Recent content by blackgrass

I discounted the input jack simply because I never switched inputs. The only difference between the A and B channel is a switch. A channel doesn't work regardless of what input I use, B channel works regardless. My current assumption is that I've half-blown a transistor, but we'll see...

My Acoustic 470 died last night!! Or so I thought, anyway. I was playing fine when all of the sudden the sound just stopped dead. Bummer. I went through all of the simple diagnostics and have nailed it down to the A channel. The A channel no longer responds to input noise (i.e...

*BOOF* Picked it up yesterday! I'll try to get pics soon, but I've quickly realized that they don't do these things justice. In person it looks so much more amazing. A big blue gorgeous monster! With sparkles! I haven't got to tinker with it too much but she's definitely a keeper. I...

Well, you guys definitely sold it. Going to round up the rest of the cash and swindle our drummer into loaning his truck -- although not today since it's raining. Hopefully an update soon :) ...and yes, will definitely update the outlet before it's put to any use.

Well, a "better than good" deal sounds perfect as I was looking less at a gigging rig and more at another expensive toy :) I kind of expected the TRT to be a newer unit since I hadn't heard of it, but that's mostly because I had spent most of the day scouring and seeking out old Kustom catalogs...

Came across a couple old Kustom rigs semi-local that I *may* scoop up. Sure, I don't NEED these things nor did I have necessary interest until they appeared locally -- but that's how GAS works I suppose ;) First up is a 200b-4. Dude wants $300 and it comes with a 3x15 cab. These are the...

Don't have anything to trade, but if you'd be willing to sell -- let me know about the pickguard + knobs (really just need 1 knob).

Pickup checks out. Knew to clip the leads, but appreciate the heads up for sure. In case any other T-40 folk are out there with a bad pickup, there is one on eBay right now that ends today. Still sitting @ $9.99 + s/h. Had it on my watch list, but I suppose I'm out of the woods now...

Awesome work, man. Excited to see more pictures.

Would've never thought of that -- thanks a ton! I'll go ahead and order some switches, and will run that test over the holiday. Here's to hoping it's not the pickup itself...

With that budget on the used market you have tons of options. All depends on what style you like. Myself, I'd be looking at either a Fender P or J, or a Peavey T-40. Lots of versatility and all on the low-end of your budget.

Hey all! Back-story: So a couple months ago I stumbled upon a Peavey T-40 at a really good bargain. Stoked of course, and particularly because another one had just slipped past me (the pawn shop sold it by the time I got back with the cash). Aside from some minor cosmetic issues, I...

That's a really amazing story. Bravo!

Jazz was "my first" -- but I eventually moved on to the P-bass. Fell in love with the tone, and overall just felt more comfortable playing. My problem lately is that I've been flirting with Gibsons.