Beer of the Bass Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 (edited) Dynacord Bass King T head, believed to be late 60s/early 70's. This is quite a quirky design with a transistor preamp and valve power stage (much like the old Musicman amps were). Valves are a JJ ECC81 as the phase inverter, and a pair of older "Pinnacle" branded EL34s giving somewhere in the region of 50 watts. Speaker outputs are 16, 8 or 4 ohms. Working nicely, not super loud but provides a sweet old-school bass sound. This amp doesn't get really dirty when cranked, but provides a nice little bit of valvey goodness to your sound! It's relatively small and not too heavy (for a valve amp). Also worth mentioning: the front panel is backlit plexiglass, so it looks great in the dark! It would also be quite a simple matter to rewire one of the input jacks to a power amp input if you wanted to use it with the pre-amp of your choice. I'm looking for around £80, or would trade for a preamp/DI unit such as a Sansamp or similar, or other interesting item - try me! Local pickup in Edinburgh is preferred, but I'll look into postage if no-one nearby fancies it. Edited May 27, 2009 by Beer of the Bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris V. Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I can't believe how cheap things are on the used market in England compared to Denmark. These things go for 4 times what you're asking in Denmark, but that's the nature of the used market in DK, I guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thornybank Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Heard this when matching to a 1x15 cab - '70s Peavey with a cast frame 16ohm Celestion 100w. Warm, rich, fat sound. Good wee home/studio thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 Aww, don't say things like that! You'll make me want to hang on to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Jones Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 What a beautiful amp. Looks like a design classic. Wish I lived further north. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted May 6, 2009 Author Share Posted May 6, 2009 Hmm, anybody interested if I was to look into postage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted May 9, 2009 Author Share Posted May 9, 2009 A wee bump before I either eBay it or keep it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawriemacmillan Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 [quote name='Beer of the Bass' post='483642' date='May 9 2009, 12:01 PM']A wee bump before I either eBay it or keep it![/quote] PM'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umph Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 any idea how much shipping would be? any pictures of the transformers etc? ta! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted May 10, 2009 Author Share Posted May 10, 2009 (edited) Hi Umph, I've got to dash out just now, but I'll take a photo of the innards later if I get time... OK, later: Here are some pics from above and below with the grilles removed. Here also is a PDF schematic. I'm crazily busy for most of this week - I could probably research postage costs by about Thursday, and post on Saturday morning. I'm still vaguely toying with the idea of keeping it and re-jigging the preamp... Edited May 10, 2009 by Beer of the Bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosebass Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Have a bump on me for what is probably the coolest looking bass amp I have seen. Pity no modern amps follow the form and function of this amp....Its very tempting .......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesso Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 [quote name='Prosebass' post='485328' date='May 11 2009, 08:42 PM']Have a bump on me for what is probably the coolest looking bass amp I have seen. Pity no modern amps follow the form and function of this amp....Its very tempting ..........[/quote] Im in love with this amp. How loud exactly is not very loud? Would it keep up with a drum kit and a couple of guitars? If the answer is yes, then how much to post it to Dublin? THANKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dynacord-Bass-King-T-Valve-Amp-1970s-FULL-WORKING-ORDER_W0QQitemZ330329578945QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_MusicalInstr_Amplifiers_RL?hash=item330329578945&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A10|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50"]One on Ebay.[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 OK, I've no scales in the house and a gig tomorrow, but I'll get it put in a suitable box and plonked on some scales on Thursday so I can work out postage. Stay tuned! It'll certainly keeps up with drums when I've used it - if your guitarists are cranking big amps it might struggle a bit. I think the preamp is quite low-gain, so it can seem less loud than some 50 watt valve amps when used at low settings, but the maximum cleanish volume is about the same as other 2xEL34 amps. With any lower powered valve amp, sensitive speakers are a big help. It's great with an old fashioned 1x15, and slightly underwhelming with my 1x10". Nice sound though, warm and wholesome rather than agressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_eat_pie Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 This looks gorgeous! Would love it if I had the money - I'll see if I can get some extra work! Bump for a lush looking amp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesso Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 [quote name='ben_eat_pie' post='486157' date='May 12 2009, 05:21 PM']This looks gorgeous! Would love it if I had the money - I'll see if I can get some extra work! Bump for a lush looking amp![/quote] PM'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Now that's what I call minimalist: Gain/Bass/Treble Excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='486267' date='May 12 2009, 07:20 PM']Now that's what I call minimalist: Gain/Bass/Treble Excellent.