posted December 1, 2011 These are fantastic heads, well worth carrying the extra weight as they sound incredible.
Beedster Posted December 2, 2011 Author Posted December 2, 2011 Thanks for the PMs guys. I'll post photos in the morning and reply to all PMs then also. C
Beedster Posted December 3, 2011 Author Posted December 3, 2011 More pics Powerhouse 1x15 [IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/Mesa1x151.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/Mesa1x152.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/Mesa1x153.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/Mesa1x154.jpg[/IMG]
Beedster Posted December 5, 2011 Author Posted December 5, 2011 Bump for the Strategy. There are several guys from Europe interested in it but the thought of trying to find a courier to take this monster there fills me with dread! C
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