onehappybunny Posted September 10, 2009 Posted September 10, 2009 (edited) Well, I'm getting close to 40 and my back is telling me I no longer need my lovely Mesa 400+ (that said, if you're after an all-valve amp it's one of the lighter ones) I am the third owner of the amp (still have the original receipt) and it appears that it has been very well cared for. Very slight scratch in the paint on the right hand handle is just about visible in the pics, but otherwise it's in excellent condition. Needless to say it sounds lush :wub: and they have been discontinued fairly recently so you can't get them new I have changed the drive valve for a Mullard ECC81 which adds to the smooth valvey tone and makes the EQ much more responsive. However, I can include the original drive valve should someone want to change back. To save you google-ing them here's some [url="http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Bass+Amp/product/Mesa%2FBoogie/Bass+400%2B/10/1"]Mesa 400+ reviews[/url] Priced to sell at £850 (no offers thanks) including the Boschma 6U rack case Hopefully the guys on [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=59259"]this Basschat thread[/url] don't mind me linking to let on about the secret that is Boschma rack cases I'm based near Guildford in Surrey if anyone is interested and wants to try it out Cheers Stu P.S. I have relisted this without the Lexicon MX300 and I'd messed up [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=59024"]the original ad[/url] with too much confusing stuff Decided it was better to start again! Edited September 26, 2009 by onehappybunny
misrule Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 Hi, Stu -- Just a couple of questions, if I may. Do you know when it was last re-valved? And when was it first sold? (I guess the receipt will tell you that). Cheers Mark
Dread Bass Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 Man i'd love one of these. Not on the cards just now tho. Good luck with the sale.
cocco Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 hey man, just wondering what th impedance on this bad boy is and wether its jack or speakon outputs?
tayste_2000 Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 The 400+'s as far as I'm aware are all jack out puts and put according to Mesa 500w into 8ohms, 4ohms or 2ohms This is the loudest head I've ever come across, there isn't anything that touches this currently available in the tube world
ashevans09 Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 Can someone please buy my Mesa strategy 400! I've been waiting ages for one of these!
Kraken Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 Thinking For Tuesday were on the Bill with Them Is Me over the last weekend, their Bass Player Jack had one of these through an Ampeg 8x10, sounded fantastic. Gutted I don't have the money, so have a free Bump
Anders Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 [quote name='onehappybunny' post='594575' date='Sep 10 2009, 11:21 AM']Well, I'm getting close to 40 and my back is telling me I no longer need my lovely Mesa 400+ (that said, if you're after an all-valve amp it's one of the lighter ones) I am the third owner of the amp (still have the original receipt) and it appears that it has been very well cared for. Very slight scratch in the paint on the right hand handle is just about visible in the pics, but otherwise it's in excellent condition. Needless to say it sounds lush :wub: and they have been discontinued fairly recently so you can't get them new I have changed the drive valve for a Mullard ECC81 which adds to the smooth valvey tone and makes the EQ much more responsive. However, I can include the original drive valve should someone want to change back. To save you google-ing them here's some [url="http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Bass+Amp/product/Mesa%2FBoogie/Bass+400%2B/10/1"]Mesa 400+ reviews[/url] Priced to sell at £850 (no offers thanks) including the Boschma 6U rack case Hopefully the guys on [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=59259"]this Basschat thread[/url] don't mind me linking to let on about the secret that is Boschma rack cases I'm based near Guildford in Surrey if anyone is interested and wants to try it out Cheers Stu P.S. I have relisted this without the Lexicon MX300 and I'd messed up [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=59024"]the original ad[/url] with too much confusing stuff Decided it was better to start again![/quote] I'm just curious. How does this one sound compared to the Mesa/Boogie Bass400? Except beeing louder that is. I tried the bass400 and it sounded almost exactly like Mesa/Boogie Buster200.I have never tried the 400+ but i have read somewhere that it sounds more warm and fat.Is that true?
