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05-12-2012, 07:22 PM
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05-12-2012, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by BassManPatsFan ...Also, Music Gallery is a great shop. They're actually doing a small repair on my bass as we speak. Beautiful store and great selection, especially of amps. | I haven't been to Music Gallery for a long, long time, but the thing that impressed me most about them was that every instrument played beautifully.
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05-13-2012, 12:04 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: S.F. now, Boston originally | | | ^Agreed. They seem to take impeccable care of their instruments. Great customer service too.
I would love to buy a Walkabout there when I get the cash, but I'm graduating college in June and moving to the West Coast shortly after. |
05-13-2012, 06:04 AM
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05-13-2012, 06:51 AM
|  | passionate hack | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NE US/CAN line | | | lovin' mine more than ever :-) and itchin' to try it with the fEarful Bassic which I should have in about a week......
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05-13-2012, 07:40 AM
|  | Still rockin' | | Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deep E Texas | | After several months of surgery and rehab and playing with friends, I've got a genuine gig next Saturday. If I can get some help, I'll put the M/B head back in the 1x15 Scout box. This is gonna be soooooo good! 
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05-13-2012, 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by lpdeluxe  After several months of surgery and rehab and playing with friends, I've got a genuine gig next Saturday. If I can get some help, I'll put the M/B head back in the 1x15 Scout box. This is gonna be soooooo good! | Glad to hear you are back in the saddle! Have a great show!  |
05-13-2012, 09:11 AM
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Staff Reviewer; Bass Gear Magazine Moderator | | Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbia MO | | | That's great news; have a fun show!
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05-13-2012, 10:08 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dallas, TX | | | Yes, enjoy the gig, and let that WAS 15 shine.
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05-13-2012, 10:36 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Orleans LA | | | Great news, I've been there and it's great to be back.
My 15 should arrive soon, give us a gig report for sure!
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05-13-2012, 02:40 PM
|  | Johnny and Joe | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago | | Quote:
Originally Posted by BassManPatsFan Thanks for the tip! I went there today and checked out their WAs--both the 12 and the 15. It was my first time playing the WA and I have to say I fell in love. I had a 400+ several years ago and miss it dearly, but I was shocked by how warm the WA's tone can get, especially for such a small amp that doesn't have power tubes. I went to the shop thinking I'd go for the 15, but after playing both, I believe the 12 is more my speed. It seemed punchier and like it would cut through the mix better to me.
Too bad I'm going to have to wait until my first full time job starts in July before I can pick one up.
Also, Music Gallery is a great shop. They're actually doing a small repair on my bass as we speak. Beautiful store and great selection, especially of amps. | No problem! Happy to help. I hesitated to recommend it at first because it's pretty out of the way if you're in the city--as I am, so I've only made it there 2-3 times. But I agree, it's a very fine store. Definitely the best variety of Mesa bass gear in the area, too.
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05-13-2012, 04:39 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: S.F. now, Boston originally | | | ^I'm in Evanston, so it's not too bad.
Question for you all: What's the deal with the black faced WAs vs. the silver faced ones? Are the black faced heads part of a special edition run or are they phasing out the silver amps in favor of the black ones? I greatly prefer the black faced ones, but it seems as if many stores are selling the silver ones as new. |
05-13-2012, 04:45 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tasmania, Australia | | Silver w/ red markings- 1st -2 inputs for active/passive.
Silver w/ black marking - 2nd
Silver w/ black & 1 input - toggle switch (passive & active) 3rd
Black w/ white - 4th
Black w/white & extra breathe holes in chassis - current
All afaik.
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05-13-2012, 06:16 PM
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Staff Reviewer; Bass Gear Magazine Moderator | | Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbia MO | | | Rod: you've got version two and three backwards
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05-13-2012, 06:18 PM
| | passionate hack | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NE US/CAN line | | | Yeah-some stores could conceivably have new old stock silver ones with black lettering and toggle switch for active/passive, but production for the last couple of yrs is black.
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05-13-2012, 06:22 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tasmania, Australia | | | Whoops edited. Thanx Chef o_O
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05-13-2012, 06:47 PM
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Staff Reviewer; Bass Gear Magazine Moderator | | Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbia MO | | kewl 
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05-13-2012, 08:06 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: North Alabama | | I figured I'd slap up some pics of the WA in action from this weekend's gig. This was a fairly large outdoor venue behind a bar and grill (see pic). The WA is driving an Audiokinesis Thunderchild 112.  
We had good PA support, so I wasnt worried about not being loud enough. This rig kept up with the drummer pretty good. I think the opposite side of the stage had a good bit of bass in the monitors though. By the end of the night I had the WA gain and master both at 1pm, getting lots of overdrive when I layed into the strings, but just a touch of warmth when I was gentle.
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05-13-2012, 08:15 PM
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Staff Reviewer; Bass Gear Magazine Moderator | | Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbia MO | | | Nice!
Get that bottle of liquids off your amp :>o!
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05-13-2012, 08:40 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lakewood Colorado | | Was going to say the same thing. Dont care if there is a lid on it!
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