[/quote] Nah - gain only would be proper minimalist Looks like a really funky piece of kit I must admit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_eat_pie Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 [quote name='Jesso' post='486258' date='May 12 2009, 07:11 PM']PM'd[/quote] You mentioned a PM, I havn't got it! Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosebass Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Jesso' post='485460' date='May 11 2009, 11:49 PM']Im in love with this amp. How loud exactly is not very loud? Would it keep up with a drum kit and a couple of guitars? If the answer is yes, then how much to post it to Dublin? THANKS![/quote] If it helps APC Couriers (they ship all the basses I make) have a road service to Ireland that is inexpensive. They shipped a bass from me to Dublin and 2 x Technics 1210s [quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='485489' date='May 12 2009, 12:21 AM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dynacord-Bass-King-T-Valve-Amp-1970s-FULL-WORKING-ORDER_W0QQitemZ330329578945QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_MusicalInstr_Amplifiers_RL?hash=item330329578945&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A10|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50"]One on Ebay.[/url][/quote] Makes this one an absolute bargain....and the first GAS I have had in years.... Edited May 12, 2009 by Prosebass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 Cheers for the tip about APC - I'll check 'em out. Not gone gone yet, but pending the usual... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesso Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 [quote name='Beer of the Bass' post='486541' date='May 13 2009, 12:54 AM']Cheers for the tip about APC - I'll check 'em out. Not gone gone yet, but pending the usual...[/quote] This arrived last week all in great working order and well packed. Martin is a pleasure to do business with! I'm very happy with the amp. Used it for band practice last night, it sounds very sweet. Got that tubey detailed sound I like. Not terribly loud with one 102HF markbass cab, but I still have to try it with my second cab at 4 ohms.... should make it push a bit more air ( I know these amps don't technically get any louder when the Ohmage is reduced, but more speakers tend to sound bigger). Great wee practice amp and looks absolutely very very totally cool with the backlight behind the perspex panel! Jesse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_eat_pie Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 [quote name='ben_eat_pie' post='486157' date='May 12 2009, 05:21 PM']This looks gorgeous! Would love it if I had the money - I'll see if I can get some extra work! Bump for a lush looking amp![/quote] Bugger..... I actually got some extra work too - enough to cover the cost of buying this amp! I'm gutted.... can I have 1sts on it if you ever want to sell it sir? Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 Hi Jesse, glad you're liking the sound. I found running it with the bass and treble controls up a bit (about 2-3 oclock) gives you a little more oomph. Ben, have you noticed the one on [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dynacord-Bass-King-T-Valve-Amp-1970s-FULL-WORKING-ORDER_W0QQitemZ330329578945QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_MusicalInstr_Amplifiers_RL?hash=item4ce92d5dc1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1688|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50"]ebay[/url]? It's been sitting for weeks, priced a bit high at £250. Since it's not shifting at that price, I'd think they might accept an offer. It's worth a try... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesso Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 [quote name='Beer of the Bass' post='498886' date='May 27 2009, 03:30 PM']Hi Jesse, glad you're liking the sound. I found running it with the bass and treble controls up a bit (about 2-3 oclock) gives you a little more oomph. Ben, have you noticed the one on [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dynacord-Bass-King-T-Valve-Amp-1970s-FULL-WORKING-ORDER_W0QQitemZ330329578945QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_MusicalInstr_Amplifiers_RL?hash=item4ce92d5dc1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1688|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50"]ebay[/url]? It's been sitting for weeks, priced a bit high at £250. Since it's not shifting at that price, I'd think they might accept an offer. It's worth a try...[/quote] Ben, I'll give you first dibs on it if I decide to sell it... but I don't see that happening for quite a while.... I think its a keeper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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