onehappybunny Posted September 15, 2009 Author Posted September 15, 2009 [quote name='misrule' post='598990' date='Sep 15 2009, 10:03 AM']Do you know when it was last re-valved? And when was it first sold? (I guess the receipt will tell you that).[/quote] It was originally bought in April 2007 from the Bass Centre for £1,639. I am not sure whether it has been revalved since, but then it hasn't been used a lot. I have only changed one valve which is the drive pre-amp to a Mullard 12AT7 [quote name='cocco' post='599090' date='Sep 15 2009, 11:46 AM']hey man, just wondering what th impedance on this bad boy is and wether its jack or speakon outputs?[/quote] [quote name='tayste_2000' post='599102' date='Sep 15 2009, 11:58 AM']The 400+'s as far as I'm aware are all jack out puts and put according to Mesa 500w into 8ohms, 4ohms or 2ohms This is the loudest head I've ever come across, there isn't anything that touches this currently available in the tube world[/quote] As Tayste says...all jacks and same output whether 8, 4 or 2 ohms - and yes, it's loud [quote name='Anders' post='599486' date='Sep 15 2009, 06:32 PM']I'm just curious. How does this one sound compared to the Mesa/Boogie Bass400? Except beeing louder that is. I tried the bass400 and it sounded almost exactly like Mesa/Boogie Buster200.I have never tried the 400+ but i have read somewhere that it sounds more warm and fat.Is that true?[/quote] I haven't tried the 400 (non-plus) but can confirm that it can do warm and fat (but still retains more definition than some other tube amps IMHO) Thanks also for the kind words
tayste_2000 Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 I've just sent a detailed PM to Anders about this matter comparing it to other tube amps. I'd like to extend the same off I did to him to anyone interested, I'm in Manchester so if you are round my way and want to try a 400+ you are more than welcome to before making the long drive down south to buy onehappybunny's, not that anyone could ever be disappointed in a 400+ but I can tell people aren't willing to travel to take a punt so if you're near by come by crank it up and then go buy onehappybunny's
onehappybunny Posted September 15, 2009 Author Posted September 15, 2009 (edited) Thanks - very kind offer Tayste - appreciate it You'll have more experience that I with other tube amps, as this is the only one I've owned Same offer for anyone closer to me. Come and try the actual amp if you're interested Edit - also if anyone wants to bring any kit to test the tubes they're more than welcome (I haven't a clue how this would work) Edited September 15, 2009 by onehappybunny
antti Posted September 17, 2009 Posted September 17, 2009 Very, very nice amp. How you compare this to Orange AD200B. Do you know or is there anyone who can help?
onehappybunny Posted September 17, 2009 Author Posted September 17, 2009 [quote name='antti' post='601582' date='Sep 17 2009, 07:04 PM']Very, very nice amp. How you compare this to Orange AD200B. Do you know or is there anyone who can help?[/quote] Thanks - I haven't tried an Orange so can't really comment. I'm sure others on here may have experience of both, or maybe worth a search on here or Talkbass
antti Posted September 17, 2009 Posted September 17, 2009 Thanks. This is one very nice amp but there are so many tubes Probably one of the best and makes me come back again and again
onehappybunny Posted September 19, 2009 Author Posted September 19, 2009 [quote name='sk8' post='603008' date='Sep 19 2009, 04:49 PM']are you willing to post it?[/quote] Not really keen to post it. There's a fellow BC'er coming to try it out on Monday. Will update if it's still available after that.
onehappybunny Posted September 21, 2009 Author Posted September 21, 2009 (edited) Sold Edited September 26, 2009 by onehappybunny
misrule Posted September 21, 2009 Posted September 21, 2009 Anyone lend me a tenner? Oh, and a public thank you to tayste for his advice. *huge applause noise* Cheers Mark
tayste_2000 Posted September 21, 2009 Posted September 21, 2009 Is that applause noise huge because you're running it through the amp Happy to help I'm hooking Ashevans09 up tonight with another one of my 400+'s so we can have a little club going, we can be all over the UK and still hear each other
misrule Posted September 21, 2009 Posted September 21, 2009 We can set up a beacon chain for when the invasion comes Now, where have the children hidden their money boxes? ... Cheers, mate. Mark
onehappybunny Posted September 21, 2009 Author Posted September 21, 2009 [quote name='misrule' post='604642' date='Sep 21 2009, 03:30 PM']Now, where have the children hidden their money boxes? ...[/quote] Aw Mark, I hope it doesn't come to that! Good to meet you today and hope you enjoy it
misrule Posted September 21, 2009 Posted September 21, 2009 Good to meet you too, mate -- and thanks for the guided amp tour and coffee. I've handed your bank details to the missus who will work her magic as soon as possible. And a bassic bits speaker cable is on its way. I'll be in touch about Saturday. Cheers Mark
TheButler Posted September 21, 2009 Posted September 21, 2009 Sorry to jump in at the end, but I'm hoping one will surface North of the border before the year is out, if anyone thinks they could help me re that give us a PM! Oh and enjoy that amp!
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