FS: ADA MB-1 + ADA MPC Footswitch (or Tech21 Midi Moose)

ric stave · #1 10-17-2010, 02:05 AM

**Pedals sold, Preamp available!!! $270 shipped!!!

*ugh*

I don't REALLY want to sell this, but it's come to the point where I can't spend any 'new' money, just have to sell something to get something new.

Up for grabs is my 'backup' ADA MB-1 Bass Programmable preamp.

I've used this preamp for about 15 years - it is one of the only of its kind - programmable and switchable thru MIDI - has solid state AND tube channels, both with selectable preset EQ curves, compression, overdrive, programmable 5 band semi-parametric EQ, chorus, and 2 FX loops (both programmable) Front panel is in great shape, all the buttons work, display is fine. Some scratches on top and bottom from rack mounting.

1 space rack mountable preamp

$270.00 shipped, CON US

Paypal, or Postal Money order

PM for pics, or I will also try to post some here in the next few days.

Thanks!
~ric

**Mound of Sound** · #2 10-17-2010, 06:59 AM

Wish I had never sold mine BUMP.

ric stave · #3 10-17-2010, 10:20 AM

Thanks, man - they are amazing pieces - I bought my 1st one brand new from ADA about 1/2 a year before they 'disappeared', and that one's going with me to my grave!

I bought this one as a backup a few years ago, 'just-in-case', but the things are so rock solid they just never crap out!

I'll try to get pics up later today.

ric stave · #4 10-17-2010, 11:01 AM

Here's the MB-1, the MPC, and the Tech 21 Midi Moose.

OK - for the MB-1, the Furman PL-Plus (w/Voltmeter and lights), the Korg DT-1 Tuner, the rack bag and ONE of the footswitches, let's call it an even $XXX shipped (Con US, PayPal....)

**Korg DT-1, MPC and Midi Moose Pedal are all sold**

ric stave · #5 10-19-2010, 07:01 AM

I will part out all of this -

ADA MB-1 Programmable Bass preamp ~ $270
ADA MPC Footswitch (w/7 pin midi cable) ~ $50 SOLD!!
Tech 21 Midi Moose Footswitch (w/5 pin midi cable) ~ $70 SOLD!!
Korg DT-1 Rack Tuner (1 front input and 4 back inputs) ~ $80 SOLD!!
Furman PL-Plus (has voltmeter and 2 pull out lights with dimmer) ~ $85

The 3 space rack bag is not included.

All prices include shipping (Con US)

**Mound of Sound** · #6 10-21-2010, 10:21 AM

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't power supplied through the seven pin midi cable to the footswitch?

ric stave · #7 10-21-2010, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mound of Sound

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't power supplied through the seven pin midi cable to the footswitch?

Yes and no - you still need the 9v adaptor either way - you can plug the adator straight into the MPC and use a 5 pin cable (or 7), if you want to power the footcontroller thru the 7 pin, you still need to use the adaptor and plug it into the MB-1, a little input is located on the back next to the MIDI IN jack - this then powers the outer 2 pins on the 7 pin cable.

It's too bad they didn't build a seperate power supply/converter right into the Preamp for this.

ric stave · #8 10-23-2010, 01:36 PM

No love for one of the coolest bass preamps ever?

ric stave · #9 10-27-2010, 11:40 AM

Midi Moose and Korg Rack Tuner have been sold!

Chadwickw · #10 10-27-2010, 11:46 AM

PM sent--definite interest in the MB-1

Thanks!

morguedoc71 · #11 10-30-2010, 04:05 PM

Intrigued....a guitarist I played with over a decade ago had an ADA setup, and still does to this day.

Any sound clips?

ric stave · #12 10-31-2010, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by morguedoc71

Intrigued....a guitarist I played with over a decade ago had an ADA setup, and still does to this day.

Any sound clips?

Sorry, I don't, and don't really have the capability to record any.

It is very versatile - Tube section and SS section that can be used at the same time, each has it's own EQ 'shaping options' and 3 drive settings for the tube section (clean to overdrive), then a master 5 band EQ w/the 3 middle bands being parametric, a compressor, and a programmable chorus. Also has 2 programmable FX loops with seperate send and return levels, built-in bi-amp outs (along with a full range), an XLR out (switchable pre/post), a ground lift switch, and midi in/out/thru.

All settings can be stored as a 'patch' and recalled and switched live from any midi pedal.

ric stave · #13 11-02-2010, 09:59 AM

Sorry, the Midi Moose has been sold, so it's no longer an option to go with the MB-1 (I can't change the thread title any longer...)

mike13 · #14 11-06-2010, 11:45 PM

Hey Ric,I'll take the MB,just sent you an email

ric stave · #15 11-07-2010, 10:34 AM

PM replied - sorry, US sale only. Thanks for asking.

lakedmb · #16 11-14-2010, 01:44 PM

Would this be used with a power amp or can you use a head that already has a preamp?

I have an Ampeg SVT-4Pro and am interested in using this with it.

ric stave · #17 11-14-2010, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lakedmb

Would this be used with a power amp or can you use a head that already has a preamp?

I have an Ampeg SVT-4Pro and am interested in using this with it.

It would work either way.

**Mound of Sound** · #18 11-14-2010, 07:13 PM

These things are getting harder and harder to find, folks. Snatch it up if you can!

ric stave · #19 11-17-2010, 10:56 PM

3rd last bump .....

.... then I just keep it - as I said, this is my backup, I use the other one I have every gig, either through my amp (Berg IP) or direct - it sounds awesome! I'm perfectly to happy to keep it.

Someday these'll sell for $4000..... {dream sequence start, ala Wayne's World ....} ......

ric stave · #20 11-18-2010, 05:32 PM

The MPC pedal is now gone, so it looks like all that's left is the MB-1 preamp, and the Furman.