MarkG3 Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 (edited) Orange Terror Bass 1000 [IMG]http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r569/S9_S12_Bass/78D774C7-95D3-4C4A-856F-6FF8B08CE870-1499-000000CA201420E2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r569/S9_S12_Bass/A3AF005C-2D16-43FC-AB8B-126DD5ECBB8C-1499-000000CA5AF79585.jpg[/IMG] There is a bit of a dent on the side but it plays fine and can't see or hear any loose bits [IMG]http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r569/S9_S12_Bass/D0AEBA57-17A4-4C02-ACE7-9EC5AE23CC2F-1499-000000CA654E32C5.jpg[/IMG] First impressions, Loud and sounding so good! I love how even with the gain on 12 o'clock it starts breaking up and gives the tone some balls. So GAS struck again however it's all good! Really should join a band again so I can use this! Edited October 11, 2012 by S9_S12_Bass Quote
Lozz196 Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 Nice one Mark, I thought I heard a rumble from your neck of the woods....... Quote
Musicman20 Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 Did that arrive new with that dent?! Quote
0175westwood29 Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 oh ok now come on ill take that awful trace head of your hands, and ill do it free of charge! i know im just to nice! .... really nice amp btw i love orange heads! andy Quote
MarkG3 Posted October 12, 2012 Author Posted October 12, 2012 Thanks! hmm let me think about that and I'll get back to you..........haha It is new with the dent, I have emailed the place I got it from with that picture and I have asked what can I have for free as its damaged so we will wait and see. I'm happy to keep it but obviously if I can get something for free to make up for it that would be good Quote
Musicman20 Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 I'd just get them to give you a new amp! That will take value off your amp and you have no idea if its damaged anything inside. Quote
fretmeister Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 Get a new amp. You don't know what else has been shaken about inside. Quote
wateroftyne Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 Did you actually email them and ask what you can have for free? Wow.. that's an interesting way to kick off negotiations.. Quote
MarkG3 Posted October 12, 2012 Author Posted October 12, 2012 I did flat out ask them....... I think I'll see what they say and go from there Quote
MarkG3 Posted October 12, 2012 Author Posted October 12, 2012 Well I was given the option of getting a replacement or getting some freebies. I'm willing to take the chance on the amp, I'm sure it's just cosmetic and the warranty will still be in place. So I have got an Electro-Harmonix Bass Big Muff on the way for £0 Quote
Cosmo Valdemar Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 [quote name='S9_S12_Bass' timestamp='1350047193' post='1833979'] Well I was given the option of getting a replacement or getting some freebies. I'm willing to take the chance on the amp, I'm sure it's just cosmetic and the warranty will still be in place. So I have got an Electro-Harmonix Bass Big Muff on the way for £0 [/quote] Great! Not sure you will have much need for a Muff with that head though... Quote
MarkG3 Posted October 12, 2012 Author Posted October 12, 2012 I know, but you can never have too much muff.........especially if its free Can't wait to get home and play on the amp again! Quote
brensabre79 Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 How does it compare to the Shuttle in terms of sound. I'm getting tired of lugging around dirty pedals to compensate for the pristine HiFi sound of mine - its just not me! I was looking at Eden and GK but I wondered if I could get over the look of the Orange (to me it looks like an old military field radio phone or something) for a sound with some b*ll*cks...? Quote
MarkG3 Posted October 12, 2012 Author Posted October 12, 2012 (edited) Haha yea I see what you mean, but for me I really like the kinda retro look its got. In comparison to the shuttle, the Orange definitely seems louder when I gave it a whirl yesterday. The eq doesn't really seem to do that much boosting past 2-3 o'clock on the Orange where as the shuttle has the added mid range frequency selector so you have more eq options with the shuttle. However the big part for me is the Orange has so much balls where the shuttle sounds good but just a little too clean for me. I've read around that some couldn't get a clean tone from the Orange, I could with the gain around 9 o'clock The Orange kind of reminds me of my old Trace Elliot V6. One of the things I prefer on the Orange, which really is silly, but there isn't any lights flashing at me saying limit or signal overdrive...... Edited October 12, 2012 by S9_S12_Bass Quote
Musicman20 Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 Cool that you compensated you...you'll never need more power! But, I can't help but think a new amp would have been safer. As you've accepted this one as it is they might be reluctant to exchange it later down the line. These micro amps have a lot jammed inside them so anything could have been knocked. Quote
LiamPodmore Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 (edited) Terror Bass 1000 into a Super12? I recommend earplugs, or, send it all to me to protect your ears. Absolutely lovely looking rig, and i bet the tone can be menacing. Liam Edited October 12, 2012 by LiamPodmore Quote
MarkG3 Posted October 13, 2012 Author Posted October 13, 2012 I know what you mean about getting a replacement but I'm happy it's all good! Haha will need ear plugs and cans on as well I reckon! I love how dirty this gets. Really happy with it and I love the tone Quote
MarkG3 Posted December 16, 2012 Author Posted December 16, 2012 Just an update, turned it on this morning and there was a high pitched hum/ring which I hadn't noticed before - if I did I don't remember but I was worried it was caused by the damage so rang dawsons and they are picking it up and sending me a replacement. No questions asked and I get to keep the bass big muff! Quote
Musicman20 Posted December 16, 2012 Posted December 16, 2012 [quote name='S9_S12_Bass' timestamp='1355674562' post='1901210'] Just an update, turned it on this morning and there was a high pitched hum/ring which I hadn't noticed before - if I did I don't remember but I was worried it was caused by the damage so rang dawsons and they are picking it up and sending me a replacement. No questions asked and I get to keep the bass big muff! [/quote] Class! Quote
hollywoodrox Posted December 17, 2012 Posted December 17, 2012 Cool amp , well done on getting it replaced and keeping the freebie, that is great service Quote
Salt on your Bass? Posted December 18, 2012 Posted December 18, 2012 Thats my near perfect rig. Classy, simple but nasty! You definiely need a band to do that justice, that said its so nice looking, i bet you cant stop ooking at it...... I might use the pic as a screensaver! Ha! Quote
MarkG3 Posted December 21, 2012 Author Posted December 21, 2012 go for it! I know I really just want to get playing again, The replacement has arrived at work and looks to be as it should be so now I just have 6 hours to wait until home time........ Quote
mingsta Posted December 21, 2012 Posted December 21, 2012 Whoa thats a nice rig!!! Looks perfect for those polite coffee house acoustic gigs Quote
BassTractor Posted December 24, 2012 Posted December 24, 2012 [quote name='mingsta' timestamp='1356090125' post='1906639'] Looks perfect for those polite coffee house acoustic gigs [/quote] That argument won me over. I'm going for this set! best, bert Quote
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