tayste_2000 Posted October 20, 2009 Posted October 20, 2009 (edited) Up for sale is my Mesa Boogie 400+, my reason for sale is I'm moving over to Matamp bass amps in the next few months and when this sells I can order my first one and use my Alembic and 2 x Strategy Rig I'm putting together tonight for live. It is the older 6 band graphic eq model, which just means it has one less high freq band not that it matters. So bit of history about this amp, it has been in the Basschat family for a while, having been owned by Kiwi, Ped, stewartmcewan and myself. Ped had it revalved about 4 years a go with Harma's, which since I had this amp serviced about 2 weeks ago are still working flawlessly, that's the beauty of the 400+ it's sooo loud you run it at like 3 and put no strain on the tubes what so ever. I think it could benefit from the 12AT7or 12AU7 in the drive section instead of the stock 12AX7 as it's a bit gainy, which is great if you want it to be, but obviously this could be tamed if you are looking for a smooth clean sound from it. But this is a common tube change and some people believe is how the amp was actually designed to run. It has lived in a shockmounted rack since I got it but this won't be included as it's 14u and will be holding most of my new rig. It's in great condition, bit dusty, no chips or scratches or anything of importance to mention, I will get it out of my practice room tonight and snap some pics but these are very tough and robust amps and it's lived in an even tougher and robust case. I'm after £800 for it Not really interested in trades at this point Cheers Edited December 4, 2009 by tayste_2000
tayste_2000 Posted October 21, 2009 Author Posted October 21, 2009 Ok maybe interested in another Overwater bass or Matamp head for it But don't tell anyone
Ghosts Over Japan Posted October 23, 2009 Posted October 23, 2009 If I had the money and didn't have my Musicman bass stolen I'd bite your bloody hand off! Lovely bits of equipment! Hope to get one in the future!
ashevans09 Posted October 23, 2009 Posted October 23, 2009 Bump for an incredible guy and an amazing head, it's impossible to be disappointed with this amp
TheButler Posted October 23, 2009 Posted October 23, 2009 If you have it the middle of next month... i might have to give it some consideration. As you know i've been wanting one for ages. Like you though i am also tempted by the MatAmp route. I'll keep you posted, in the unlikely event of it sticking around.
gazgoldstar Posted October 24, 2009 Posted October 24, 2009 Perfect match for my Mesa Boogie 1615be cab I have for sale. I used them together for a long while. See my ad on this site for more details.
Kiwi Posted October 28, 2009 Posted October 28, 2009 I still have a small regret in selling this amp. It was really nice.
tayste_2000 Posted October 30, 2009 Author Posted October 30, 2009 (edited) Bump Forgot to say I will chuck in a mesa footswitch for engaging the graphic eq with purchase of this amp. Edited October 30, 2009 by tayste_2000
Xzantes Posted October 30, 2009 Posted October 30, 2009 aww man i would love this amp shame i don't have the cash atm, i'm gonna be putting my trace up for trade tonight ^^
ped Posted October 30, 2009 Posted October 30, 2009 [quote name='gazgoldstar' post='635242' date='Oct 24 2009, 11:41 AM']Perfect match for my Mesa Boogie 1615be cab I have for sale. I used them together for a long while. See my ad on this site for more details.[/quote] Yep - that's what I used with it!
guybrush threepwood Posted October 31, 2009 Posted October 31, 2009 God I wish I could afford it mate, however I think my missus might actually kill me, and I don't want to be responsible for a murder, particularly my own. However, bumps are free. Really is an incredible bit of kit this, I'll be very jealous of whoever buys it.
tayste_2000 Posted November 23, 2009 Author Posted November 23, 2009 (edited) No afraid not after an Ampeg Edited November 23, 2009 by tayste_2000
waynepunkdude Posted November 23, 2009 Posted November 23, 2009 [quote name='Shockwave' post='662521' date='Nov 23 2009, 11:37 AM']mmmmmmm Part ex on my Ampeg SVT Pro 5?[/quote] Was gonna ask the exact same question.
wibbler21 Posted November 28, 2009 Posted November 28, 2009 would it be possible to hear the amp if you still have it. could you let me know where your based
tayste_2000 Posted December 4, 2009 Author Posted December 4, 2009 Just to let everyone know I've decided to withdraw this, I changed the preamp drive tube and it's completely changed the sound. I had a gig to do with lots of stairs so I took this instead of the super rack and it was perfect. Now going Matamp on sunday to get a matching headcase made for it. If anyone would still like to have a play through it let me know. Cheers
Owen Posted December 4, 2009 Posted December 4, 2009 [quote name='tayste_2000' post='673929' date='Dec 4 2009, 09:23 AM']I had a gig to do with lots of stairs so I took this instead of the super rack and it was perfect.[/quote] I used to be young enough to consider that carrying a Mesa all valve head was not a big deal.
tayste_2000 Posted December 4, 2009 Author Posted December 4, 2009 You should try carrying my 14u shock mounted rolling rack with 2 Strategy 400's and an Alembic F-1X in it
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