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06-21-2009, 12:43 AM
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Well, this pre is super-nice but just a little too "modern" for my current project (oldies, C/W, R&B). Its racked at the moment so no pics until I find the energy to de-rack the stupid thing. No issues whatsoever and she's now sporting an NOS Brimar (UK) tube. This particular unit is more than 3 years old so no Jensen DI transformer. I trust you're smart enough not to inadvertantly cook a chip with phantom power.
Not sure what I'm looking for in terms of trades but I will tell you I'm leaning more heavily on my SansAmp RPM. Some may consider this the "trad vintage vibe" which is fine by me. I have no preference with regards to tube vs. solid-state. Cash +/- for the right trade. Let me know what you've got!
Pics coming up tomorrow!
Riis
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06-23-2009, 02:07 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: Johnson City, TN | | | have you tried various tubes in this? You could get a whole new vibe from it...
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06-23-2009, 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by fretman4god  have you tried various tubes in this? You could get a whole new vibe from it... | I pulled the stock EH valve and replaced it with the aforementioned Brimar. It changed the character slightly but the true Demeter tone still shines through.
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06-23-2009, 06:25 PM
|  | Moderator Moderator | | Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bloomington, IN | | | I've got a nice Ampeg SVP-CL I'd be happy to trade (plus some other odds and ends that may interest a vintage tone seeker). It sounds great, and is the opposite of a Demeter preamp (I use to have a VTBP-201). I just don't have a use for it anymore. |
06-23-2009, 06:58 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Virginia Beach, VA | | | PM at ya.
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06-23-2009, 07:07 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tigard, OR | | | Free bump from a HPB-1 owner having the same issue. I'm even thinking Sansamp RBI for that total vintage tube tone.
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06-23-2009, 07:34 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Virginia Beach, VA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by fish slapper Free bump from a HPB-1 owner having the same issue. I'm even thinking Sansamp RBI for that total vintage tube tone. | I have one of those in my second rack...actually its an RPM but you get the idea. I'm looking for something similar to the SansAmp in character but not exactly the same.
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06-23-2009, 07:37 PM
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06-28-2009, 08:30 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Virginia Beach, VA | | | Trade Pending
Trade in process.
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06-28-2009, 08:32 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: L.A., as in Lower Arkansas! | | | Sorry Riis...I thought this was a done deal or I would have waited to put mine up FS/FT.
My apologies!
Oh, and BUMP for a geat guy!
dcr
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06-28-2009, 09:17 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Virginia Beach, VA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by dcr Sorry Riis...I thought this was a done deal or I would have waited to put mine up FS/FT.
My apologies!
Oh, and BUMP for a geat guy!
dcr | No harm done. Great minds think alike!
BTW, we played an outdoor gig yesterday and was concerned I might experience some thermal issues with my rig, especially the Crest CA-6. Did a little research and was able to upgrade the cooling fan with no modification to the Crest's chassis. Here's a comprehensive illustration and wiring mod. schematic all wrapped up-in-one: 
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06-28-2009, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Zooberwerx No harm done. Great minds think alike!
BTW, we played an outdoor gig yesterday and was concerned I might experience some thermal issues with my rig, especially the Crest CA-6. Did a little research and was able to upgrade the cooling fan with no modification to the Crest's chassis. Here's a comprehensive illustration and wiring mod. schematic all wrapped up-in-one:
Riis | That a horse trailer behind the van? If so, no comment!
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06-29-2009, 05:01 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Just South of Chicago | | | Interested in the Rare Ampeg SVTII preamp?
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06-29-2009, 05:11 PM
| | Moderator Moderator | | Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bloomington, IN | | | Both ends of the trade are in the mail right now... |
06-29-2009, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeremy Allen Both ends of the trade are in the mail right now... | In that case....this thread is now closed!
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