franzbassist Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 (edited) Hi all I've been offered one for (edit: what I thought was) a really good price, and I was wondering what people think of them? Cheers Gareth Edited November 27, 2013 by walbassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 he price is really good, should be able to move on without taking a hit, I've liked the Ashdown valve stuff I've tried, Peacemaker and Little Bastard. Two 6550/KT88 is definitely a cool power section. Gutshots if you get it please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 What is a really good price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1382905750' post='2257914'] What is a really good price? [/quote] Just over £800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 They retail for £988 on Thomann. I think £800 is a fair price, but not really good. Plus, how old, how much use, cosmetic condition, last serviced? If the KT88's need changing you could be in the region of £75 for a decent matched pair [url="http://www.hotroxuk.com/genalex-gold-lion-kt88.html"]http://www.hotroxuk.com/genalex-gold-lion-kt88.html[/url] and this could take the shine off things. For this money, I'd want to be really sure that I wanted the amp. Have you played through it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1382906756' post='2257940'] They retail for £988 on Thomann. I think £800 is a fair price, but not really good. Plus, how old, how much use, cosmetic condition, last serviced? If the KT88's need changing you could be in the region of £75 for a decent matched pair [url="http://www.hotroxuk.com/genalex-gold-lion-kt88.html"]http://www.hotroxuk....-lion-kt88.html[/url] and this could take the shine off things. For this money, I'd want to be really sure that I wanted the amp. Have you played through it? [/quote] I hadn't seen that Thomann price, only the £1299 UK RRP, so yes you are right the price isn't as good as I thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Yeah, that isn't a great price. could sort you a fair choice of 100w British made S/H fully serviced 100w valve amps for that. Tap them up for gut shots anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 whatever you do Mr Foxen wants his gut shots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 I may go back and use the Thomann price as a negotiating tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 (edited) I think that would be a good idea. I'm sure it's a great amp, although I've never played one so can't comment. The questions I'd be asking are- How old are the KT88's and when was it last serviced and by whom? If a new pair of KT's are around £70, a service around £30 (not too sure about this figure), then see if he'll go for £700 and you're covered if something goes west. If it's just been done with all new valves and receipts then try to go £750, otherwise you may as well buy a new one. The KT's I've shown are Gold Lion, which are more pricey. Matamp only fit these now after QC issues with JJ's. I've still got JJ's in my GT200, they're doing fine after 3 years and a pair is £56. I sometimes think there's a bit of luck involved when it comes to getting a good set of valves. Hope all goes well, they do look a lovely head. Edited October 28, 2013 by Billy Apple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1382945393' post='2258136'] The questions I'd be asking are- How old are the KT88's and when was it last serviced and by whom? [/quote] It's ex-demo from a shop, so very low miles, but I've asked them for a full history just now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 Well, I just realised the amp would hang over the side of my Berg by nearly 3" each side. Visual fail, so it's a no from me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1382956359' post='2258315'] Well, I just realised the amp would hang over the side of my Berg by nearly 3" each side. Visual fail, so it's a no from me [/quote] I had this before with one of my previous amps. Wouldn't it be nice to have a good all valver with a typical 19" or so width? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obbm Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1382956359' post='2258315'] Well, I just realised the amp would hang over the side of my Berg by nearly 3" each side. Visual fail, so it's a no from me [/quote] Chain Saw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 [quote name='obbm' timestamp='1382960775' post='2258384'] Chain Saw? [/quote] Word association: Daisy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 [quote name='obbm' timestamp='1382960775' post='2258384'] Chain Saw? [/quote]This amp comes in a custom casing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 [quote name='RandomBass' timestamp='1382957922' post='2258347']I had this before with one of my previous amps. Wouldn't it be nice to have a good all valver with a typical 19" or so width?[/quote] Mesa 400? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Think Matamp are about rack width. Wide is good in valve amps, can spread stuff out more for lower noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1382956359' post='2258315'] Visual fail, so it's a no from me [/quote] Doesn't matter to us at all. We still need out gut shots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1382904014' post='2257885'] I've liked the Ashdown valve stuff I've tried, Peacemaker and Little Bastard. Two 6550/KT88 is definitely a cool power section. Gutshots if you get it please. [/quote] Just found this Oli, just for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 (edited) [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1384263655' post='2274590'] Just found this Oli, just for you [/quote] That's nice. I wonder what's going on underneath all that Edited November 12, 2013 by RandomBass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceBass3901 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Ashdown recently posted a pic on their facebook page of a CTM 300 being tested and you get a pretty good gut shot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1384263655' post='2274590'] Just found this Oli, just for you [/quote] That's tops, not fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 So, you've bought it then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1385500297' post='2289091'] So, you've bought it then? [/quote] Yep, knocked them down some more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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