R,5,R,5... Posted October 24, 2007 Posted October 24, 2007 (edited) Due to a recent acquisition I'm going to be selling my Kern. These preamps are not made anymore and are quite hard to find. Harder still is finding one that works on 240V. I had mine professionally converted to European voltage (mine does not use an external transformer -- it is the last version they produced). It is extremely solid, and is well-known for its ability to go from fat and/or overdriven to crisp and clear. The tonal balance control is basically the only control you need once you're happy with the B/M/T settings. It has a Jensen transformer which makes it very good for recording. Some information is available [url="http://www.kernacm.com/ip777gallery.htm"]here[/url] and [url="http://www.kernacm.com/ip777.htm"]here[/url]. A Bass Player review is available [url="http://www.kernacm.com/review.htm"]here[/url]. And reviews from users [url="http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Bass+Amp/product/Kern/IP-777+Preamp/10/1"]here[/url]. £600 plus actual shipping costs, or pickup from London SW1. Please pm me with any questions. Edited October 28, 2007 by R,5,R,5...
6stringbassist Posted October 24, 2007 Posted October 24, 2007 Yesterday and I'd have had this off you, I've only just (2 hours ago) ordered an Alembic preamp, this is by all accounts a souped up version of the Alembic.
R,5,R,5... Posted October 24, 2007 Author Posted October 24, 2007 [quote name='6stringbassist' post='79027' date='Oct 24 2007, 06:38 PM']this is by all accounts a souped up version of the Alembic.[/quote] Quite right. I prefer the Kern to the Alembic (at least the F1-X) as it is in my opinion more versatile. Cheers r5
Rich Posted October 25, 2007 Posted October 25, 2007 *shuts eyes* *imagines how good this thing sounds* *whimpers gently and comes over all unnecessary*
Gwilym Posted October 25, 2007 Posted October 25, 2007 sweet. just had a listen to the sound clips on basstasters.com. it sounds like a cross between the Demeter 201s and the TE V-Type.
TimmyC Posted October 26, 2007 Posted October 26, 2007 (edited) Is the DI out pre or post EQ? Is there a switch? I can't really make it out from the pics in the link Edited October 26, 2007 by TimmyC
R,5,R,5... Posted October 26, 2007 Author Posted October 26, 2007 (edited) [quote name='TimmyC' post='79745' date='Oct 26 2007, 12:46 PM']Is the DI out pre or post EQ? Is there a switch? I can't really make it out from the pics in the link[/quote] Post eq, as far as I can see. I don't think there's a switch. cheers, root fifth Edited October 26, 2007 by R,5,R,5...
R,5,R,5... Posted October 29, 2007 Author Posted October 29, 2007 Now SOLD. Thanks 99ster, what a gent! Very nice to meet you.
99ster Posted October 29, 2007 Posted October 29, 2007 [quote name='R,5,R,5...' post='80668' date='Oct 29 2007, 08:32 AM']Now SOLD. Thanks 99ster, what a gent! Very nice to meet you.[/quote] Likewise Nico - a pleasure to meet you too!
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