Marshall Question

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I recently had the chance to play through a Marshall VBA400 and VBC412 cabinet and thought it sounded great. I have looked at Guitar Center and Musicians Friend to no avail, both indicating the amp and cabinet are "discontinued". They still appear on Marshall's website but I am uncertain where I can find them. Does or have any of you played through them? Like them or not? and most importantly know where I might buy them? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[anderbass]

Here ya go:
http://www.bananasmusic.com/productd...tube-Bass-Head
http://www.bananasmusic.com/productd...m-Bass-Cabinet

I've never played either but you'll find some older threads about these using the search feature here on TB

[Fab Savage]

Very Happy VBA 400 user. Id suggest getting a sealed cab to go with it (such as the VBC412 or similar) but YMMV.

[nysbob]

I don't think they are discontinued so much as out of stock and won't commit to the numbers necessary...these amps are available through dealers that handle marshall or on the used market.

I agree that they are incredible rigs that have been largely overlooked in the states. They're a lot more prevalent in yerrup.

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Thanks everyone, I appreciate the feedback. I am still being told by some dealers that the items, especially the VBC412 cabinet is "discontinued", but have Bananas out of California seeing if they can still get me one.
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[beans-on-toast]

Before purchasing a new amp, you might want to hold off until after NAMM, which starts on January 13. There are always a lot of new product announcements made at this show.

It could be that the VBA400 is being replaced with a newer product. If it is, existing stock might be discounted after the show.

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Hey Beans,
Thanks for the heads up and advice about NAMM, it will be interesting to see what is available.
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