Quilly Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Just now, Reggaebass said: I’ve got an eye on that 🙂 It’s sweet alright 😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Just now, Quilly said: It’s sweet alright 😍 I keep going back for another look 😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilly Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 1 minute ago, Reggaebass said: I keep going back for another look 😀 Getting my ctm100 serviced at Ashdown. Can’t wait to see/hear what they do . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 2 minutes ago, Quilly said: Getting my ctm100 serviced at Ashdown. Can’t wait to see/hear what they do . I’ve just had my LB30 checked over by them as it was getting hot , they do a really good job, I should think your ctm will sound immense 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilly Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 10 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: I’ve just had my LB30 checked over by them as it was getting hot , they do a really good job, I should think your ctm will sound immense Yeah my amp hasn’t been sounding great and not as loud as you’d expect. As there’s travel restrictions all over Ireland I figured I might as well just send it to the lions den altogether 🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 On 07/10/2020 at 15:48, King Tut said: What's HB unit called buddy? Let me go one better and give you a linky: https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_pa_100_power_attenuator.htm Looking at the listing again, I see it's an attenuator first and foremost, which can double up as a full dummy load. Still, it provides the line out to go to your interface/DAW, and I see the reviews are generally positive! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tut Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 32 minutes ago, EliasMooseblaster said: Let me go one better and give you a linky: https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_pa_100_power_attenuator.htm Looking at the listing again, I see it's an attenuator first and foremost, which can double up as a full dummy load. Still, it provides the line out to go to your interface/DAW, and I see the reviews are generally positive! Thank you kind sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloney Balderdash Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 (edited) I used to own an Ampeg B-15S, 60W tube amp, that actually was loud enough for band rehearsals and small gigs without PA support, but unfortunately I was stupid enough to sell it, which I regret much. When that is said, even if the B-15 sounded awesome, I do actually prefer the tone you get from solid state amps, though I use an EHX Black Finger, tube driven optical compresor, with it's 2 preamp tubes run at proper high 300V voltage, as much for a light compression as as a tube preamp stage, which actually beautifully give me a nice touch of that characteristic tube warmth and flavor, and, with the the input gain dialed up to just before the tubes starts to break up when I dig in, an ever so slight touch of tube breakup grid. Edited October 10, 2020 by Baloney Balderdash 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taunton-hobbit Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 23 hours ago, taunton-hobbit said: This one's $3000 (no offers) currently (EBay) (it isn't mine, btw) It seems to have gone ............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilly Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 On 03/10/2020 at 20:52, King Tut said: To follow! How's that amp working out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tut Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Quilly said: How's that amp working out? I love it. Sadly no chance of trying it at gig levels for the foreseeable but I bought it for the long term. I've not had much experience of valve amps, bit it seems very versatile and really comes alive when you turn it up. I'm pretty sure she'll be a keeper while I'm gigging in Stray. If I ever went back to pubs I'd more likely use something less weighty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Nice looking amp I saw this morning on eBay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284043436873 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 4 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: Nice looking amp I saw this morning on eBay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284043436873 It's certainly a looker, but it runs a tube preamp into a Class D power amp. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, JapanAxe said: It's certainly a looker, but it runs a tube preamp into a Class D power amp. Ah thanks Japanaxe, I didn’t know that 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taunton-hobbit Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 (edited) Worth pointing out this is a hybrid (valve pre / class D output) ? 😎 ......late again ............! Edited October 13, 2020 by taunton-hobbit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilly Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 2 hours ago, Reggaebass said: Ah thanks Japanaxe, I didn’t know that 👍 I've been eyeing up these, there's an 800W version also, they look great. The Superbassman is 300W, pure valve (uses 6 x 6550s) havnt heard much about them but they should be killer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilly Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 (edited) Anyone ever try this amp..Looks like a bit of a monster. https://goughanddavy.co.uk/products/laney-nexus-tube-bass-amp-head Edited October 15, 2020 by Quilly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 9 minutes ago, Quilly said: Anyone ever try this amp..Looks like a bit of a monster. https://goughanddavy.co.uk/products/laney-nexus-tube-bass-amp-head Spent many a year lusting after one, but sadly never got the chance to try. (I was a Laney devotee for quite a few years when I was still using solid state combos.) Quite apart from my own favourable prejudices, I heard great things about the Nexus heads - it seems a shame that they never thought to try and knock out a smaller version with a wattage more practical for smaller venues (hence my transition to valves via the Little Bastard 30). They are alleged to be absolute beasts, though...and bloody heavy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy23cricket Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 12 minutes ago, Quilly said: Anyone ever try this amp..Looks like a bit of a monster. https://goughanddavy.co.uk/products/laney-nexus-tube-bass-amp-head Yep, fantastic underated UK made Valve amps. I had one, sold it then bought another as I missed it! Now one of my main amps. Super high end stuff, but people seem put off by the brand which is a bit crazy considering their pedigree. Quite a modern take on the standard big valve heads. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilly Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Just now, EliasMooseblaster said: Spent many a year lusting after one, but sadly never got the chance to try. (I was a Laney devotee for quite a few years when I was still using solid state combos.) Quite apart from my own favourable prejudices, I heard great things about the Nexus heads - it seems a shame that they never thought to try and knock out a smaller version with a wattage more practical for smaller venues (hence my transition to valves via the Little Bastard 30). They are alleged to be absolute beasts, though...and bloody heavy. Yeah 400W is a bit overkill. 100-200W @ around 20kg-ish would be ideal really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilly Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, jimmy23cricket said: Yep, fantastic underated UK made Valve amps. I had one, sold it then bought another as I missed it! Now one of my main amps. Super high end stuff, but people seem put off by the brand which is a bit crazy considering their pedigree. Quite a modern take on the standard big valve heads. That price isnt bad considering what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Yes I had one. It was lovely. Great build quality and sound. In no way Ampeg like, bit nice valve sound. Manageable, but it's that nice youd want a case etc which makes it really heavy. You can pick them up dirt cheap if you're lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyder Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 (edited) I had one and only sold it because of the weight. It has a fantastic hi-end preamp and a massive powerful sound. It was my favourite valve amp ever until I got a Stoneham YI-200. Half the power and half the weight. 😀 Edited October 15, 2020 by spyder 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 The fact it was 2 amps - a valve and a mosfet - was brilliant as you could blend them, use one or the other, and even have a backup should a valve go down. Laney were great too. Very quick to answer any questions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilly Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 30 minutes ago, spyder said: I had one and only sold it because of the weight. It has a fantastic hi-end preamp and a massive powerful sound. It was my favourite valve amp ever until I got a Stoneham YI-200. Half the power and half the weight. 😀 I’ve my eye in that stoneham big time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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