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Vic
10-19-2007, 11:32 AM
SOLD!

I just got this a few months back when they still had a few left, and as fantastic of a deal as it was, I just haven't been using it.

These are especially cool because they go down to 2 ohms, so they can drive tons of different speaker configs. They are also not heavy at all, and extremely easy to carry by the handle, and even have feet on the side as you can see so they can be set down like a suitcase. Tone for days... major unsung heroes on these!

I still have the original box, etc, and have rarely used it at all... it's literally in brand new condition, because essentially, it is.

I've got about $400 in this, have barely touched it, and would blow this out for $350 SHIPPED/48, and of course including paypal. No muss, no fuss, brand new B800 on your doorstep for 350. Done.

Initial pic, more if needed, but it does not have a single mark on it anywhere...

http://www.vsbass.com/pics/carvinb800_01.jpg

http://www.vsbass.com/pics/carvinb800_02.jpg

http://www.vsbass.com/pics/carvinb800_03.jpg

http://www.vsbass.com/pics/carvinb800_04.jpg

http://www.vsbass.com/pics/carvinb800_05.jpg

::::BASSIST::::
10-19-2007, 12:49 PM
I have this amp and I like it alot.

Very nice tone and great features.

Carvin doesnt make these anymore. Someone should buy it!

Trevorus
10-19-2007, 01:15 PM
Dang, I want it.

Vic
10-19-2007, 01:31 PM
FYI,
While these amps aren't up on the Carvin website anymore, the manual/specs are still there... just confusing 'cause this head and the combos shared the same manual, and the name on the manual doesn't say b800.

Anyway, it's all here:

http://www.carvin.com/manuals/brx212.pdf

One blurb from that:

Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20kHz

8ohms 300W
4ohms 500W
2ohms 800W (YEAH, BABY!) :)

Vic
10-19-2007, 01:32 PM
Dang, I want it.Pay me and it's yours. I'll knock some off for no shipping. :)

Vic
10-19-2007, 01:39 PM
Some deets...

• Discrete Class A input stages
• Preamp DRIVE and master VOLUME controls
• Six EQ controls: SUB BASS, BASS, LOW MID, MID, HIGH MID, and TREBLE
• Active/Passive input gain switch with input CLIP indicator
• Signal MUTE front panel switch or optional FS22 footswitch
• EFFECT LOOP front panel bypass switch or optional FS22 footswitch
• DIRECT OUT balanced XLR with independent LEVEL control, switchable "Pre-Post"
and "Ground Lift", DC isolated
• TUNER output jack independent of MUTE switch
• Internal OPTO clip-activated power amp limiter with limiter free normal operation
• High current SPEAKON® connectors and steel 1/4” speaker jack
• Metal shaft controls with threaded metal bushings mounted directly to front panel
• All steel chassis
• High density Baltic Birch plywood cabinet with Duratex™ polyurethane finish

Trevorus
10-19-2007, 01:42 PM
Pay me and it's yours. I'll knock some off for no shipping. :)

I may look into it... 2 GK 1001's is a bit redundant...

tallboybass
10-19-2007, 02:13 PM
Vic, how much does this 'bad boy' weigh?

PaleMelanesian
10-19-2007, 02:25 PM
According to the linked manual, 25lb shipping weight. I'm curious, too.

::::BASSIST::::
10-19-2007, 03:52 PM
22LBS

Vic
10-21-2007, 12:52 AM
22LBSThanks, dude. :)

::::BASSIST::::
10-21-2007, 02:45 AM
No problem.

Also, just for you guys sitting on the fence on this, I know of a TBer who just got one of these within the last few days. He likes it alot and says he loves how loud and full sounding it is. If he wants to make himself known, I'll leave that up to him.

Its a great amp. If I could go back in time to the point where I decided to buy my B800, I would do so again in a heartbeat.

Trevorus
10-21-2007, 02:46 AM
I've played them a couple of times myself. That's why I'm gunning for this one if my other amp sells...

LeonD
10-21-2007, 06:05 AM
PM sent.

LeonD

Vic
10-21-2007, 09:56 AM
PM's replied, still available... at least for now (hint hint). :)

Vic
10-21-2007, 06:52 PM
Posted more pics. We're talkin' MINT here... :)

fenderhutz
10-21-2007, 07:04 PM
I am wanting to buy this as a backup so bad.

Vic
10-21-2007, 07:19 PM
I am wanting to buy this as a backup so bad.Well, per the PM, you're only one paypal address away... :)

velocraig
10-22-2007, 10:13 AM
PM sent...

Chef
10-22-2007, 03:59 PM
CAn you give me dimensions of the unti "inside the rack?"
I my try to stuff this in my Silverado Combo...

Vic
10-22-2007, 04:07 PM
CAn you give me dimensions of the unti "inside the rack?"
I my try to stuff this in my Silverado Combo...You mean just the raw head itself? You do know there's no lid on that part, right? And I'm not sure if it even has sides.

Chef
10-22-2007, 04:12 PM
Just the raw head, yep.
It would be "inside" the silverado, where the stock powerplant is...

Vic
10-22-2007, 04:42 PM
Just the raw head, yep.
It would be "inside" the silverado, where the stock powerplant is...Ok. I'll do my best and get back to you later tonight.

Vic
10-23-2007, 01:05 AM
Just the raw head, yep.
It would be "inside" the silverado, where the stock powerplant is...Looks like 15 5/8" wide, 3 1/2" high, and 10" deep at the bottom (the deepest part, since the front angles back towards the top).

Trevorus
10-24-2007, 12:29 AM
Payment sent!

Vic
10-24-2007, 12:46 AM
SOLD! :)