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

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**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

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May 6, 2006
1,878
25
Buffalo, NY
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.
 
May 6, 2006
1,878
25
Buffalo, NY
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**
 

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May 6, 2006
1,878
25
Buffalo, NY
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)
 
May 6, 2006
1,878
25
Buffalo, NY
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.
 
May 22, 2009
768
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Intrigued....a guitarist I played with over a decade ago had an ADA setup, and still does to this day.

Any sound clips?
 
May 6, 2006
1,878
25
Buffalo, NY
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.
 
May 6, 2006
1,878
25
Buffalo, NY
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...)
 
Nov 15, 2009
425
3
Upstate, South Carolina
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.
 
May 6, 2006
1,878
25
Buffalo, NY
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 ....} ......
 

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