voxpop Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Checkout this valve preamp / Di. http://basspre.com/ Has anyone heard or tried one ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 seems a bit odd to have the valves on the outside tbh looks great tho, as does the bass head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voxpop Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 I thought the same, the valves would be better placed inside the unit. Does look cool though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Steve Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 500 quid?? A man with a sense of humour at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydentaku Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 They are sticking out so girls will have sex with you. At least I assume that is what they hope you will think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulflan0151 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 £800 for a handmade/ UK made bass head seems reasonable to me. Wouldn't mind a go of one of these myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Dave Hall does the same for about a third of the price [url="http://www.davehallamps.co.uk/page37.html"]http://www.davehallamps.co.uk/page37.html[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clauster Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 [quote name='skidder652003' timestamp='1349161746' post='1822443'] Dave Hall does the same for about a third of the price [url="http://www.davehallamps.co.uk/page37.html"]http://www.davehalla....uk/page37.html[/url] [/quote] But by the time you add on the cost of his comp (which the Alexbass includes) it's not far off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voxpop Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 I really like Dave's gear but it does look like it was knocked up in a garden shed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voxpop Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 Does anyone know if Alex Bass is a member? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 (edited) Valves sticking out for easy replacement? I emailed this guy ages ago about these but never got a reply - I'm sure I stumbled upon his stuff through a forum member who played in a covers band/function band and this was his mates project. Can't remember whom though. Edited October 2, 2012 by krispn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krysh Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 but the alexbass is only a single channel. I'd like to compare it to my [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f36/tube-bass-twister-685604/"]GP lightstone twister[/url] though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 The DHA box is a different kettle of fish altogether- since it's powered by 12V DC, the valves appear to be running in starved mode, which can work well for distortion devices but it's not a proper high-voltage valve preamp. It does look like Alex Bass has some parts fabricated to order, which will be pricey in small runs. I'd bet that by the time the custom transformer, PCB manufacture, enclosure and front panel fabrication are paid for, he doesn't have any higher profit margin than DHA does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggybass Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 If you're serious about spending £500 on a DI box, try the Avalon U5 first. Absolute industry standard (and not just for bass either), built like a tank and sounds incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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